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ISSUES & TRENDS

“Rethink” African Peacekeeping to Make it Viable

Posted on August 21, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
08/21/2013
A rethink is needed on peacekeeping in Africa if it is to remain a workable objective.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

New USMC Aviation Assets, Increased Maintainability and Combat Capability at Sea

Posted on August 21, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
08/21/2013
An often ignored key impact of USMC aviation upgrades and new systems is on the ability of the MEU commander to deliver combat capability.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Coming of the CH-53K: An Update from New River

Posted on August 9, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
08/09/2013
A key asset being added to the 21st century amphibious fleet is a new version of the CH-53
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

The 22nd MEU ACE Commander on Ospreys, Harriers and the Future

Posted on August 7, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
08/07/2013
The new 22nd MEU ACE Commander puzzles over why there still seems reluctance to accept the shift from the rotar to the tiltrotar epoch.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Stressing the System: The Indian Forces Perform Massive Relief Effort in June 2013

Posted on August 6, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
08/06/2013
The Indian Air Force and Army have conducted the biggest ever peacetime helicopter rescue operation in the world.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Osprey and Innovation: Breaking the Mold

Posted on August 5, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
08/05/2013
This article provides a follow up on the formation of the first Special Purpose MAGTF.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

Growing Up to Become a B-17 Co-Pilot

Posted on August 4, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
08/04/2013
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Is There a Future for Conventional Arms Control? The Challenge of Russian Military Exercises

Posted on August 4, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
08/04/2013
Does the conventional arms control process remain relevant in Europe?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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