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Moving from the F-16 to the F-35A: Reducing the Complexity of the Flight Line

Posted on July 25, 2011 | by SysAdmin
07/25/2011
An Interview with Joel Malone 07/25/2011 - The shift from the F-16 to the F-35A for the USAF will provide significant capability to improve operational performance and operational tempo.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged con-ops, f-16, F-35, joel malone, USAF

Providing Security for the Deployment

Posted on July 20, 2011 | by Caroline Teames
07/20/2011
07/20/2011 As the CRW is deployed to carry its core missions, security is a must. Sgt. Gomez led the discussion during the SLD visit to the CRW about this challenging task.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, In Briefs | Tagged AMOG 621st Air Mobility Operations Group, CRW, Deployment, M16 rifle, Security, Sgt. Gomez

Fifth Generation Aircraft and 3 Dimensional Warfare

Posted on July 19, 2011 | by SysAdmin
07/19/2011
07/19/2011 - With a solid networking structure, the 5th generation aircraft can function as a honeycomb which allows them to execute Three Dimensional Warfare.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged F-22, F-35, F-35A, F-35B, F-35C, fifth generation aircraft, MADL, USAF, USMC, USN

The F-35 Mission Systems: A Game Changer Viewed from Pax River

Posted on July 18, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
07/18/2011
07/18/2011 During our visit to Pax River, a member of the Mission Systems Flight Test group discussed the role of the F-35 mission systems in shaping the future of combat.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

The CRW Assessment Team

Posted on July 16, 2011 | by Caroline Teames
07/16/2011
07/16/2011 Second Line of Defense visited the Contingency Response Wing located at McGuire AFB. The CRW is a unique expeditionary global capability.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Contingency Response Wing, McGuire AFB

F-35 Era Starts at Eglin

Posted on July 14, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
07/14/2011
07/14/2011 Ironically, the F-35 is launched at Eglin on Bastille Day.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Eglin, F-35

The Littoral Combat Ship and the Newly Enabled ARG

Posted on July 12, 2011 | by SysAdmin
07/12/2011
By Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake 07/12/2011 - The USN is buying the LCS but its Con-Ops remain to be developed. No platform fights alone, and this asset is best understood in terms of the synergy which can be brought to it by how it is connected to other combat…
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

Russian Bulava SLBM Will Enter Service Next Year

Posted on July 11, 2011 | by SysAdmin
07/11/2011
By Dr. Richard Weitz 07/11/2011 - Russia moves ahead on updating and upgrading its nuclear weapons arsenal.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Bulavia, missile defense, nuclear weapons, RSM-56, Russia, Russian navy, SLBMs, SS-NX-30, strategic deterrence
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