The most critical subsystem of aircraft is the landing gear. They have to support extreme loads, there’s no other redundant pathways to support it. If the landing gear fails, it could be the difference between life or death. UT, UNITED STATES 05.07.2018 Video by Dennis Stewart AF SBIR/STTR
This video released by the Dutch Navy highlights its role and the way ahead. Earlier this year, the Dutch Ministry of Defence released a new defense white paper which provides a major role for Dutch naval modernization. Credit Video: Dutch Ministry of Defence.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has named Lieutenant-General Angus Campbell, the new Chief of the Defence Force from July. Prime Minister Turnbull said General Campbell's new appointment would allow for "a seamless leadership transition" for the armed forces, which are currently undergoing the greatest modernisation yet seen. I want to congratulate…
According to a story published April 12, 2108 on the UK Royal Navy website, the training of the Voyager tankers with UK F-35s was highlighted. Thousands of feet above the Eastern Seaboard of the USA four British jets of tomorrow take on fuel from an RAF tanker – preparation for…
Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 braved the cold during a winter warfare training exercise at Haltdalen Training Center, Norway, April 20, 2018. More than 70 Marines and Sailors spent three weeks in the Norwegian wilderness learning cold weather survival techniques, which were taught by Norwegian Soldiers with…
The Arrow Exercises are led by the Finnish Army and are part of training of Finnish forces based in large part on their mobilization capabilities. For example, the Finnish Army provided this comment with regard to Arrow 17: Arrow 17 is the final manoeuvre for many conscripts. There are also…
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 is conducting group sail training in preparation for its next scheduled deployment. [maxgallery id="116728"] UNITED STATES 05.07.2018 USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
During the period 14-20 April 2018, 110th Field Battery, 16th Air Land Regiment, conducted Exercise REMAGEN BRIDGE (Ex RB18) – an all arms air defence (AAAD) and advanced missile live fire exercise at Woomera Test Range, South Australia. The main effort was the inoculation of RBS-70 operators regarding the effects…