2015-07-17 In a recent press release, Airbus Defence and Space highlighted a modernization of the Eurofighter. This modernization improves the angle of attack performance characteristics of the aircraft, which is significant aerodynamically as well in terms of supporting the evolving weapons capability for the aircraft. The modifications allow for an…
2015-07-12 By Robbin Laird The 2nd Marine Air Wing based at Cherry Point, North Carolina is celebrating its 74th birthday. It started by joining the war in the Pacific and supporting Marines throughout the war. The wing has supported Marines in virtually every operation the US has engaged in since…
2015-07-12 Since the GAO blocked the USAF buying the A300MRTT as the next generation tanker, the USAF configured aircraft has won every competition outside of the United States. The latest country to join the Airbus tanker fleet is South Korea. In late June, South Korea announced that they would buy…
07/16/2015: KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport with No. 33 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, refuels a variety of U.S. and Australian F/A-18 fighter’s during a training exercise that is part of Talisman Sabre 2015, 13 July 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly…
07/16/2015:In this video, the RAF is seen during some operational training with the USMC at the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin AFB. Group Squadron Leader Nichols explains the approach. Also shown in the video are the Dutch engage with the USAF on the F-35A. And as Nichols explained in our…
07/12/2015: An acceptance ceremony was held at RAAF Base Richmond on 30 June 2015 for the first of ten C-27J Spartan battlefield airlifters to enter service with the Royal Australian Air Force. The aircraft, operated by No. 35 Squadron, will fulfill an airlift role between the Army rotary-wing fleet and…
07/12/2015: In this video, the outgoing Chief of Staff of the RAAF talks about his look back and ahead. He highlights the evolving capability for global and regional operations as the RAAF has become a more sustainable force with global reach with the C-17s and the KC-30As and is looking…
2015-06-23 By Robbin Laird and Murielle Delaporte During our visit to 2nd MAW on May 18, 2015, we had a chance to talk with two members of VMAQ-3, an electronic warfare squadron flying EA-6B Prowler jets. It is part of Marine Aircraft Group 14 under the 2nd MAW. We interviewed…
