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Con Ops

Weapons in the Tornado-Typhoon Transition: Shaping a Way Ahead

Posted on July 8, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
07/08/2017
A look at the weapons transition in the RAF.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Challenge of Supporting Typhoon in Expeditionary Ops: The Key Role of the Logistics Support Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth

Posted on July 3, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
07/03/2017
Evolving concepts of operations for expeditionary engagements includes shaping an effective support dimension.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

Supporting Typhoons Abroad: The Case of the RAF Deploying to Japan

Posted on June 30, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/30/2017
Meeting the challenge of supporting Typhoons on expeditionary ops.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

Visiting II(AC) Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth: The Perspective of Squadron Leader Martin Pert

Posted on June 29, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/29/2017
"We need to open the aperture as we reshape the air combat fast jet force.”
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Allies, Missiles and the F-35: The Case of the Joint Strike Missile

Posted on June 29, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/29/2017
The Norwegian Joint Strike Missile will be a key element for the strike capability of the F-35 as a coalition aircraft.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Red Flag 2017-1: The Perspective of the 6 Squadron Officer Commanding

Posted on June 28, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/28/2017
The RAF is in an interesting place in the reshaping of airpower.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

HMS Queen Elizabeth Goes to Sea for the First Time

Posted on June 28, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/28/2017
When married with the F-35B and other key assets, the new UK carrier will become a key capability in the UK defense system.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Just in Time for the Paris Air Show: The RAAF Conducts Mission 1000 with Its KC-30A Tanker

Posted on June 27, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
06/27/2017
Recently, the RAAF just completed sortie 1000 in its Middle East mission.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New
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