Final preparations for the commissioning of Royal Australian Navy destroyer, HMAS Brisbane, the second of three warships built in Adelaide as part of the most complex defence project in Australia’s history, were full steam ahead leading up to her commissioning into service on 3 November 2018. [maxgallery id="120944"] Brisbane is…
In August and September 2018, air-to-air refuelling trials were conducted between a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport and United States Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter at Edwards Air Force Base in California. [maxgallery id="120984"] Trials were conducted over the course of eight flights, and with the F-22…
An interview-lead documentary showcasing the training of Marines at Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21. This is an interview with Capt. Cullen, instructor pilot. 09.27.2018 Video by Sgt. Manuel Serrano Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools
By Robbin Laird During my visit to Denmark in October 2018, I had a chance to visit Fighter Wing Skrydstrup and my host for the day was “SON” Pedersen a 727 Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot and Electronic Warfare Office. He has around 1600 flight hours on the F-16 with 400…
By Kenneth Maxwell The second round of the Brazilian presidential elections took place on Sunday 28th October. The victor was the far-right populist former army captain, Jair Bolsonaro, with 55.13% of the votes. The first round had taken place place on October 7th. Jair Bolsonaro came very close to winning…
Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Marine Expeditionary Force demonstrate the capabilities of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CA, UNITED STATES 09.28.2018 Video by Lance Cpl. Israel Chincio Marine Corps…
Taiwanese defense has become an even more significant factor as the PRC reaches out deeper into the Pacific. A key element of the effort to enhance Taiwanese defense capabilities is the process of upgrading its legacy F-16s. In so doing, a key element of the upgrade process is the incorporation…
By Robbin Laird During my recent visit to Denmark, I had the chance to visit the Royal Danish Air Force fighter base at Skrydstrup. Squadron 727 and Squadron 730 are both located there and are currently flying F-16s but getting ready for a transition to the F-35. According to the…
