By Robbin Laird Recently, I had a chance to continue my discussions with CDRE Darron Kavanagh who is Director General Warfare Innovation, Royal Australian Navy Headquarters, concerning maritime autonomous systems. Kavanagh has been one of the most articulate leaders of the development and introduction of maritime autonomous systems in Australia.…
The C-5 Galaxy was transporting two UH-1Y Venom Helicopters in support of the Marine Rotational Force Darwin and Exercise Talisman Saber. Mobility Guardian 23 personnel received the aircraft and assisted in the unloading. AUSTRALIA 07.13.2023 Video by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis Air Mobility Command Public Affairs
By Robbin Laird On 27 September 2023, the second Williams Foundation seminar for the year was held at the National Gallery in Canberra. The first focused on deterrence and the second provided a case study of building blocks for enhanced deterrent capabilities, namely shaping a multi-domain strike enterprise for the…
Mobility Guardian 2023 wrap-up video. 07.20.2023 Video by Samuel Morse Air Mobility Command Public Affairs.
Franch soldiers with 2nd Company, Pacific Marine Infantry Regiment-French Polynesia, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts Training as part of Global Theatre Strategic Mobility Exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 11, 2023. The event provided an opportunity for bilateral training between the French Armed Forces and U.S. Marines, enhancing interoperability…
By Robbin Laird Recently, I published my book My Fifth Generation Journey: 2004-2018 in which I highlighted how a program not supported by three presidents nor actively by any Secretary of Defense became the dominant air combat system being flown in the era of “great power competition.” I intend to…
ALATI, Romania — Executing precise live-fire missions combining air, land and intelligence support forces from five NATO countries was the goal of Dacian Strike held near where the Danube River spills into the Black Sea on NATO’s southeastern flank. The Headquarters of NATO Multinational Division-Southeast conducted the exercise at the…
According to a DSEI press release on September 21, 2023: Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) delivered the most successful edition for its customers, key stakeholders, partners in its 24-year history. DSEI broke all records last week in terms of overall attendance, number of visitors, and international delegations. Attendee numbers…
