F-35’s wings should be clipped June 30, 2014
The Virginian-Pilot © June 30, 2014 The most expensive weapons acquisition in the world has been grounded again – for good reason. An F-35A Lightning II caught fire during a … More
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Editorial: Act Fast & Build Longer Strategy June 24, 2014
Defense News The startling speed with which Iraq has become unhinged has sent shockwaves through the region, and Washington has struggled to influence the outcome in a country where it … More
A chance to fix city’s decision on Fentress June 24, 2014
The Virginian-Pilot © June 24, 2014 Tonight, the Chesapeake City Council is poised to invest in the future of the Navy in Hampton Roads. A program similar to the partnership … More
Why Are We So Afraid of Small Carriers? June 10, 2014
The Dangerous Aircraft Carrier Definitional By Robert Farley The “aircraft carrier” designation has become a bit of a joke among defense commentators on Twitter, with one Popular Science writer deciding … More
Why no female Blue Angels pilots? June 9, 2014
In “boys club” atmosphere, pilots choose who joins; Navy now reviewing process By Jeanette Steele Even though Navy women have been flying fighter jets since 1994, no female has ever … More
In era of tight budgets, how many aircraft carriers are enough? June 9, 2014
ByJon Harper Stars and Stripes WASHINGTON — Aircraft carriers are perhaps the most powerful expression of U.S. military might. They’re also expensive and potentially vulnerable. In an era of fiscal … More
Is America Returning to Europe? June 4, 2014
Stanley R. Sloan President Obama’s request that Congress approve a billion dollar fund to enhance defense in Europe represents two major changes in administration policy. First, it proposes to reverse … More
I Still Have No Idea What The Obama Doctrine Is June 3, 2014
John Amble Last week, President Obama gave what was billed as one of the most momentous foreign policy addresses of his presidency. He was expected to lay out his vision … More