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Manufacturability

Reimagining Energy for Modern Combat Platforms

Posted on February 22, 2018 | by Robbin Laird
02/22/2018
In this article by Danny Lam, he calls for a fundamental rethink of energy systems across all combat systems architectures.
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New

The South African Naval Shipbuilding Industry: An Overview

Posted on February 19, 2018 | by SysAdmin
02/19/2018
An overview on South Africa’s shipbuilding industry.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, What's New

A Russian View on the Future Defense Industrial Relationship with India

Posted on February 13, 2018 | by SysAdmin
02/13/2018
India Strategic highlights a key Russian view of the future of the Indian-Russian defense industrial relationship.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, What's New

The German Heavy Lift Helicopter Competition: Rheinmetall Joins with Sikorsky on the CH-53K Offer

Posted on February 11, 2018 | by SysAdmin
02/11/2018
Sikorsky is ramping up its engagement to prepare its CH-53K offering to the German military.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, What's New

Shaping a Way Ahead for Rapid Evolution of Air Combat Power and Its Impact On the Joint Command Authority

Posted on February 11, 2018 | by Robbin Laird
02/11/2018
We revisit the proposition of Secretary Wynne to shape an innovative modernization strategy for the "next generation" air combat vehicle.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

F-16s for India

Posted on February 10, 2018 | by SysAdmin
02/10/2018
The potential impact of such an acquisition of the F-16 Block 70 on India would be a significant one.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, What's New

Manufacturing the CH-53K: The Development Process is Not Just for the Air System

Posted on February 8, 2018 | by SysAdmin
02/08/2018
A look at the role of digital learning systems in building the CH-53K which makes the new aircraft being built more than a prototype.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, Manufacturability, What's New

The Combat Effect of the Super Tucano: A Tortured Acquisition Saga Gone Good

Posted on January 26, 2018 | by Robbin Laird
01/26/2018
Why did the acquisition of the Super Tucano take so long when it was very clear that this was the right course?
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, Strategy, What's New
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