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Thinking Airpower Leaders and Preparing the Way for the F-35

Posted on September 5, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
09/05/2014
US and Allied Air power leaders are thinking through the future of airpower inextricably intertwined with the introduction of the F-35.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

An Update on the Indian Navy: August 2014

Posted on September 1, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
09/01/2014
This article provides an update on Indian naval activities over the past few months.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Danish F-16s Flying Over Greenland

Posted on August 29, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
08/29/2014
The Danes are deploying their F-16s in the defense of Greenland and of the Arctic as shown in this video.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Thinking Through the Future of Airpower: Air Marshal Brown Weighs In

Posted on August 28, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
08/28/2014
RAAF modernization is not about air power; it is about agile, sustainable combat reach able to influence events in the region and beyond. It is about an enhanced capability as well to work with various coalition partners, in the region and beyond.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Shaping an Integrated Combat Capability: Leveraging F-35 Commonality

Posted on August 28, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
08/28/2014
Lou Kratz looks at the potential impact of shaping a globally integrated F-35 fleet.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

A400M in Tanker Tests

Posted on August 28, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
08/28/2014
The Airbus A400M airlifter has performed successfully air-to-air refueling tests with a F/A-18 Hornet fighter.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Lt. General Jouas on Preparing for the Future of South Korean Defense

Posted on August 24, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
08/24/2014
In this interview with the CG of the 7th USAF, the role of airpower in the defense of South Korea is the focus of attention.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Iraq 2014: Crafting Strategic Maneuver Space

Posted on August 22, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
08/22/2014
Focusing upon what is needed to pulverize military capabilities of ISIS to move rapidly and lethally, can buy some strategic maneuver space for the US and allies.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New
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