2017-01-03 By Danny Lam The seizure of a USN Drone operating 50nm northwest of Subic Bay operating in International waters of South China Sea (SCS) highlights the evolution of PRC policy and reflects a way ahead. The drones and its tender USNS Bowditch were well away from any PRC claims…
2017-01-02 By Ed Timperlake and Robbin Laird We last visited VMF-121 prior it being declared IOC with the F-35B. That visit was in the Summer of 2014 and we spent time the then XO of the Squadron, Major Summa, now Lt. Col. Summa and the CO of the Beaufort Squadron…
2017-01-08 Our latest Special Report provides an update on the introduction and integration of the F-35B into evolving USMC operations. With the significant change introduced into the amphibious fleet and for USMC land based operations by the Osprey, the F-35 B is accelerating the transformation of the CORPS into a wide-ranging…
2017-01-08 By Robbin Laird On December 12, 2016, the first two operational jets for the Italian Air Force arrived from the Cameri FACO to their operational airbase at Amendola. The air base has been the home for many years of the AMX ground attack aircraft. It is now home as…
2017-01-07 According to a UK MoD story published on January 5, 2017, “The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has negotiated a £410 million contract that will secure at least 400 highly-skilled British jobs and provide in-service support for the UK’s Atlas A400M aircraft, securing a key part of the RAF airlift…
2017-01-07 According to an article published by the UK MoD on January 1, 2017, “2017 is set to be the year of the Royal Navy as it prepares to welcome new ships to the fleet, following one of their busiest years since the end of the Cold War.” Defence Secretary Sir…
2017-01-07 According to an article published on January 5, 2017 by the UK MoD, “MOD awards £30m contract to produce Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) Capability Demonstrator to UK Dragonfire consortium, led by MBDA.” The project will assess innovative LDEW technologies and approaches, culminating in a demonstration of the system in…
2016-12-29 By Ed Timperlake and Robbin Laird The phone call between President-elect Trump and the President of Taiwan has sent shock waves to many in the diplomatic community. But it is about time to turn the page and include Taiwan in the shaping of a 21st century deterrent strategy for…
