2013-08-09 A key asset being added to the 21st century amphibious fleet is a new version of the CH-53. We earlier did an interview with a Marine involved in the program, who highlighted the potential contributions of the new helicopter to USMC-USN operations. https://sldinfo.com/adding-a-core-usmc-capability-the-ch-53k-as-a-logistical-force-multiplier/ During this year’s visit to New…
2013-08-03 By Gulshan Luthra In the naval traditions, names of ships are passed to successor vessels. Vice Admiral Dhowan, a highly distinguished officer with varied experience including of commanding missile ships, said that the new INS Vikrant is 260 meters in length, 60 meters in breadth and able to accommodate…
2013-08-02 The French Air Force has received the first of its A400Ms, which are the first to be delivered by Airbus Military to a customer. According to an Airbus Military press release dated 8/1/13: Airbus Military has today formally delivered the first A400M new generation airlifter, which is known in…
2013-07-26 In American discussions of the re-shaping of Pacific defense, naturally the primary focus is upon the American role and contribution. Lost in such a focus often is how the Asian allies are shaping their defense and security futures and shaping those futures in part by building upon evolving European systems.…
2013-07-26 The French operation in Mali opened up a space within which to deploy coalition forces and to shape the opportunity for African forces to perform a peacekeeping mission in that country. But to do so requires assets for the African nations to play their role. No asset is more…
2013-07-18 (Excerpts): The Japanese government has decided to allow domestic defense-related manufacturers to participate in production of U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jets for the Air Self-Defense Force, government sources said Wednesday. The government, which will sign contracts with the manufacturers in August, is aiming to solidify Japan-U.S. relations in the…
2013-07-13 Delivery of Morocco’s FREMM frigate is nearing, with the Mohammed VI having recently completed a third set of sea trials prior to delivery later this year, as the North African country continues to expand its navy. The ship’s builder DCNS said that the Mohammed VI frigate successfully completed a…
2013-06-23 One of the missing aspects in discussing the F-35 program is its impact on innovation in the defense industry. A case in point is ITT Exelis which is opening a new facility, in part triggered by an F-35 contract. But the composites to be built at this facility has…
