2017-04-13 By Robbin Laird During my visit to the United Kingdom in March 2017, I had a chance to visit RAF Marham. My host for the visit was Captain Nick Walker of the Royal Navy and we had the opportunity to view the various buildings in progress on the base…
2017-04-11 By Robbin Laird During my latest visit to Australia, I had a chance to discuss the way ahead for the KC-30A with the two senior operators involved with the program and its evolving capability. We met at Amberley Airbase where the KC-30As and C-17s are based. Air Commodore Richard…
2017-04-06 By Robbin Laird During my visit to the United Kingdom in March 2017, I had a chance to visit RAF Lossiemouth, RAF Marham and RAF Lakenheath. Here the UK is leading the way in shaping a new infrastructure for a 21st century air combat force and with its operational footprint…
2017-04-06 Shaping a 21st century approach to logistics is a key part of crafting an effective 21st century force. The UK MoD has done significant innovation over the years with regard to how to do logistics support and is in the throes of major infrastructure renovation as well at places…
2017-04-06 According to a story published on the UK Ministry of Defence website, the first of a new class of Royal Navy support ships has arrived in Cornwall for customization and final preparation to go to the fleet. The first of the newest support ships for the Royal Navy, RFA…
2017-04-04 By Kim Helfrich Had South Africa remained a risk-sharing partner in the A400M project the SA Air Force (SAAF) could conceivably by now have had at least some of the new generation airlifters in service along with five other air forces. While 28 Squadron labors on with its more…
2017-03-25 Recently, Princess Anne led the naming ceremony for the new jetty for the new class of UK aircraft carriers. According to a story on the Ministry of Defence website and published March 20, 2017: The Princess unveiled a plaque at Portsmouth Naval Base this afternoon (Mon 20 Mar 17)…
2017-03-18 The Australian KC-30A was joined with the RAF's A400M during its global reach into the Pacific during the Avalon Air Show in Australia. The Aussie tanker represents the most mature advanced tanker in the world, while the A400M flown by the RAF has become a solid member of the…
