Italian Eurofighter Progresses on Storm Shadow Integration
08/04/2014
The first phase of tests for the integration of the Storm Shadow long-range missile onto the Eurofighter Typhoon has been completed.
Chinese Economic Difficulties: Exploiting Global Tensions?
08/01/2014
Dr. Harald Malmgen looks at the evolving Chinese dynamic and its global impact.
Innovation in the USAF: A Look Back by Dr. Mark Lewis
08/01/2014
To be effective, the Air Force Chief Scientist has to work with engaged leadership.
Give it to the Operators
08/01/2014
The key to the future, as demonstrated at Yuma is to put the F-35B in the hands of the operators. Already, the pilots of VMFA-121 are working very closely with USAF pilots as the Air Force prepares for its IOC in 2016.
Operating the Harvest Hawk: Shifting the Operational Context and Next Steps
07/31/2014
The entire Harvest Hawk experience highlights the utility of a mother ship in an air dominance environment. There is no reason that we cannot take data from UAVs or the F-35s or the Harrier litening pods and be able to contribute to combat management or support to the ground commanders.
Meeting the Challenges of the Demand Side of the Distributed Laydown in the Pacific
07/31/2014
The demand side to support the distributed laydown is considerable.
Evolving the Concept of Support with the KC-130J: An Interview with the Leadership of VMGR-252
07/30/2014
The KC-130J not only has broadened its range of mission sets, but has provided a foundational capability for expeditionary support. It is about supportable reach; not just reach.
The French Prepare for a New African Counter-Terrorism Initiative
07/30/2014
France shapes an operational support structure for continued counter-terrorism operations in Africa.