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Con Ops

Shaping Force Integration: The Aussies Work a Way Ahead

Posted on June 15, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/15/2017
The Aussies are taking the new platforms and systems and working to bend these towards a more integrated force.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Japan and US Work Ampbhious Operations

Posted on June 8, 2017 | by Caroline Teames
06/08/2017
Recent Japanese and US talks and exercises work on joint amphibious operations in the region.
Posted in Con Ops, Video, What's New | Tagged Ampbhious Operations, Japan, Kure, Sgt. Cheyenne Newman, US

The Challenges of Responding to North Korea with Missile Defense

Posted on June 8, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/08/2017
What the Intelligence Community hase not done is to think like a North Korean rather than a Soviet or PRC military.
Posted in Con Ops, Strategy, Video, What's New

The Evolution of the Marine Corps Expeditionary Force: Leveraging Unmanned Systems

Posted on June 7, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/07/2017
The Marines are leveraging unmanned systems as part of their return to the sea.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

15th MEU Prepares for Deployment

Posted on May 28, 2017 | by Caroline Teames
05/28/2017
The 15th MEU will be the first operational MEU deployed on the USS America.
Posted in Con Ops, Slideshow, What's New | Tagged 15th MEU, Deployment, Marine Expeditionary Unit

Allies and 21st Century Weapons Systems: The Case of the Coming of the F-35 To Europe

Posted on May 22, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
05/22/2017
Allied collaboration in this decade is built in part around operating the same aircraft -- the F-35 being a case in point.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The RAF and the Weapons Revolution: Shaping an Integrated 21st Century Air Combat Force

Posted on May 21, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
05/21/2017
The RAF leverages the weapons revolution to transition from Tornado to Typhoon and from Typhoon to an F-35 enabled air combat force.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The Role of Unmanned Aerial Systems in the Remaking of the Amphibious Task Force: The Perspective of Lt. General (Retired) Trautman

Posted on May 21, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
05/21/2017
What is the role of unmanned aviation within the evolving capabilities and approach of the amphibious task force?
Posted in Con Ops, What's New
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