The THAAD deployment decision is an important step in shaping a more effective defense against North Korea.
In our latest Special Report, we look at the emergence of this capability in the US and Australian forces and the P-8 in the Indian, and UK forces.
A major policy question facing the next Administration will clearly be how to deal with the new European map.
The Australian MoD is very interested in shaping cross-cutting convergence among the services as the transformation of the force.
The RAF and the USAF are seeking to shape a strategic advantage from flying the same fighter in the same airspace.
The P-8 is coming to RAF Lossiemouth.
It can be easy to overlook how revolutionary a vertical lift aircraft which can operate at supersonic speeds actually is.
The UK Ministry of Defence has formally committed to deployment of P-8s at RAF Lossiemouth.