Leveraging the Advantages of the USN-USMC Team
04/27/2011
4/27/11 Rear Admiral Jim Beebe USN (retired) and currently Executive Director of Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet discusses the USN approach to the future.
Building the LPD-17
04/27/2011
04/27/11 The LPD 17 program manager, Doug Lounsberry, provides an overview on the this key command ship for the ARG.
Maritime and Port Security in Pakistan
04/21/2011
By Mathias Hagstrøm 4/21/11 - With a population of more than 180 million people and being a potential gateway for Central Asian and western Chinese trade, Pakistan is a very interesting developing market. But with problems of insurgency groups and state stability, it has not yet realized its geopolitical and…
French Ops in Libya
04/20/2011
By General Jean-Patrick Gaviard 04/20/2011 - In the aftermath of several weeks of bombings above Libya, it might be of interest to attempt to decrypt two key events which happened as this operation was being conducted: the “pole position start” of the French Air Force as a direct support to…
Shaping a 21st Century USCG: The Key Role for Maritime Patrol Aircraft
04/19/2011
By Dr. Robbin F. Laird 04/19/2011 - The USCG is at the vortex of commercial, law enforcement and military activities. It is tasked with a multi-mission focus in support of the protection of the homeland, securing global trade, protecting against terrorist threats at sea, interdicting the sea-borne drug trade, assuring…
The LPD 17 Enhances the USN-USMC Capabilities
04/19/2011
An Interview with Commander Darren W. Nelson 04/19 /2011 - With the LPD 17, we have a dramatic increase in our capabilities to carry more cargo, more vehicle space, and our flight deck is huge. We're able to launch and recover two MV-22 Ospreys at the same time.
China-Russia Relations and the United States: At a Turning Point?
04/13/2011
By Dr. Richard Weitz 04/12/2011 - China and Russia have expanded their bilateral economic and security cooperation. In addition, they have pursued distinct, yet parallel, policies regarding many global and regional issues.
Defense Department Prepares for CyberWar
04/12/2011
By Dr. Richard Weitz 04/12/2011 - Ensuring the security of the cyber domain has emerged as one of the most serious challenges to U.S. national and economic security. Of all U.S. government departments, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has evinced the greatest interest in cybersecurity issues.