In a recent piece published by Jane’s Navy International, Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake look at the evolution of U.S. maritime strategy in the Pacific.   The article presages some of the arguments in our forthcoming book with Richard Weitz entitled Rebuilding American Military Power in the Pacific: A 21^st Century Strategy (Praeger). Posted with permission of Jane’s.

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The synergy among 5th generation aircraft, weapons and robotics will create a new weapons enterprise.

Legacy weapons are simply that.

This report identifies key aspects of the 21st century weapons enterprise.

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The Defense Security Service (DSS) is chartered to work in partnership with defense industry to protect critical technologies and information.

This publication identifies the most frequently targeted U.S. technologies.

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In this piece published by Robbin Laird, in Issue 2, 2013 of Front Line Defence (Canada), the evolving strategic environment of Canada within which 21st century air system decisions will be made is examined.

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First introduced at the Farnborough Air Show in 2008, Three Dimensional Warriors provides an overview of how aviation for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) shapes their entire capabilities and directs how they operate.

We are in the process of preparing a new version for 2013, which will be driven by the key developments of 2012, and those anticipated over the next few years.

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First introduced at the Farnborough Air Show in 2008, Three Dimensional Warriors provides an overview of how aviation for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) shapes their entire capabilities and directs how they operate.

We are in the process of preparing a new version for 2013 which will be driven by the key developments of 2012 and those anticipated over the next few years.

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In this edition of AIR ACTUALITIES, the French Air Force provides a look at their role in the Libyan operation in early 2011.

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Second Line of Defense provides regular interviews with warfighters and military and security practitioners on our websites and in our French language magazine. This provides us an opportunity to work with Allied militaries on both sides of the Pacific and the Atlantic. Here, we welcome the opportunity to highlight publications from official sources or associations to provide further insights and updates.

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In this report from the USCG, the service looks at the challenge of resourcing the future.

In particular, the report provides insight into thinking about the National Security Cutter and the Offshore Patrol Cutter.

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Second Line of Defense’s Co-Founder, Dr. Robbin Laird’s Piece on the V-22 as published in Issue 1, 2013 Frontline Defence (Canada).

As Canada considers its search and rescue options, the V-22 is an obvious candidate to be in the mix. The range and speed of the V-22, coupled with distinct possibilities for increased acquisition numbers, combine to make it a player.

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In this report by SLD’s Richard Weitz, the question of approaches and prospects of collaboration between NATO and Russia on missile defense is explored.

Despite varying enthusiasm for NATO missile defense spending in European countries, NATO has always endorsed cooperating with Moscow on BMD if possible, if for no other reason than to dispel Russian concerns about any resulting system.

Russia and the West have tried different approaches to overcome their differences, but so far nothing has worked for long.

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The Centre for European Reform based in London has published a look at the challenges facing Asia as it transitions to the next phase of its economic development.

The report by George Magnus questions assumptions made elsewhere of Asian economic ascendancy.

Without vigorous reforms and stronger institutions, many Asian economies will struggle to transform themselves from middle income to wealthy countries.

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With the Pivot to the Pacific, and the emphasis on seabasing, the question naturally arises as to the state of the afloat capabilities of the USN-USMC team.

This annual report of the AFLOAT MAGTF requirements addresses the demand and supply side for the seabasing dynamic.

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In the July 2012 issue of Joint Force’s Quarterly (the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff journal), SLD’s Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake provided an overview of the impact of the F-35 on the future of power projection.

The F-35 is called a joint strike fighter (JSF), and its ability to work with, leverage, and enhance the capability of power projection forces is at the heart of the next 20 years of rebuilding U.S. and allied forces.

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