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Con Ops

An Overview on Red Flag 17-1: USAF, RAF and RAAF Perspectives on the Evolution of Airpower

Posted on February 12, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
02/12/2017
Three key allied air forces are working on new concepts of operations to deal with new threats.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video, What's New

The Transformation of Norwegian Defense: Germany, Norway and Submarine Acquisition

Posted on February 12, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
02/12/2017
One of the new platforms Norway is adding to its force will be new German built submarines.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

New Head of the Norwegian Air Force in a Period of Significant Airpower Transition

Posted on February 11, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
02/11/2017
Brigadier General Tonje Skinnarland is becoming the head of the Norwegian Air Force at a key point in its transition.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Red Flag 2017-1: The USAF, RAAF and the RAF Shape Capabilities for the Contested Battlespace

Posted on February 3, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
02/03/2017
The USAF, the RAAF and the RAF are working closely together on the re-norming of airpower.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Japan and Deterrence in Depth: E-2D Hawkeyes Arrive at Iwakuni

Posted on February 3, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
02/03/2017
The reinforcement of the US-Japanese relationship and the arrival of new capabilities for the extended defense of Japan and of U.S. Pacific allies is in process.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

RAF and RAAF At Red Flag 2017-1

Posted on February 1, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
02/01/2017
Red Flag 2017-1 is providing an opportunity to shape concepts of operations for integrated 4th-5th generation combat capabilities.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

USS America Prepares for Deployment

Posted on January 30, 2017 | by Caroline Teames
01/30/2017
The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares for deployment with the USS America (LHA-6).
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Deployment, Lt. General Davis, Todd Miller, USS America

The Chairman of the Jt Chiefs Welcomes the New Sec Def to the Pentagon: The Beginning of a New Approach

Posted on January 27, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/27/2017
Secretary Mattis starts a new chapter in US defense policy.
Posted in Con Ops, Video, What's New
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