A major policy question facing the next Administration will clearly be how to deal with the new European map.
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.
Force insertion is an increasingly important capability, notably with adversaries seeking to enhance their capabilities to deny the entry of US and allied forces into areas of interest.
When one looks at the end of an era, in this case the sun setting on the Tornado in the RAF, one can look backwards or forwards.
Russia is building a new icebreaking fleet as part of its Arctic strategy.