Rapid Fire: 2010-10-28

Rapid Fire: 2010-10-28

* ASPI analyst Mark Thomson discusses the underlying economic realities that may cripple western military power, and what that means for Australia. * French Groupement des Industries de Construction et d’Activités Navales (GICAN) Chairman Jean-Marie Poimboeuf...
Rapid Fire: 2010-10-28

Rapid Fire 2010-10-27: Coast Guard Continuous Improvement

* USA reportedly prepping a $2 billion military aid package for Pakistan, even as Foreign Policy magazine openly wonders if there’s any way to fix the country, and India has concerns of its own. China’s Xinhua has its own slant. * iCD Research: The Israeli...
Rapid Fire: 2010-10-28

Rapid Fire 2010-10-26: Is Defense Really Counter Cyclical?

* Octoberfast: Germany joins in European defense budget belt tightening. * You say yes, I say no: Russia warms to idea of NATO missile defense shield, while South Korea says “no” to joint missile defense with US. * Countering Counter-cyclical: Forbes...