By Robbin Laird In an earlier discussion with David Beaumont, I focused on the challenge facing the ADF of managing what I called the strategic triangle for force enablement. That triangle is conceptualized in the featured graphic for this article. At the core of the triangle is the challenge of…
By Robbin Laird The most recent seminar of The Sir Richard Williams Foundation focused on shaping a way ahead for Australia in the new strategic situation. At the heart of consideration was Australia facing the core challenges of deterrence. But as a non-nuclear power and as a junior partner in…
During and after take off during the Red Flag 22-3 exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 12, 2022. Maintainers play a vital role in Red Flag by ensuring the aircraft are safe and repaired in a timely manner. 07.12.2022 Video by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes Joint Base Langley-Eustis
The Marine Force Protection Unit Kings Bay is tasked with the protection of U.S. Navy ballistic missile submarines while surfaced and transiting U.S. territorial waters to and from their patrol stations in Kings Bay, Georgia, Feb. 22, 2022. There are approximately 150 U.S. Coast Guard members stationed at the MFPU…
The 419th Flight Test Squadron conducts a proficiency flight with a B-1B Lancer at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Jan 6, 2023. EDWARDS AFB 01.06.2023 Video by Adam Bowles 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
A unique capability that is able to operate on different terrains under all weather conditions, the Marines are a vital NATO asset. As amphibious troops and able to bridge the gap between the land and the sea, they are held at high readiness to deploy rapidly if a crisis strikes.…
By Pierre Tran Paris - France, Germany, and Spain, the partner nations of a European future combat air system, are due to pare down the short list of architecture options for a new generation fighter jet by the middle of next year, an air force officer said. “There is an…
U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy sailors assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division participate during Assault Support Tactics 2 (AST-2), as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors (WTI) course 2-23 at Observation Point Feets, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, April 12, 2023. WTI, hosted by MAWTS-1,…
