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The Impact of Crimean History: The Danger of Playing One Upski with Putin

Posted on March 10, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/10/2014
Putin plays chess; and the Western leaders?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

C-130s in Maritime Security Role for South Africa: The 50th Anniversary of the C-130BZ

Posted on March 10, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/10/2014
The C-130 has played a key role in South African defense and security.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Visiting the 33rd Squadron, RAAF, Amberly Air Base, Australia

Posted on March 8, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
03/08/2014
The 5-ship squadron of A330MRTT tankers, or the KC-30A, is an important part of the Aussie modernization program.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged A330MRTT, Amberly Air Base, Australia, C-17, Chetan Takalkar, KC-30A

Visiting the Wedgetail Squadron at Williamtown RAAF Base, Australia

Posted on March 6, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
03/06/2014
The Wedgetail is part of the evolving re-set of air power ongoing in Australia and among its allies.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 21st century air systems, Australia, F-35, Frank Colucci, Hawk Carlisle, MESA, Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array, Northrop Grumman, Red Flag 2014, Wedgetail Squadron, Williamtown RAAF Base

First F-35 British STOVL Vertical Landing

Posted on March 5, 2014 | by SysAdmin
03/05/2014
Video:First F-35 British STOVL Vertical Landing
Posted in HOME, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video | Tagged British STOVL, Eglin Air Force Base, F-35, F-35 Lightning II, Hugh Nichols, Vertical Landing

Canada and the F-35: A Technological Reset Opportunity

Posted on March 5, 2014 | by SysAdmin
03/05/2014
A look at how Canada might exploit its F-35 opportunity.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Shaping a 21st Century PACAF Logistics Approach

Posted on March 5, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/05/2014
In this interview with PACAF logisticians, the evolving approach to supporting airpower in the Pacific is discussed.  
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New

Opening a New US Transit Point in Romania to Support Afghan Ops

Posted on March 5, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
03/05/2014
Video:Opening a New US Transit Point in Romania to Support Afghan Ops
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, Video, What's New | Tagged 101st Airborne Division, Afghan Ops, Afghanistan, Romania, US Transit Point
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