Tag: US Air Force
B-52s in Tindal … motivations and risks
Unpacking the motivations and benefits of basing USAF B-52s in RAAF Base Tindal.
In late October, it was revealed that the United States will build...
Industry Contracts Awarded for US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Engine Development
On Friday 15 August the US Department of Defense announced that five companies had been awarded contracts - each worth $975 million for a...
What Can Your Wingman Do for You?
The push to develop ‘loyal wingmen’ is widening but still leaves questions over how much complexity/capability they should have verses their attritability.
Today’s congested and...
Conflict in Ukraine: Analysis of Three Factors in the First Stage
An analysis of how Russia’s invasion was monitored by NATO, together with reflections on two key elements of the fight so far - the...
Closing the Zap Gap – Microwave Weapons Research Moves Forward
US microwave weapon efforts are advancing via the HIJENKS programme which could yield a powerful weapon for use against hostile electronics.
Reports in early July...
Speaking across the Divide
While JADC2 heralds a paradigm shift in how the US armed forces and allied services share information, its implementation faces distinct challenges.
On paper, the...
Airborne AESA Fighter Radars
AESA radars are generally considered to be the most innovative and technologically-advanced type of tactical radar system and have become almost a necessity for...
Meet L3Harris’ family of life-saving robotic systems
The battlespace is constantly evolving, and missions are becoming increasingly challenging as a result.
Today, mission scenarios and tasks can be particularly complex and...
War in Ukraine: USAF Deploys Aircraft to Sniff for Chemicals
United States President Joe Biden has continually asserted that NATO would not establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
However, wary of possible damage to...
Synthetic Training for Combat Air: Panacea or Pipedream?
While there seems to be a general agreement that more synthetic flying is a good thing (cost-effective, environmentally better, and broadly more inclusive), will...
