Some other recent products of the Congressional Research Service that are not readily available in the public domain include the following (all pdf).
“U.S. Army and Marine Corps Equipment Requirements: Background and Issues for Congress,” December 20, 2006.
“U.S. Arms Sales: Agreements with and Deliveries to Major Clients, 1998-2005,” December 15, 2006.
“‘Terrorism’ and Related Terms in Statute and Regulation: Selected Language,” updated December 5, 2006.
“Incapacity of a Member of the Senate,” December 15, 2006.
Successful NC3 modernization must do more than update hardware and software: it must integrate emerging technologies in ways that enhance resilience, ensure meaningful human control, and preserve strategic stability.
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