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Con Ops

Key Elements for Re-shaping Navy and USMC Strategy Toward the Pacific

Posted on January 31, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/31/2013
The challenge will be to shape capabilities which can operate more effectively as an integrated force while distributed over the Pacific.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Air-Sea Battle Concept and Pacific Operations

Posted on January 29, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/29/2013
The Air-Sea battle is really about the future of power projection in the region, and the challenges to which such forces might face.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Challenge of Deterrence in the Second Nuclear Age: A Discussion with Paul Bracken

Posted on January 28, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/28/2013
Paul Bracken discusses his book with the SLD team.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The F-35 and the USN’s Carrier Shortage

Posted on January 28, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/28/2013
Admiral Lyons discusses the role of the F-35 for the maritime forces.
Posted in Con Ops, In Briefs, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force

France and Mali: What Role for Coalitions?

Posted on January 27, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/27/2013
A French officer argues that support from partners is fine, but coalitions are a problem.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Shaping the Way Ahead for Airpower: General Hostage Focuses on the Future

Posted on January 24, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/24/2013
The ability to shape a combat cloud is a foundational element for shaping air dominance and to achieve joint force objectives.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Mass and Supremacy: The Case for the F-35

Posted on January 24, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/24/2013
A recent AEI report focuses on the F-35 and its impact.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force

India, the A330MRTT and Expanded Defense of India

Posted on January 24, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/24/2013
Dependent upon how the Indians address the use of the platform, the A330MRTT could become a key element in its airpower modernization.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New
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