By Robbin Laird Recently, the IDF selected the CH-53K to replace its legacy CH-53s. In my last article on this subject, I highlighted one key factor in the decision, namely, the importance of having a new aircraft which reduced pilot training and operational load for reserve pilots. As I concluded: “If you rely on reserves … Continue reading Israel and the CH-53K Decision: Re-Baselining Heavy Lift Helicopters for Strategic Uncertainty