French Army Light Aviation (ALAT) During the Libyan Operations

Posted on | by Robbin Laird
08/10/2012
2012-08-10 By Murielle Delaporte Based on interviews with two of the operational leaders for the assault and maneuver helicopter battalion operating off the French aircraft carriers -- BPCs (Bâtiment de Projection et de Commandement) -- during the Libyan operation, it is clear that there are challenges and opportunities which air mobility…

The UK Rethinks the F-35C Decision: Shaping a British led Expeditionary Strike Group

Posted on | by Robbin Laird
03/16/2012
3/16/12 by Ed Timperlake The UK is rethinking its carrier aircraft decision.  In large part this is because of the cost necessary to build traps and cats on the Queen Elizabeth class carrier.  In part it is because of the impact of Libya and Bold Alligator in reminding strategists and…