Italy and the F-35: The Program, the FACO and The Coming of the Meteor Missile

05/03/2013
2013-05-03 As Singapore gets closer to announcing its F-35B downselect decision, it is important to underscore the key role, which Italy has played in the program and in building a carrier on which the airplane will operate. As the  F-35 “club” expands, significant effects will come from the ability to work…

The F-35, Allies and Global Investments in 21st Century Airpower

04/18/2013
2013-04-18 The F-35 as a fleet is a key foundational element for the future of US power projection. The F-35 has been designed from the ground up to provide for interconnected ISR and strike capabilities which can be leveraged as a fleet to enable more effective use of U.S. and…

The Italian F-35 FACO: A Key Asset in the Global F-35 Support System

12/05/2012
2012-12-05 We have written often about allies and their role in the F-35 program.  We have also written about the unique aspects of the impact of the F-35 as a fleet of aircraft.  And we have brought the two together in a discussion of evolving Pacific strategy and the potential…