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President Trump and the Way Ahead on Defense: The Perspectives of Secretary Wynne

Posted on November 9, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/09/2016
In this article, the perspectives of Secreatry Michael Wynne are highlighted with regard to the way ahead for President Trump on defense.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

The Third Wave: Donald Trump as President Elect

Posted on November 9, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/09/2016
This year’s campaign could well be the third wave election in American history.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Visiting RAF Lossiemouth: The RAF Shapes a Way Ahead

Posted on November 8, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/08/2016
In this series, 10 interviews with officers involved in the operation, support and transition of combat aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth are interviewed.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Putin’s Syrian Policy: “We need to Fight the Terrorists: There is No Alternative.”

Posted on November 7, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/07/2016
“Do we leave the nest of terrorists in place there, or do we squeeze them out."
Posted in Strategy, What's New

Visiting the Eurofighter Squadron at Albacete, Air Base, Spain

Posted on November 6, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/06/2016
On November 2, 2016, Second Line of Defense visited the Spanish Eurofighter squadron based at Albacete, Air Base in Spain.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

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

Posted on November 5, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/05/2016
Russia deploys its advanced air defense systems as a strategic asset.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

Norwegian Joint Strike Missile Tests at Edwards AFB

Posted on November 5, 2016 | by SysAdmin
11/05/2016
The 412th Test Wing is in the process of conducting tests on the Norwegian Joint Strike missile which will eventually operate from the F-35.
Posted in Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Putin’s Perspectives on Working with the Next Administration

Posted on November 5, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/05/2016
Richard Weitz looks at the potential evolution of the Russian-American relationship and rivalry under the next Administration.
Posted in Strategy, What's New
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