by David Axe | Aug 24, 2012 | Monitor
Sailors train for chemical and biological warfare. Photo: U.S. Navy CARLISLE, Pennsylvania — A rogue state is on the verge of developing a deadly biological weapon against which the rest of the world has no defense. Through its connections to extremist groups...
by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai | Aug 7, 2012 | Monitor
The rare earth element Europium, used to make lasers, TV sets and fluorescent lamps. They’re used to build everything from stealth choppers to lasers and night vision goggles. They’re even essential to making smartphones and hybrid cars. They’re rare...
by Sam LaGrone | Aug 6, 2012 | Monitor
The U.S.S. Barry fires its MK-45 5-inch 54mm cannon during an exercise. Photo: U.S. Navy In 2009, the Navy and the Air Force introduced a new concept for fighting called “Air-Sea Battle.” Three years later, even Pentagon insiders are still completely...