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The CH-53K and Expanding German Defense Options: Shaping a Way Ahead for Enhanced Defense of the German Defense Perimeter

04/26/2022
By Robbin Laird

As I argued in my last article on reshaping German defense: “Germany needs to have capabilities…

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MARTAC Sea Serpent Sonar: Enhancing the Capability for Integrated USW and ASW Operations

04/26/2022
By Defense.Info

MARTAC’s unmanned surface vessels provide for significant flexibility with regard to payloads. One payload which their…

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The Russia-Ukraine War: A Preliminary Assessment

04/26/2022
By Richard Weitz

The launch of the new phase of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, following two months of…

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U.S. Navy’s Undersea Drone Program

04/26/2022
By Justin Katz

The Navy plans to cancel a high-profile unmanned undersea drone research program following missteps during the…

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Australian Government Cancels MQ-9B SkyGuardian Program

04/25/2022
By Australian Defence Business Review

The Royal Australian Air Force’s Project AIR 7003 medium altitude long endurance armed UAS has been…

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The German Defense Reset: Implications for the Helicopter Lift Decision

04/23/2022
By Defense.Info

This report highlights the recent reset of German defense in the presence of the Russian invasion…

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Can the U.S. and India Cooperate Despite Differences over Ukraine?

04/22/2022
By James Durso

In a rebranding reminiscent of New Coke, in 2018 the U.S. Pacific Command was christened the…

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Shaping a Way Ahead for the Networked Integrated Force: The Perspective of MARFORPAC

04/21/2022
By Robbin Laird

LtGen Steven Rudder, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Commanding General Fleet Marine Force, provided…

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Shaping a Way Ahead for the Networked Integrated Force: An Italian Air Force Perspective

04/20/2022
By Robbin Laird

The Italian Air Force is part of the broader European defense transition in which the shift…

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The German Helicopter Lift Decision: FCAS Way Ahead Makes the CH-53K the Obvious Choice

04/19/2022
By Robbin Laird

For the reworking of German defense, which can be enabled by the F-35 acquisition, adding the…

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02/11/2026
By Robbin Laird

Australia’s Defense Investment Strategy: Balancing Long-Term Capability Development with Near-Term Readiness

The Albanese government has structured Australia’s defense policy around a strategic choice: prioritize long-term capability acquisition, particularly the AUKUS nuclear submarine program, while managing near-term spending growth through reallocation within…

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01/19/2026
By Robbin Laird

The Evolving Character of Warfare and Its Implications for Australia

The comfortable certainties of the post-Cold War era are dissolving, giving way to a new and urgent strategic reality. As articulated by ACM (Retd) Mark Binskin, the global rules-based order…

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02/11/2026
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An Update on the Tiltrotor Enterprise: The HASC V-22 Hearing, February 10, 2026

The House Armed Services Committee hearing on February 10, 2026, examining the V-22 Osprey’s comprehensive review revealed something remarkable: the aircraft’s most dangerous failure wasn’t mechanical: it was organizational. After…

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01/19/2026
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Ukraine is a Global War: The Strategic Transformation of Power and Order

An Interview with Dr. Robbin F. Laird Defence24.pl Published January 13, 2026 The war in Ukraine represents a defining global conflict that is fundamentally transforming the balance of power in…

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An Overview to 18th Century Globalization

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Meeting the Australian Defence Challenge: Combat Readiness at the Speed of Relevance

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A Masterclass in Strategic Thinking: The Work of Harald Malmgren

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Perspectives on the BRICS Meeting: July 2025

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The High Cost of Appeasement: How Two Decades of Failed Deterrence Led to Ukraine and What It Means for Future Conflicts

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Venezuela, Deterrence And Why India Was Right

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Australia’s Air Power: Ready for Tonight, Preparing for Tomorrow

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The strategic landscape facing Australia has fundamentally shifted. For the first time since World War II, the Australian Defence Force is genuinely preparing to defend the homeland rather than simply contributing to distant coalitions. This stark reality was laid bare in a recent presentation

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