He added that the government will look to grow its logistics and fund-management industries to support long-term economic growth.

BBC: Hong Kong to see higher growth amid signs of recovery

These systems weigh less than batteries, which simplifies the logistics required to support military operations in off-grid areas.

FORBES: Solar Power Brings NetCentric Warfare to Afghanistan

But because of the downsizing of the military in the last two decades, contractors have come to provide increasing support in other areas, such as logistics (providing the military and U.S. officials with meals, supplies and other items) and security operations.

FORBES: Magazine Article

"For years we've created Afghan helplessness, so we as advisers have to reset that, " he said, referring to the years that NATO and the U.S. took the lead in fighting and logistics, relegating their Afghan allies to a support role.

NPR: Fighting Season Is Testing Ground For Afghan Force

Another large corporation, retained iMerit to provide massive seasonal support for data entry around the Christmas holidays for logistics.

FORBES: Training for base of the pyramid population proving effective in India

To increase its strength and effectiveness, NATO nations should provide logistics and other support.

NPR: Bush Addresses U.N. on Peace in Middle East