IDGA'S Maritime Homeland Security Summitwill provide in-depth discussion on the latest Maritime Domain Awareness and Security. The conclusion of active operations in the Middle East calls into question the ongoing threat from radical extremism and the other threats faced by the United States. As the Maritime Community continues to define priorities, build partnerships and modernize capabilities it is important to disseminate these advances to...

On November 16th 2012, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission released its annual report to Congress reviewing topics including China’s military developments. The report states: “In order to defeat a superior opponent, the Area Control Strategy emphasizes degrading an opponent’s technological advantages; striking first in a conflict, and establishing military control over China’s periphery, especially the...

Building Effective Partnerships to Achieve Coastal and Offshore Safety and Security Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are the primary means of Coastal Water and Maritime Homeland Defense. Unfortunately, there are major capability gaps in the US maritime, Coast Guard, and Custom Border Protection interdiction strategy. These gaps can be closed with more effective OPVs, but to do this, decision makers must have access to practical, innovative progr...