U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopters, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, work a forward arming and refueling point exercise, part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-24 at Landing Zone Bull Attack, near Chocolate Mountains, California, Oct. 13, 2023. WTI is an advanced, graduate-level course…
By Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake We started our series of interviews of the founders of MAWTS-1 with Randy Brinkley, call sign “Dragon.” He was the fourth commander of MAWTS-1. As Dragon explained it: “Howard DeCastro was the first commander of MAWTS-1, followed by Bobby Butcher who become a Major…
Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) is Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity, supporting the Australian Government’s commitment to investing in Australia's regional diplomatic and defence partnerships. IPE23 entailed activities across Southeast Asia and the Northeast Indian Ocean, reinforcing Australia’s commitment to a peaceful, secure and prosperous region. The Australian Defence Force will visit…
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and Tactical Air Control Party, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, participate in a close air support exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-24 at Urban Training Complex Yodaville, Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 7, 2023. WTI is…
By Pierre Tran October 31, 2023 Paris - France signed Oct. 6 a contract with Airbus Defence and Space to add a secure, high-speed satellite communications link to the A330 multirole tanker transport, a deal the company sees as plugging MRTT jets into a network of a planned European future…
By Robbin Laird I have focused in a series of interviews with Pierre Garant on how to leverage a new digital aircraft, the CH-53K, to shape an innovative new approach to sustainment. Clearly, technology is not enough. Organizational change enabled by technology is required and to do so in terms…
The Australian Defence Force has conducted a maritime logistics aerial delivery capability trial, reviving a dormant logistics capability that will enhance the Replenishment At Sea (RAS) of RAN ships, improving endurance and defect rectification options. Credit: Australian Department of Defence 13 October 2023
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One assemble an advanced aviation forward area refueling system for UH-1Y Venom helicopters in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-24, at Landing Zone Bull, California, Oct. 13, 2023. WTI is an advanced, graduate-level course for selected pilots…
