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F-35B STOVL Mode Formation Flight Testing

Posted on July 1, 2014 | by SysAdmin
07/01/2014
Two F-35B aircraft flew in close formation for the first time in short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) mode, also known as Mode 4, on Feb. 11, 2014, at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
Posted in HOME, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video, Video of the month

DoD Report Highlights New Chinese Military Capabilities

Posted on July 1, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/01/2014
Richard Weitz looks at the Pentagon's latest report on PLA developments.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Russia and China Move on the Chess Board of Global Conflict

Posted on July 1, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/01/2014
Harald Malmgren looks at the impact of recent military events on global politics.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

French Mirage 2000 Replacement Aircraft Arrives in Chad

Posted on June 30, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/30/2014
The French Air Force replaces a Mirage 2000 in Mali.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

An Update on Chinese Cyber Espionage Activities: Putter Panda

Posted on June 30, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/30/2014
In a recent report, CrowdStrike looks at Chinese cyber espionage.
Posted in Cybersecurity, What's New

Next Russian Moves in the Middle East

Posted on June 30, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/30/2014
Action has its own impact, and moving pieces on the global chess board makes you a player.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Skipper Discusses the USS America: Shaping an Innovative Path to 21st Century Operations

Posted on June 29, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/29/2014
In this interview, Captain Hall focuses on the way ahead for the largest amphibious ship the US has ever built. According to the Captain: I'm pretty excited to see the innovative approaches and ideas AMERICA facilitates with regard to amphibious ops and warfighting in general.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The Change of Command at VMX-22: General “Dog” Davis Highlights The Unit’s Key Role in Innovation

Posted on June 28, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/28/2014
The Deputy Commandant of Aviation in this video discusses the importance of VMX-22 and its role for the MAGTF.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New
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