The October 2011 Defense Science Board report examines the "need to adapt, manage, and mitigate the consequences of climate change."

In a series of October 2011 listings posted on Federal Business Opportunities, the Pentagon announces it is looking to industry to develop directed-energy capabilities and a high-gain antenna system for small tactical vehicles to provide troops with a non-lethal weapon. Includes requests for information as well as related briefing slides from a Nov. 4, 2011, industry day.

In an Oct. 20, 2011, statement, Naval Sea Systems Command and the Program Executive Office for Ships announce they conducted alternative fuel testing of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1600-class on Oct. 18, 2011, at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, VA.

The September 2011 Air Force report to Congress describes the service's plans to support its current and planned unmanned aerial system inventories.

In an undated terms of reference memo, the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board is tasked with studying the F-22A oxygen generation system.

On Nov. 10, 2011, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey discussed the Pentagon's efforts to shave billions of dollars from its budget.

On Nov. 9. 2011, Pentagon officials spoke "on background" about the AirSea Battle concept.

On Nov. 9, 2011, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta gave remarks at a welcoming ceremony for Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter.

In an Oct. 26, 2011, letter reprinted in the Federal Register, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency informs Congress of a proposed $1.2 billion foreign military sale of six C-130J aircraft and related equipment to India.

In an Oct. 26, 2011, letter published in the Federal Register, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency informs Congress of a proposed $33 million sale of up-armored humvees to Saudi Arabia.

On Nov. 9, 2011, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Andrew Shapiro gave a speech to the Defense Trade Advisory Group.

The undated terms of reference call for the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board to explore how the service might conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance against adversaries capable of shooting down aircraft like its unmanned Predator.

The Nov. 8, 2011, International Atomic Energy Agency report "focuses on those areas where Iran has not fully implemented its binding obligations, as the full implementation of these obligations is needed to establish international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme."

On Nov. 8, 2011, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta gave a speech to the National Guard Bureau Joint Senior Leaders Conference.

On Nov. 8, 2011, the Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on counterfeit parts in the defense supply chain. Includes excerpts from the question-and-answer portion of the hearing as well as the opening statement of committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI) along with the prepared testimony of Thomas Sharpe, vice president of SMT Corp. and Liberty Component Services; Richard Hillman of the Government Accountability Office; Brian Toohey, president of the Semiconductor Industry Association; Missile Defense Agency Director Lt. Gen. Patrick O'Reilly; Vivek Kamath, vice president for supply chain operations at Raytheon; Ralph DeNino, vice president of corporate procurement at L-3 Communications; and Charles Dabundo, vice president and P-8 Poseidon program manager at Boeing Defense, Space & Security. Also includes 31 slides compiled by committee staff.

In an Oct. 25, 2011, reprogramming memo, Pentagon Comptroller Robert Hale approves the shifting of $348 million for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle sustainment for each of the services.

In an Oct. 18, 2011, reprogramming memo, Pentagon Comptroller Robert Hale approves $100 million from the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle Transfer Fund be allocated to sustainment which includes "vehicle maintenance repair, spare parts and labor."

In a Nov. 7, 2011, letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Reps. Shelley Berkley (D-NV), Gerald Connolly (D-VA), Phil Gringrey (R-GA) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) remind Panetta of an essential pillar in U.S.-Taiwan relations -- the "Six Assurances." Also includes a statement from the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council.

In an Oct. 20, 2011, Federal Register notice, the Defense Department issued an interim final rule to codify procedures it has been using to quickly determine if proposed private-sector renewable energy projects across the country are likely to interfere with military activities.

The Oct. 25, 2011, Pentagon instruction "establishes policy, assigns responsibilities and functions, and prescribes relationships and authorities" for the deputy assistant secretary of defense for developmental test and evaluation.

On Oct. 21, 2011, the Pentagon updated a March 22, 1995, instruction regarding the duties and responsibilities of the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict.

The Nov. 1, 2011, Defense Department instruction "establishes DOD policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the documentation, storage, and exchange of suspicious activity reports (SAR) through law enforcement channels to improve the protection of DOD personnel, facilities, and forces in transit."

The March 2, 2006, Pentagon directive, updated on Nov. 1, 2011, "establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for the centralized coordination of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) information within the Department of Defense."

In an Oct. 27, 2011, instruction, the Pentagon issues guidance on how visual information should be "viewed and used as an essential information resource and a supporting capability for strategic communication."

In a pair of Oct. 28, 2011, letters reprinted in the Federal Register, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency informs Congress of a proposed $255 million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles and a proposed $330 million sale of Reprogrammable Micro-Processor (RMP) Block 1 Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Finland.

In an Oct. 28, 2011, letter reprinted in the Federal Register, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency tells Congress of a proposed $111 million sale of three AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters and related equipment to Turkey.

In a Nov. 7, 2011, notice published in the Federal Register, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security proposes a new rule that "describes how articles the president determines no longer warrant control under Category VIII (aircraft and related items) of the United States Munitions List (USML) would be controlled under the Commerce Control List (CCL) in new Export Control Classification Numbers."

In a Nov. 1, 2011, request for information, the Marine Corps seeks input from industry on developing an amphibious combat vehicle.

In a series of Oct. 21, 2011, letters to the Florida congressional delegation, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert explains that the Navy's decision to homeport an aircraft carrier in Mayport, FL, must still go through a "comprehensive strategic review."

In a Nov. 1, 2011, broad agency announcement posted on Federal Business Opportunities, the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization "solicits proposals for the development of innovative capabilities to pre-detonate IEDs employed against U.S. or coalition forces anywhere in the world, but especially in Afghanistan."

On Nov. 3, 2011, the House Armed Services emerging threats and capabilities subcommittee held a hearing on "institutionalizing irregular warfare capabilities." Includes excerpts from the question-and-answer portion of the hearing as well as the prepared testimony of Army Maj. Gen. Peter Bayer, director of strategy, plans and policy; Navy Rear Adm. Sinclair Harris, head of his service's Irregular Warfare Office; Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Daniel O'Donohue, director of his service's Capabilities Development Directorate; and Air Force Brig. Gen. Jerry Martinez, head of joint integration in his service's operational capability requirements directorate.

On Nov. 3, 2011, the House Armed Services readiness and seapower and projection forces subcommittees held a joint hearing titled "A Day Without Seapower And Projection Forces." Includes excerpts from the question-and-answer portion of the hearing as well as the opening statements of readiness subcommittee Chairman Randy Forbes (R-VA) and seapower and projection forces subcommittee Chairman Todd Akin (R-MO), along with the prepared testimony of Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Planning and Strategy (N3/5) Vice Adm. Bruce Clingan; Deputy Commander for Combat Development and Integration Marine Corps Combat Development Command Lt. Gen. Richard Mills; and Air Force Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Requirements (A3/5) Maj. Gen. John Hesterman.

In Aug. 22, 2011, briefing slides presented at a Nov. 2, 2011, conference, Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Stapp, Joint Staff deputy director of requirements, force structure, resources and assessment (J-8), outlined steps in the works to give the Joint Requirements Oversight Council a more influential role in shaping the future force.

On Nov. 2, 2011, the House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee held a hearing titled "The Current Status and Future Direction for U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy and Posture." Includes the prepared testimony of Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy James Miller; Air Force Gen Robert Kehler, head of U. S. Strategic Command; National Nuclear Security Administration chief Thomas D'Agostino; and Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ellen Tauscher.

In a Nov. 2, 2011, Federal Business Opportunities notice, the Army's Aviation Applied Technology Directorate "announces an industry conference in support of a planned Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Technology Demonstrator (TD) program."

In a Nov. 4, 2011, letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) "sets the record straight" on the cost of maintaining the U.S. nuclear deterrent.

In a Nov. 2, 2011, report, the Center for Naval Analyses' Military Advisory Board calls for the Obama administration and Congress to develop a national energy strategy that includes stronger vehicle fuel efficiency standards and an aggressive plan to diversify U.S. transportation fuels to cut petroleum use 30 percent over 10 years.

In a Nov. 4, 2011, speech to the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Andrew Shapiro discusses "ensuring Israel's qualitative military edge."

In a Nov. 4, 2011, Federal Register notice, the Pentagon releases a new rule that "updates policy, responsibilities, and procedures to conform with section 21(e)(1)(B) of Public Law 90-629, as amended, and section 9701 of title 31, United States Code (U.S.C.), for calculating and assessing [nonrecurring cost] recoupment charges on sales of items developed for or by the Department of Defense to non-U.S. Government customers."

In a Nov. 4, 2011, Federal Register notice, the State Department amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to reflect changes in the requirements for the return of licenses.