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Con Ops

How to Understand a 21st Century Platform: The Case of M1400 and Blue Devil 2

Posted on June 3, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/03/2012
A way to think about 21st century air platforms.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Airship, airships, Blue Devil 2, M1400

The Threat of Airships

Posted on June 1, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/01/2012
Why are airships so threatening to the USAF?
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged airships, Blue Devil 2, JLENS, M1400, USAF

The Editor of Asian Defence Journal Talks About the A400M in Asia

Posted on May 30, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/30/2012
Gaining perspective on the A400M in Asia.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

The Impact of the F-35B: Strategic Deterrence with Tactical Flexibility

Posted on May 27, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/27/2012
The strategic deterrence, with tactical flexibility, of the F-35B is in the recovery part of an air campaign when they return from a combat mission.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35B

The Evolution of the Seabase: Shaping Engagement Flexibility

Posted on May 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/26/2012
In a period in history where leaders are looking for cost effective engagement, the ARG-MEU is a bargain.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 2nd ESG, ARG-MEU, Col. Brad Weisz, USMC, USN

Building a Refueling Hub for 21st Century Con-Ops

Posted on May 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/24/2012
With Libya and Bold Alligator 2012 underscoring the virtual integration of land and sea operations, a refueling hub is crucial to providing support for integrated air operations.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Logistical Impact of Seabasing

Posted on May 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/16/2012
By integrating support ashore FROM the seabase and working better connectivity WITHIN the seabase, combat capabilities are significantly enhanced.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, Littoral Operations, seabasing, USMC, USN

Understanding the Basic F-35: What is in the Baseline Aircraft? (Updated)

Posted on May 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/13/2012
This interview with Dr. Mike Skaff focuses on the basic go to war airplane, with Block 2.5 software.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged F-35, F-35A, F-35B, F-35C
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