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South Korea’s THAAD Decision Needs Follow-On Steps

Posted on July 19, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
07/19/2016
The THAAD deployment decision is an important step in shaping a more effective defense against North Korea.
Posted in Con Ops, Strategy, What's New

New Special Report: The Impact of the P-8/Triton Dyad

Posted on July 16, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
07/16/2016
In our latest Special Report, we look at the emergence of this capability in the US and Australian forces and the P-8 in the Indian, and UK forces.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

The P-8 Coming to RAF Lossiemouth: Shaping the Infrastructure for UK and NATO Defense in the North Atlantic

Posted on July 14, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
07/14/2016
The P-8 is coming to RAF Lossiemouth.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

F-35B at Farnbourgh: Strategic Deterrence with Tactical Flexibility

Posted on July 13, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
07/13/2016
It can be easy to overlook how revolutionary a vertical lift aircraft which can operate at supersonic speeds actually is.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Visiting the Tornado Transition Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth: Leveraging the Past and Preparing the Future for the RAF

Posted on July 11, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
07/11/2016
When one looks at the end of an era, in this case the sun setting on the Tornado in the RAF, one can look backwards or forwards.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Shaping 21st Century Insertion Forces: Joint Forcible Entry Exercise 2016

Posted on July 11, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
07/11/2016
Force insertion is an increasingly important capability, notably with adversaries seeking to enhance their capabilities to deny the entry of US and allied forces into areas of interest.
Posted in Con Ops, Slideshow, What's New

RAF and USMC F-35s Cross the Atlantic for the First Time

Posted on July 6, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
07/06/2016
The RAF and USMC are working together on the F-35 at Beaufort USMC Air Station.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

RIMPAC 2016

Posted on July 5, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
07/05/2016
Twenty-six nations, 45 ships, five submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New
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