Deploying Advanced Air Defense Systems as a Strategic Asset: The Russian Approach

11/05/2016
2016-11-05 By Garth McLennan The hell that is the Russian-backed siege of Aleppo in Syria has forced the administration of American President Barack Obama to contemplate options it otherwise wouldn’t. In early October, as the latest U.S.-driven effort at a real ceasefire in the country was falling apart, The Washington Post’s…

Norwegian Joint Strike Missile Tests at Edwards AFB

11/05/2016
2016-11-05 According to an article published on November 4, 2016 by Kenji Thulowei, Public Affairs Office with the 412th Test Wing at Edwards AFB, the wing is in the process of conducting tests on the Norwegian Joint Strike missile which will eventually operate from the F-35. One advantage of the…

Australia Shaping an Integrated Force

11/05/2016
2016-11-05 By Robbin Laird © 2016 FrontLine Defence (Vol 13, No 5) The Australian Navy is in the throes of its largest recapitalization since the end of World War II – and it’s coming at a time when the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is working across the services to shape an integrated…

The Next Administration and Dealing with the Russian Challenge: The US and Russian Liberal Perspective

10/31/2016
2016-10-31 Based on his recent travels to the former Soviet Union, Richard Weitz provides a series looking at the potential evolution of the Russian-American relationship and rivalry under the next Administration. According to Weitz: "I spent the last few weeks in Russia giving presentations and holding meetings at various Russian institutions…