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Training for the 21st Century Battlespace: A Discussion with Commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range

Posted on February 4, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
02/04/2015
Col. Dempsey, the Commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range looks at the challenges to train to the evolving threat environment and evolving Blue side capabilities.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The RAAF and Culture Change: Building Sustainable Reach

Posted on February 2, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
02/02/2015
In an interview with Air Commodore Gary Martin, the transformation of the RAAF with the introduction of the C-17 and the KC-30A is highlighted.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Secretary Hagel and the Opportunity for Industrial Mobilization

Posted on February 2, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
02/02/2015
There is much criticism of new platforms but what is missed in all of the criticism is the denigration of the efforts of the American workers.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

Greek Elections’ Challenge and the Future of Europe

Posted on January 30, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
01/30/2015
Greece is in the throes of disruptive change for the EU and for NATO.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Wedgetail in Iraq: Performing High Endurance Airborne C2

Posted on January 29, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
01/29/2015
The Wedgetail C2 platform is one of two new Australian systems operating in Iraq which have been part of the RAAF transformation.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

MARCOM’s Support at Sea: An Interview with Deputy Chief of Staff Ops

Posted on January 27, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
01/27/2015
NATO Allied Maritime Command Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Commodore Arian Minderhoud, provides an overview on the evolving role of MARCOM.
Posted in Con Ops, Security, What's New

The USS Gerald R. Ford and the Landing and Take-Off Launch System

Posted on January 26, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
01/26/2015
CVN 78 is being built to support a half century of air-breathing platform innovations.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

Obama’s State-of-The-Union Speech Misses Opportunity to Address Defense Challenges

Posted on January 26, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
01/26/2015
President Obama had a chance to address the need to fund defense transformation.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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