The THAAD deployment decision is an important step in shaping a more effective defense against North Korea.
In our latest Special Report, we look at the emergence of this capability in the US and Australian forces and the P-8 in the Indian, and UK forces.
The P-8 is coming to RAF Lossiemouth.
It can be easy to overlook how revolutionary a vertical lift aircraft which can operate at supersonic speeds actually is.
When one looks at the end of an era, in this case the sun setting on the Tornado in the RAF, one can look backwards or forwards.
Force insertion is an increasingly important capability, notably with adversaries seeking to enhance their capabilities to deny the entry of US and allied forces into areas of interest.
The RAF and USMC are working together on the F-35 at Beaufort USMC Air Station.
Twenty-six nations, 45 ships, five submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.