2017-07-22 Earlier we highlighted the key way in which allies are leading the way for the United States in standing up F-35 squadrons abroad. A key dynamic in the shift from COIN-centric land wars to a twenty-first century combat force is what the US and its closest allies will learn from each other thanks…
The USMC came last year with their F-35Bs; and then this year the USAF came with their F-35s to a Red Flag exercise. Now the two are working together in training for fifth generation enabled air operations. The USAF perspective was provided in an article published on July 10, 2017. NELLIS…
2017-07-13 In this video the USAF provides a perspective on the impact of the F-35 on what we have called the renorming of airpower.
2017-07-13 The F-35A was a key element for this year's Paris Air Show. In the videos below, the F-35A at the Paris Air Show is highlighted. Paris Air Show: F-35 makes its debut from Shephard Media on Vimeo. Earlier, we have provided a series of video and photo updates on…
2017-06-29 By Robbin Laird During my visit to RAF Lossiemouth in March 2017, I got an update on the evolving experience of the Typhoon as an expeditionary force. My discussion with the Squadron Leader for II(AC) Squadron, Martin Pert, highlighted the evolving experience of II(AC) Squadron with the aircraft. Most…
2017-06-29 During a visit to Norway earlier this year, the Norwegian Deputy Minister of Defense underscored the importance of allies building new missile capabilities for the F-35 as a coalition aircraft. In the discussion with Mr. Øystein BØ, the State Secretary and Deputy Defense Minister at the Norwegian Ministry of Defense,…
2017-06-26 In the slideshows and videos for June 23, 24 and 25, the final events at this year's Paris Air Show are highighted. The photos and videos are provided by ParisAirShow.TV. The following aircraft are highlighted in the video for the flying display on June 25, 2017. French Air Force Flying Team…
2017-06-28 By Robbin Laird During my visit to RAF Lossiemouth in March 2017, I had a chance to talk with Wing Commander Billy Cooper, the boss of 6 Squadron. His father had served in 6 Squadron after World War II, so there is real passion and commitment to the squadron…
