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ISSUES & TRENDS

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

First F-35C Production Model Takes Flight

Posted on February 16, 2013 | by SysAdmin
02/16/2013
First flight of first production Navy carrier version of the F-35
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force | Tagged F-35

The Long Reach of Aegis: One Step at a Time

Posted on February 14, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/14/2013
The latest results from SM-3 testing.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME

The Contribution of Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Trans-National Cooperation: The Case of the CN-235

Posted on February 13, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/13/2013
The advantage of a common fleet of CN-235s is the ability to build greater connectivity inherent in the commonality of the fleet.
Posted in Security, What's New

F-35A Completes Clean Wing Flutter Testing

Posted on February 11, 2013 | by SysAdmin
02/11/2013
F-35A successfully completes Clean Wing Flutter tests.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force

Adding Capability to the Evolving Seabase: The Coming of the USNS Montford Point

Posted on February 11, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/11/2013
The evolving seabase is where the disruptive change is occurring in the USN-USMC team.  
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

Vietnamese American Relations In the “Pivot to the Pacific”

Posted on February 10, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/10/2013
Richard Weitz looks at the current US-Vietnamese dynamic.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Role of the US Air Force in the Future Fight

Posted on February 8, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/08/2013
Similar to a game of leap frog, the USAF and the USMC can tag team to drive con-ops innovation.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New
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