2017-04-06 Shaping a 21st century approach to logistics is a key part of crafting an effective 21st century force. The UK MoD has done significant innovation over the years with regard to how to do logistics support and is in the throes of major infrastructure renovation as well at places…
2017-04-04 By Kim Helfrich Had South Africa remained a risk-sharing partner in the A400M project the SA Air Force (SAAF) could conceivably by now have had at least some of the new generation airlifters in service along with five other air forces. While 28 Squadron labors on with its more…
2017-04-04 The RAAF participated in Red Flag 17-1 with the USAF and the RAF. During that exercise, the critical change element was the introduction of the F-35 and its impact on reshaping the air combat space. As one RAF participant put it: “The impact of the F-35 is so immediate that…
2017-03-24 By Harald Malmgren It is early days for President Trump and his Administration. He was elected to shape a new strategic direction for the US government and economy. A change in direction cannot be made by a President alone. To achieve the goals on which he campaigned, Trump needs…
2017-04-02 During a recent visit to RAF Lossiemouth, we had a chance to talk with a number of Typhoon pilots and will focus on the evolving expeditionary experience of the Typhoon squadrons. We also were provided a number of photos of the activity of these squadrons. We were provided these…
04/02/2017: F-22's LO capabilities are monitored and maintained on a daily basis to ensure mission readiness. Video by Senior Airman Nicolas Myers:633rd Air Base Wing:03/27/2017
2017-04-01 By Guy Martin The Advanced Demonstrator Model (ADM), the second prototype of the Advanced High-Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft (Ahrlac), has been moved from the Aerosud factory where it was built to Wonderboom airport north of Pretoria, where it will undergo flight testing. The aircraft was moved by road on…
2017-04-01 According to defenceWeb, the next stop on the visit of a Russian naval task force has been Nambia. The Russian Federation Navy’s Northern Fleet detachment is currently in Namibia on a historic visit. The detachment paid its first ever visit to Namibia on 25 March, docking in Walvis Bay. The…
