May 9, 1955: West Germany Participates in North Atlantic Council for First Time
On May 9, 1955, almost ten years after the end of World War II in Europe, West Germany formally participated in its first session of the North Atlantic Council in Paris.
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Defense & Aerospace Business Report [May 8, 2017]
In this week’s episode of the Defense & Aerospace Business Report, we discuss the French elections, the outlook for US defense spending in the wake of Congress’ passage of an omnibus spending bill and more.
Victory in Europe Day Marks Beginning of the End of WWII
“V-E,” or Victory in Europe, Day, first celebrated on May 8, 1945, marked the victory of the Allied Powers in Europe, and, consequently, the dwindling down of World War II.
Stimson Center’s Bloomfield on Iraq’s Instability, Russia in Syria, Iran Elections, JCPOA
Ambassador Lincoln Bloomfield, distinguished fellow and chairman emeritus at the Stimson Center, discusses challenges to Iraq’s Stability, the Iran nuclear deal, Russian involvement in Syria, Iranian elections and more during an interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the think tank’s Washington headquarters. The interview was conducted after the “The Difficult Road Ahead: Stabilizing Iraq and the Gulf Region” event, co-sponsored by the think tank and TRENDS Research & Advisory.
Remembering Billy Fiske: Billings on 601 Squadron, American RAF pilot’s legacy
Kevin Billings, former assistant secretary of the US Air Force for installations, environment & logistics, and president & CEO of Legation Strategies, discusses the reconstitution of the Royal Air Force’s 601 Squadron and the legacy of unit pilot Billy Fiske during a May 4 interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian in Washington. Fiske was a two-time US Olympian who enlisted in the RAF and was killed in action during WWII while serving with the unit.
BAE’s Miller on New Amphibious Combat Vehicle for USMC AMTRAC Competition
Jim Miller, business development director for combat vehicles at BAE Systems, discusses the genesis of the company’s new amphibious combat vehicle (ACV) created for the US Marine Corps’ competition, its performance in sea trials in the Mediterranean, and its goals for the program during the Navy League’s 2017 Sea-Air-Space Exposition, held April 3-5, 2017, in National Harbor, Maryland.
McHugh: Deploying Troops Without Proper Training, Equipment ‘Would Be A National Tragedy’
John McHugh, former US Army secretary, discusses readiness challenges, the Army budget and advice for future service secretaries with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian during a May 4 interview at the Army Navy Club in Washington.
CNAS’ ‘Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies: Containing the Potential Threat’
In “Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies: Containing the Potential Threat,” Zachary K. Goldman, Ellie Maruyama, Elizabeth Rosenberg, Edoardo Saravalle and Julia Solomon-Strauss of the Center for a New American Security looks at the possible use of said currencies to fund terrorism.
USCG Commandant Zukunft on Arctic, Russia, Armed Icebreakers, UNCLOS
Adm. Paul Zukunft, commandant of the US Coast Guard, discusses Arctic challenges and strategy, the US-Russia relationship in the region, the prospect of arming future icebreakers, the United Nation’s Convention on the Law of the Sea, his service’s budget and more during a May 3 interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was held at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.
NATO NCI Acquisition Chief Scaruppe on Priorities, Innovation & Speeding Procurement
Peter Scaruppe, the director acquisition of the NATO’s Communications and Information Agency, discusses acquisition priorities, attracting innovative businesses and speeding procurement with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian from the agency’s annual conference in Ottawa, Canada, on April 25, 2017.