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Robbin Laird’s coverage focuses on military and defense, with a significant emphasis on training, aircraft operations, and maintenance. The articles also cover government & politics as well as transportation & logistics.
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By: Robbin Laird
The paradigm shift in maritime operations involves moving away from concentrating power in capital ships to distributing capabilities across a network of assets. Distributed Maritime Effects (DME) are the effects created by this distributed force, often independent of or supplemental to traditional capital ship operations which are increasingly focused on distributed maritime operations. The book […]
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) perform joint training with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Training Area […]
President Donald Trump has outlined a dramatic foreign policy shift during his recent address in Saudi Arabia. The speech signals what appears to be a fundamental realignment of American priorities in the Middle East and potentially reshapes the global balance of power. A New Vision for the Middle East Trump’s address presented a markedly different […]
The Second Line of Defense team provides high quality publications with regard to key global strategic developments. You can purchase these on a number of booksellers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
By: Robbin Laird
By Robbin Laird In an increasingly complex and contested battlefield environment, the U.S. Marine Corps is adapting its aviation support strategy to meet emerging challenges. Captain Medlen, an eight-year Marine Corps veteran currently commanding the Engineers Company of Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272, provided valuable insights into how distributed aviation operations are evolving based […]
By Robbin Laird Dateline: Canberra, Australia Australia’s approach to littoral defense represents a strategic pivot that extends far beyond simple territorial protection. As outlined in the national strategy, this approach demands a fundamental rethinking of force deployment and equipment, creating opportunities for enhanced regional cooperation and security integration. Reframing Territorial Defense The importance of Australia’s […]
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter jets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, landing on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of Cope North 25, Feb. 19, 2025. CN25 enhances warfighting readiness and interoperability among participating nations, demonstrating our collective ability to deploy airpower and ensure regional security. GUAM 02.19.2025 Video […]
By Robbin Laird On 30 April 2025, I had the chance to talk with Major White, the Operations Officer at VMGR-252. This is a KC-130J squadron based at the Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point and is part of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. The last time I visited the squadron was in 2014. It […]
Robbin Laird Dateline: Canberra, Australia Yesterday, the first seminar of 2025 for the Sir Richard Williams Foundation was held at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. The seminar was entitled: The Imperatives for Cost Effectiveness in Multidomain Operations. The program for the seminar laid out the basic aim for the seminar as follows: The […]
By: Robbin Laird
The Second Line of Defense team provides high quality publications with regard to key global strategic developments. You can purchase these on a number of booksellers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
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