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ISSUES & TRENDS

Red Flag 2017-1: The Perspective of the 6 Squadron Officer Commanding

Posted on June 28, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/28/2017
The RAF is in an interesting place in the reshaping of airpower.
Posted in Con Ops, 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

Just in Time for the Paris Air Show: The RAAF Conducts Mission 1000 with Its KC-30A Tanker

Posted on June 27, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/27/2017
Recently, the RAAF just completed sortie 1000 in its Middle East mission.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

An Update on RAF Lossiemouth: The Perspective of Group Captain Godfrey

Posted on June 27, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/27/2017
Group Captain Godfrey provides an update on the evolution of RAF Lossiemouth and its coming capabilities.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Next Phase in the Evolution of USMC UAS Capabilities: An Interview with Colonel Barranco

Posted on June 26, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/26/2017
Col. J.B. “Buss” Barranco discusses the way ahead with regard to UASs in the USMC.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

IT Supply Chain Vulnerabilities from China

Posted on June 22, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/22/2017
Danny Lam takes a comprehensive look at the IT vulnerabilities which flow from dependency on the PRC.
Posted in Security, What's New

Indian Navy Visits Capetown

Posted on June 22, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/22/2017
Indian naval assets have been increasingly deployed in recent times to address the main maritime concerns of the region.
Posted in Security, What's New
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