[slidepress gallery='11th-meu-and-the-japanese-self-defense-force-during-exercise-dawn-blitz'] 2013-06-06 Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 is being held currently off the West Coast of the United States. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a scenario-driven, simulation-supported amphibious exercise designed to train Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG 3) and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (1st MEB). The initial, synthetic scenario occurred Jan.…
2013-06-06 As the USMC expects IOC of the F-35 in 2015, and the USAF in 2016, and the Navy in 2018 or 2019, the fleet is expanding to prepare for this process. IOC Report (For the USMC approach to a con-ops driven insertion of the F-35B see the following: https://sldinfo.com/the-ace-of-the-future-yuma-and-beyond-2/). A…
2013-06-05 By Robbin Laird The trade media journalists who attended the Airbus Trade Media Brief in late May 2013 were given a chance to fly the A400M. The event was identified on the program as “undisclosed” event but was disclosed by the CEO of Airbus Military on May 30th at a…
2013-06-05 After the conclusion of the BOLD ALLIGATOR 2013 exercise, we had a chance to talk with Col Bradley Weisz, Deputy Commander for the ESG TWO, about the exercise and the way ahead. Col Weisz provided some insights with regard to a number of activities in BOLD ALLIGATOR 2013, which had…
2013-06-05 We have just published a new Special Report. This one deals with Bold Alligator 2013 and complements an earlier one on Bold Alligator 2012. This exercise tested out how to shape new ways to forge a capable insertion force using the seabase. Especially noteworthy has been the testing of…
2013-06-05 With our new partnership with Defence Web, we will bring our readers from time to time articles from our partner which highlights developments of interest to our U.S. and global readers. A key theme for Second Line of Defense is shaping 21st century forces for 21st century missions. In…
2013-06-04 Bold Alligator 2013 was a synthetic training exercise. This meant that the key combat assets were networked and operated together interactively in response to “events” generated by the scenarios and challenges set by the exercise. Bold Alligator 2012 was a live exercise as will be Bold Alligator 2014, and…
2013-05-22 Australia is re-shaping its forces as it deals with the dynamics of change in the Pacific and its roles and tasks post-Afghanistan. Part of the future approach will be provided by the delivery of a new capability in the Aussie force structure, namely a large LHD or Amphibious Assault…
