Northrop Grumman is in the final stages of acquiring ATK, the space company. But not widely noticed is the key role which ATK plays in composites manufacturing, which is a key part of building 21st century aircraft. ATK plays a key role in the F-35 program from this point of…
Marine aviation provides the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) with the operational flexibility it needs to accomplish its mission across the range of military operations. This video showcases the different type aircraft within Marine Corps aviation. Marine Aviation in Support of the MAGTF from SldInfo.com on Vimeo. NC, UNITED…
By Robbin Laird During a visit last week to the European Air Group based at High Wycombe in the UK, I had the chance to meet with the Deputy Director of the EAG, Air Commodore Robert Adang of the Royal Netherlands Air Force and got an update on their work…
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jim Herring, who has over 38 years of service, talks about his experience while deployed to Iraq with the North Carolina National Guard’s Co. B, 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group. The Guard at War from SldInfo.com on Vimeo. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES 01.29.2018 Video by Staff…
The Marine Air Support Squadron 2 completes setup of a direct air support center in under 60 minutes at Prince Jetsada Camp in Sattahip, Chonburi province, Thailand, during Exercise Cobra Gold 18. Cobra Gold, in its 37th iteration, is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional…
03/03/18: AV-8B Harrier’s with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet from nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson’s (CVN 70) perform a fly over above the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Jan. 20, 2018. [maxgallery id="104127"] The 15th MEU and America Amphibious Ready…
2018-03-02 At the request of the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG), the Australian Defence Force is providing support to the Department of Foreign Affairs effort following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that stuck central PNG on 26 February 2018. In the video below, the role of the C-130J is highlighted.…
2018-02-22 By Robbin Laird Without the composites revolution, it would be difficult to image an Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. Equally, without the composites revolution it would be difficult to envisage the successor to the CH-53E being able to lift three times more than its predecessor. The lift is a function of…
