The Iron Dome, the ADIR and the Israelis Work a 21st Century Combat Web
As Herman Kahn once noted: “Anything that reduces war-related destruction should not be considered altogether immoral.”…
Read More »The Challenge of Building an Indigenous European Fifth Generation Fighter
European produced fighters (Rafale, Gripen and Typhoon) belong to the so-called 4th generation. However, countries such…
Read More »The Next Hundred Years of the RAF and the 2018 Farnbourgh Air Show
Recently, the RAF celebrated its first one hundred years. With this year’s Royal Air Tatoo and…
Read More »The French Air Force Prepares for Participation in Air Shows
In this French video with English subtitles, the preparation of the French air force for participation…
Read More »Project Centurion and the TyTan Sustainment Contract
In past visits to the UK and to Spain, I have spent time with Eurofighter squadrons…
Read More »The ATTAC Contract and Its Legacy for RAF Sustainment
The UK MoD, the RAF and its industrial partners have been at the cutting edge in…
Read More »The Royal Australian Air Force in Bomber Command
Following a week that saw many Australians observe the centenary of the Battle of Hamel and…
Read More »Europe’s Combat Aircraft Conundrum: Will UK Partner With France, Germany?
Barring the collapse of the British government, London plans to unveil its Combat Air Strategy during…
Read More »President Trump in the UK: A British View
In an article published on July 14, 2018 in the London Times Matthew Parris provided an interesting…
Read More »Trump’s NATO Strategy: Shake, Rattle, and Commit
US President Donald J. Trump on July 12 reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to NATO after…
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