The F-35 represents a new approach to the development, production, system and sustainment of a fleet of combat aircraft. Additionally, the F-35 takes an innovative approach to collaborative upgrades over the airframe and global fleet's life cycle. Too often an understanding of the basic aircraft rolling out of production right…
2012-05-12 by Murielle Delaporte An Interview with Michael Wynne, former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L) from 2003 till 2005 and Secretary of the Air Force from 2005 till 2008, with Mrs. LeAntha Sumpter and Rob Leibrandt. Ms. Sumpter is the Deputy Director, Program Development and…
By Richard Weitz The third panel discussion at the April 2012 Army War College Annual Strategy Conference assessed the roles and missions of the U.S. Military Services in coming years. LTG Keith Walker, Deputy Commander of TRADOC and Director of the Army Capabilities Integration Center, discussed how the Army was…
By Richard Weitz In its review of the "World Wide Threats Facing the United States" earlier this year, the Intelligence Community described attacks on the United States through the Internet as potentially the most serious threat facing Americans. Many members of Congress receiving the three sets of hearings in these…
By Richard Weitz The last panel at the April 2012 Army War College Annual Strategy Conference assessed how the Army could develop strategic leaders for the coming age of austerity. Dr. Don Snider of the U.S Army War College and Senior Fellow in the Center for the Army Profession and…
By Richard Weitz Russia’s current Prime Minister and future President, Vladimir Putin, makes evident that the Russian government will not soon follow the Obama Administration towards nuclear disarmament. For example, on February 24, 2012, he told the media that Russia will not make any further unilateral or even bilateral cuts…
By Richard Weitz The fifth discussion panel at the April 2012 Army War College Annual Strategy Conference assessed the U.S. grand strategy option in coming years. Nate Freier Mr. Nate Freier of the National War College and the U.S. Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute opened the discussion by presenting the…
Our new column explores the meaning of words, language and culture Inside the Beltway in dealing with politics and defense. The latest Boomer columns have dealt with some of today's toughest issues. Starting from the latest to the earliest in recent columns: What is Probation? Inside the Beltway is a…
