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The Editor of Asian Defence Journal Talks About the A400M in Asia

Posted on May 30, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/30/2012
Gaining perspective on the A400M in Asia.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

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

Getting on With It: Building, Deploying and Learning with 21st Century Aircraft

Posted on May 28, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/28/2012
How do 21st century air systems, change the equation?
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New

The Department of Homeland Cyber Security: Does it Work?

Posted on May 27, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/27/2012
If you try to protect everything, you end up protecting nothing.
Posted in Cybersecurity, What's New | Tagged Cybersecurity, dhs, Richard Weitz

The Impact of the F-35B: Strategic Deterrence with Tactical Flexibility

Posted on May 27, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/27/2012
The strategic deterrence, with tactical flexibility, of the F-35B is in the recovery part of an air campaign when they return from a combat mission.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35B

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

The Evolution of the Seabase: Shaping Engagement Flexibility

Posted on May 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/26/2012
In a period in history where leaders are looking for cost effective engagement, the ARG-MEU is a bargain.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 2nd ESG, ARG-MEU, Col. Brad Weisz, USMC, USN
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