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ISSUES & TRENDS

South China Sea Beyond Beijing

Posted on November 23, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/23/2016
There is a need for a policy which alters Chinese behavior.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

USS America’s Test: Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration

Posted on November 23, 2016 | by Caroline Teames
11/23/2016
The USS America (LHA 6) showcased the capabilities of a F-35 enabled strike force from a large deck amphibious ship.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, F-35 Lightning II, heavy strike force, Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration, USS America

The Russian Sanctions Debate at the Valdai Conference

Posted on November 22, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/22/2016
Putin argued the adverse impact of the sanctions had been overstated.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

RAF Typhoons Exercise with South Koreans and US at Osan Air Base

Posted on November 22, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/22/2016
The RAF sent its Voyager and C-17 sustained Typhoons to South Korea to exercise with the US and South Korean Air Forces.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Keeping a Promise: Secretary Wynne Visits the FACO in Italy

Posted on November 22, 2016 | by SysAdmin
11/22/2016
Secretary Wynne looks back and forward with regard to the FACO in Italy.
Posted in Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The F-35 Helmet: A Significant Technological Advancement

Posted on November 21, 2016 | by SysAdmin
11/21/2016
“The threat of any adversary who wishes to bring us harm is ultimately the reason to test this next generation fighter jet."
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Initiatives to Enhance European Defense Cooperation: Practical Steps Forward

Posted on November 20, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/20/2016
A look at recent European defense cooperation agreements involving France and the UK and France and Germany.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

RAF Lossiemouth Special Report: November 2016

Posted on November 20, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/20/2016
A new Special Report highlights perspectives from the operators at RAF Lossiemouth
Posted in Strategy, What's New
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