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ISSUES & TRENDS

Japan and the Chinese Challenge

Posted on April 2, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/02/2013
A recent Japanese report looks at the evolving role of the PLA in the evolution of Chinese decision making for global reach.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, Policy Dynamics

A Leap Ahead in the Weapons Revolution: The Coming of the Hypersonic Cruise Missile

Posted on April 2, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/02/2013
Sensors, combined with Stealth combined with Speed can provide a new paradigm for shaping the Pacific force necessary for the US in working in the Pacific.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Third UK F-35B Takes Flight

Posted on April 2, 2013 | by SysAdmin
04/02/2013
The third UK F-35B has begun its final check out process from Fort Worth on its way to later delivery at Eglin AFB.
Posted in HOME, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force

The Chinese Evolve UAVs: Why the F-35B is Part of the Response

Posted on April 2, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/02/2013
The evolving threat certainly can be dealt with but not if the U.S. and its allies fail to innovate in terms of technology and concepts of operations.  
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Coming to Afghanistan: The Super Tucano and the Afghan Air Force

Posted on April 2, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/02/2013
A key piece of equipment in the air power transition plan is to acquire the Super Tucano
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

Cyprus, Russia and the Future of the Euro Zone

Posted on April 1, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/01/2013
If Cyprus continues to falter and the deposit base weakens, economic and financial implosion may ultimately result in exit from the Euro.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Building New USN Ships: How About Leveraging US-Asian Alliances?

Posted on April 1, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
04/01/2013
The head of the NASSCO ship yard discusses the key alliance with South Korea built into the new Mobile Landing platform.
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New

The Missile Defense Challenge from Iran

Posted on March 30, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
03/30/2013
Iranian missiles are in evolution with greater reach and range.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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