Projecting Power with the F-35: The Case of the F-35B

12/22/2019
By Marcus Hellyer In my series looking at the future of Australian power projection and the role of the F-35, I looked at how deploying from offshore airbases would allow the F-35A to operate relatively far away from Australia in areas that are strategically important to us. However, this is…

The Transformation of the Maritime Patrol “Aircraft” Enterprise: The Perspective of Rear Admiral Peter Garvin

12/20/2019
By Robbin Laird Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with Rear Admiral Pete Garvin in his office in Norfolk Virginia to discuss the way ahead with the US Navy’s Patrol and Reconnaissance Force (MPRF). Commander Patrol and Reconnaissance Group / Commander Patrol and Reconnaissance Group Pacific (CPRG/CPRG-PAC) provides oversight…

Indian Navy Looks Ahead to Networking Manned and Unmanned Assets

12/18/2019
By Gulshan Luthra New Delhi. The Indian Navy is looking at futuristic, manned and unmanned ships, submarines and aircraft, says Admiral KB Singh. In an interview with India Strategic, the Navy Chief said that acquisition order for US General Atomics SeaGuardians with high Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability is on…

Denmark Participates in European Led Task Force in the Strait of Hormuz

12/17/2019
According to an article published by the Danish Ministry of Defence on December 12, 2019: Today, the Danish Government has consulted the Danish Foreign Policy Committee about military contributions to a European-led maritime surveillance mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The Danish contributions will include a staff officer contribution from…

Closing a Chapter in RAAF History: Final Classic Hornet Flight for No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit

12/16/2019
On 11 Dec 19, Number 2 Operational Conversion Unit conducted its final F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet flight under the Unit’s banner. The mission represented a key milestone in the phased-draw down of 2OCU Classic Hornet operations – which ceased in Dec 2019. With this historic flight closing a significant chapter in…

South Africa and Egypt: Strengthening Defense Cooperation

12/12/2019
By defenceWeb The South African defence industry is cultivating closer ties with the Egyptian market, with the South African Aerospace, Maritime, and Defence Export Council (SAAMDEC) holding discussions with Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production. Dr Mohamed Said Al-Assar met with members from the South African Aerospace, Maritime and…