The Commander of the Surveillance and Response Group looks at the way ahead for the Group and the RAAF.
An element of the F-35 global enterprise is the possibility for allies to collaborate among themselves on building new missiles for the platform.
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.
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.
What is the role of non-nuclear strategic weapons in shaping a response to Russian and Chinese military modernization?