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ISSUES & TRENDS

Iran Continues Building Its Nuclear Arsenal

Posted on February 22, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/22/2013
The latest report from the IAEA makes it clear that Iran continues building out its nuclear capabilities.
Posted in HOME, Policy Dynamics

Progress at Yuma Continues

Posted on February 22, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/22/2013
The progress on the F-35 program continues at USMC Air Station Yuma.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force

Bold Alligator 2013

Posted on February 21, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/21/2013
Continuing approaches to innovations in the seabase with the BA-13 exercise.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Exercising Global Presence: The Challenge of HA/DR Operations

Posted on February 20, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/20/2013
The fog of war exists in HA/DR operations as much as it does in combat missions.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

One Test Closer to Delivery of the 400M

Posted on February 20, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/20/2013
The kind of capability which the A400M delivers will be highly valued by the French forces when deliveries start later this year.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, Manufacturability

Looking Back at Operation Tomadachi: The Key Role for the Japanese Self Defense Force

Posted on February 19, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/19/2013
The resilient organization which Japan needed to rise to the challenge was provided by the Japanese military and its core ally.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

Colombia Battles the FARC: Turboprops Provide Key Tools

Posted on February 18, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/18/2013
Turboprops have provided core capabilities which the Columbian Air Force has used in their fight against the FARC and against drug trafficking.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

Resetting Afghan Operations: The Key Role of the Mobile Training Teams

Posted on February 16, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/16/2013
In this piece Col. Weisz reflects on the role of the Mobile Training Teams.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New
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