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ISSUES & TRENDS

Pakistan-US Relations: 2012

Posted on January 10, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/10/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the challenge of crafting a Pakistan strategy for the Obama Administration.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Afghanistan, Pakistan, Richard Weitz, US-Pakistani relations

The Frozen in Time 4

Posted on January 10, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/10/2012
Once again we hear that aircraft that cannot match up to the 21st century challenges are much better than the ones which can. Northern Edge 2011 provides a definitive statement.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Carafanoi, counterpunch, Heritage foundation

The Japanese F-35 Decision: A Building Block in A New Pacific Strategy

Posted on January 8, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/08/2012
The Japanese understand the opportunity to leverage the F-35 combat systems enterprise and is a key reason why the Japanese down selected the aircraft.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged F-35, F-35A, Japan, Lockheed Martin

Saudi Arms Deal Fortifies US Regional Security Ties

Posted on January 8, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/08/2012
The recent F-15 sale to Saudi Arabia is considered in the larger context.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New | Tagged arms sales, Richard Weitz, Saudi Arabia

China and the North Korean Succession

Posted on January 7, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/07/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the challenge of North Korean succession and the PRC stake.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New | Tagged leaderships succession, North Korea, PRC

Turkey Orders Its First F-35s: Another Brick Falls Into Place (Updated)

Posted on January 6, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/06/2012
Partners and Allies continue to support the F-35; perhaps some of the Inside the Beltway folks might begin to get the point.
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New

The Super Tucano has won the LAS competition: Lingering Questions

Posted on January 4, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/04/2012
With the selection of the Super Tucano, the Afghan Army Air Force can now begin to develop a combat capable air fleet for the Afghan Air Force.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged Embraer, Hawker Beechcraft, LAS competition, super tucano, USAF

Saudi Arms Deal offers Boeing Military Aviation a Lifeline

Posted on January 3, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/03/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the recent announcement of arms sales to Saudi Arabia and its potential impacts.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Uncategorized, What's New | Tagged arms sales, Boeing, F-15, Saudi Arabia
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