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ISSUES & TRENDS

Syria, Chemical Weapons and the Russian Engagement

Posted on August 6, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/06/2012
The challenge of Syrian chemical weapons.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged chemical weapons, syria

Turkey’s Goals in Iraq

Posted on August 5, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/05/2012
Richard Weitz looks at Turkey's approach to Iraq.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iraq, Turkey

Survitec is key British supplier to the first F-35 delivery to the UK Ministry of Defence

Posted on August 4, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/04/2012
Survitec Group provides the below neck pilot flight equipment, pilot cooler unit, single person life raft and additionally the provision of Pilot Fitting facilities.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force | Tagged F-35

Arizona leaders react to F-35 coming to Luke AFB

Posted on August 4, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/04/2012
Arizona leaders comment on the Department of Defense's decision selecting Luke Air Force Base to train pilots on the F-35.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force | Tagged F-35

F-35 Training Center Announced for Luke AFB

Posted on August 4, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/04/2012
Video: U.S. Air Force announced this week that Luke Air Force Base has landed the F-35 pilot-training mission,
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force | Tagged F-35

Iran’s Widening Tool Box in Iraq

Posted on August 3, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/03/2012
In a series on Iran and Iraq, Richard Weitz looks at Iran's efforts to expand its influence in this key country.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iran, Iraq

The UK, the F-35 and Strategic Considerations

Posted on August 3, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/03/2012
A new Special Report focusing the UK case of the F-35 and its strategic impact.
Posted in Special Reports, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, UK

Iran and Mining the Straits of Hormuz

Posted on August 3, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/03/2012
Scott Truver looks at the Iranian threat to mine the straits of Hormuz.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New
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