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A Video Overview on the A400M: The Test Program is 90% Complete

Posted on July 5, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/05/2014
This video gallery provides some highlights of the A400M test program.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, Video, What's New

The Floating US Army at RIMPAC 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/04/2014
The "afloat" Army participates in RIMPAC 2014.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New

India Participates in RIMPAC for the First Time

Posted on July 3, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/03/2014
This is the first time that an Indian warship is in the US waters for an exercise.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Iraq Crisis: The Kurdish Opening

Posted on July 3, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/03/2014
Admiral Lyons looks at options in Iraq.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Reshaping US Space Policy: Let us Get Real about the Russians and Ourselves

Posted on July 3, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/03/2014
To be effective in dealing with Russian assertivness, key Western states need to take hard decisions and to shape new strategic realities.. The Russians themselves would then need to deal with Western capabilities in order not be marginalized in the global competition.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

A400M Tests Paratroop Operations

Posted on July 3, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
07/03/2014
The A400M is now operational with the French forces.
Posted in Con Ops, Video, What's New | Tagged A400M, Bricy Air Base, France, french air force, Murielle Delaporte, Orléans, Turkey

A New Video of the Month: Focus on F-35B

Posted on July 2, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/02/2014
MAWTS is working closely with the 121 squadron to introduce the F-35 not just to USMC aviation but to the MAGTF.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video, What's New

The Indian Space Program Progresses: The PSLV Launches 5 Foreign Satellites From One Launch

Posted on July 2, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/02/2014
India launched five satellites of four foreign countries from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre June 30 on a single launch.
Posted in Market Opportunities, What's New
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