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What’s New

Augmenting the Seabase: 21st Century Efficiencies

Posted on December 9, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/09/2011
In an age of diminishing physical assets – in this case ships – getting more punch for the buck is a key consideration.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Carrier, F-35B, Gator Navy, LHD, LPD, Osprey, USMC, USN, uss wasp

Winning the Air/Sea Battle

Posted on December 6, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/06/2011
If the F-35 did not exist with it’s world class “Z-axis” 360 umbrella —it would have to be invented.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged F-35. PRC, hypersonic missile, missile defense

Russian Intelligence on the Rebound

Posted on December 5, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/05/2011
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.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged elections, intelligence, Russia, spies

Presidential Visit to Australia: A Strategic Opportunity for Darwin and Australia?

Posted on December 2, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/02/2011
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.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Australia, Darwin, F-35

US Joins Russia in Suspending Adherence to Conventional Weapons Treaty

Posted on December 2, 2011 | by SysAdmin
12/02/2011
The United States announced that it would stop sharing data with Russia under the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

Afghan-Pakistan Border Incidents: The Underlying Problem

Posted on November 29, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
11/29/2011
Richard Weitz looks at the seriousness of the Afghan-Pakistan border problem and its impact on the Afghan mission.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Afghanistan, border, NATO, Pakistan, US

Putin Seeks Arctic Riches

Posted on November 27, 2011 | by SysAdmin
11/27/2011
Richard Weitz looks at the Russian approach to the Arctic, as one of the 5 key members of the Arctic council.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

The USAF Makes a Decision

Posted on November 27, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
11/27/2011
Ed Timperlake looks at the USAF decision on the Light Air Support contract.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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