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ISSUES & TRENDS

The Air-Sea Battle Concept and Pacific Operations

Posted on January 29, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/29/2013
The Air-Sea battle is really about the future of power projection in the region, and the challenges to which such forces might face.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The F-35 Flight Test Program: 2012

Posted on January 28, 2013 | by SysAdmin
01/28/2013
In this video, the major steps forward in the F-35 flight test program are highlighted.
Posted in HOME, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video, Video of the month

The Challenge of Deterrence in the Second Nuclear Age: A Discussion with Paul Bracken

Posted on January 28, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/28/2013
Paul Bracken discusses his book with the SLD team.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The F-35 and the USN’s Carrier Shortage

Posted on January 28, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/28/2013
Admiral Lyons discusses the role of the F-35 for the maritime forces.
Posted in Con Ops, In Briefs, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force

Taiwan and Beijing: Part I

Posted on January 27, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/27/2013
Is the defense of Taiwan part of the Pivot to the Pacific?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

France and Mali: What Role for Coalitions?

Posted on January 27, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/27/2013
A French officer argues that support from partners is fine, but coalitions are a problem.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Vietnamese Take Delivery of C-212: Ending 40 Years of Production in Spain

Posted on January 24, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/24/2013
Last C-212 to be built in Spain comes off of the final assembly line in Seville.
Posted in HOME, Manufacturability

Shaping the Way Ahead for Airpower: General Hostage Focuses on the Future

Posted on January 24, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/24/2013
The ability to shape a combat cloud is a foundational element for shaping air dominance and to achieve joint force objectives.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New
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