A new report on the CMV-22B to the Navy on the East Coast.

The report details the arrival of the CMV-22B Osprey at Naval Station Norfolk and its significance to the U.S. Navy’s logistics strategy.

Laird recounts his own experiences with the Osprey, highlighting its evolution from a joint force asset to a dedicated logistics enabler. He then examines the squadron’s operations, including its role in supporting carrier strike groups, and its adaptability to contested environments.

The report also explores the perspectives of Rear Admiral Douglas Verissimo, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, who emphasizes the CMV-22B’s contribution to the Navy’s shifting strategic priorities, particularly the importance of distributed operations and the need for agile logistics capabilities in a contested environment.

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There is a mis-statement in the podcast regarding range. The report focused on the increased range of the CMV-22B compared to the MV-22B, not to the C-2A. The podcast spoke of the range of the C-2A versus CMV-22B and the statement is not correct.

Featured photo: The first East Coast-assigned Navy tiltrotor vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft CMV-22B Osprey lands at Naval Station Norfolk, April 5. The CMV-22B Osprey belongs to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40 the “Mighty Bison.” The CMV-22B airframe will provide the fleet’s medium-lift and long-range aerial logistics capability, replacing the C-2A Greyhounds of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 over the next several years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sylvie Carafiol)

This podcast focuses on the report published in 2019 by the Office of Senator Marco Rubio entitled “Made in China 2025 and the Future of American Industry,”

The report assesses the strategy’s progress toward its stated goals in ten strategic industries, eight “strategic tasks and priorities,” and other areas like innovation, smart manufacturing, branding, and sustainability.

The report argues that China has made significant progress in many sectors, achieving technological leadership in some, making substantial progress in others, and surpassing the United States in areas like shipbuilding and renewable energy production.

The report highlights China’s successes and growing challenges as it seeks to achieve global economic supremacy.

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Murielle Delaporte has recently underscored that the 9/11 generation is coming to power. And a number of prospective members of the incoming Trump Administration are from this generation, and President-elect Trump has clearly targeted the challenge of rebuilding the U.S. military.

James Durso published two essays, one last year and one this year, which analyzed the challenge of closing the gap.

Durso explores the growing disconnect between the U.S. military and young Americans. Durso argues that a combination of factors, including the military’s failures in Iraq and Afghanistan, high suicide rates among service members, and poor living conditions in barracks, have diminished Gen Z’s interest in military service. He also examines the rise of anti-American sentiment among young Americans, citing their increasing sympathy for Palestinians and their negative perceptions of American institutions, particularly in light of the U.S. government’s perceived dishonesty about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Durso contends that the military’s recruitment woes are not solely due to a lack of patriotism but rather a reflection of a deeper distrust of American institutions and a disillusionment with America’s foreign policy.

He concludes by calling for a reassessment of American foreign policy and a renewed focus on addressing the financial and social issues that are contributing to a growing sense of alienation among young Americans.

The Deep Dive podcast discusses these essays and the challenge of closing the gap between the military and America youth.

Featured photo: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA – May 26, 2018, Members of the US Military carrying the American flag marching down the street during the Indy 500 Parade

The first book in our series was first published in June 2023 but has been revised in 2024 to add new materials.

Kenneth Maxwell on Global Trends comprises essays from 2001 to 2024 by Dr. Kenneth Maxwell, a historian specializing in 18th-century Brazil and Portugal, offering commentary on global trends.

Maxwell’s essays examine a range of historical and contemporary issues, including terrorism, international relations, political corruption, and the global order.

He connects his expertise in 18th-century history to contemporary events, drawing parallels between the past and present to provide a broader understanding of global affairs.

The book is a collection of Maxwell’s reflections on major events and political developments, offering a unique perspective on the world from the eyes of a seasoned historian.

Kenneth Maxwell’s “Kenneth Maxwell on Global Trends” offers a valuable and timely analysis of the evolving global landscape. His insights, grounded in historical understanding and sharp observation, offer a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the modern world.

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We have launched a series which provides the insights of leading strategic thinkers on global change in our time.

The past 15 years have seen dramatic changes which are driving further change in the global system.

The series provides insights with regard to strategic change in the global system over the past 15 years from the standpoint of U.S. Administrations as well as the work of a number of well-known strategic analysts.

We have seen the rise of the multi-polar authoritarian world.

The challenge facing the liberal democracies is fundamental: how to preserve the “rules-based order” in this context and defend Western values.

This podcast by editor Dr. Robbin F. Laird provides an overview of this series.

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This book explores the emergence of maritime autonomous systems (MAS) within the context of a broader shift in military strategy and technological development.

It argues that MAS are not merely replacements for traditional platforms but rather offer unique capabilities that enable a new approach to warfare, emphasizing distributed, modular combat clusters and a “kill web” concept that emphasizes networked integration and rapid decision-making.

The book analyzes various types of MAS, examines their potential roles in different mission threads, and discusses ongoing exercises and experiments that are shaping the future of maritime warfare. The book further explores the impact of MAS on force structure, logistics, and amphibious operations, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities presented by peer competition and the need for a resilient and adaptive defense approach

In this Deep Drive podcast, the argument in the book by Robbin Laird with the assistance of thinking of other analysts, notably the cutting edge work of George Galdorisi is highlighted.

A Deep Dive Podcast which looks at designing a new manned aircraft in an emerging age of autonomous systems.

The Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) or the Army’s new tiltrotor aircraft is being designed to operate in a new world of combat, namely one in which autonomous systems will become significant players.

When introducing new manned systems now and in the future, it is increasingly important to do so with consideration of how they can work offensive and defensive operations in a world where autonomous systems will become ever more prevalent and prominent.

This podcast highlights our book detailing the coming of the CH-53K, and what a digitally-enabled heavy lift helicopter can bring to the force.The book explores the development, manufacturing, and sustainment of the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter.

With the rapid arrival of advancing technologies, such as 3-D printing, which the Marines are clearly working with, distributed operations can be combined with digital manufacturing driven by the digital twin as well.

This means that the digital backbone on the aircraft allows not only for predictive maintenance and the organizational possibility of greater accuracy in having parts moved closer to areas of the operating force of the particular aircraft, but that 3-D printing can allow for the capability to provide for enhanced sustainability in the field and in the areas of operation.

This is just one advantage which a digital age aircraft can deliver for a sustainable force.

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