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ISSUES & TRENDS

The Coming of an Airbus Plant to Mobile Alabama

Posted on September 18, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/18/2012
The Gulf Aerospace corridor continues its expansion even in difficult economic times.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, What's New | Tagged Airbus, Alabama

An Afghan Report: The Osprey Returns from Afghanistan, 2012

Posted on September 17, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/17/2012
A report on the key role of the Osprey in USMC operations in Afghanistan this year.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Afghanistan, Osprey

Japan’s Hard Power Assets

Posted on September 17, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/17/2012
Japan is investing in hard power assets as the situation changes in the Pacific.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Japan

An Update on the F-35 Integrated Training Center At Eglin AFB

Posted on September 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/16/2012
Col. Tomassetti provides an update on progress at the Integrated Training Center at Eglin AFB.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35

Shaping the Wolfpack: Leveraging the 5th Generation Revolution

Posted on September 14, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/14/2012
Secretary Wynne emphasizes the need for a wolfpack concept for 21st century air operations.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Japan and China: On Collision Course?

Posted on September 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/13/2012
Chinese ascendency in the Pacific is not just about soft power.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Japan Seeks a New Blend of Soft With Hard Power

Posted on September 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/13/2012
Soft power is not enough to deal with the new dynamics in the Pacific region.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Japan

The New European Map: Strategic Implications

Posted on September 11, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/11/2012
The Euro crisis could well play a forcing function in re-shaping alliances within Europe itself.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Defense News, Euro Crisis, NATO
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