American National Security Strategy: The Challenge of Resourcing a Strategy
04/05/2012
In this sixth piece evaluating the functioning of the U.S. national security system, Richard Weitz looks at the challenge of prioritizing resources.
From Hobson’s Choice to Van Buren’s Choice: Why Picking the Super Tucano is So Hard
04/05/2012
We have a new version of the Hobson’s choice as the USAF makes decisions. It is called the Van Buren choice.
The Plane Truth: Brazil and A Tale of Two Competitions
04/05/2012
The impact of the Van Buren choice and its ripple effects.
Special Report on Bold Alligator 2012 and the Evolution of the Expeditionary Strike Group
04/04/2012
A new Second Line of Defense special report, focusing on the evolution of power projection strategiesD
American National Security Strategy: The Leadership Factor
04/03/2012
In this fifth piece evaluating the functioning of the US National Security system, Richard Weitz looks at the role of Presidential leadership or not.
The 1957 Perspective on the 2012 US Military
04/03/2012
A 55 year life cycle cost perspective for the F-35? That is like doing such a forecast in 1957 for 2012.
TAK-ING the Supply Ship to a Whole Other Level
04/02/2012
In Bold Alligator 2012, a T-AKE supply ship was certified for VM-22 landings.
The Impact of the Osprey on the Expeditionary Strike Group: “There is a Tsunami of Change Coming”
04/02/2012
The experience of the Osprey in 2011 and 2012 suggest there is a "tsunami of change coming" to the fleet.