2021 Air & Missile Defense Year in Review
More Hypersonic Hype? The Acamar Institute presents the year in review - the most important air and missile defense topics of 2021.
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- Aug 22, 2021
Missile Defense Misconceptions: Qatar Early Warning Radar Case Study
The Qatar Early Warning Radar's purpose is not what it appears. It provides a different type of defense for Qatar.
- Mar 15, 2021
Striving to Remain: Is Missile Proliferation a Requirement of Self-Determination?
Missile proliferation is ever-expanding. The reality of 21st century foreign policy is speak softly and carry a big shield; you will go far.
- Jan 17, 2021
Air & Missile Defense Year in Review: The Most Important Stories of 2020
Year of the Drone? The Acamar Institute presents the year in review - 2020's most important air and missile defense stories.
- Oct 10, 2020
20 Years Later: Remembering the USS Cole & Lessons Learned
The Acamar Institute remembers the USS Cole bombing from 20 years ago. The tragic event reminds us of the threats we continue to face today.
- Sep 27, 2020
Japan Cancels Aegis Ashore: Reasons, Consequences, and International Implications
Acamar's latest study analyzes the cancelation of Aegis Ashore in Japan, published by the U.S. Air Force's Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs.
- Sep 22, 2020
Is Switzerland’s Air2030 Program the Right Choice for the Country?
Air2030 has been characterized by disingenuous political maneuvering, an inaccurate capabilities discussion, and a flawed defense design.
- Jun 14, 2020
The Coastal Artillery and Air Defense School in Brazil
Col. Porto Alegre, Commandant of the Brazilian Coastal Artillery and Air Defense School, writes about Brazilian Air Defense for Acamar.
- Jun 12, 2020
Air University: The Case for Missile Defense and an Efficient Defense of the U.S. Homeland
Acamar's unique analysis on homeland defense is based upon exclusive real-world operational experience, published in USAF's Air University.
- May 31, 2020
Missile Defense Misconceptions: THAAD in South Korea Case Study
One of the hottest topics in global affairs in 2016-17, the U.S. THAAD deployment to South Korea is back in the news, but is it understood?
- Apr 9, 2020
"New War" Theory
One of the world’s most experienced air and missile defense experts concludes that today's armed forces are not prepared for current threats
- Mar 30, 2020
Guyana’s Bright Future Is Under Threat
Will Guyana's bright future be placed on hold? Guyana may soon be in a similar situation to Venezuela. Read our article in Fair Observer.
- Mar 22, 2020
Hypersonic Weapons Hype?
Is the U.S. vulnerable to Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons? Read Acamar Founder and President Michael Unbehauen's article to find out.
- Jan 2, 2020
Missile Defense Misconceptions: THAAD in California Case Study
Why is proper defense consulting important? Not only can it save tremendous amounts of money, it can spare massive embarrassment as well.
- Nov 29, 2019
Saudi Arabia Attack Update - Many Questions Remain
The attack on Saudi Arabia's oil industry in September 2019 raises more questions than it answers.
- Nov 3, 2019
Acamar's Signature Study: "Air2030plus"
Acamar's seminal air defense study, "Air2030plus," is driving the Air2030 air defense and airspace security discussion in Switzerland.
- Sep 19, 2019
Europe After the INF Treaty
The cancellation of the INF Treaty will have a significant impact on defense and security policies in Europe.
- Sep 13, 2019
Houthi Non-State Actors Attack Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities with UAVs
Recent events in Saudi Arabia again demonstrate concerns that Acamar has highlighted in the past concerning rogue states & non-state actors.