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The Wynne Legacy: Generating and Diffusing Innovation

Posted on June 16, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/16/2014
One important aspect of fostering change is to have leaders who recognize the possibilities and set in motion the processes of change. Secretary Wynne as a leader in the military, industry and in government has been and continues to be clearly one of those leaders.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Michael W. Wynne: “I Hate Logistics”

Posted on June 16, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/16/2014
Louis Kratz looks at the emphasis by Secretary Wynne on logistics innovation and changes which he set in motion. Wynne worked to get DOD and its contractors to modernize their life cycle management practices while executing two major conflicts.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New

The Saudis Train for Air Combat: Self Deployment of Their F-15s to Red Flag 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/15/2014
The Saudis self-deploy to Red Flag 2014 with their new Airbus tankers.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New

Confronting “Schrecklichkeit” In Iraq

Posted on June 14, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/14/2014
There are various military options for Iraq to deal with the insurgents version of shock and awe.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Report from Iraq: Strategic Dynamics in Play

Posted on June 13, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/13/2014
The Iraqi implosion is a part of a regional crisis. Collapse in Iraq will have a direct impact on Afghanistan Leveraging airpower and shaping an Afghan airpower transition are essential.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Captain Hall of the USS America Discusses the New 21st Century Assault Ship

Posted on June 13, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/13/2014
Second Line of Defense has visited the USS America a month before it sets sail for its homeport in San Diego. The ship is a 21st century amphibious assault ship. It is designed to support new USMC aircraft and operational innovations with the Ground Combat Element.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

Airbus Defence and South Africa: Coming Buys?

Posted on June 10, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/10/2014
Airbus Defence is hoping to export A400Ms and C-295s to South Africa.
Posted in Market Opportunities, What's New

The Future of Large UAVs for Security and Military Operations: A Danish Perspective

Posted on June 9, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/09/2014
The Centre for Military Studies has taken a hard look at the future of large UAVs for the Danish forces. Such systems may be part of the solution, but only if Denmark can leverage a coalition enabled ISR force.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New
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