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
2012-12-30 By Richard Weitz “Today, only Russia and China have the capability to conduct a large-scale ballistic missile attack on the territory of the United States, but this is very unlikely and not the focus of U.S. BMD,” the 2010 U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense Review explains. “Both Russia and China have…
12/27/2012: Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, recently provided security for engineers constructing a new combat outpost in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Credit:Defense Media Activity - Marines:11/1/12
12/26/2012: U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richard G. Deibler, UH-1Y Venom door gunner and Lance Cpl. Joshua S. Martinez, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), conducts operations over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 17, 2012. HMLA-469 provided…
