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The article discusses the effect of Chinese military power on the strategy and defense spending of other Asian nations. Topics include foreign relations between Asian countries and the U.S., differing views of China's naval and air force capabilities, and the role of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) in the region.

Cites the joint United States/Great Britain air assaults in Afghanistan. Debate over the use of tactical and strategic aircraft; Focus on unmanned air vehicles; Length of combat operations endured by the pilots.

Reports on the deepening crisis in the Russian Air Force. Dilapidated aircraft; Demoralization of personnel; Massive cuts in both aircraft and personnel; Effect of Russian military aircraft export issues and a return to Soviet-style restrictiveness; Impacts on United States and West European military budgets and weapon systems planning.

Focuses on the Royal Air Force (RAF) Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). Flight tests and training at Alaska's Cope Thunder exercise range; RAF enthusiasm about training in the Alaska ranges; United States and Great Britain's participation in the Cooperative Cope Thunder 1998; Details on the performance of the AWACS in training maneuvers; The author's experience during training exercises.

The article examines a series of measures to prevent political tensions and the impulse to use military force to solve problems of state in Asian countries. Japanese and U.S. officials are closely monitoring advanced weapons development in North Korea and China. Japanese and U.S. planners believe they have created an answer for emerging missile and advanced strike aircraft threats with a series of new bilateral agreements addressing cooperative missile defenses, operations centers, training programs and base sharing.

The article reports on the use of technology in the Israeli attack on Lebanon. Hezbollah rocket launchers have been a primary target for the Israeli air force's aircraft, which have all been fitted with electro-optical/infrared sensors to identify targets. This has not deterred the rate of Hezbollah operations. Israel has been developing its urban combat operations for the last five years with unmanned aircraft providing target imagery and building coordinates.

Details the need for improved communication links, better surveillance and reconnaissance sensors and long-endurance unmanned aircraft by the United States Navy. Impact of conflict with Afghanistan; Strengths of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft; Emphasis on persistent surveillance.

Focuses on the moves of the United States Air Force (USAF) in Korea. US national security officials' concerns about the military threat existing on the Korean peninsula; Potential of the area for mass civilian casualties; Capacity of North Korea to rapidly mobilize its numerous troops stationed near the inter-Korean border; USAF's bolstering of its warfighting capabilities.

Focuses on the debate in the United States over export of military equipment and arms to Latin American countries. Chile, Argentina and Brazil as expected to lead Latin America's purchase of US military equipment; The US government as easing its policy on arms exports to Latin America; Figures on US and European arms transfer agreements with Latin America from 1989-1992, and 1993-1996. Focus on requirements of the countries.

Reports on Australia's development of long-range sensors and digital communication links to upgrade their military. Improvement of communications and intelligence over replacing aircraft; Efforts of Air-Vice Marshal Peter Nicholson; Special relationship between Australia and the United States; Details of improvements and modifications; Purchase of Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft; Possible automation of signals and communications collecting. INSET: Australia to join JSF program soon..

Reports on the suspicion of United States field commanders in Saudi Arabia that Iraq never intended to invade Kuwait in October 1994. Use of RC-135 Rivet Joint Aircraft in determining Iraqi army mobilization; Evidences used to determine Iraqi's intentions for military mobilization.

Reports on the Swedish air force's deliberate dependence on home-built fighters which is a visible expression of the country's declared neutrality. First production version of the Saab Gripen's flight; Number of Gripens ordered by the Swedish air force; Three operational Saab J-35J Draken fighter squadrons. INSET: Sweden to equip pilots with new exposure/G-suits..

Report that the Iceland Defense Force has been re-equipped with first line combat and antisubmarine patrol aircraft, and is upgrading its command and control system. The Iceland-based forces need to modernize as they are finding it increasingly hard to locate new Soviet submarines. Icelandic forces and command; Upgrades and reasons for them; Soviet forces.

The article discusses the U.S. military's maritime security strategy for the Asia Pacific region. Topics discussed include the U.S. government's update of its national security strategy, national military strategy and cooperative strategy for seapower in the 21st century, the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), and the approach of the U.S. to address maritime challenges in the Asia Pacific region.

The article discusses Singapore's participation in the 2016 biannual Exercise Pitch Black which involved the air forces of several countries. Topics discussed include four squadrons deployed by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) at the exercise held at Delamare Air Weapon Range in the Northern Territory, Australia, low-level live bomb drops conducted by the air forces, and other countries that participated in the exercise which include the U.S., Australia and Thailand.

The article focuses on defence relations of Australia with China and Japan as of December 2014. Topics discussed include Australia's need of 12 advanced conventional submarines and seven area air-defence destroyers from China, an agreement signed by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott for entering into a joint submarine development program with Japan, and the report "New Australia China Agenda" released by the Australian National University's (ANU) Australian Centre on China in the World.

The article reports on the improved economic conditions in Israel as of October 1, 2014. Topics discussed include the economic impact of the country's involvement in a military campaign against the Palestinian Islamic organization Hamas in Gaza, the increase in foreign investments during the year, and the significant efforts made by the Israeli government to strengthen its economy.

The article reports a partnership between Japan and Great Britain for manufacturing fighter planes, as of March 2017. It states that the project involves aerospace company BAE Systems and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), and mentions that Japan requires replacement of MHI F-2 aircraft by 2030. It notes that Britain has focused on building focused on unmanned aircraft, and cites possible challenges to the partnership created by France.

The article reports on the hybrid warfare in space being conducted by China and Russia, referencing views of Roger Robinson, who heads RWR Advisory Group, a security and business consultancy.. It states that the countries have been using techniques like cyberattacks, radio-frequency interference and orbiting satellites near U.S. and allied spacecraft, and mentions pertinence of a new U.S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration authorization bill signed by President Donald Trump.

The article discusses a two-year collaborative feasibility study initiated by the British and French defense ministries aimed at the development of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) by the 2030s. Topics include the project's interest in low-observable technologies, the development of a turbofan engine and multifunction radar, and the British Taranis and French Neuron UCAV programs.

An interview with Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford, a senior commander of Great Britain Royal Air Force, is presented. Topics discussed include the RAF's priorities after withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan at the end of 2014; closer cooperation between Great Britain and Norway on F-35 aircrafts; and changes in the British public's aversion to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The article discusses the impact of tension between the West and Russia over the 2014 Ukraine crisis on European defense investment as of July 2014. Topics include Sweden's increase in defense spending including the procurement of Saab Gripen aircraft and other military equipment, France's military deals with Russia, and readiness action plans of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The article focuses on exercise Talisman Saber/Sabre, which is Australian Defence Force's biennial training activity jointly performed with U.S. forces. 2013 exercise, named as TS13 was held from July 5, 2013 to August 6 2013 in central Queensland. It cites the comments of Major General Stuart Smith; commander of first division at Deployable Joint Force Headquarters (DJFHQ).It also offers information on Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR).

The article discusses the U.S. Army's obsession with the rise of China and its implications for the world. It suggests that the appropriate U.S. strategy is to prepare for war while encouraging trade. The containment-lite approach wherein the U.S. seeks out smaller regional states threatened by China's growing power and facilitates their balancing strategies is discussed. Information on the Air-Sea Battle doctrine being developed by the Navy and Air Force is also provided.

The article focuses on the best strategy that should be provided by the U.S. to the Pacific Rim countries. It mentions that the U.S. has a well-established relationship with its partners and allies in the region and that the Army has kept a capable military unit in Japan and Korea despite the budgetary constraints it experiences. It also cites several options for the U.S. Army to maintain its force in the region including the conduct of theater military-to-military engagements.

The article focuses on the approaches of the U.S. and Great Britain to counterinsurgency (COIN) and the operations demanding change in COIN techniques and doctrine within the British military. It traces the arrival of the military in Iraq and Afghanistan with reputations as masters of COIN. It notes the emergence of doubt as to whether British officers were ready in exhibiting the humility that was demonstrated by the American officers.

The article offers information on the Multi-Autonomous Ground-robotic international Challenge (MAGIC) competition, organized by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), in Australia. According to the author, the MAGIC program is a collaboration of DSTO and the U.S. Department of Defense, and an invitation for Australian and international companies to develop a multi-autonomous ground robot system that are capable of independent military operations. The author observed that the program would be considered as "long haul" due to significant challenges and negotiations concerning the cost involved.

The article focuses on the importance of military based and the nuclear deterrent in reinvigorating the military relations between the U.S. and Japan. The author mentions the impact of the political turmoil in Japan on the U.S.-Japan alliance. During his visit to the U.S. in November 2007, Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda commit to take fewer far-broad security responsibilities, according to the author.

The article discusses maritime strategies during the Cold War and China's naval development. The U.S. Navy was challenged during the 1980s when the Soviet launched a tactic of ballistic missile submarines seeking protection under the polar ice. It is stated that the pace of China's naval development could be more sustainable with the focus on undersea warfare. The author suggests that if China is a threat today, by 2020 it would have a nuclear submarine force to augment its conventional one.

Focuses on the joint-jet fighter training between the French and Indian Air Forces at the Garuda II exercise in Istres, France. Highlights of the joint-fighter training; Assessment of the jet fighters used by both air forces in the military exercise; Views on the capabilities of the Su-30 multirole fighters used by the Indian Air Force in the exercise; Details of the air refueling and air maneuvers of both air forces.

Focuses on the April 1986 U.S. air raid on Libya. Evaluation of aircraft operations; Assessment on air-defense system; Technological/technical issues; Air defense forces of Libya; Eldorado Canyon operation.

Reports that France and Great Britain will lead a deployable air force for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Missions of NATO Response Force; Ability of the French Air Force to deploy a combined air-operations center; Fighter planes to be provided by France for NATO.

Discusses lessons learned by the U.S. Armed Forces from military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Need for joint forces to focus combat power quickly; Factors attributed to the success of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom; Advantages of basing capabilities at sea to increase the speed and flexibility with which U.S. troops can deploy.

Discusses the close-air-support and reconnaissance missions of French Mirage 2000D in support to the U.S.-led operation enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Avionics of Mirage 2000D; Self-protection features of the fighter plane; Operational involvement of Mirage 2000D in Enduring Freedom operations.

Explores France's participation to the Operation Enduring Freedom of the U.S. in Afghanistan after the terrorist attack in September 11, 2001. U.S. approach to coalition warfare; Air fields established by the French Air Force near Afghanistan; Working relationship between U.S. and French military.

The article reports that the Boeing's production line of F-15 aircraft in St. Louis, Missouri was about to close with no planned expansion of the U.S. fleet. Topics discussed production of the aircraft dropping to an unsustainable levels, deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia for new F-15SAs and an upgrade of existing F-15Ss helping the Boeing production line to sustain, and Boeing being close to get the fighter deal to provide aircrafts to Qatar and Kuwait.

The article reports on the success of the memorandum of agreement (MOU) in foreign military aid between the U.S. and Israel. Topics mentioned include the capability of Israel to acquire F-15 and F-35 fighter fleets to upgrade its missile defense, the military assistance planned by the U.S. Congress to provide Israel in 2017, and the ability of the U.S. to block sales of fighter jets to Middle East.

The article presents an overview of the military aircraft F-35 that was launched in Great Britain. Particular focus is given to Britain's resurgence after its withdrawal from the European Union with the F-35, the comments by the minister for defense procurement Philip Dunne, and the military relations it shares with its allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The article reports that India and France have not yet finalized pricing over the Indian air force's plans to purchase Rafale fighter jets from France. Topics discussed include an intergovernmental agreement signed by the two countries over the acquisition of the planes, the views of Dassault Aviation SA over the progress of the negotiation, and the elimination of defense firm Lockheed Martin from India's Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (M-MRCA) contest.

The article reports on the collaboration between Great Britain and France to develop an unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator. Topics discussed include amount to be spent by the two countries for the project, the launch of the joint Future Combat Air System feasibility study, and the plans to develop armed reconnaissance capability for the demonstrator.

The article discusses a plan created by the U.S. federal government for Afghanistan which entails the rise in the number of troops to at least 30,000 in August 2010 and escalation of airborne intelligence gathering. It states several factors that pose a challenge to the potential success of such plan such as inter-service funding rivalry and uncertainty on whether the focus of the strategy is counterterrorism or counterinsurgency. Also noted is the objective to raise the number of Afghan army from 90,000 to 134,000 by the end of 2010.

The article reports that as many as eight aircraft were lost by the Russian forces during the conflict with Georgia, according to the Center for Analysis of Strategy and Technology (CAST). The Russian defense ministry has repeatedly claimed that only four were destroyed. It outlines some of the aircraft lost by Russia during the battle, including Sukhoi Su-25 "Frogfoot" ground-attack aircraft and a Tupolev Tu-22M3 "Backfire C" bomber. A U.S. intelligence analyst explains why he is skeptical about the figures released by CAST.

The article reports that Great Britain's military is assembling a collaborative warfare force for its operations in Afghanistan and elsewhere in the world that parallels the latest technology effort of the U.S. in Iraq. The collaborative warfare is allowing the U.S. military and intelligence agencies to locate, target, and kill key individuals in groups such as Al Qaeda in Iraq, the Sunni insurgency, and renegade Shia militias.

The article focuses on the partnership between the U.S. and Pakistan for the war on terrorism. To signal U.S. commitment to the newly elected Pakistani government, the Bush administration wants Congress to approve its plans to reprogram $250 million in military assistance from the foreign military financing program. The Defense Department also wants to invite the Pakistan Air Force to participate in a Red Flag combat training exercise. The partnership has been complicated by a series of attacks on U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization troops.

Focuses on the efforts of the U.S. and European military forces to make their weapons and communication networks compatible. Importance of counterterrorism and homeland security to military procurement; Interoperability of weapon systems; Development of varied security systems.

Reports the alliance between the U.S. and Great Britain to combat the unresolved crisis in Iraq. Combination of information and psychological warfare; Repair of the Kurdish-controlled air bases; Retaliatory plans of the government.