Empowering a Distributed Force: Leveraging New Platforms
To enable a distributed force, a significant shift is under way with regard to C2 and…
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We have written some time ago about North Korean support for Russia in Ukraine. We published…
Read More »South Korea Works with Iraq on Enhanced Defence Capabilities
Recent reports confirm that Iraq is keen on strengthening its ‘defence by denial’ mechanism and hence,…
Read More »Meeting the Challenges of Innovations for the Ready Force
On September 26, 2024, the Sir Richard Williams Foundation hosted a discussion emphasising the need for…
Read More »Opaque Ammunition Contracts Damage Ukraine’s Defense Effort
President Zelensky’s ambassador to the United States caused a scandal with Republican lawmakers during his recent…
Read More »Framing the Way Ahead for Logistical Support for a Sustainable Distributed Force
I focused in the first piece in this series on logistics and sustainment challenges for the…
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In my book detailing the coming of the CH-53K, I highlight what a digitally-enabled heavy lift helicopter can bring to the force. The book explores the development, manufacturing, and sustainment of the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter. Interviews with key stakeholders in the program, including USMC personnel, Sikorsky engineers, and NAVAIR program managers. The book emphasizes the CH-53K's role in enabling distributed operations and mobile basing for the USMC and its allies, particularly in the context of a contested and denied environment. The book highlights the impact of digital technologies on the design, production, and sustainment of the aircraft, demonstrating how the CH-53K is a key component of a broader shift towards a more digitally connected and integrated force. One aspect addressed in the book is how a digital...