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10 May 2012
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Aerospace

Analysis and commentary on issues relating to aerospace, airpower and technology.

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Typhoon take-off Analysis: India’s procurement of a European Fighter 16 Jan 2012 by Avnish Patel
India is setting its sights on a new medium range combat aircraft from Europe. The competition to sell new aircraft to India is part of an increased engagement by European defence manufacturers in Asia, set against the backdrop of an economic downturn and shifting regional geopolitics. Aerospace Technology Defence Policy Equipment and Acquisitions Defence Review India Central and South Asia
US DoD Analysis: New US Defence Strategy: Implications for the United States Air Force 9 Jan 2012 by Elizabeth Quintana
President Obama's new defence strategy with its reorientation towards the Pacific is good news for airpower and the US Air Force. Despite proposed budget cuts, there will be a continued reliance on strategic air assets. Technology Aerospace US Defence Policy Defence Policy United States Americas
Eurofighter formation Analysis: A Typhoon over Japan? 14 Dec 2011 by Alexander Neill, Chiaki Akimoto
On 16 December Japan will decide the winning aircraft bid for the 'F-X' programme. Along with the usual technical considerations, the bidding process has sparked larger strategic questions for the direction of Japan's national security and could pave the way for greater European involvement in Asia. Aerospace Japan Pacific
RUSI Defence Systems: Progress on Precision Airdrop 28 Nov 2011
A look at some of the latest precision airdrop systems on the market Aerospace
RUSI Defence Systems: The Royal Air Force Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft 28 Nov 2011 by Simon Michell
Assessing the impact of the FSTA Voyager tanker's entry into service Aerospace
RUSI Defence Systems: The Airbus Military A400M 28 Nov 2011 by Avnish Patel
An update on development of the Airbus A400M, intended to plug the hole in NATO's tactical/strategic airborne transport capability Technology Aerospace
RUSI CREST RUSI Journal: British Nuclear Weapons Stockpiles, 1953-78 17 Oct 2011
New historical research on the size and composition of the British nuclear arsenal Aerospace Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues History
Black Swan RUSI Journal: Ten Trends in Capability Planning for Defence and Security 7 Oct 2011
Western defence ministries are getting better at capability-based planning. But they need to do more Defence Management Aerospace Maritime Forces Land Forces
RUSI Defence Systems: High Altitude, Long Endurance: An Important Investment for Future ISTAR Capability 12 Aug 2011
Alex Drake, RUSI research analyst, highlights the potential of Low-Earth Orbit and stratospheric UAVS for a range of sovereign UK military applications. Aerospace Intelligence Equipment and Acquisitions Defence Review UK Europe
RUSI Defence Systems: US Air Tanker: A Done Deal 12 Aug 2011 by Avnish Patel
Avnish Patel highlights the end of the long-running saga to supply the US Air Force with a replacement for its fleet of venerable air-to-air refuelling aircraft. Aerospace Technology United States Americas Defence Management
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