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ISSUES & TRENDS

China-US Relations: The Obama Administration Record

Posted on October 22, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/22/2012
Where is US policy going with regard to China?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged China, Obama

The UK and the F-35

Posted on October 22, 2012 | by SysAdmin
10/22/2012
The best engineering solutions for specific parts of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft have inadvertently created a very British supply chain.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force

Who is spying on the “empty field” in Alabama?

Posted on October 21, 2012 | by SysAdmin
10/21/2012
An Osprey lands on the Airbus "empty field" in Mobile.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics

The Christening of the America Class Amphibious Ship: The Opening of a New Era (Updated)

Posted on October 21, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/21/2012
The USS America is a ship designed for a new generation of aircraft.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The Central Asian Nuclear Free Zone Agreement: A Russian End Run?

Posted on October 20, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/20/2012
An update on the Central Asian Nuclear Free Zone
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Central Asian Nuclear Free Zone, Russia, Uzbekistan

Sino-Uzbek Economic and Energy Ties: A Growing Partnership

Posted on October 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/19/2012
Energy security represents a major force driving PRC increased interest and involvement in Uzbekistan.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged PRC, Uzbekistan

The Middle East and North Korea: CTBT Hard Cases

Posted on October 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/19/2012
The current nuclear crises involving Iran and North Korea make it unlikely that either of these two countries will soon join the CTBT.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged CTBT, egypt, Iran, Israel, North Korea, nuclear

BAE Turns on New Automated F-35 Facility

Posted on October 19, 2012 | by SysAdmin
10/19/2012
BAE opens new F-35 automated production facility.
Posted in HOME, Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force | Tagged F-35
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