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…
2017-01-05 By Richard Weitz Until recently, except in the case of Iran, the Obama administration did not address Russia as a major factor in its Middle East strategy. The administration withdrew the U.S. military from Iraq and promoted Israel-Palestinian reconciliation without thinking of Moscow’s potential contribution or opposition. Then external…
2016-12-17 By Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake During our most recent visit to USMC Air Station Yuma, we had a chance to meet with the head of MAWTS-1 and discuss the way ahead for USMC concepts of operations as seen from this key tactical innovation center. [caption id="attachment_92535" align="alignnone" width="273"] The…
2016-12-30 By Ed Timperlake and Robbin Laird In addition to the interview which we had with the CO of MAWTS-1, Col. Rowell, we had a chance to talk with Lt. Col. Nelson, the XO of MAWTS-1 and Major Duke. Lt. Col. “Cowboy” Nelson was on the deployment under the command…
