2013-01-04 by Richard Weitz Let us review possible Army roles and approaches in the period ahead in the Pacific. The most obvious one is its role in South Korea. North Korea remains a key threat and the defense of South Korea remains a core challenge. But reform is necessary both in…
2013-01-03 The Canadians have an aging tanker fleet. They have refreshed the fleet with the addition of 2 Airbus MRTT tankers, which they bought at roughly the same time as did Germany. The Airbus A310 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is based on the A310 airframe and the Germans along with…
2013-01-03 By Richard Weitz In discussions outside Paris, members of the Afghan Taliban insurgency met with representatives of the Afghan government and its peaceful opposition to discuss how their war might end. Although not formal negotiations, they seemed to indicate greater Taliban interest than previously in a peace treaty. Yet, they…
2013-01-02 The C-295 is a proven global commodity in its lift and ISR roles. Now Airbus Military is modifying the aircraft to play an air battle management role. Such adaptation will be a hallmark of the period ahead as countries seek cost effective and technologically smart adaptations to stay competitive and…
[slidepress gallery='general-jacoby'] 2013-01-02 Arctic warming is creating a new Arctic environment and with it a new strategic situation. Changes are coming over time, but the strategic trajectories are very clear. New transportation routes, new resources, new security challenges and new defense dynamics are inevitable. And very little of this is at…
2013-01-02 By Richard Weitz Since the beginning of Syria’s uprising against the Assad regime, there have been worries that Lebanon’s Hezbollah could obtain and use some of Syria’s chemical weapons. This could happen either through the Assad regime’s deliberately transferring the chemical weapons to Hezbollah or through Hezbollah’s seizing them in…
01/01/2013: JBER takes part in Polar Force 12-7. This video contains footage of F-22's and crew chiefs. Credit: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Public Affairs:10/25/12
12/30/2012: McConnell Aircrews practice short notice takeoff procedures in KC-135 Stratotankers. Credit:22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs:10/25/12
