Defense

Nation highly exposed to future terrorist attacks, experts warn

More than four months after the most devastating terrorist attack on U.S. soil in history, the nation remains highly exposed to attacks from terrorists using nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological weapons, according to numerous experts speaking at a security conference at Syracuse University last week.

Defense

The engine that could

How one man's dream of a new propulsion system won a huge contract for Lockheed Martin.

Defense

Customs chief proposes security plan to protect cargo ships

Customs Commissioner Robert Bonner is proposing a new security plan to protect global trade from sabotage by terrorists. Since 90 percent of commercial cargo travels by ship, ensuring the integrity of shipping containers is critical to international security.

Defense

U.S. troops to help safeguard Olympics

Defense

CEOs to volunteer with new transportation security agency

The Transportation Department has found a new way for private sector officials to give something back to their country: by volunteering with the Transportation Security Administration.

Defense

The personnel problem

Reforming the antiquated system for managing people is possibly the single most important challenge facing the military today.

Defense

Transportation Secretary occupies an unlikely space: center stage

When Norman Mineta was named Transportation Secretary, one of his predecessors told him the job was "a snap." Then the Sept. 11 attacks happened.