The Commander of the Air Combat Command discussed the way ahead for the ACC at the AFA.
The coming of the UK carrier is nothing less than providing for strategic options simply missing from current UK defense forces.
Not only is the F-35 a breakthrough capability so is the design of in many ways a radically new large deck carrier.
This September, the Osprey will reach an 8-year mark in its operational deployment history.
The Air Officer for the 2nd MEB discusses some aspects of the way ahead in configuring air assets within the insertion force.
Six aircraft arrived for the opening of OT-1 (first phase of operational testing) on May 18, 2015 aboard the USS Wasp.
Prior to visiting the USS WASP to view the operational tests of the F-35B, a visit to Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station set the stage.
The USN, the USMC, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy are all pursuing new carrier programs designed to thrive, not just survive in 21st century operations.