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What’s New

Vietnamese American Relations In the “Pivot to the Pacific”

Posted on February 10, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/10/2013
Richard Weitz looks at the current US-Vietnamese dynamic.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Role of the US Air Force in the Future Fight

Posted on February 8, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/08/2013
Similar to a game of leap frog, the USAF and the USMC can tag team to drive con-ops innovation.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The F-35 Global Supply Chain: A Japanese Perspective

Posted on February 6, 2013 | by SysAdmin
02/06/2013
The F-35 is built to become a global plane.
Posted in Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

USCG Adds to Its Maritime Patrol Aircraft Fleet

Posted on February 6, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/06/2013
The USCG is adding to its CN-235 fleet as anticipated.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

UAVs in Future Operations: The French Experience and the Way Ahead

Posted on February 6, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/06/2013
UAVs are being used in Mali and were part of the preparation for the insertion of French forces.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Reflections on the Greatest Generation: Shaping the Future

Posted on February 6, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/06/2013
Are we living up to the challenge posed by the Greatest Generation?
Posted in Op-ed, Policy Dynamics, What's New

F-22 Pilot Helps Honor Fallen Solider

Posted on February 4, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/04/2013
An F-22 pilot helps honor the memory of the fallen father of a 9-year old boy.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Pacific Strategy Special Report

Posted on February 3, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/03/2013
We have posted a new Special Report on the re-shaping of Pacific strategy.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New
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