Unmanned Integration at Sea: A Perspective on Task Force 59

06/13/2022
By Robbin Laird We are working on a longer term effort examining how autonomous systems can be integrated into fleet operations. Most analysis of the way ahead with regard to maritime unmanned, remote or autonomous systems has focused on the challenge of shaping acceptance of trusted autonomous systems, which makes…

From the Amphibious Force to Expeditionary Seabasing: Supporting Mobile Basing as a Strategic Capability

06/12/2022
By Robbin Laird I have argued that under the impact of the Osprey and the F-35B, the ARG-MEU is evolving into something more akin to a modular amphibious task force. As the U.S. Navy works ways to more effectively integrate such a development with the wider fleet, the emergence of…

The Lost Decade for Europe’s Next Generation Fighter?

06/10/2022
By Pierre Tran Paris - The European partner nations France, Germany and Spain looked like they were losing a decade due to a delay in launching a prototype for a next generation fighter jet, Eric Trappier, executive chairman of Dassault Aviation, said June 7. “Between us, 2040 is already gone…

An Update on the Upcoming Eurosatory Exhibition in Paris: The Impact of the War in Ukraine

05/31/2022
By Pierre Tran Paris - Ukraine will be among the exhibitors at the Eurosatory trade show for land weapons, with the east European nation showing its capability to build and export armaments, Charles Beaudouin, chief executive of the show organizer Coges Events, said May 25. The Ukrainian stand will present…

Prologue to Autonomous Warrior 2022

05/29/2022
By Robbin Laird On May 16, 2022, the Royal Australian Navy led a two-week exercise called Autonomous Warrior 2022.  According to an ADF press release, the exercise was built around “a simulated, next generation naval battlespace – Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022 (AW22). This Royal Australian Navy (RAN) led Exercise will…