2017-09-03 by Ed Timperlake This article argues that payload utility can be a driver for understanding the future development of combat systems. To understand Pu with full honor to John Boyd, it can be noted that Observe/Orient (OO) is essentially target acquisition, and Decide/Act (DA) is target engagement. Thus there…
09/10/2017: From June to December 2017, Air Force is trialling the use of a Ka-Band Satellite Communication (SATCOM) antenna and suite on board a C-130J Hercules transport aircraft. This SATCOM system provides greater bandwidth than previous systems fitted to the RAAF’s Hercules fleet, and allows live-streaming and transfer of large files…
2017-09-03 By Robbin Laird On August 23, 2017, the Williams Foundation held a seminar on the future of electronic warfare. One of the speakers at that conference was Air Commodore Chipman, the Director General of Capability Planning in the RAAF. His presentation was different from the other presentations in that…
2017-09-07 By Robbin Laird On August 23, 2017, the Williams Foundation held a seminar on the future of electronic warfare. With the introduction of the Growler, this has provided a natural hook into the broader discussion of the evolving payloads, which need to be part of an integrated 21st century combat…
2017-08-31 It is difficult to miss the ramping up of tensions caused by North Korean missile launches and nuclear progress. We have argued for some time that the command structure for US forces in Korea should be given to the USAF for it is an ADA, USAF, and USN capability team…
2017-08-31 By Robbin Laird During my recent stay in Australia to attend and write the report for the Williams Foundation seminar on the future of electronic warfare, I had the chance to continue my discussions with Air Marshal Leo Davies, the Chief of Staff of the RAAF. The RAAF is…
2017-09-06 By Robbin Laird During my visit to Australia last Spring, I discussed the evolution of Plan Jericho with the do-leads of Plan Jericho, Group Captains Campbell and Mitchell. I had a chance at the end of the Williams Foundation seminar and the following week AFTER the Jericho Dawn exercise…
2017-08-31 By Robbin Laird On August 23, 2017, the Williams Foundation held a seminar on the future of electronic warfare. With the introduction of the Growler, this has provided a natural hook into the broader discussion of the evolving payloads, which need to be part of an integrated 21st century combat…
