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Con Ops

Shaping Cultural and Generational Change in the RAAF: The Perspective of Air Combat Group Commander Roberton

Posted on April 16, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/16/2017
The RAAF is focused on shaping a force able to implement a kill web approach.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Group Captain Braz and the Coming of the Growler to the Australian Defence Force

Posted on April 14, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/14/2017
Group Captain Braz discussed the coming of the Growle within the broader Tron warfare enterprise.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

An Update on the Australian Wedgetail and Its Evolution: A Discussion with Group Captain Stuart Bellingham

Posted on April 7, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/07/2017
Group Captain Stuart Bellingham provides an update on recent operational experiences of the Wedgetail and its evolving capabilities and role in the combat force.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

RAF Lakenheath Prepares for the Future: USAF F-35As and F-15s Combine With RAF Capabilities to Provide a 21st Century Deterrent Force

Posted on April 6, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/06/2017
Shaping a joint approach between the RAF/RN at Marham and the USAF at Lakenheath can have a strategic impact.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The Growler in Australia: Part of the RAAF’s Augmentation of Its Tron Warfare Capabilities

Posted on April 3, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/03/2017
The RAAF is introducing the Growler into the force as part of their enhanced non-kinetic warfighting capabilities.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Inside RUT with the I5th MEU (Part 2)

Posted on March 29, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
03/29/2017
Todd Miller visited the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) for live fire Realistic Urban Training (RUT).
Posted in Con Ops, Slideshow, Video, What's New

President Trump, Strategic Choices and Shaping a 21st Century Combat Force

Posted on March 29, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
03/29/2017
We are a key turning point for the U.S. forces as they await key decisions on force modernization.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Last Tornado Student

Posted on March 28, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
03/28/2017
In this article by the last RAF Tornado student pilot, Flight Lt. Nathan Shawyer looks back on the Tornado and its impact on him and its important impact on the RAF.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New
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