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Con Ops

The Austal Perspective on Joint High Speed Vessel and the Littoral Combat Ship

Posted on November 5, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/05/2012
The JHSV is like an F-140 pick-up truck and the LCS is like a sports car.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

An Update on the A330 Tanker From Down Under

Posted on November 4, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/04/2012
A key user of the Airbus Military tanker discusses the platform.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged A330MRTT, Aussie Tanker

Projecting Power in Gator Operations

Posted on November 4, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/04/2012
The Gator Navy is changing from being a Greyhound Bus to becoming a key element for 21st century power projection.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME

Captain Hall Discusses the USS America: Looking Towards the Future

Posted on November 3, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/03/2012
The first of four interviews about the USS America after the christening ceremony.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Captain Hall, USS America

Learning on the Littoral Combat Ship: The Emergence of a New Generation

Posted on October 28, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/28/2012
After the keel laying ceremony for LCS-6, Second Line of Defense had the chance to talk with 2 crew members of the LCS.    
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged LCS

The Challenge to Naval Aviation: The USS America Answers the Call

Posted on October 27, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/27/2012
Growing demand on carriers provides the opportunity for the new large deck amphibs.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME | Tagged USS America

The USS America: An LHA Which Isn’t

Posted on October 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/23/2012
An on site report on the christening of the USS America.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

The Strategic Impact of the Global Sustainment Approach of the F-35

Posted on October 22, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/22/2012
The role of the F-35 in terms of commonality both in support and capabilities is an essential STRATEGIC element
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, Louis Kratz
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