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Manufacturability

Building the USS Gerald R. Ford

Posted on July 21, 2017 | by Caroline Teames
07/21/2017
A Time Lapse Video Look at Building the USS Gerald R. Ford
Posted in HOME, Manufacturability, Video | Tagged commissioning, USS Gerald R. Ford

Working the Challenge of Software for a 21st Century Combat Force

Posted on July 19, 2017 | by Caroline Teames
07/19/2017
Just being able to update a software system without having to rethink things from the ground up is something of a new trick for the Department of Defense.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged California, navy, Ritesh Patel, San Diego, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, SSC Pacific

Airbus Shapes a New Business Model for the C295: Expand the Global Fleet Through Working with a Leasing Company

Posted on July 18, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
07/18/2017
With nearly 200 aircraft already sold and operating worldwide, the C295 is gaining traction as a global aircraft.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, Security, What's New

Allies, Missiles and the F-35: The Case of the Joint Strike Missile

Posted on June 29, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/29/2017
The Norwegian Joint Strike Missile will be a key element for the strike capability of the F-35 as a coalition aircraft.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

F-16s Built in India? Thinking Through the Strategic Impact

Posted on June 28, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/28/2017
An F-16 deal for India has the potential to become a game changer.
Posted in Manufacturability, Strategy, What's New

HMS Queen Elizabeth Goes to Sea for the First Time

Posted on June 28, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/28/2017
When married with the F-35B and other key assets, the new UK carrier will become a key capability in the UK defense system.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Airbus Defense and Space Adds a New Business Model: Leasing C-295s

Posted on June 22, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/22/2017
Airbus Defence and Space announced an agreement Aviation financier and lessor Stellwagen which broke some new ground in terms of a business model for an airlifter.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, What's New

Paris Airshow June 21 and 22, 2017

Posted on June 22, 2017 | by SysAdmin
06/22/2017
This article highlights the days events at the Paris Air Show on June 22 2017.
Posted in Manufacturability, Slideshow, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video, What's New
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