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ISSUES & TRENDS

The French Air Force Receives its First A400M: Comments from General Mercier

Posted on August 2, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
08/02/2013
The French Air Force has received its first operational A400M.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

The Recent Russian-Chinese Naval Exercise: A New Phase for the Partnership?

Posted on July 31, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
07/31/2013
For the PRC, the exercise is part of its clear strategy of how it wishes to deal with Japan.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

Captain Haake on Osprey Afghan Operations: The Osprey Under Fire

Posted on July 31, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
07/31/2013
Captain Haake discusses his operation of the Osprey in assault support under fire.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Major Hutchings on Osprey Afghan Operations: The Maturing of the Osprey

Posted on July 31, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
07/31/2013
As long as the engines are spinning and the wheels are turning, it will make it somewhere.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Potential Role of Special Forces in Shaping an African Multi-National Force

Posted on July 29, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
07/29/2013
Special Forces collaboration as a way to empower African Union missions.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The First Osprey Pilots Receive the Distinguished Flying Cross

Posted on July 29, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
07/29/2013
The first Osprey pilots have received the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Pope Visits Brazil: Bad News Multiplied?

Posted on July 29, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
07/29/2013
The visit by the Pope to Brazil only highlighted the challenges facing the country.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Meeting the Challenges: The Future of Canadian Defense (Updated)

Posted on July 28, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
07/28/2013
Chris MacLean and Richard Bray discuss the challenges facing Canadian defense and security.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New
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