2014-12-13 The F-35 is not an airplane, but an air system. And one which will be global in character. Operationally, the impact of an integrated F-35 fleet will be significant. And no less so will be the global sustainment possibilities inherent in the program. The program has built in a…
In this Special Report, Richard Weitz looks at the role of Kazakhstan in pursuing and promoting nuclear security. Since 1991, the Republic of Kazakhstan has been a leading force for eliminating nuclear weapons while supporting the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear energy. In line with this policy, President Nursultan…
12/13/2014 With the delivery of the first A400M to the RAF and with the standing up of the first French squadron of the A400M, more information will come from the services about their use of the aircraft. The promise of the aircraft is to provide greater payload, speed and range…
12/13/2014: Military Sealift Command Joint High-Speed Vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) departs Puerto Castilla in support of Southern Partnership Station 2014 (SPS-JHSV 14). Southern Partnership Station 2014 was a U.S. Navy deployment focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command…
2014-12-12 By Richard Weitz Kazakhstan has played a prominent role in the global efforts to prevent nuclear terrorism. For example, Kazakhstan has played a leading role in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, hosting important meetings and supporting other projects. In April 2008, Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis (lower house of parliament)…
12/13/2014: U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (MARDIV), from Twentynine Palms, Calif., board MV-22 Ospreys of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), Miramar, Calif., in order to execute an amphibious raid on San Clemente Island,…
12/12/2014: The Ghost Swimmer vehicle developed by the Chief of Naval Operations' Rapid Innovation Cell project Silent NEMO undergoes testing during an event at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story. Project Silent NEMO is an experiment to explore the possible uses for a biomimetic device developed by the…
2014-12-12 Recently, the Singaporean and Australian forces exercised joint amphibious landings. The two countries have a close defense working relationship and as the Aussies are adding new amphibious capabilities working with regional neighbors to enhance security makes a great deal of sense. The video in this story was shot on…
