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06/29/2024
By Air Vice-Marshal John Blackburn AO (Retd) and Group Captain Anne Borzycki (Retd) Australia has a lengthy history of seeking protection from great and powerful western saviours due to a long-held fear of invasion from "the north." Stunned by the withdrawal of British Forces following the surrender of Singapore in WWII, it turned its attention to another large and powerful… Read more »
06/28/2024
By Pierre Tran VILLEPINTE, France - There was something for everybody at Eurosatory, a trade show for land weapons and air-ground combat, which closed June 21. Above all, there was politics, domestic and international. The vast halls and outdoor displays just north of the capital were packed with every kind of military and security kit, spanning from minute Lynred semiconductors… Read more »
06/23/2024
By Robbin Laird On June 7, 2024, the CH-53K moved from the VMX-1 detachment at New River to join the core of the unit which is located at Yuma. This means that the VMX-1 aircraft is co-located with MAWTS-1 and becomes an integral part of the ongoing transformation of the USMC. What was VMX-22 and located at New River on… Read more »
06/20/2024
By Robbin Laird RSL Australia has recently released a paper by John Blaxland of the Australian National University which underscores the need for a broader Australian national defence strategy rather than one narrowly focused on the Australian Defence Force. “The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL Australia) was formed in 1916 in response to the lack of a unified… Read more »
06/19/2024
By Richard Weitz The Ukraine War and other recent conflicts highlight the imperative of preserving U.S. air superiority. Ukraine demonstrates the challenges militaries face when they do not enjoy air superiority. In that conflict, advanced drones have provided the most effective combat air support for both the Russian and Ukrainian ground forces, while air and missiles defenses, along with electronic… Read more »
06/17/2024
By Pierre Tran Paris - The Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet may be “an old bird,” but there was a large supply of spare parts, which will be a “big advantage” for the Ukrainian air force, a French ex-fighter pilot said. It was not clear how many of the French-built fighters Paris will send to Kyiv, but there should be no… Read more »
05/12/2024
The first of two seminars of the Sir Richard Williams Foundation in 2024 was held on 11 April 2024 at the National Gallery of Australia. The seminar was entitled, The Multi-Domain Requirements of an Australian Maritime Strategy and the aim of the seminar was identified as follows: “To examine the enduring and emerging multi-domain requirements… Download PDF Now »
06/12/2024
By Pierre Tran Paris – A surprise announcement from president Emmanuel Macron of the sale of the Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet to Ukraine has sparked political controversy and… Read more »
06/10/2024
By Jo Ann Y. Williams, Ed.D. Attending SOF Week 2024 in Tampa recently made me reflect on the V-22 Osprey program’s past triumphs and challenges, as well as its future.… Read more »
06/06/2024
By Pierre Tran Paris – The 80th anniversary of D-Day June 6 1944, marks significance for the family of the late Waverly Woodson, a black army corporal and medic who… Read more »
06/04/2024
We have published our latest book on Australian defence. This book is the second in the series on Australian Defence and Deterrence the first having been published in 2023. The… Read more »
06/03/2024
By Pierre Tran Paris – France and Europe could boost their autonomy by increasing cooperation in the defense technology and industrial base rather than rely on the U.S. military umbrella,… Read more »
05/28/2024
By Richard Weitz North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs will present major challenges to whoever is elected president this year. Even President Trump would find it difficult to resume his… Read more »
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07/01/2024
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 perform aerial gunnery off the coast of North Carolina, March 26, 2024. HMLA-167 conducted precision-guided munitions delivery to familiarize designated…
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06/28/2024
Hessian Minister of the Interior, Public Safety and Homeland Security Prof. Dr. Roman Poseck, conducts an interview during the Berlin Airlift 75th anniversary celebration at Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden,…
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06/26/2024
U.S. Soldiers, French civilian, and dignitaries gather for D-Day 80th Anniversary celebrations at Normandy, France May 31-June 9, 2024. Commemorative events such as these serve to honor the sacrifices U.S.…
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06/24/2024
Every June, Pacific Fleet holds a ceremony to remember the Battle of Midway, and honor those who fought there. 06.06.2024 Video by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Taranto DMA Pacific – Hawaii…
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06/21/2024
Blast from the Past: On March 13, 2009, Maj. Ty “O.D.” Bachmann became the first U.S. Marine Corps pilot to fly the F-35A. 03.13.2009 Video by Travis Minyon F-35 Joint…
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06/19/2024
VMFA-542 and the Royal Norwegian Air Force conduct flight operations with an F-35 Lightning II for a media day event with Exercise Nordic Response 24 Evenes, Norway. 03.07.2024 Video by…
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06/14/2024
A Norwegian F-35A Lightning II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 914th Air Refueling Wing over the High North during Exercise Nordic Response 24. 03.08.2024 Video by Travis…
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06/29/2024
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, land an MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide (LO1) as part of… Read more »