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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

RAF Typhoons Will Deploy to NATO’s Southern Policing Mission

Posted on March 28, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
03/28/2017
Typhoons from RAF Coningsby will deploy in the defense of Romania and to operate in NATO’s Southern Policing Mission in May.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Getting on With Building a 21st Century U.S. Power Projection Force: No Time to Lose

Posted on March 22, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
03/22/2017
American airpower faces a challenging environment and we need with building appropriate capabilities,
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The F-35 Pacific Forum: Shaping A Coalition Approach Towards 21st Century Defense

Posted on March 22, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
03/22/2017
The first F-35 symposium of operators has been held in Hawaii.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Triton and Shaping the 21st Century Fleet Approach to Distributed Lethality

Posted on March 20, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
03/20/2017
Triton is the latest and cutting edge US Navy platform associated with advanced ISR or maritime domain awareness for the fleet.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New
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