August 16, 2008
Homeland Security: TSA Using Covert Operatives to Test Security Measures
(The following article is based on reports and material obtained by the National Association of Chiefs of Police. The material presented herein is not classified information.)
The Transportation Security Administration uses undercover, or covert, testing to approximate techniques that terrorists may use to identify vulnerabilities in and measure the performance of airport security systems.
During these tests, [...]
August 15, 2008
FBI, TSA Hold Major Terrorism and Transportation Conference in New York
Last week over 700 law enforcement personnel, intelligence professionals, and private sector officials attended the Terrorism and Transportation Conference convened in New York, New York, hosted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Homeland Security Department’s Transportation Security Administration. This four-day conference was held to bring together terrorism first responders, private industry security managers, and weapons [...]
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National Guard Teams Prepare for Terrorist WMD Attacks
In 2006, Denys Ray Hughes, 59, of Phoenix, AZ, was found guilty of Attempted Production of a Biological Toxin for Use as a Weapon, Possession of an Unregistered Destructive Device and Possession of an Unregistered Silencer, by a federal jury.
The evidence at his trial showed that Hughes grew castor bean plants and cultivated [...]
July 26, 2008
Counterterrorism: US Protects Colombian Oil Fields from FARC
Oil rivals cocaine as one of Colombia’s principal exports. The Cano Limon-Covenas oil pipeline transports almost 20 percent of Colombia’s oil production. The pipeline originates in the Department of Arauca in northeast region of Colombia. It carries oil nearly 500 miles to the Caribbean port of Covenas. And it’s the most vulnerable and desirable target [...]
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21st Century Warfare: The Future Combat System
The Future Combat System (FCS) program — which comprises 14 weapons systems and a state-of-the-art information network — is the centerpiece of the Army’s effort to transition to a lighter, more agile, and more capable combat force.
The substantial technical challenges, the Army’s acquisition strategy, and the cost of the program are among the reasons why [...]
April 6, 2008
The Next President Should Heed Cheney’s Warnings About Russia
The Sunday morning news shows — on cable and broadcast television –covered the bitter-sweet farewell between arguably the two most powerful leaders in the world: President George W. Bush and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
While President Bush may have looked into Putin’s eyes and seen his soul, I’ve had — along with other pundits — the opportunity [...]
March 18, 2008
Businessman Supplies India with US Missile and Fighter Jet Technology
The owner of an international electronics business has pled guilty to one-count arising from a conspiracy to illegally export controlled microprocessors and electronic components to government entities in India that participate in the development of ballistic missiles, space launch vehicles, and fighter jets.
The guilty plea was announced on Tuesday by Kenneth L. Wainstein, Assistant Attorney [...]
March 17, 2008
GAO Report to House: Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq
Since 2001, Congress has appropriated nearly $700 billion for the global war on terrorism. The majority of these funds have supported U.S. efforts in Iraq. Congressional oversight is crucial to improve performance, ensure accountability, and protect US programs from fraud, waste, and abuse.
Since 2003, the Government Accountability Office has issued nearly 130 Iraq-related reports and [...]
February 29, 2008
Defense Department Told to Restore Military Readiness
US military forces, and ground forces in particular, have operated at a high pace since the attacks of September 11, 2001, including the support of ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Between 2001 and July 2007, approximately 931,000 US Army and Marine Corps service members deployed for overseas military operations, including about 312,000 National Guard or [...]
February 27, 2008
Terrorism: Action Needed to Protect Research Nuclear Reactors
There are 37 research reactors in the United States, mostly located on college campuses. Of these, 33 reactors are licensed and regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Four are operated by the Department of Energy and are located at three national laboratories. Although less powerful than commercial nuclear power reactors, research reactors may still be attractive [...]
