Clear Horizon 2016

10/30/2016
10/31/2016: Members participating in Clear Horizon (CH16) conduct Very Shallow Water (VSW) Mine Countermeasure operations in Chinhae, Korea from Oct. 16-20, 2016. CH16 is a live-action exercise which enhances cooperation and improves capabilities in mine countermeasures operations, with participating nations including Republic of Korea Navy, United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand,…

Exercise Bersama Lima 2016 

10/30/2016
10/30/2016: Approximately 400 ADF personnel, from Navy, Army and Air Force, participated in Exercise Bersama Lima 2016 (Ex BL 16), a Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) combined joint exercise being held in Malaysia, Singapore and the South China Sea over the period 04 – 21 October 2016. Ex BL16 incorporates integration training,…

Maritime Support to NATO Quick Reaction Support Forces

10/30/2016
10/31/2016: Ships, submarines and aircraft all take part in large-scale exercises off the west coast of Scotland, performing anti-submarine warfare, mine counter-measures, maritime security, live fire and close air support. AT SEA 10/20/2016 Natochannel According to a Royal Navy press release dated October 7, 2016: Scotland will host elements of a…

Australia, the US and Japan Work to Enhance Information Sharing For Coalition Operations and Exercises

10/30/2016
2016-10-30 With the evolution of defense capabilities in Australia, Japan and the United States, notably with the arrival of fifth generation aircraft in all three nations, there is a need to expand the capabilities to exercise together and to share data. The challenge was well articulated by Rear Admiral Stuart…

The USS Zumwalt on to San Diego and Then on to the Pacific

10/29/2016
10/30/2016: USS Zumwalt is a unique ship with many powerful technologies. The US Navy’s Pacific Commander focuses on the Zumwalt. FT. MEADE, MD, UNITED STATES 10/20/2016 All Hands Update According to a story in Futurism, the DDG 1000 is the largest ever destroyer and is capable of firing rail guns in the…

Nigeria and the C-295W: The Evolved C-295 as an Option for the Nigerian Air Force

10/28/2016
2016-10-29 According to an article published recently by our partner defenceWeb, "The Nigerian Air Force is looking at procuring the C295W light transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space, with a delegation from Europe visiting Nigeria. The delegation comprising two Airbus executives and the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Alfonso Barnuevo…

An Overview on the Evolving Indian Air Force: An Interview with the Indian Air Force Chief of Staff

10/28/2016
2016-10-28  Recently our partner, India Strategic, conducted an interview with the Indian Air Force Chief of Staff, Air Chief Arup Raha. The Indian Air Force marked its 84th Anniversary this October 8, with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, saying that IAF is looking forward to…