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Killing the Brain Dead Zombies: The “Debate” on F-35 Testing

Posted on September 2, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
09/02/2011
09/02/2011 The nature of the flight test process is to create demanding, intentionally rigorous and unforgiving flight profiles to find and fix problems.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, What's New

The F-35, Eglin and the Maintenance Revolution

Posted on September 1, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
09/01/2011
09/01/2011 The process is underway to align the competencies of the maintainers with the operational paradigm and capabilities of the F-35 to shape a maintenance revolution.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New

The Northern Edge Difference: Re-Structuring the Strategic Debate

Posted on August 31, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
08/31/2011
08/31/2011 The Northern Edge exercise provides the premier electronic warfare exercise and the F-35 is operating on a different level from other U.S. combat aircraft.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Libyan Threat

Posted on August 27, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
08/27/2011
08/27/2011 Richard Weitz discusses the lingering Libyan threat from chemical weapons and manpads.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged chemical weapons, Libya, manpads, Operaton Odyssey Dawn, Richard Weitz, WMD threat

Another Perspective on Libya: Off of the Shores of Tripoli

Posted on August 27, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
08/27/2011
08/27/2011 The maritime base as a core capability empowered by STOVL aircraft is reborn off of the shores of Tripoli.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged F-35B, Italian carrier, Italian Carrier Guiseppe Garibaldi, Libya, Libyan air operations, Rear Admiral Paolo Treu, Senator McCain

The USCG and Hurricane Irene: It is Time to Rebuild the Elizabeth City Facility to Protect America

Posted on August 27, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
08/27/2011
08/27/2011 The pounding of the East Coast by Hurricane Irene reminds us of the vulnerabilities facing USCG infrastructure.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged captain bennett, elizabeth city, Hurricane Irene, USCG, USCG Air Station

Russian Air Power on Display: The Return of the MiG

Posted on August 27, 2011 | by SysAdmin
08/27/2011
08/27/2011 - Richard Weitz provides the third part of his look at the evolution of the Russian aerospace industry and defense.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, Security, What's New

Looking Beyond the Libyan Airpower Moment: Shaping Coalition Coherence

Posted on August 26, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
08/26/2011
08/26/2011 The coalition dimension of the F-35 is oft forgotten in the Washington policy battles, but is a foundation of coalition war winning strategy.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New
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