Recently, this year’s RIMPAC exercise concluded. According to a press release from the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, public affairs, published on August 31, 2020: PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The international maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020 concluded Aug. 31 following two weeks of at-sea-only training events conducted around the…
By Major James Everett, Head of the Assault Support Department at MAWTS-1 The world has never been more connected. Or more volatile. Conflict and unrest are a pandemic, rising amid a wave of nationalism, autocratic rulers, religious fanaticism, and dwindling economic opportunity. The vast majority of us grew up in…
New Delhi India and Japan signed an Agreement between the two countries concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Armed Forces of India and The Self-Defense Forces of Japan. The agreement was signed on September 9th by Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and Ambassador of Japan Mr Suzuki…
In a September 4, 2020 USAF article by Lt. Michael Hardy, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs, a recent combined exercise in the Indo-Pacific region was highlighted. It was an exercise which focused on a small naval expeditionary force’s ability to rapidly deploy, integrate with allies, coordinate airstrikes and call for close…
According to a story published by Anderson Air Force base, Guam on September 11, 2020, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command forces are participating in exercise Valiant Shield (VS), Sept. 14-25, on Guam and around the Mariana Islands Range Complex. Participants include USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS America (LHA 6), USS New…
By Pierre Tran Paris - France may be a middle rank military power but the head of state pursues an active foreign policy, seeking to be a bridge over troubled waters around the world. President Emmanuel Macron has strengthened political ties with Greece, opening the way to the prospective sale…
By Australian Defence Business Review An extensive construction program to upgrade RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory to be able to better support and operate new RAAF and foreign air power capabilities has commenced. The $1.1 billion project will see almost every element of Tindal’s infrastructure, services, and facilities…
By Pierre Tran Paris -The Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said on Sept. 13, 2020 that a planned acquisition of 18 Rafale fighter jets from France would comprise six new and 12 second-hand units, with the first delivery due next year. “It consists of six new aircraft and 12 which…