On October 24, 2019, the Williams Foundation will host its next seminar on building an integrated fifth generation force. This seminar will be held in the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra from 0800 through 1530. Since 2013 the Sir Richard Williams Foundation seminars have focused on building an integrated…
By Robbin Laird As I have argued earlier that the rebuild of the Australian Navy is not just a whole of government effort but a whole of society effort, if it is to succeed. The Australian Chief of the Navy, Vice Admiral Mike Noonan, emphasized in his presentation in the…
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct static line paradrop training with members of the Bulgarian Special Forces August 20, 2019, at Plovidiv, Bulgaria. Members of the 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment facilitated the jumps and flew the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters that were used during the exercise. PLOVDIV, BULGARIA 08.19.2019…
By Pierre Tran Paris - Dassault Aviation played the host for an Oct. 8 ceremony for hand over of the first Rafale fighter jet to India, signaling a close military and industrial tie France seeks to deepen amidst stiff competition from Israel, Russia and the U.S. The presence of Indian…
Second Line of Defense is attending the Chief of Navy's Seapower Conference 2019 being held in Sydney, Australia from October 8-10 2019, We will have a number of stories generated from our participation. A key aspect being highlighted by both the new Australian government and the Royal Australian Navy is…
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, a part of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), conduct live-fire during Exercise Southern Reach at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Australia, August 15, 2019. Southern Reach is the first time HIMARS have participated in the robust MRF-D training schedule. BRADSHAW FIELD TRAINING…
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Salvato, a section leader with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, participates in an interview during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) in Indonesia, July 31 to August 5, 2019. CARAT is designed to promote regional security, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships,…
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules receives cargo on the ramp at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug 4, 2019. C-130s operate around the clock to transport equipment, supplies and passengers around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. KUWAIT 08.04.2019 Video by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason 386th Air…
