2015-07-13 By Robbin Laird Twenty First century air systems are building new approaches to sustainability. But if the services worldwide do not transform their approach to logistics and sustainability then the gains built into these systems will not be realized. Clearly, the leadership of DLA Aviation of the Defense Logistics…
2015-07-17 By Robbin Laird Airpower has become a ubiquitous enabler of combat operations. Indeed, air enablement is a key element of virtually every aspect of the US and its allies in operating worldwide against a variety of threats. Airpower has evolved throughout the “land wars” to become an enabler for…
2015-07-24 No. 70 Squadron (also known as No. LXX Squadron) of the Royal Air Force will be the first operational unit to use the new Airbus A400M Atlas. According to an article published July 25, 2015 on the UK MoD website, the Squadron has also received a new standard. Her Royal Highness,…
2015-07-24 In a first for the French Air Force (FAF), on July 16, 2015, 91 paratroopers jumped from the rear of an A400M in flight. According to the FAF website: “After several months of analysis and preparation by the CEAM and the STAT, a new operational capability was shaped…. [maxgallery…
2015-07-18 The F-35 has come to Hill AFB and with it the reactivation of the "Rude Rams." In an article by Mitch Shaw and published appropriately on the Hill AFB website: 7/2/2015 - HILL AIR FORCE BASE -- Just over five years ago at Hill Air Force Base, budget cuts killed one of…
2015-07-14 On July 3, 2015, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) had its change of command. Air Marshal Brown retired and the RAAF welcomed Air Marshal Leo Davies as its new chief. Change of Command for RAAF from SldInfo.com on Vimeo. In an article published on the Australian MoD website…
2015-07-17 On July 10, 2015, the UK marked the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. According to a story on the UK MoD website: 75 years after the start of the Battle of Britain, the RAF marked the anniversary today [Friday, 10 July] with an enhanced Change of the…
2015-07-19 Recently, RAND published its study of the air campaign which the US called “Odyssey Dawn.” The report is entitled “Precision and Purpose: Airpower in the Libyan Civil War.” This was the “lead from behind” effort from the US point of view, but an important moment for a number of…
