2016-12-02 The Royal Navy is in need of new ships and more of them than can be generated by the normal construction process. A virtually untold story about the building of the new carrier in the UK is how industry –commercial and defense – were mobilized in a very innovative…
2016-11-22 By Robbin Laird After my visit to the Albacete Air Base in Spain, I spent time in Madrid with Airbus Defence and Space. During my time in Madrid, I was able to conduct two interviews, the first with the head of the tanker program, namely, Antonio Caramazana, and the…
2016-11-17 By Robbin Laird Secretary Wynne recently visited, the Final Assembly and Check Out Facility, which has been built at Cameri Air Base near Milan. When he last dealt with the FACO it was the germ of an idea in working through how best to involve Italy in the F-35…
2016-11-20 Earlier this month, the UK and France announced a new agreement involving MBDA, the missile company, which provided a venue to expand their cross-channel collaboration. According to Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon: Sir Michael made the announcement, which further deepens the UK-France defence relationship, at the Franco-British Council meeting today…
2016-11-18 Recently, Second Line of Defense visited the Albacete Air Base and discussed Eurofighter with officers at the base. They mentioned that they were looking forward to the coming of the A400 to their service as it would enhance their capability to do expeditionary air operations. Well that day has…
2016-11-14 According to a press release published on November 14, 2016, Airbus Defence and Space highlighted an important step forward for the program. The Airbus A400M new generation airlifter has further expanded its capabilities as a tanker by successfully demonstrating air-to-air refueling contacts with another A400M. In two flights conducted from…
2016-11-05 By Robbin Laird © 2016 FrontLine Defence (Vol 13, No 5) During a recent visit to Australia to participate in the Williams Seminar on air-land sea integration, I had the chance to visit with DCNS Australia and get their perspective on the way ahead in building a new class of submarines.…
2016-11-05 According to an article published on November 4, 2016 by Kenji Thulowei, Public Affairs Office with the 412th Test Wing at Edwards AFB, the wing is in the process of conducting tests on the Norwegian Joint Strike missile which will eventually operate from the F-35. One advantage of the…