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The B-17 and Its Continuing Legacy

This report looks at the B-17 and the B-17 experience in World War II as well as some lessons learned for today.Download PDF Now>>

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Engaging the Future: Younger Navy and Marine Corps Warriors Prepare

05/22/2013  Younger Marines and Sailors discuss their experience in the exercise and the evolution of their skill sets to contribute to that exercise. ...   Read More >>

Re-Visiting the USS Arlington

05/14/2013  This article provides an update on the USS Arlington. ...   Read More >>

The Australian Defense White Paper 2013: Meeting the Chinese Challenge

05/10/2013  The Australian government has issued its latest defense white paper.   Read More >>

Japan, the United States and Shaping a 21st Century Pacific Strategy

05/10/2013  Are the Chinese working overtime to cement the US-Japanese relationship? ...   Read More >>

The Osprey Comes to the Pacific: The Case of the 31st MEU

05/10/2013  An interview with the CO of the 31st MEU discusses change in the Pacific.  ...   Read More >>

The Rise of China and the Decline of the US Army

05/08/2013  What is the future of the US Army meeting tomorrow's threats? ...   Read More >>

Bold Alligator 2013: Crafting a 21st Century Insertion Force

05/08/2013  The two commanders in the Bold Alligator 2013 discuss shaping a core template for 21st century military operations. ...   Read More >>

The Necessity for Ground Power: A US Army Perspective

05/07/2013  An Army strategist makes the case for the US Army staying like it is.   Read More >>

The French in Mali: Shaping the Logistics Element of the Operation

05/06/2013  Murielle Delaporte continues her discussion of the French operation in Mali. ...   Read More >>

The Coming of the A400M: The Mali Hypothesis

05/06/2013  Expeditionary logistics is reshaping the approach to how forces operate. ...   Read More >>

Shaping an Allied BMD Approach

05/04/2013  The United States is pursuing a global ballistic missile defense capability via regional approaches. ...   Read More >>

Bold Alligator 2013: 21st Century Flexibility for a Spectrum of Missions

05/03/2013  In Bold Alligator 2013, what is being tested is a very flexible intervention force with a light footprint supported from the sea. ...   Read More >>

SM3’s Vital Role in US and Allied Missile Defenses

05/03/2013  The evolution of the SM-3 system is an important element of the attack defense enterprise. ...   Read More >>

Italy and the F-35: The Program, the FACO and The Coming of the Meteor Missile

05/03/2013  Italy is a key player in the F-35 global coalition. ...   Read More >>

Chechnya and Boston: What's the Connection?

05/01/2013  The conflict between Russia and the Chechen separatists has provided a good environment for the rise of terrorism. ...   Read More >>

Do Numbers Matter? The B-17 and Preparing for World War II

04/28/2013  The B-17 story provides many important correctives for today. ...   Read More >>

Tom Enders on Airbus, EADS and the Global Competition

04/28/2013  George Talbot interviews the head of EADS.   ...   Read More >>

Flying a Multiple Ship Training Mission: A Two Division F-35 Operation for the Warlords

04/27/2013    ...   Read More >>

The French in Mali: Phase Two

04/25/2013  Reporting based on her time in Mali with the French forces, Murielle Delaporte provides insights into the ongoing operation. ...   Read More >>

In Brief

From 1861 to the Present: Understanding Historical Upheaval

05/24/2013  A look at historical change from the perspective of 1861.   Read More >>

Human Flight Takes a Step Forward

05/24/2013  In this amazing video, human flight takes a step forward.   Read More >>

Flight Deck Ops

05/21/2013  Video:Flight Deck Ops on the USS John C. Stennis ...   Read More >>

Preparing for Paratroop Jump From Inside C-17

05/18/2013  Video:Preparing for Paratroop Jump From Inside C-17 ...   Read More >>

Meeting the Cyber Threat: The Case of the F-35

05/15/2013  The ongoing cybersecurity challenge.   Read More >>

82nd Airborne, Canadian Soldiers Train Together

05/15/2013  Video:82nd Airborne, Canadian Soldiers Train Together ...   Read More >>

UCAS-D Makes History With Unmanned Carrier Launch

05/15/2013  The long awaited test flight of the UCAS has taken place.   Read More >>

UAV Shadow Flight Preparation

05/15/2013  Video:UAV Shadow Flight Preparation ...   Read More >>

MV-22 Operates with the MSC in the Pacific

05/14/2013  First demonstrated in Bold Alligator 2012, the Osprey can land and operate off of a T-AKE supply ship. Now this capability ...   Read More >>

VMM-266 Flight Ops

05/14/2013  Video:VMM-266 Flight Ops ...   Read More >>

USS Arlington in Bold Alligator 2013

05/14/2013  Slideshow:USS Arlington in Bold Alligator 2013 ...   Read More >>

The French Air Force Today

05/12/2013  A video highlighting some current French air force systems.   Read More >>

Aussie Officer Talks About Afghanistan

05/12/2013  Video:Aussie Officer Talks About Afghanistan ...   Read More >>

Combat Hammer: 2013

05/10/2013  Slideshow:Combat Hammer: 2013 Exercise at Eglin AFB.   Read More >>

The DAS Comes to Eglin and its F-35As

05/10/2013  The DAS comes with the new batch of F-35As which have arrived at Eglin.   Read More >>

Cobra Gold 2013 CALFEX at Ban Dan Lan Hoi

05/09/2013  Thais and Marines operate together during the Cobra Gold 2013 exercise.   Read More >>

The USCG Enhances its Capability to Support its Ocean Sentry Aircraft

05/08/2013  The USCG has added a prototype CN-235 for its training center.   Read More >>

AH-64E Apache Helicopter

05/08/2013  Video:AH-64E Apache Helicopter Upgrades Highlighted.   Read More >>

The French Operation in Mali: The Logistics Side

05/06/2013  Slideshow:The French Operation in Mali: The Logistics Side ...   Read More >>

JGSDF Conducts MV-22 Osprey Insertion During Iron Fist 2013

05/05/2013  Video:JGSDF Conducts MV-22 Osprey Insertion During Iron Fist 2013 ...   Read More >>

Bold Alligator 2013 Draws to an End

05/04/2013  An update on Bold Alligator 2013 ...   Read More >>

Defense & Security Publications

JNI

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 21st Century Strategy (Praeger). Posted with permission of Jane’s.

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Weapons Enterprise

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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Targeting US Technologies 2012

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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3 D Warrior

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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3 D Warrier Short Version

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.

Download the PDF version of the condensed variant of the publication here <<

FAF Libya

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.

Download the PDF version of the French Army Aviation Magazine [January 2012 Issue] >>

Resourcing the USCG

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.

The publication can be downloaded here<<

BMD

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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Asian Development

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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AFLOAT MAGTF Requirements

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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JFQ

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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Edge of the Envelope Testing of the F-35A

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The AUVSI Unmanned Systems event is coming August 12-15 2013 and will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC

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Military Vehicles

IDGA’s Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference provides sweeping updates on the vehicle market, industry and community annually.

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AFA

The Air Force Association’s 2013 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition will be held September 16th through 18th, 2013

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