Enabling the USMC Approach to Distributed Operations: The Unique Role of Marine Airpower
The Marines along with the joint force are focused on force distribution both to enhance survival…
Read More »A Perspective on the Way Ahead for the Marine Corps Approach to Distributed Operations: LtGen (Retired) Terry Robling, Former MARFORPAC Commander and Deputy Commandant of Operations
I had the privilege of dealing with Lt General (Retired) Robling both as DCA and as…
Read More »Optimizing for the Contested Logistics Mission: The Role of Maritime Autonomous Systems
The U.S. Marine Corps has spent more than 75 years honing the ability to assault a…
Read More »Defense Industrial Outlook in 2025
2025 is all about human machine collaboration. In this article, Rob Mather, VP Aerospace & Defense…
Read More »The Military Is Not Inclusive, It Is Exclusive
It is estimated that fewer than 23% of Americans between 17 and 22 are qualified to…
Read More »17 Years Between Osprey Encounters at Naval Station Norfolk
I visited Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40 the “Mighty Bison” on 29 October 2024. As I…
Read More »Empowering a Distributed Force: Leveraging New Platforms
To enable a distributed force, a significant shift is under way with regard to C2 and…
Read More »Meeting the Challenges of Innovations for the Ready Force
On September 26, 2024, the Sir Richard Williams Foundation hosted a discussion emphasising the need for…
Read More »Opaque Ammunition Contracts Damage Ukraine’s Defense Effort
President Zelensky’s ambassador to the United States caused a scandal with Republican lawmakers during his recent…
Read More »Framing the Way Ahead for Logistical Support for a Sustainable Distributed Force
I focused in the first piece in this series on logistics and sustainment challenges for the…
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