The evolution of American airpower will be built around coalitions and partners as the ENABLERS for American naval and airpower.
The head of the F-35 program in Italy discusses the Italian approach.
The Italians have understood the F-35 fleet concept and have laid down an infrastructure to support it.
A recent US and Canadian exercise in the Arctic area focused on the challenge of search and rescue (video).
The new DDG-1000 will provide significant littoral capacities, including in an ASW role.
The fusion engine in the F-35 and in the fleet is a key element of the next phase of airpower.
Additional C-295s are coming to Kazakhstan.
A ship like the Cavour, operating F-35Bs, can form a centerpiece of a maritime operational force.