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Hyo-Koo Lee

President and COO, LIG Nex1


LIG Nex1 develops and produces a wide range of advanced precision electronic systems, including missile, underwater weapon, radar, electronic warfare, avionics, tactical communication, fire control, naval combat and electro-optic systems. As well as developing new weapons for South Korea's military, the company is rapidly expanding into the export market. ... full story

Vice Adm. Barry McCullough

U.S. Navy's Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Integration Of Capabilities and Resources


The office of the deputy chief of naval operations for integration of capabilities and resources - a mouthful of a title known in the U.S. Navy as simply "the N8" - is among the toughest jobs in the service. For two years, Vice Adm. Barry McCullough has had to balance the myriad needs of the Navy's surface, submarine and aviation communities against available budgets. ... full story

Gen. Sverker Goranson

Sweden's Chief of Defense Staff


For decades, Sweden's military was essentially two forces: one, a conscript homeland defense force, and the other, a professional force able to deploy worldwide on peacekeeping operations. ... full story

Vice Adm. Russ Crane

Australia's Chief of Navy


The Royal Australian Navy is in the midst of major modernization and upgrade programs, including construction of its first warships equipped with the Lockheed Martin Aegis weapon system, in support of the Department of Defence's white paper, released in May. The first of two Spanish-built 26,000-ton LHD amphibious assault ships - the largest warships ever built for Australia - will enter service in 2014. Other key programs are upgrading existing submarines and designing new ones, and buying new helicopters. The Navy also is contending with ongoing coalition deployments and corporate raiding of its personnel. ... full story

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