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Why Not Buy Wedgetail and Move Out Beyond AWACS: Coming Terms with a 5th Generation Enabled Force

02/22/2017
2017-02-15 The Aussie Wedgetail has come to Red Flag 2017-1 and has provided advanced C2 and support to a fifth generation enabled air combat force. F-35s, F-22s and advanced legacy aircraft like Typhoons have been supported throughout by the most advanced air battle management system operating today. And it is…

NATO and the Dialogue of the Deaf: Why Will It Be Any Different This Time?

02/22/2017
2017-02-22 By Danny Lam Secretary Mattis delivered an impassioned plea for increased defense spending by NATO allies at the Brussels summit. “If your nations do not want to see America moderate its commitment to this alliance, each of your capitals needs to show support for our common defense,” Mattis made clear. NATO,…

RAAF C-130J at Exercise Red Flag

02/21/2017
02/21/2016: The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed a contingent of approximately 200 personnel to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada for Exercise Red Flag 17-1, taking place from 23 January to 10 February 2017. Conducted by the United States Air Force, the exercise also involves participants from the United Kingdom,…

Sec Def Mattis at Munich Security Conference

02/20/2017
02/20/2016: Opening Statement Munich Security Conference Friday February 17, 2017 Good afternoon and thank you Madam Minister. Your words remind me of the legacy now shared on both sides of the Atlantic – a legacy of freedom, of friendship, and a trusted Alliance. With the ingrained respect that two democracies share…

USN-USMC Team in the Indo-Pac AOR

02/19/2017
02/19/2016: Brig. Gen. John M. Jansen, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks about Marines and Sailors working together to create a powerful naval force in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines and Sailors of 3d MEB provide an expeditionary force-in-readiness focused on building partnership with regional allies, responding to…