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Manufacturability

The Coming of the AMERICA Class Warship to the USN-USMC Blue-Green Team

Posted on September 7, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/07/2012
This interview provides some insights into the capabilities and role of the new AMERICA Class ships
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged America Class Warship

The Joint Strike Fighter and the Australian Defense Sector

Posted on July 17, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
07/17/2012
A look at the participation of Australian defense industry in the F-35 program by our partner APDR.
Posted in Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged APRDR, Australia, F-35

High Speed, High Value: The X 3 Visits America

Posted on July 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
07/16/2012
A look at the Eurocopter high speed hybrid helicopter.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged Eurocopter, X Cubed, X3

A Whole New Twist on “Buy America”

Posted on July 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
07/16/2012
SLD was first to forecast that the Chinese would try to buy Hawker Beechcraft.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged China, Hawker Beechcraft, super tucano

Misleading Headlines and Progress: Does the One Hinder the Other?

Posted on July 9, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
07/09/2012
What impact do misleading headlines have on military programs?
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged A400M, Reuters

The Farnbourgh Airshow 2012: Glimpses of the Future

Posted on July 6, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
07/06/2012
A look at the upcoming Farnbourgh Air Show 2012.
Posted in Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged A330MRTT, A400M, F-35

The Norwegian F-35 Decision: Understanding the Impact of Weapons Integration

Posted on June 21, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/21/2012
Integration on the Norwegian F-35 provides an instant global marketplace for Kongsberg.
Posted in Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, Kongsberg, Norway

The X Cubed in the United States

Posted on June 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/15/2012
Starting the week of June 17th, the high speed helicopter demo is starting its visit in Dallas, Texas.
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged Eurocopter, X Cubed, X3
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