European Defense, the Arctic and the Future

06/08/2014In this Special Report, Second Line of Defense looks at the evolving defense and security situation in the Arctic and Northern Europe. Read more »

Australian Defense Modernization: Shaping Capabilities for 21st Century Operations

04/04/2014In this special report, Second Line of Defense looks at Australian defense modernization, notably in the air systems areas.   Read more »

Cameri, Italy and the F-35: Special Report (English and Italian Versions)

11/09/2013In this special report, (published in BOTH Italian and English)  we look at the Italian engagement with the F-35 and the thinking of Italian airpower leaders about the… Read more »

Azerbaijan’s Regional Role: Iran and Beyond

09/13/2013Richard Weitz provides an assessment of the evolution of Azerbaijan and its role in a key region. Read more »

Bold Alligator 2013: Shaping a 21st Century Insertion Force

06/05/2013The Bold Alligator 2013 exercise continues the effort to shape a 21st century intervention force. Read more »

The B-17 and Its Continuing Legacy

04/28/2013This report looks at the B-17 and the B-17 experience in World War II as well as some lessons learned for today. Read more »

Re-Shaping Pacific Strategy

02/01/2013In a single special report key pieces by the SLD team published on AOL Defense are brought together into a single downloadable document for our readers.   Read more »

The National Computer Quality Supervising Center: A Core Chinese Dual Use Technology Capability

01/13/2013The National Computer Quality Supervising Center is a critical information technology infrastructure component of the dual-use electronic components and systems industrial base of China. It is a key… Read more »