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C-17 Loaded for Rapid Raptor Exercise

Posted on March 12, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
03/12/2014
Video:C-17 Loaded for Rapid Raptor Exercise
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, Video | Tagged C-17, F-22, General “Hawk” Cariisle, Rapid Raptor Exercise

The F-35 Global Enterprise: Viewed from Down Under

Posted on March 11, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/11/2014
It is clear that the F-35 global enterprise is a unique coming dimension of the entire re-set of US and allied airpower.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The Coming of the F-35 to Australia: Shaping a 21st Century Approach to Airpower

Posted on March 11, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/11/2014
The RAAF clearly is embracing the future and are enthusiastic about the coming of the F-35 as a key enabler of the future. There is no question of should we: it is how do we.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

A Key Army Contribution to Pacific Defense: The Evolving Missile Defense Mission

Posted on March 11, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/11/2014
In this interview with the Commander of the Army Air and Missile Defense Command in Hawaii discussed the key army role in missile defense in the Pacific.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

C-130s in Maritime Security Role for South Africa: The 50th Anniversary of the C-130BZ

Posted on March 10, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/10/2014
The C-130 has played a key role in South African defense and security.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Visiting the 33rd Squadron, RAAF, Amberly Air Base, Australia

Posted on March 8, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
03/08/2014
The 5-ship squadron of A330MRTT tankers, or the KC-30A, is an important part of the Aussie modernization program.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged A330MRTT, Amberly Air Base, Australia, C-17, Chetan Takalkar, KC-30A

Visiting the Wedgetail Squadron at Williamtown RAAF Base, Australia

Posted on March 6, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
03/06/2014
The Wedgetail is part of the evolving re-set of air power ongoing in Australia and among its allies.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 21st century air systems, Australia, F-35, Frank Colucci, Hawk Carlisle, MESA, Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array, Northrop Grumman, Red Flag 2014, Wedgetail Squadron, Williamtown RAAF Base

SACT Commander General Paloméros : “Strategic Awareness is the Key to the Future of NATO”

Posted on March 5, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/05/2014
The SACT Commander highlights a way ahead for NATO. He emphasizes the centrality of shared operational ISR awareness and interoperability.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New
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