Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft land at an undisclosed location in U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility June 12, 2023. 06.12.2023 Video by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sommers United States Air Forces Central Command
By Robbin Laird As the joint force shapes a distributed force for enhanced survival and relevant presence, the ability to sustain and deliver relevant payloads to that force in combat is critical. Distributed force operations across the Pacific as a giant chessboard, requires an ability to cross link and cross…
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 fly and refuel aircraft with HMLA-169 during Fuji Viper at Camp Fuji, Japan, June 17, 2023. Fuji Viper provides 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with realistic training opportunities to exercise combined arms and maintain proficiency,…
In a recent paper released by Malmgren-Glinsman Partners, the difficult situation in which the United States Government finds itself financially was underscored. Their white paper argued: Over and above the concerns surrounding inflation and the economy, there are also daunting fiscal risks facing the U.S. government. And this situation will…
In this week's The Economist, the lead article addresses what they call "Obama's Biggest Mistake." The article focused on Obama's red line in Syria that was not. They then ask; "How much was his red line in Syria to blame for America's lost credibility?" Because we essentially are being governed…
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Group 38 Detachment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23, and Australian Army Soldiers with 111 Battery, 16th Regiment, engage simulated targets during Exercise Raptor Strike at Cultana Training Area, South Australia, Australia, May 10-18, 2023. Raptor Strike fostered the exchange of tactics, techniques, and…
A U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, launches on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, June 21, 2023. VMU-3 safely and successfully launched its first MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft to meet the Naval Air Systems Command…
By Robbin Laird From the introduction to the Book: In their preface to their book on the F-35, the authors start with this statement: The F-35s journey through time has been unlike any other in the annuals of aerospace and defense history. It was devised under the gospel of acquisition…
