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.
Richard Weitz looks at the challenge of crafting a Pakistan strategy for the Obama Administration.
The recent F-15 sale to Saudi Arabia is considered in the larger context.
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.
Richard Weitz looks at the challenge of North Korean succession and the PRC stake.
Partners and Allies continue to support the F-35; perhaps some of the Inside the Beltway folks might begin to get the point.
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.
Harald Malmgren looks at the Eurozone crisis and its future for 2012.