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What’s New

Looking Back on 2011

Posted on January 14, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/14/2012
A review of 2011 SLD activities for 2011.
Posted in What's New

Bold Alligator 2012: The USN-USMC Team Shapes the Future (Updated)

Posted on January 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/13/2012
The Second Line of Defense team recently visited the USN-USMC team planning for Bold Alligator 2012 which is kicked off later this month. More to come.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged amphibious exercise, Bold Alligator 2012, Bold Alligator exercise, USMC, USN

The Long Reach of Aegis

Posted on January 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/12/2012
Combining Aegis with the new Joint Strike Fighter will enhance coverage and lead to a global honeycomb of defensive capabilities….
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Aegis, F-35, USNI Proceedings

Pakistan-US Relations: 2012

Posted on January 10, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/10/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the challenge of crafting a Pakistan strategy for the Obama Administration.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Afghanistan, Pakistan, Richard Weitz, US-Pakistani relations

The Frozen in Time 4

Posted on January 10, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/10/2012
Once again we hear that aircraft that cannot match up to the 21st century challenges are much better than the ones which can. Northern Edge 2011 provides a definitive statement.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Carafanoi, counterpunch, Heritage foundation

The Japanese F-35 Decision: A Building Block in A New Pacific Strategy

Posted on January 8, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/08/2012
The Japanese understand the opportunity to leverage the F-35 combat systems enterprise and is a key reason why the Japanese down selected the aircraft.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged F-35, F-35A, Japan, Lockheed Martin

Saudi Arms Deal Fortifies US Regional Security Ties

Posted on January 8, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/08/2012
The recent F-15 sale to Saudi Arabia is considered in the larger context.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New | Tagged arms sales, Richard Weitz, Saudi Arabia

China and the North Korean Succession

Posted on January 7, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/07/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the challenge of North Korean succession and the PRC stake.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New | Tagged leaderships succession, North Korea, PRC
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