By Robbin Laird HMAS Canberra was born in a strategic context for Australia considerably different from today. When the Australian government was considering adding an LHA to the force, the main focus was upon supporting HADR operations along with an ability to transport the Australian Army to regional areas of…
n an Australian Department of Defence article published on July 11, 2022, the arrival of B-2 aircraft to Amberley airbase was highlighted. B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft from the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) will be visiting RAAF Base Amberley this month as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) initiative. Several PACAF…
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), conduct a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) exercise, during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-22, at Auxiliary Airfield II, near Yuma, Arizona, March 26, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardization…
By Robbin Laird This summer I have spent much of my time in Europe, and notably in Paris. In normal times, I would have spent time talking about the world and the way ahead for Western strategy with my good friend Alain Dupas. But this year it has not been…
By Pierre Tran Paris - Dassault Aviation hopes Airbus will agree to a clear program leadership in building a next generation fighter, perhaps with a deal formally approved by the end of the year, executive chairman Eric Trappier said July 20. There was hope for a “decision in the (coming)…
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct flight maneuvers in an MV-22B Osprey, during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-22, near Big Bear Lake, California, March 25, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardization advanced tactical training and…
Marines with VMM-363 land their MV-22 Osprey at Tripler Army Medical Center, May 25, 2022. U.S. Army video by John Billon TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, HI, UNITED STATES 05.25.2022 Tripler Army Medical Center
The video shows F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 conducting flight operations from amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 23, 2022. Tripoli is conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart) 05.23.2022…
