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Why we need the F-35
(August 2010)
The size, scope and technological firsts of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program make it a game-changer for tactical aviation and for the U.S. tactical aircraft industrial base.
The size, scope and technological firsts of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program make it a game-changer for tactical aviation and for the U.S. tactical aircraft industrial base.
Beyond the numbers, behind the capabilities
(August 2010)
Defenders of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter are having a tough year as headlines scream about cost overruns, schedule delays and international partner wobbles. Under pressure to justify the...
BY KAREN WALKER
Defenders of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter are having a tough year as headlines scream about cost overruns, schedule delays and international partner wobbles. Under pressure to justify the...
BY KAREN WALKER
Hovering at a precipice
(August 2010)
The Marine Corps has embarked upon a comprehensive overhaul of its aviation force that is scheduled to culminate in 15 years with the replacement of every airframe currently in service.
By Lt. Cmdr. Perry Solomon
The Marine Corps has embarked upon a comprehensive overhaul of its aviation force that is scheduled to culminate in 15 years with the replacement of every airframe currently in service.
By Lt. Cmdr. Perry Solomon
Missiles for peace
(August 2010)
In an effort to reduce U.S. military reliance on nuclear weapons, the Obama administration is emphasizing how much more America can rely on advanced non-nuclear weapons to defend its...
By HENRY SOKOLSKI
In an effort to reduce U.S. military reliance on nuclear weapons, the Obama administration is emphasizing how much more America can rely on advanced non-nuclear weapons to defend its...
By HENRY SOKOLSKI
Robot revolution
(August 2010)
When combat operations began in October 2001, the Army had 54 operational unmanned aircraft. Today, the Army has more than 4,000 unmanned aircraft in various sizes and capabilities, with...
BY COL. CHRISTOPHER B. CARLILE AND LT. COL. GLENN RIZZI (RET.)
When combat operations began in October 2001, the Army had 54 operational unmanned aircraft. Today, the Army has more than 4,000 unmanned aircraft in various sizes and capabilities, with...
BY COL. CHRISTOPHER B. CARLILE AND LT. COL. GLENN RIZZI (RET.)
Perspective: Two cheers for lethal operations
(August 2010)
One of the most frustrating experiences about two deployments to Iraq was the relentless focus on spending money. A sure way for battalion and brigade commanders to get into trouble in both...
BY COL. CRAIG A. COLLIER
One of the most frustrating experiences about two deployments to Iraq was the relentless focus on spending money. A sure way for battalion and brigade commanders to get into trouble in both...
BY COL. CRAIG A. COLLIER
Clear and secure
(August 2010)
The hardy people and rugged terrain of Afghanistan have long inspired some of the world’s best writers to craft romantic tales of intrigue, perseverance and adventure. These portrayals...
By Dan Green
The hardy people and rugged terrain of Afghanistan have long inspired some of the world’s best writers to craft romantic tales of intrigue, perseverance and adventure. These portrayals...
By Dan Green
Defeating the terrain
(August 2010)
David Galula, in his book “Counterinsurgency Warfare: Theory and Practice,” stated that “the soldier must … be prepared to become a propagandist, a social worker, a...
BY MAJ. NICHOLAS MELIN
David Galula, in his book “Counterinsurgency Warfare: Theory and Practice,” stated that “the soldier must … be prepared to become a propagandist, a social worker, a...
BY MAJ. NICHOLAS MELIN
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