Bold Alligator 2013 was a synthetic training exercise, an approach explained in this article.
Slideshow:The A400M in Seville, May 2013
The Russians have positioned themselves to become permanent critics of any attempt to augment the defense of Europe via missile defense. Here the continuity with the Soviet Union is clear. And any developments of new systems on their side are presented as only responses to American developments.
Slideshow:Airbus Military Aircraft and Factory, Seville May 2013,
3 A400Ms are to be delivered in 2013.
Flying the A400M was an opportunity to share in a bit of 21st century aviation history.
The Russians held an international conference in Moscow on May 23rd dealing with European security.
The second production A400M is undergoing tests for the French forces.