The Japanese are reworking their defense capabilities to provide for enhanced perimeter defense. We projected this trajectory for Japanese defense policy in our book on Pacific defense published in 2013. According to the preface to the Japanese Ministry of Defence's overview of the way ahead for its defense programs: Japan…
Step inside the cockpit with U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh 'Cabo' Gunderson to experience the F-22 Raptor's max vertical takeoff and opening maneuvers of the demonstration profile. JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, AK, UNITED STATES 07.16.2020 Video by 1st Lt. Sam Eckholm Joint Base Langley-Eustis
With the launch of our defense information website (defense.info) , we introduced a micro-site on defense decisions. We wrote: “In this new section of the defense.info website, we will address U.S. and allied upcoming procurement choices and decisions. “We are focused on how platform and system choices affect the evolution…
By Robbin Laird The remotely piloted solution (Pegasus) versus a manned aircraft solution (Global 6000) for airborne SIGINT should take into account the coming of AGS to NATO. The NATO Air Ground Surveillance approach is built around a remotely piloted solution which dovetails nicely with such a solution for airborne…
According to the Australian Department of Defence in a press release dated August 13, 2020: "HMAS Canberra and embarked forces returned to Australia after successfully completing Regional Presence Deployment 2020. "The Australian Defence Force has embarked on a regional deployment to conduct exercises within Southeast Asia and Hawaii over the…
According to an August 21, 2020 release by Naval Air Station Patuxent River, the CH-53K sea trials went extremely well. A team of pilots and engineers from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River recently completed a crucial series of sea trials of…
The CH-53K King Stallion lands at the Yuma Proving Ground , Aug. 14, to test the aircraft's systems and performance under the extreme conditions, high-temperatures and dust. The CH-53K's enhanced fly-by-wire technology, composite rotor blades, and specialized engines and gearbox supports missions in some of the world's most extreme environments. Posted by…
U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) showcases mission lines of effort in the area of responsibility. QATAR 07.14.2020 Video by Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs
