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Mar 15

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

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.