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In light of the news that Robert Gates will step down in 2011, I would like to announce my candidacy for the position of Secretary of Defense of the United States of America.  A non-exhaustive list of my qualifications: Attended a CNAS Christmas party. Can...

F-22 Round Up

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On July 22, 2009

Obama: But I reject the notion that we have to waste billions of taxpayer dollars on outdated and unnecessary defense projects to keep this nation secure. That’s why I’ve taken.

Maritime Bloggingheads

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On February 10, 2009

Galrahn and I sat down last week and diavlogged about all things maritime. He's our discussion of the "rise" of Chinese naval power:We also talk about piracy, Robert Gates, and.

Bush Denied Bunker Busters to Israel

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On January 10, 2009
Much of interest here:Early in 2008, the Israeli government signaled that it might be preparing to take matters into its own hands. In a series of meetings, Israeli officials asked Washington for a new generation of powerful bunker-busters, far more capable of blowing up a...

F-22 as Economic Stimulus?

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On December 10, 2008

Is the F-22 Raptor too big to fail in these tough economic times?Without further spending for the F-22, companies that supply critical components for it would begin shutting down soon..

You Almost Had Me, Gatesy

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On October 29, 2008
I had been mildly warming to the idea of keeping Robert Gates on for a time as Secretary of Defense under a hypothetical Obama administration; he's done a credible job, and what with the general collapse of the global financial system, the administration will have...
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