“A Tiltrotor Enterprise: From Iraq to the Future” provides a comprehensive look at the development, operationalization, and future potential of tiltrotor aircraft.

This technology has fundamentally changed the way the USMC operates and is poised to have a similar transformative impact on the U.S. Navy and Army.

The book highlights the strategic advantages offered by tiltrotor platforms in terms of range, speed, and versatility, while also addressing the ongoing efforts to ensure their long-term sustainability and integration within the broader joint force.

The narrative, enriched by operational anecdotes and expert perspectives, underscores the vital role of the “tiltrotor enterprise” in shaping the future of U.S. military power projection and distributed operations.

The book chronicles the operational development and increasing importance of tiltrotor aircraft across the USMC, USAF, and now the U.S. Navy, with a forward look at the U.S. Army’s impending adoption of tiltrotor technology through the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program.

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This book focuses on Italy’s significant role in the F-35 program and its broader modernization of airpower.

The book emphasizes Italy’s commitment to the F-35, including purchasing both A and B variants, assembling them at the Cameri facility, and developing new operational concepts.

Italy’s Air Force is actively integrating the F-35 with legacy aircraft like the Eurofighter while focusing on training pilots for multi-domain operations.

Furthermore, Italy views the F-35 as a driver of change in the digital age. The Cameri facility serves not only Italy but also European partners, solidifying Italy’s position in the global F-35 enterprise.

Finally, Italy is working with allies and building out facilities for future support.

This podcast produced by the NotebookLM system discusses the book.

On 17 February 2025, we released the paperback and hardback editions of our book highlighting the life and thought of Dr. Harald Malmgren.

The book emphasizes the complex interplay of factors driving global change. Malmgren’s work points to a world in transition, where traditional power structures are shifting, and the need for new thinking in international relations, defense, and economics is crucial.

The Western-dominated order is being challenged by the actions of Russia and China, and that a systemic, long-term approach is essential to navigate these changes.

Dr. Malmgren’s career and his intellectual framework provides a strong basis for understanding these complex issues and how to move forward.

In this NotebookLM podcast, the discussion highlights the approach taken by Dr. Malmgren in his seminal work.

The book presents a systemic approach to understanding global changes, connecting seemingly disparate actions and actors, focusing on the intersections of defense, economics, and politics. It highlights the importance of “new thinking” in a world increasingly shaped by complex, multi-dimensional interactions, as opposed to the traditional siloed approach to international relations.

The book addresses key themes of geopolitical shifts, particularly concerning Russia, Europe, and China, as well as the challenges to the established international order.