By Robbin Laird The current transition in the PRC is unprecedented in modern times in Asia. A major lynchpin of the global economy and an ascendant power in Asia will face significant political uncertainty in an authoritarian power structure. The rules will be scripted as part of the power struggle;…
The F-35 represents a new approach to the development, production, system and sustainment of a fleet of combat aircraft. Additionally, the F-35 takes an innovative approach to collaborative upgrades over the airframe and global fleet’s life cycle. Too often an understanding of the basic aircraft rolling out of production right…
Recently, we posted a piece looking at the impact of the new large container cargo ships on US ports and facilities. https://www.sldinfo.com/the-emergence-of-very-large-cargo-ships-another-contribution-to-“gapsmanship”/ [caption id="attachment_38383" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Fabioloa is only half full for this test of the port and demonstrates the challenges facing the USCG and the ports. "][/caption] And…
by Robbin Laird President Sarkozy was defeated in a close election on Sunday in France. This second round of the voting occurred after the right fractured in voting for Sarko and Le Pen in the first round, a first round in which Le Pen (this time the daughter) did very…
2012-05-2012 By Raj I’m currently deployed to Afghanistan in my role as a reserve pilot in the USAF. Here follows a short update: I’ve been at Bagram Air Base, just north of Kabul, for the past three weeks and will remain here through the middle of February. I’m flying missions…
by Richard Weitz Cybersecurity is an inherently interagency process requiring a “whole-of-government” approach. The head of the National Security Agency (NSA), Gen. Keith Alexander, has called cybersecurity “a team sport” requiring effective partnerships among Government agencies, the private sector, foreign allies and others. Loss of U.S. critical information networks could…
2012-05-10 An Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter has successfully performed simulated refueling contacts with an Airbus Military A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport. The A400M made some 30 contacts with the hose and drogue of the A330 MRTT´s Fuselage Refueling Unit (FRU). No fuel was passed in these tests…
Or The Future of Maritime Robotics Every Battle Fleet going in harms way knows that a single submarine in unrestricted warfare can really ruin their day. The action’s taken by the Royal Navy sub, the HMS Conqueror, in sinking the Argentine Cruiser General Belgarano in the Falkland’s Campaign was a…
