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A detailed order-of-battle of the RAF - and allied - air forces in ground support in the North African Campaign
(No. 204 Group, Air Headquarters Western Desert and Western Desert Air Force) and the Desert Air Force in the Italian Campaign
(No. 204 Group, Air Headquarters Western Desert and Western Desert Air Force) and the Desert Air Force in the Italian Campaign
It’s time to be alarmed not just alert. On Sunday, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles revealed a “very dangerous” intercept by a People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF) fighter of an Australian P-8 maritime patrol aircraft... more
I am a targeted individual that has moved to 3 states in the past 3 years and have lost a total of 49 computers in the past 4 years. I hope that no American will endure the pure hell I have endured. I have contemplated in the past... more
"In today’s information-driven business environment, enterprise systems and processes capture an ever-increasing amount of data. To derive meaningful and actionable information from this data, businesses are compelled to commit... more
Lieutenant Colonel Dalim is famous for his role in the 1975 coup against Sheikh Mujeeb ur Rehman. It is the ultimate tragedy of history that those who struggle against a state as part of an oppressed ethnic group , in the end seek... more
This is a threat assessment of Tinker Air Force Base located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It identifies a potential threat actor, the Islamic State of the Levant and focuses on the vulnerabilities of the base: entrance points, theft, and... more
Cowrote chapter on "A Need for Greater Air Defence
in the Baltic Region."
in the Baltic Region."
Building the Minuteman missile fields in central Montana and bringing Alpha flight to alert during the Cuban Missile Crisis was a heavy lift for the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Air Force. Given the urgency the Cold War... more
A discussion of efforts by Asia-Pacific air forces to enhance their Air Command and Control systems
During World War II, the air forces of the Allies, Britain and the United States, conducted highly destructive area-bombing attacks against the cities of the Axis powers, Germany and Japan, aiming at “weakening their ability and will to... more
"Elevated age in cyber warfare Malware has become focused SCADA Systems (Stuxnet) Malware performs Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) Conficker (Millions still infected) Ransomeware Data is being held hostage The... more
This paper provides an overview and analysis of the role, place and importance of air power for the success of joint military operations in conduct of NATO deterrence activities and operations. Air power has been highly valued in defence,... more
Military history forms part of the curriculum of the Greek Air Force Academy, especially but not exclusively for the pilot trainees/cadets. Its importance is manifested by the fact that it is reserved for the final (fourth) year of their... more
"Similar Squatting Targets BRAND NAME domains Relies on typographical errors made by direct input URLs Often involved with illegal activity Also used for FINANCIAL gain According to Brandjacking Index, the risk of brand misuse... more
The 2 November 2015 $31 million agreement between BAE Systems and Reaction Engines of the United Kingdom to develop the SABRE (Synthetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine) powerplant has renewed interest in so-called combined cycle... more
In today's conditions, being expert in only one branch is not enough to be regarded as a proficient for any job. It has become an obligation to support occupations with some side-branches which have relation with main occupations. This... more
Özet 18 Mart 1915 Çanakkale Boğaz Savaşı öncesi İngiliz uçakları tarafından boğazın mayınlardan temizlendiğine dair rapor verildiği Türk tarih araştırmalarında genel kabul görmüş bir olgu. Yazılı kaynaklar açısından bakıldığında; aslında... more
In 2016, Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) General David Goldfein identified “revitalizing the squadron” as his number one priority during his four-year tenure. According to the CSAF, the squadrons are the foundational organization... more
In the paper the authors examine the relations between hybrid warfare and air power. First, they provide an overview on hybrid warfare in general, than they interpret the core air power roles and types of air operations. The final and... more
A comprehensive look at the different aspects of Beijing's ADIZ in the East-China Sea, including the motivations behind the move, the reaction by different countries (including Taiwan and Russia), the origins and evolution of ADIZs in... more
The technological development of the last decades has brought to light more and more important possibilities for improving the technologies applied in aviation. Among other things, the low-speed aircrafts can be in the near future... more
This CRS In Focus describes Department of Defense (DOD) Pre-Positioned War Reserve Materiel, or PWRM. This report is intended to be a primer for those who are interested in the fundamental statutes, policies, and worldwide locations for... more
The article presents the safety issue bonded to the Polish Air Force F-16 multirole aircraft. The authors pointed out the issue of fuel used for emergency supply system of these aircrafts. The paper emphasized the fact that these... more
The article describes Polish contribution to the Baltic air-policing mission in the period 2006–2014. It is a NATO air defence Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) in order to guard the airspace over the three Baltic states of Esto-nia, Latvia and... more
"History in Two" essays are regularly published to official website of Air Force Materiel Command Headquarters (https://www.afmc.af.mil/) by the Air Force Material Command History Office. They are intended to be brief, easily consumable... more
Relations between Canada and Iceland date back more than 1,000 years, and there are nearly as many Canadians with Icelandic heritage as there are people currently living in Iceland. Those trans-Atlantic bonds were strengthened even more... more
Tableaux des grades équivalents: police, armée de terre, marine, armée de l'air.
Police and military ranks counterparts: police, army, navy, air force
Police and military ranks counterparts: police, army, navy, air force
The article speaks about the air power scenario at the northern border with China - about the capabilities, limitations of air power on both sides.
Bottom Line - warns against any complacency on our side.
Bottom Line - warns against any complacency on our side.
Describes the RAAF's1984 recovery - from Papua New Guinea - and restoration of a Douglas A20G light bomber aircraft, now displayed at the RAAF Heritage Centre, Amberley. This paper was awarded the USAF' Heritage Foundation's 1990 Award... more
The rights of pregnant workers as well as (the lack of) paid maternity leave have increasingly become topics of a major policy debate in the United States. Yet, few discussions have focused on the U.S. military, where many of the latest... more
Air forces are of colossal importance in the Balance of Power between states. To get a clearer picture of the Balance of Power in the Middle East, I therefore decided to focus on air power. I finish the analysis with effect of nuclear... more