10/31/2016: Ships, submarines and aircraft all take part in large-scale exercises off the west coast of Scotland, performing anti-submarine warfare, mine counter-measures, maritime security, live fire and close air support. AT SEA 10/20/2016 Natochannel According to a Royal Navy press release dated October 7, 2016: Scotland will host elements of a…
10/30/2016: USS Zumwalt is a unique ship with many powerful technologies. The US Navy’s Pacific Commander focuses on the Zumwalt. FT. MEADE, MD, UNITED STATES 10/20/2016 All Hands Update According to a story in Futurism, the DDG 1000 is the largest ever destroyer and is capable of firing rail guns in the…
2016-10-28 According to an article by Vishal Thapar published by our partner India Strategic, India has moved closer to having a nuclear triad. New Delhi. India has moved a step closer to achieving the triad of nuclear weapons with the induction of its first ballistic missile firing nuclear-powered submarine (SSBN), Arihant, in…
2016-10-28 Recently our partner, India Strategic, conducted an interview with the Indian Air Force Chief of Staff, Air Chief Arup Raha. The Indian Air Force marked its 84th Anniversary this October 8, with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, saying that IAF is looking forward to…
2016-10-14 Next week is the opening of Euronaval 2016. Euronaval is a 5 day event being held from 17th October to the 21st October 2016 at the Paris Le Bourget in Paris, France. Euronaval is jointly managed by the French Ministry of Defence and Secretariat of State for the Sea. It…
2016-10-17 By Todd Miller The week of October 10, 2016 some 12 A-10s from the 104th Fighter Squadron (FS) with supporting personnel and equipment deployed. The 104th Fighter Squadron (FS) is a Maryland Air National Guard (MDANG) squadron of the 175th Wing (WG) based at Warfield Air National Guard Base…
2016-10-25 Recently, the Australian KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker fleet has now been flown more than 20,000 flying hours. The milestone was reached on a mission from Yokota Air Base in Japan to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia on October 19, 2016. According to the Australian Ministry of Defence: Wing Commander Rob Williams,…
2016-10-12 By Robbin Laird During my last visit to Australia, I met with the 86th Wing Commander, who is in charged of the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-17 and KC-30A fleet. We discussed the evolution of the dyad in support of the operations of the Australian Defence Force, and the…
