Crafting Relevant Capabilities
10/16/2010
By Dr. Robbin Laird 10/16/2010 Platforms are not capabilities; they become capabilities when integrated into a war-fighting approach, which necessitates combat tactical and strategic integration...
Perspective from Moscow: The International Arctic Forum
10/15/2010
By Caroline Mükusch 10/15/2010 Competition for the Arctic has been growing intense since 2007. The Arctic neighboring states have proclaimed or renewed their national strategies on the Arctic. In the short-, mid- and long-term perspective, the question of who is entitled to the Arctic region and its vast store of…
From the Sea to the Sea: Power Projection and “Withdrawal”
10/15/2010
By the Hon. Ed Timperlake 10/15/2010 What can go in from the Sea with a Navy/Marine AF team can also be withdrawn. Allies to whom we owe a debt can be evacuated or protected from the sea.
The CH-53K: A Logistical Force Multiplier
10/15/2010
An Interview with Major Jeff "Kingpin" Davis 10/16/2010 The Afghan war and the Iraqi operations have been tough on the rotorcraft supporting US forces. The CH-53E was introduced in 1981 and has been a bedrock USMC asset ever since. But attrition and wear is necessitating its replacement. The CH-53K is…
Building the F35C
10/09/2010
10/09/2010 - Slideshow: "Being in the flight line, we're in a unique area where we have to finish the build, and then get the final product to the customer."
The Future of C2
10/09/2010
By General Jean-Patrick Gaviard 10/09/2010 - "The basic principles of C2 operation persist. But today in the face of asymmetric warfare, three new factors must be taken into account: the comprehensive approach, the tempo of operations, and the collateral damages."
“Re-norming” Air Operations (Part One)
10/09/2010
By Michael W. Wynne, 21st Secretary of the U.S. Air Force 10/08/2010 "A realistic look at the future of Air Operations must take into account the size of the force, the capabilities of the force and the evolving construct of the future weapons available; and then we can place against…
Gulf to Remain Prime Theater for Iranian Deterrence
10/08/2010
By Dr. Heinrich Matthee 10/08/2010 - Iran’s leadership has been under severe pressure during the past twelve months. Infighting among the political elite and persistent popular protests since the presidential elections of 12 June 2009 are still fuelling tensions. Outside Iran, the US has increased pressure, with US Secretary of…