My Fifth Generation — Chris McInnes
In this post, Chris McInnes provides some thoughts on what he thinks a fifth-generation force looks like. He is not sure he is right and...
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- Nov 12, 2017
- 4 min
From Fourth to Fifth Generation: Enter the F-35A Lightning II — Brian Weston
This is the third in a series of posts by Air Vice-Marshal Brian Weston (Retd.) describing the RAAF’s transition through five generations...
- Sep 10, 2017
- 4 min
A Second Generation Force: The RAAF’s Transition from the Avon Sabre to the Mirage IIIO
The arrival of the RAAF’s first F-35A will see a generational shift in Australia’s air combat capability. But this is not the first time...
- Mar 13, 2017
- 4 min
Meeting the challenge of integrated operations – Robbin Laird
Like the RAAF, the Royal Norwegian Air Force is currently undertaking a major modernisation program, including the acquisition of F-35As,...
- Dec 6, 2016
- 3 min
Is ‘A’ really better than ‘B’? – Jenna Higgins
‘Flexibility is the key to air power’ is one of the favourite clichés of the professional airman. In this post, Flight Lieutenant Jenna...
- Nov 29, 2016
- 4 min
Trudeau’s folly: Canada’s new ‘interim’ fighters – Christopher Cowan
When we discuss the politics of air power it is generally in the context of its employment, not its development. The F-35 appears to have...
- Oct 21, 2016
- 4 min
Ghost Fleet: A Review – Jason Begley
Though a work of fiction, Ghost Fleet stimulates the reader’s thinking about a broad range of ideas and issues, encouraging...
- Oct 11, 2016
- 6 min
A Rose by Any Other Name … Ross Mahoney
Dr Ross Mahoney responds to Robbin Laird’s post referring to the F-35 as a 1st Gen flying combat system. Using a platform to define air...
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