Australia has stood up its own F-35 training facilities for pilots and maintainers. And on July 15, 2019, the first Australian F-35 pilots training in Australia flew their jets for the first time. In an article published on July 26, 2019 and written by Andrew McLaughlin, this event was highlighted…
By Robbin Laird Recently, the CSBA released two reports authored by Ross Babbage, the well-known Australian strategist, which focus on 21stcentury warfare and deterrence. These reports draw on a total of 14 case studies prepared by regional experts to argue the need for the liberal democracies to shape a cohesive…
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron participates in Operation Rapid Forge. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to bases in the territory of NATO allies in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability. SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, RP, GERMANY 07.16.2019 Video by Airman 1st Class…
As Europe adds new F-35 capabilities to its combat forces, there is a clear opportunity for U.S Services which fly the F-35 to work a very different approach to providing for enhanced and time urgent combat power. With a sustained engagement strategy, the USAF, USMC and the US Navy could…
By Pierre Tran Paris - Armed forces minister Florence Parly set out July 25 a strategy for boosting military capability in space, backed by a funding boost of €700 million ($780 million) and plans to field lasers to disable space-borne threats to French satellites. Parly also said a space command…
In this slideshow, the Marines are seen working with the French Navy and Army on projecting force from a French amphibious ship during Exercise Semper Thunder. U.S. Marine Corps photos by Nathan Reyes.
Naval forces from 19 nations, including 15 NATO Allies, recently gathered on the Black Sea for Exercise Sea Breeze 2019, co-led by the United States and Ukraine. The exercise, in its 19th iteration, is designed to enhance interoperability among participating nations and strengthen regional security by focusing on a variety…
A French Army SA 341 Gazelle helicopter fires a training missile during Exercise Semper Thunder on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 29, 2019. Exercise Semper Thunder is a bilateral training exercise conducted between the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Task Force Jeanne D' Arc, which reflects the desire to maintain…
