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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...
Dec 3, 20176 min read
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...
Nov 12, 20174 min read
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...
Sep 10, 20174 min read
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,...
Mar 13, 20174 min read
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...
Dec 6, 20163 min read
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...
Nov 29, 20164 min read
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 21, 20164 min read
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...
Oct 11, 20166 min read
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