Military / Defense

PRESIDENTIAL POLICY GUIDANCE: White House Rules on Targeted Killing With Drones

Background In August of 2016, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was successful in getting the White House to declassify…

August 7, 2016

Summary of Information Developed on the Navy’s F-111B Aircraft, June 20, 1967

Background The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark was a supersonic, medium-range interdictor and tactical attack aircraft that also filled the roles…

July 30, 2016

Defense Technical Information Center Strategic Plan, 2011-2016

Background Abstract As the leader of the DoD’s scientific and technical information (STINFO) program, DTIC has the responsibility to develop, coordinate…

July 20, 2016

On Countering Strategic Deception, by William R. Harris, November 1973

Background Abstract: When the blind seek to leak the blind, a cautionary note is in order. This report is written…

July 20, 2016

Project Pluto – Nuclear RAMJET Engines

Background Project Pluto was a United States government program to develop nuclear powered ramjet engines for use in cruise missiles.…

July 19, 2016

Download the Missing 28 Pages from the 9/11 Report

Declassified Version of Part Four, Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11,…

July 15, 2016

FBI File: FBI Agent John P. O’Neill (Counter-terrorist agent who died in World Trade Center on 9/11/01)

According to the FBI: Although he escaped from his office in the North Tower after it was struck, he died…

July 6, 2016

Selective Service System Registration Inquiries Manual – RI Manual

Background The Registration Inquiries Manual (RI Manual) contains guidance for the handling of registration-related inquiries concerning registrants born after December 31, 1959.…

July 6, 2016

Missiles and Missile Defense

Background A guided missile is a self-propelled projectile used as a weapon. Missiles are typically propelled by rockets or jet…

June 27, 2016

Operation Looking Glass – Airborne United States Command and Control Center

Background Looking Glass (or Operation Looking Glass) is the code name for an airborne command and control center operated by…

June 22, 2016