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Policy Dynamics

Will the Indian Fighter Decision Downselect be Implemented Prior to the 2014 Elections?

Posted on May 30, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/30/2012
The editor of Force magazine is concerned about the ability of the MOD to get the new plane into the Indian Air Force inventory in a timely manner.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged india, Rafale

Why did India choose the Rafale?

Posted on May 29, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/29/2012
An interview with Vikramjit S. Chopra, Managing Editor of Vayu Aerospace and Defense Review
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Dassault, india, Rafale

Littoral Cruise or Combat Ship?

Posted on May 27, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/27/2012
So, we have a warship that has both “Littoral” and “Combat” in its name that we do not intend to challenge a regional navy with in an area full of littoral waters?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged LCS

India Makes Progress With New Seabased Air Assets

Posted on May 25, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/25/2012
Indians start the process of qualifying the LCA for sea base operations.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics

Assessing the Sino-Russian Naval Exercise “Maritime Cooperation 2012”

Posted on May 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/24/2012
Maritime Cooperation 2012 took place amidst growing tensions in the western Pacific over territorial disputes.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Maritime Cooperation 2012, PRC, Russia, Sea Interaction 2012

The New European Defense and Security Map: The Case of Norway

Posted on May 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/23/2012
For Norway, the Arctic and it vast challenges and resources can be the anchor point for defense and security efforts for decades to come.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged arctic, Norway

Anticipating a Nuclear Iran

Posted on May 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/23/2012
Preparing to constrain, contain and attack anticipated Iranian actions outside of Iran -- empowered by becoming a nuclear power -- will fuel many activities of the Arab states and Israel.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Getting on With It: Step Up F-35 Production

Posted on May 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/19/2012
Generals Corley and Looney argue that we need to get on with it and produce the F-35. General Deptula provides his insights as well.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New
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