SM-3 Missile and Japan
10/24/2009
Our sources in Tokyo tell us that the new Japanese government is rethinking in significant ways their relationship with the United States which might well include the SM-3.
Rotorcraft and Military Operations
10/21/2009
Rotorcraft are significant contributors to military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. They provide combat support, logistical lift, troop transport, medivac, and integrated C4ISR for the battlefield. In a recent summary briefing of a study on rotorcraft survivability, the Institute for Defense Analysis provided some insight into the types of investments…
Providing Connectivity on the Go: The Role of Mobile Routers
10/20/2009
A key transformation of the US military associated with the experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan has been the use of the Internet ...
Refuelability: The Missing Element of the Tanker Debate
10/19/2009
The acquisition of new tankers for the USAF remains challenging, as it gets underway for the third iteration. Refuelability can be an important discriminator, while its significance should be recognized by future planners, perhaps changing the debate from ‘The Politically Charged’ to ‘The Strategically Charged’ tanker debate.
Building Blocks for the Con-ops of Extended Deterrence of Iran
10/18/2009
Dick Kugler has recently published an interesting examination of the tough question of how one would deter a nuclear-armed Iran. He examines this from the standpoint of how the U.S. could spearhead an extended deterrent regime to deal with the emergence of a new nuclear power in the Middle East.
Shaping a Collaborative Maritime Strategy for the Pacific: The USCG Role
10/07/2009
The global changes induced by the war against terrorism with global means and the rise of key regional power centers are reshaping the maritime strategic environment. It is the coexistence of these two dynamics which is central for the period ahead.
Michael Wynne on: The Industrial Impact of the Decision to Terminate the F-22 Program
10/02/2009
"Secretary of the Air Force Donley together with the Air Force Chief of Staff Schwartz wrote an oped over this past summer wanting to put the contentious F-22 debate behind them. With their then recent installation and the heated debate on 'next war itis'’ that surrounded their predecessors departure one…
Richard McCormack on US Dependency on China: China’s Complete Control Of Global High-Tech Magnet Industry Raises U.S. National Security Alarms
10/02/2009
Richard McCormack, editor of Manufacturing News, has focused frequently on the challenges of the supply chain for manufacturing in the United States, including for the defense sector. He discusses the role of the Chinese in providing for rare earth minerals to US industry.