The hijacking for product theft business model is likely to remain viable.
India is likely to conclude an agreement for 36 Rafale combat jets with France soon, latest by end 2015 for delivery in two to three years.
An element of the F-35 global enterprise is the possibility for allies to collaborate among themselves on building new missiles for the platform.
The Commander of the Surveillance and Response Group looks at the way ahead for the Group and the RAAF.
The first flight of an Italian built F-35 marks a new phase for the F-35 global enterprise.
Together the Queen Elizabeth and the F-35B are a 21st century air system.
Shaping capabilities to inform the joint force in an effective manner to enhance their lethality and survivability will be the challenge.
An example of con-ops driven innovation was seen in the RAF leadership preparing for the Battle of Britain.