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ISSUES & TRENDS

In Praise of the LCAC

Posted on September 28, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
09/28/2013
Highlighting the roles of the LCAC within the fleet.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, Video

Visiting the Ready Room of VMFAT501: Leveraging Combat Experience to Prepare the F-35B for Deployment

Posted on September 26, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
09/26/2013
The warriors are bringing the war to the airplane
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

African Ship Joins the Australian Fleet Review: A Former USCG Cutter Continues Its Service Life

Posted on September 26, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
09/26/2013
A Nigerian ship joins the Australian fleet review.
Posted in Security, What's New

The Changing Global Context: U.S. and European Approaches and Options

Posted on September 26, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
09/26/2013
What kind of strategy can the US and Europe forge to deal with the period ahead?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Shaping the Weapons Approach for the F-35B: Leveraging the Harrier Experience

Posted on September 25, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
09/25/2013
The USMC is clearly harvesting experience where relevant to shaping the combat approach of the F-35B.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

An Update on F-35 Low Observable Maintenance at the 33rd Fighter Wing

Posted on September 24, 2013 | by SysAdmin
09/24/2013
The Low Observable maintenance approach is being shaped at Eglin
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

From the “Silent” Eagle to Stealth: Why the South Korean Air Force Should be Concerned (Updated)

Posted on September 23, 2013 | by SysAdmin
09/23/2013
Former South Korean Air Chiefs have weighed in against the Silent Eagle in favor of the F-35.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Is Brazil the Enemy?

Posted on September 22, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
09/22/2013
Does anyone believe that NSA spying on Brazil has enhanced U.S. national security interests?  
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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