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ISSUES & TRENDS

The Euro Crisis: Waiting for German Elections

Posted on October 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/24/2012
Although this is still 2012, Germany is already under preparation for its September national elections next year.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged EU, Euro Crisis, Germany

BAE Assembly Line for F-35 Key Elements

Posted on October 23, 2012 | by SysAdmin
10/23/2012
UK has 15% of overall F-35 production work.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan: The Taliban Threat Driving Them Together?

Posted on October 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/23/2012
The challenge of responding to a resurgent Taliban threat may be inducing the two countries to set aside their historical rivalries to address common challenges.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Kazakhstan, Taliban, Uzbekistan

Rethinking US Defense Strategy in the Pacific

Posted on October 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/23/2012
The U.S. and its allies need to shape a new attack and defense enterprise in the Pacific.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged Australia, Japan, North Korea, Pacific Strategy, PRC, Singapore, South Korea

The USS America: An LHA Which Isn’t

Posted on October 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/23/2012
An on site report on the christening of the USS America.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

Israel and F-35 Production

Posted on October 23, 2012 | by SysAdmin
10/23/2012
Israel negotiating to construct F-35 wings.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force

The A400M Prepares for Delivery: An Update from Seville, September 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/22/2012
An update on the A400M as seen from the final assembly line in Seville.
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged A400M, Airbus Millitary, Seville

The Strategic Impact of the Global Sustainment Approach of the F-35

Posted on October 22, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/22/2012
The role of the F-35 in terms of commonality both in support and capabilities is an essential STRATEGIC element
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, Louis Kratz
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