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ISSUES & TRENDS

The SP-MAGTF CR: Training for Scalability

Posted on February 12, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
02/12/2014
Based on exclusive interviews conducted in Spain in mid-December 2013, Murielle Delaporte focuses on the approach and training of SP-MAGTF.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Chinese Arms Sales to North Africa: Algeria Buys and Deliberates

Posted on February 11, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
02/11/2014
The Chinese sell artillery to the Algerians and UAVs to follow?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Ospreys Refuel in Mid-Air En Route to Singapore Air Show (Video)

Posted on February 11, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
02/11/2014
Video:Ospreys Refuel in Mid-Air En Route to Singapore Air Show
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 1st Marine Air Wing, Andrew Serpa, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Japan, KC-130J Super Hercules, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, MV-22B Osprey, Okinawa, Osprey, Singapore Air Show, VMGR 152, VMM-265

The MV-22 Operates off the Dixmude

Posted on February 11, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
02/11/2014
Slideshow:The MV-22 Operates off the Dixmude
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged CEPA/10S, Dixmude, French Navy, French Procurement Agency DGA, MV-22, Osprey, United States Marine Corps

Ospreys and Landing Zone Flexibilities

Posted on February 11, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
02/11/2014
The operational flexibility of a tiltrotar is clearly seen when the Marines approach landing sites.    
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged New River Air Station, North Carolina, Osprey, USMC

Can Turkey Continue to Compartmentalize its Relations with Tehran?

Posted on February 8, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
02/08/2014
This article looks at the evolving Turkish-Iranian relationship and its impact.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Osprey Being Refueled on Way to Singapore Air Show

Posted on February 8, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
02/08/2014
Ospreys are being featured at the Singapore Air Show.
Posted in Con Ops, In Briefs

The US Army Expands Its Role in Africa

Posted on February 7, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
02/07/2014
Mission creep in Africa?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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