- US Army Colonel Scott Gerber alleges Air-Sea Battle repeats the mistakes that led Pentagon strategists think Iraq would be an ‘easy war’. Elbridge Colby responds over at War is Boring.
- This analysis of Syrian urban combat tactics is an excellent example of in-depth synthesis of open source imagery and video.
- The quest for stealth characteristics has defined the fifth generation of fighter aircraft. Will the focus now shift back to speed?
- Tensions have emerged over defence cooperation between India and Russia; New Delhi wants greater military-industrial participation.
- Ahead of 2014’s referendum on independence, the Scottish National Party is outlining what a future defence force might look like.
- How do you hide a UAV? Make it look like a bird.
- North Korea is expanding its Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground, though there is little indication an imminent test.
- Responding to the rush for energy resources and increased shipping activity, the Pentagon has announced plans for a more muscular role in Artic security.
- Finally, War is Boring has drawn up a selection of the most bizarre air combat altercations and accidents.
Military & strategy links: Air-Sea Battle, speed vs stealth, America in the Arctic and more
Published 3 Dec 2013
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