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The Evolving Market Space: South Korean Dynamics

Posted on February 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/19/2012
We believe that South Korea will be a very dynamic country in re-shaping security and defense dynamics in the decade ahead.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Market Opportunities | Tagged ICD Reports, South Korean defense, South Korean Defense Market

Manufacturing the F-35

Posted on February 16, 2012 | by SysAdmin
02/16/2012
Slideshow: Manufacturing the F-35
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force | Tagged combat aircraft, F-35, Frank Dougherty

USAF Background Paper on the Light Air Support Decision

Posted on January 25, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/25/2012
We are publishing a USAF background paper currently circulating on the Hill. It validates everything we have written on Second Line of Defense for more than a year about the LAS competition.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics | Tagged AT-6, Hawker Beechcraft, LAS competition, super tucano, USAF

Off Probation and Into the USMC Inventory: F-35Bs at Eglin

Posted on January 22, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/22/2012
Slideshow showing a glimpse of the arrival of the new F-35 aircraft to Eglin AFB.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs | Tagged BF-6, BF-7, BF-8, Col. Tomassetti, eglin afb, F-35, USMC

Re-Crafting Asian Defense: The Chinese and Vietnamese Weigh In

Posted on January 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/16/2012
The Chinese are paying attention to our strategic re-think in the Pacific.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs | Tagged F-35, Japan, Pacific Strategy, PRC

An Update on Tankers

Posted on January 5, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/05/2012
While the USAF waits, the Aussies get their 5th tanker. Another example of leading from behind?
Posted in HOME, In Briefs | Tagged air tankers, Boeing, EADS, tnaker

Global Stability in a Time of Flux

Posted on January 3, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/03/2012
Richard Weitz's new book focuses on the role of international security organizations in the post-Cold War period.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs | Tagged International Security Organizations, Richard Weitz, War and Governance: International Security in a Changing World Order

Last Man Standing

Posted on December 24, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/24/2011
After the GAO decision, the Super Tucano is the last man standing in the LAS competition.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics | Tagged GAO, Hawker Beechcraft, super tucano
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