2017-01-24 By Richard Weitz The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has begun acquiring the Sukhoi Su-35 (NATO designation Flanker-E), the best fighter plane now serving in the Russian Air Force. With the deployment of this capability, allies need to strengthen their own capabilities, notably to provide for their…
2017-01-19 By Danny Lam The Canadian Fixed Wing Search & Rescue Aircraft Replacement procurement began in 2010 with the creation of a Statement of Requirements by the National Research Council (NRC). This then resulted in a draft RFP by 2013 and its issuance in 2015, leading to a contract award…
2017-01-19 By Ed Timperlake and Robbin Laird President-elect Trump has promised to destroy ISIS. President Obama is leaving office having had to confront ISIS, and whatever one thinks of his efforts, the results are clear: ISIS remains alive and well. But before the new regime takes office, some cautionary notes…
2017-01-27 Last year, in a visit to Norway, the UK Minister of Defence signed an agreement with Norway in the wake of Norway’s decision to procure the P-8. As we have written elsewhere about the P-8, it is a 21st century maritime domain awareness strike capability. https://sldinfo.com/the-arrival-of-a-maritime-domain-awareness-strike-capability-the-impact-of-the-p-8triton-dyad/ According to a story…
2017-01-22 In an unprecedented situation, three senior positions are held by senior Marine Corps officers, one current and two former. President Donald J. Trump and newly appointed Secretary of Defense James Mattis watch as parade participants march past the White House reviewing stand during the 58th Presidential Inauguration Parade in…
2017-01-20 By Robbin Laird We published our Pacific strategy book in 2013 and argued the need for a significant change in strategy. “At the heart of an effective response will be shaping innovative relationships between the United States and its allies and coming to terms with ways to deflect Chinese…
2017-01-23 NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Nearly 6,000 Sailors attached to the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) will depart Norfolk and Mayport, Florida, Jan. 21, for a regularly-scheduled deployment. Led by Commander, Carrier Strike Group 2, Rear Adm. Kenneth R. Whitesell, the GHWBCSG is comprised of the staff of…
2017-01-22 The Marine Corps is replacing the Harrier and F/A-18 aircraft worldwide with F-35 Joint Strike Fighters and they are coming to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Marine Sgt. Cheyenne Newman reports. Marine Corps Video Overview on the Arrival of the Green Knights in Japan from SldInfo.com on Vimeo. This story…
