Japan and the Chinese Challenge

04/02/2013
2013-04-02 In a report published in 2012, the Japanese Institute for Defense Studies provided an overview of the evolving challenge posed by how the Chinese are pursuing their defense and security efforts.  The report is the third in a series and focuses upon Chinese decision-making and policy coordination involving the…

A Leap Ahead in the Weapons Revolution: The Coming of the Hypersonic Cruise Missile

04/02/2013
2013-04-02 We continued our discussion with Mark Lewis, former Chief Scientist of the USAF and currently head of the Institute for Defense Analysis's Science and Technology Policy Institute.  Dr. Lewis is a leading expert on hypersonics. Earlier, we discussed hypersonics with Dr. Lewis, but in this interview we focused on…

Why the Offshore Patrol Cutter Matters for the USCG and the Nation

03/30/2013
2013-03-30 By Scott C. Truver The U.S. Coast Guard has in place ambitious programs that will revitalize the U.S. cutter force to meet the daunting requirements of the 21st Century. Three highly capable cutter classes are underway in March 2013. First, the Legend-class high-endurance National Security Cutters (NSCs) have been…

MV-22 Lands in Stuttgart From ARG-MEU Deployment

03/27/2013
2013-03-27 The range and speed of the Osprey is a key capability which enables the ARG-MEU. [caption id="attachment_51809" align="alignnone" width="300"] MV-22 landing at Stuttgart airport with Air Berlin flight in the background. Credit: USMC[/caption] It allows for a increased capability to disaggregate the ARG-MEU as well. And it allows for support…