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ISSUES & TRENDS

Do Numbers Matter? The B-17 and Preparing for World War II

Posted on April 28, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/28/2013
The B-17 story provides many important correctives for today. Numbers matter and getting the plane into the warriors hands to figure out what to do with it and to shape the appropriate concepts of operations is central to mission success.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

Flying a Multiple Ship Training Mission: A Two Division F-35 Operation for the Warlords

Posted on April 27, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/27/2013
The F-35 is in the trusted hands of squadron pilots who will push the capabilities of the F-35.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The French in Mali: Phase Two

Posted on April 25, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/25/2013
Reporting based on her time in Mali with the French forces, Murielle Delaporte provides insights into the ongoing operation.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

An Indian Army Perspective on Asian Security

Posted on April 23, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/23/2013
India is a rising power but faces stiff competition from China among others.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

What is Hebrew for Awesome: The F-35

Posted on April 22, 2013 | by SysAdmin
04/22/2013
The Israelis have named their F-35s.
Posted in HOME, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force

Meeting the North Korean Challenge: Building Out 21st Century Deterrent Capabilities

Posted on April 22, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/22/2013
The North Korean crisis is establishing rules for the Second Nuclear Age.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Chinese Navy Visits Lisbon

Posted on April 22, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/22/2013
Professor Maxwell discusses the recent visit of Chinese warships to Lisbon.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Crisis in the Atlantic Zone: Its Impact on Portugal and Brazil

Posted on April 22, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/22/2013
Professor Maxwell takes a look at the state of the North Atlantic zone.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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