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Conclusion of Valiant Shield 2014

Posted on September 25, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
09/25/2014
Valiant Shield 2014 exercise concludes and tests capabilities of US forces in the Pacific.
Posted in Con Ops, Slideshow, What's New | Tagged Guam, Guam National Guardsmen, Russell Allen, Tinian Island, U.S. infantry Marines, USS Fresno, Valiant Shield 2014

Maritime Robotics: Boeing and Liquid Robotics Work on Maritime Solutions

Posted on September 24, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
09/24/2014
A new partnership to expand the role of robotics in underwater systems.
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New

An Update on Airpower in Iraqi and Syrian Operations

Posted on September 24, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
09/24/2014
In this article, we look at the initial use of airpower in operations against the ISIS.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Malaysia and the A400M: First Plane in Final Assembly for Malaysia

Posted on September 23, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
09/23/2014
The first A400M for Malaysia is being built on the final assembly line in Seville Spain.
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New

The First US Soldiers to Participate in Valiant Shield 2014: The 94th AAMDC Plays Its Part

Posted on September 22, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
09/22/2014
The Soldiers of the 94th AAMDC, C/1-1 ADA and Task Force Talon are the first U.S. Soldiers to participate in Valiant Shield.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Acquisition Innovation in the Department of Defense: Breaking the Logjam

Posted on September 22, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
09/22/2014
This interview with Raleigh Durham looks back at the challenges facing successful innovation and the role of Mike Wynne in that process.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Prevailing in 21st Century Conflicts: Leveraging Insertion Forces

Posted on September 21, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
09/21/2014
This article looks at ways to engage effectively in dealing with 21st century conflicts.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

China and Russia: The New Axis

Posted on September 21, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
09/21/2014
In this piece by Gordon Chang, the author looks at the evolving alliance between the PRC and Russia.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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