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Russia-US Relations: Hypotheses and Recommendations

Posted on December 12, 2011 | by SysAdmin
12/12/2011
As we approach the elections seasons in Russia and the United States, we should bear in mind the key hypotheses and recommendations that have appeared in Second Line of Defense coverage of this issue during the past year.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

The Evolution of Maritime Robotic Systems

Posted on December 9, 2011 | by SysAdmin
12/09/2011
In this interview with General Heinz of iRobot, the evolution of maritime robotics is highlighted as a key part of 21st century maritime forces.
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged General Heinz, iRobot, maritime, robots

Augmenting the Seabase: 21st Century Efficiencies

Posted on December 9, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/09/2011
In an age of diminishing physical assets – in this case ships – getting more punch for the buck is a key consideration.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Carrier, F-35B, Gator Navy, LHD, LPD, Osprey, USMC, USN, uss wasp

Winning the Air/Sea Battle

Posted on December 6, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/06/2011
If the F-35 did not exist with it’s world class “Z-axis” 360 umbrella —it would have to be invented.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged F-35. PRC, hypersonic missile, missile defense

Russian Intelligence on the Rebound

Posted on December 5, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/05/2011
The long-awaited full length feature of "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" is opening in the Washington DC area. Richard Weitz reminds us that the competition continues.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged elections, intelligence, Russia, spies

Presidential Visit to Australia: A Strategic Opportunity for Darwin and Australia?

Posted on December 2, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/02/2011
Darwin’s strategic location could become a hub of Pacific operations for Australia and a place to visit for its core allies. Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and the United States could all become key members of an Australian-based and Australian run F-35 hub.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Australia, Darwin, F-35

US Joins Russia in Suspending Adherence to Conventional Weapons Treaty

Posted on December 2, 2011 | by SysAdmin
12/02/2011
The United States announced that it would stop sharing data with Russia under the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

Afghan-Pakistan Border Incidents: The Underlying Problem

Posted on November 29, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
11/29/2011
Richard Weitz looks at the seriousness of the Afghan-Pakistan border problem and its impact on the Afghan mission.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Afghanistan, border, NATO, Pakistan, US
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