2016-02-18 By Robbin Laird, Ed Timperlake and Murielle Delaporte Logistics is the oft forgotten dimension of combat power. For the sea services, this means that the key role of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) can never be overlooked or forgotten. It is just a notable fact that the MSC can…
2016-02-12 by Senior Airman Alex Fox Echols III It is a given that no aircraft leaves the ground unless it is working properly. But that challenge is multiplied here during the three-week Red Flag 16-1 exercise. Hundreds of aircraft maintainers assigned to flying squadrons from around the world work long hours…
2016-02-07 The UK MoD has been a pioneer in services contracts and outsourcing those contracts over the years. The Public Financing Approach or PFI may not be the quickest way to put in place an acquisition and support system. but the UK government uses the approach to leverage the private…
By Robbin Laird, Ed Timperlake and Murielle Delaporte U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) stands as the base of the Navy sea pyramid, providing the foundation and services that enable the warfighting ship to operate at and from the sea. Yet when it comes to the struggle for resources, the…
2016-01-19 By Robbin Laird, Ed Timperlake, and Murielle Delaporte The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command operates the logistical foundation for the U.S. sea services and provides key support to allies as well. The fleet is being modernized but is facing the challenge of supporting the evolving concepts of operations of the…
2016-01-19 By Robbin Laird, Ed Timperlake, and Murielle Delaporte We have visited the T-AKE ship before, and have been impressed with the ship, particularly what it can deliver for around $400 million. The final two ships were funded at $825 million which would make the per ship cost around 412…
2016-01-07 According to a December 30, 2015 article on the UK MoD website, an in-service support contract for the RAF Hercules C-130J fleet has been agreed upon. The Hercules aircraft – one of the RAF’s workhorses – are a vital part of its transport fleet, carrying troops, supplies and equipment…
2015-10-18 By Robbin Laird The Royal Australian Air Force is shaping a transformation strategy, which they call Plan Jericho. In anticipation of the coming of the F-35, the RAAF is looking to shape a 21st century joint force built around the F-35. The Plan Jericho approach is about shaping a…
