A Paradigm Shift in Shipbuilding

01/15/2025 There is a shift in how the maritime warfighting force is evolving and with that significant elements for a paradigm shift in the maritime force. One aspect of that paradigm shift has been spearheaded by the Danes with their focus on a new generation of modular shipbuilding. That approach is discussed in detail in a report and podcast we posted… Read more »

The King Stallion at MCAS Yuma

01/14/2025 The King Stallion as the latest major aviation addition to the USMC has come to MCAS Yuma in two major ways. VMX-1, the key Marine Corps operational test squadron, based at MCAS Yuma and they received their first King Stallion last June. This brought together all the key aricraft which the Marines are operating for the use of VMX-1. As… Read more »

French Aerospace Industrial Outlook for 2025

01/13/2025 By Pierre Tran Paris - The French aerospace industry was entering 2025 with an “exceptional” geostrategic and political outlook, seeking to respond to strong demand for products and services, while bracing for a gathering storm of U.S. trade tariffs expected from an incoming administration, Guillaume Faury, chairman of Gifas, an aerospace trade association, said Jan. 9. “There is an accumulation… Read more »

Urgent Steps Needed to Strengthen U.S. Space Security

01/10/2025 By Richard Weitz Maintaining access to space is critical for advancing U.S. sovereignty, prosperity, and security. Americans rely on space for navigation, reconnaissance, communications, weather forecasting, and other essential economic and security functions. Space capabilities are inherently “dual use.” They can support military as well as civilian missions. Commercial space firms now possess capabilities previously available only to national governments. Year… Read more »

Logistical Support to Amphibious Operations: How Maritime Autonomous Systems Fill the Gap

01/08/2025 By George Galdorisi One of the most frequently-read recent articles on this site is Mike Daum’s excellent piece: Infantry Wins Battles, Logistics Wins Wars: The Role of the Army’s ‘Little Navy’ in the Pacific​. As the title implies, this piece is focused on the U.S. Army; however, two key statements universalize Daum’s argument. He argues that “getting American troops into the… Read more »

Our First Book for 2025: The Australian Defence Force: Meeting the Modernization Challenges

01/07/2025 The Australian Defence Force: Meeting the Modernization Challenges examines the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) modernization efforts in light of evolving geopolitical realities, particularly concerning China. The book analyzes the challenges of balancing immediate readiness with long-term force planning. The author incorporates interviews and presentations from the 2024 Sir Richard Williams Foundation seminar, highlighting perspectives from various ADF branches and allied… Read more »