The Centrality of Exercises and HA/DR operations in Re-Shaping the Pacific Approach: A Discussion with PACAF Staff
03/21/2014
The US role as a facilitator is growing in broadening the engagement opportunities for allies to work together.
The USMC Approach to Innovation: Lt. Col. Spaid Reflects on the Osprey Experience and the Way Ahead
03/21/2014
The pattern of innovation seen with the Osprey should almost certainly be repeated with both the F-35B and the CH-53K.
The PACAF Commander and Reworking Pacific Defense: “The AOR Will Become a CAOC”
03/18/2014
The US is working with its allies in crafting a deterrence in depth strategy for Pacific defense. The Commander of the Pacific Air Force discusses the approach and the way ahead.
The Lift-Tanking Dynamic in the Pacific AOR: A Discussion with Col. Minihan
03/18/2014
With changing con-ops, pressures on the lift and tanker fleet are going up.
Meeting the Challenges of “The Beaten Zone” at Sea: Shaping a Way Ahead
03/18/2014
Thinking through effective approaches for operating in constrained waters is posed by the Crimean crisis.
PRC Strategy in Asia: Impose “Prohibitive Costs” To Opposing Their Will
03/18/2014
The PRC is a major economic power but with no military allies, except for North Korea. So what is the focal point of their military strategy in Asia?
The RAAF Adds New Tanking Capability: A Key Step in Building Out Its Reach, Range and Sustainability
03/14/2014
The RAAF is standing up its new tanker squadron and adding its capabilities to Pacific defense.
The Wedgetail Enters into Service: The Aussies Build Out their 21st Century Airpower Capabilities
03/12/2014
The new Wedgetail system puts the Aussies in a good position to re-shape their forces for the challenges ahead. Working with a software upgradeable aircraft also facilities their transition to the F-35 as well. And prepares the Aussies to better integrate their new maritime systems as well in providing for…