2013-08-29 The USCG is struggling to get its requirements for new offshore patrol cutters funded. But there is little question that Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are a key part of any maritime security solution set. As our partner DefenceWeb has highlighted in an article published on August 29, 2013, the…
2013-08-29 by Kenneth Maxwell The word "brickbat" was first used in England during the 16th century. It referred to a piece of broken brick thrown at others hoping to injure them. It also means blunt criticism. "Brics" is of more recent origin. It refers to the developing countries of Brazil, Russia,…
08/26/2013: On 20 August 2013, Marine Aircraft Group 31 hosted a showcase of the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC. During the event, MajGen Robert Hedelund, Second Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General, addressed government dignitaries and the local media. Credit:Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort- Combat…
08/26/2013: Four F-35B Joint Strike Fighters Lighting II take-off from the flight line of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 16. Credit:Marine Corps Air Station Yuma:8/15/13
2013-08-27 By Richard Weitz Having discussed Russia’s policies towards Iran in an earlier contribution, I thought it instructive to analyze China’s policies towards Tehran to highlight the similarities and differences in their approach, which are often overlooked. I was fortunate in having been in Beijing earlier this month attending a…
08/26/2013: Cargo Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (CRUAS) assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 (VMU-1), is used for training at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 14, 2013. VMU-1 practiced landing a CRUAS to maintain proper technique and decrease mishaps. Credit:2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward):8/14/13
2013-08-26 by Richard Weitz Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Baku is but the latest sign of Moscow’s sustained effort to secure greater influence in the vital South Caucasus region. Putin traveled to Azerbaijan for a “working visit” on August 13 that marked his first trip the country in 2006.…
2013-08-26 According to a recent article by Mitch Shaw of the Standard-Examiner, ATK provides an important role for the F-35 and this role is also important to the F-35 being deployed to Hill AFB. The future viability of Hill Air Force Base could hinge on the work being done by…
