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On. 6 October 2001, Kenneth Maxwell published a piece on Afghanistan on a Brazilian website, which…
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We are publishing our book on MAWTS-1 later this year. This is my introduction to the…
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U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 and 2nd Distribution Support Battalion (DSB), U.S.…
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A maritime strategy considers more than naval operations. It details the ends, ways, and means necessary…
Read More »How to Acquire Submarines for the Royal Australian Navy: Shaping an Effective Path
In a recent article for The Strategist I painted a depressing picture of the UK’s submarine capability—a force undercapitalised, with…
Read More »USMC Transformation Path: A Discussion with LtGen Heckl
Recently, I met with LtGen Heckl in his office at Quantico. I have known him for…
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