A fascinating new book reveals aspects of modern aerial warfare that have not previously been aired in unclassified forums, I think. The ever-changing and politically-charged Rules of Engagement (RoE), the role of the lawyers sitting alongside the operators, the development of targets, and the weaponeering, it’s all here. “Hunting The Caliphate” is a collaboration between … Continue reading MODERN AIR WARFARE – A BOOK YOU MUST READ!
FOR ISR, NORTHROP GRUMMAN AIMS LOWER
For a corporation that is producing the USAF’s next-generation stealth bomber, plus the Global Hawk and other high-tech, high-altitude ISR platforms, it seems a bit strange that Northrop Grumman is now marketing a relatively low-tech, Medium-Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) aircraft. Without $$$$$ from the Pentagon for development. But NG is convinced that its Firebird design … Continue reading FOR ISR, NORTHROP GRUMMAN AIMS LOWER
QUESTION MARKS REMAIN OVER F-35 AVAILABILITY, SUPPORT
There has been a lot more adverse publicity about the F-35 recently, including about practical, in-service issues. In this article, written for the Paris editions of Aviation International News (AIN), I try to provide a balanced assessment. But I doubt whether the operating costs of fifth-generation fighters will ever match those of fourth-gen ones: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2019-06-16/question-marks-remain-over-f-35-availability-support … Continue reading QUESTION MARKS REMAIN OVER F-35 AVAILABILITY, SUPPORT
BIG CLAIMS, BIG COST FOR SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE SYSTEMS
Here's another story that I have written for the Paris Air Show editions of Aviation International News (AIN). The ballistic missile threat and stealth aircraft are driving new developments, but how effective can they be, and at what cost? Read this story here: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2019-06-12/big-claims-big-cost-surface-air-missile-systems
Chris Pocock Makes Aerosense 