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ISSUES & TRENDS

Boeing and Denmark: Here There They Go Again

Posted on September 25, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
09/25/2016
For Denmark, the fighter decision is about national survival and allied capabilities.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The What If of President Trump: “Be Prepared”

Posted on September 25, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
09/25/2016
Several key questions Trump has raised are clearly part of the period of historical transition which we face, with or without President Trump.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Next American Administration and Canadian Defense: Australia Has Set the Bar

Posted on September 25, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
09/25/2016
Whether it is Hillary Clinton or Donald J. Trump who is the next President, Canada's current defense capabilities will come into the cross hairs.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Rollout of the First Japanese F-35

Posted on September 24, 2016 | by SysAdmin
09/24/2016
This video provides a highlight of the rollout ceremony at Fort Worth for the first Japanese F-35.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video, What's New

The F-35 and the Japanese Self Defense Force: The Context of the Rollout of the First Japanese F-35

Posted on September 24, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
09/24/2016
The Japanese are adding the F-35 to their capabilities to defend Japan and work with allies.
Posted in Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Unmanned Aerial Systems in Civil Airspace: Shaping a Way Ahead

Posted on September 23, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
09/23/2016
What are some of the challenges and opportunities going forward, notably with the evolution of air traffic control systems to a space-based foundation?
Posted in Con Ops, Market Opportunities, What's New

Exercise KAKADU 2016 Concludes: Shaping the Extended Defense of Australia

Posted on September 23, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
09/23/2016
Exercise KAKADU is part of the shaping of Australian forces working with allies for the extended defense of Australia.
Posted in Con Ops, Slideshow, Video, What's New

The Egyptian Navy Takes Delivery of Its Second Mistral Class Amphibious Ship

Posted on September 22, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
09/22/2016
The Egyptian Mistrals will be used in a regional role, notably to deal with crises in the area such as in Yemen and Libya.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New
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