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The Integrated Distributed Combat Force

The European Air Group Works 4th and 5th Generation Air Combat Integration

Posted on May 14, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
05/14/2016
A two-day 4th 5th Generation Integration Information Forum was held at RAF High Wycombe at the end of April 2016.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The F-35 and 21st Century Defence: Shaping a Way Ahead

Posted on May 13, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
05/13/2016
We have just published a book on the F-35 and 21st Century Defence: Shaping a Way Ahead which can be purchased from Amazon worldwide.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The Osprey Tanking the F-35: “Multi-Mission Everything”

Posted on May 9, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
05/09/2016
Tanking an F-35 with an Osprey is part to the multi-mission everything approach of the USMC.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The RAF and Royal Navy Prepare for the F-35 (Video)

Posted on May 6, 2016 | by SysAdmin
05/06/2016
The Brits are preparing their new F-35 base at RAF Marham and their new Queen Elizabeth carrier for the arrival in 2018 of the initial UK F-35s.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video, What's New

F-35s at Luke AFB: Dropping GBU 12s

Posted on May 3, 2016 | by Caroline Teames
05/03/2016
Slideshow:F-35s at Luke AFB: Dropping GBU 12s
Posted in HOME, Slideshow, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force | Tagged 61st Fighter Squadron, Arizona, Barry M. Goldwater Range, F-35, F-35 Lightning II, GBU-12, Gila Bend, Luke AFB

New Approaches to Air-Land Integration: A New Special Report

Posted on May 2, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
05/02/2016
The latest Williams Foundation report on the transformation of Australian defense forces has just been published.  
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

From Deployments to the Baltic Region to Empowering the Kill Web in Defense of the Homeland: UK Evolution?

Posted on April 9, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
04/09/2016
UK carriers will provide key centerpieces for any extended defense of the homeland via modular integration with other allied forces.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

RAF Marham Gets Ready for the F-35: A Strategic Opportunity for the RAF and the USAF to Shape Common Support Capabilities for the F-35 Fleet

Posted on April 9, 2016 | by SysAdmin
04/09/2016
Will the USAF seize the opportunity of leveraging the working relationship with the F-35 on sustainment?
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New
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