Tag: US Air Force
China’s Stealthy Area Denial
Is China already too far ahead with its A2AD strategy, or is it more of a political means to an end?
When Low Observability (LO)...
US shows strong commitment at Avalon Airshow
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has used the latest edition of the biennial Australian International Aerospace & Defence Exposition and Airshow (Avalon 2023)...
Affordable Maritime Patrol
While nothing is cheap in defence, a range of less expensive capabilities might be enough, especially if networked with allies.
The Indo-Pacific region has...
Loitering with Intent
Loitering munitions have already proved their effectiveness in conflict and their development in terms of range and deployment methods continues to be explored.
Loitering munitions...
US Navy concludes Valiant Shield 2022, readies for RIMPAC
On 17 June, the US Navy concluded the ninth edition of Valiant Shield, a high-end unilateral field training exercise following 12 days of combat...
KAI and Lockheed Martin boosts T-50 co-operation
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Lockheed Martin have signed a teaming agreement to market the T-50 Golden Eagle advanced jet trainer globally, KAI announced...
China Continuous Testing of Taiwan’s Air Defence
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has been persistent in its incursions into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
Over the past two years,...
Whither the Weasel?
The real threat from ground based surface-to-air missiles means that there is still a need to keep the Vietnam ‘Wild Weasel’ capability current.
The US...
Royal Thai Air Force becomes Beechcraft AT-6TH international launch customer
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has awarded Textron Aviation Defense a US$143.4 million contract to supply a fleet of eight Beechcraft AT-6TH Wolverine...
Japan receives first KC-46A aerial refueller
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has received the first of four Boeing KC-46A air-to-air refuelling (AAR) tanker-transport aircraft on order, making it the...
