European Air Transport Fleet: Fleet or Framework?

11/22/2009
On 17 November 2009, the European Defence Agency’s Ministerial Steering Board noted a Letter of Intent (LOI) on the establishment of a European Air Transport Fleet (EATF). EDA's Former Deputy Chief Executive Dr. Himar Linnenkamp, analyses the status of such initiative balancing the good and the bad news...

Crafting A NATO Helo Logistics Initiative for Afghanistan

08/12/2009
NATO is developing a common logistics initiative to support helicopters in operation in Afghanistan. It is clear that more helos are need for Afghan operations; but rather than simply inserting new kit, it is realized by senior NATO officials that shaping a common logistics initiative for those helicopters must be…