In an age of diminishing physical assets – in this case ships – getting more punch for the buck is a key consideration.
If the F-35 did not exist with it’s world class “Z-axis” 360 umbrella —it would have to be invented.
The long-awaited full length feature of "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" is opening in the Washington DC area. Richard Weitz reminds us that the competition continues.
Darwin’s strategic location could become a hub of Pacific operations for Australia and a place to visit for its core allies. Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and the United States could all become key members of an Australian-based and Australian run F-35 hub.
The United States announced that it would stop sharing data with Russia under the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty.
Richard Weitz looks at the seriousness of the Afghan-Pakistan border problem and its impact on the Afghan mission.
Richard Weitz looks at the Russian approach to the Arctic, as one of the 5 key members of the Arctic council.
Ed Timperlake looks at the USAF decision on the Light Air Support contract.