2012-08-09 This Fall, the first F-35B squadron will be set up and getting ready for operations in 2013. This squadron will be stood up at the Yuma Air Station in Arizona. According to a Lockheed press release: The F-35 Lightning II accomplished a significant test milestone Aug. 8 when the…
Cargo theft in Northern Europe will continue to be a major problem in the short to medium term, despite the proliferation of groups and intelligence agencies working on security awareness and procedures. The theft of cargo will likely remain directed at the road haulage industry, although organized criminal groups will…
07/26/2012: Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment and the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI) joined forces with the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade to demonstrate an air assault mission. 2nd Brigade Participates in Air Assault Demonstration from SldInfo.com on Vimeo.…
In common with much of the region, Senegal does not possess a large or modern navy and is unable to assert full maritime security presence over its coastal waters. However, counteracting this vulnerability is the involvement of the international community, particularly the EU, in policing Senegal’s waters. Although Senegal does…
The upsurge in piracy attacks in the Bight of Benin in 2011 forced Benin to improve its maritime capabilities. Since late September 2011, joint patrols with Nigeria (Operation Prosperity) have significantly reduced the number of reported attacks within 40 nautical miles (nm) of Cotonou. Despite recent acquisitions of modern patrol…
2012-07-15 Our partner ICD has published a new report looking at the evolution of the Australian defense industry market through 2017. The report offers insights into the market opportunities and entry strategies adopted by foreign OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to gain a market share in the Australian defense industry. In…
07/26/2012: 100th F-35 Lightning II Sortie 7/12/2012 Marine Lt. Col. David Berke, commanding officer for the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, taxis in from completing the 100th F-35 Lightning II sortie at the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla. July 11. The 33rd FW’s 100 flights completed include 74…
At the Farnbourgh Air Show three pilots of the F-35 discussed the plane. We will post their discussions when the video is available. This post from Defense Technology provides an initial read of what they said. Lockheed’s chief test pilot, Alan Norman, said he was amazed how “easy” it was…
