Expeditionary Transporter
Interview with General John W. Handy
Commander
U.S. Transportation Command
and Mobility Command
Jet Eyes in the Sky
Aerial Common Sensor program, the next-generation manned aircraft reconnaissance, intelligence, surveillance and target-acquisition system for the Army and Navy, will give commanders a comprehensive picture of the battlefield in real-time.
By Patrick Chisholm
Expeditionary Transformation
Lieutenant General Duncan J. McNabb, deputy chief of staff of the USAF Plans and Programs office, talks about the Air Force’s role in the transformation process. Making the Air Force expeditionary and making its transformations at the same time is challenging but “do able.”
Lieutenant General Duncan J. McNabb
Targets and Countermeasures
MDA has initiated a very aggressive program to create more realistic target systems and to include more dynamic countermeasure options. By doing so, they will increase the adaptability of both their tactics and interceptors in dealing with anticipated inbound threats.
By Mickey McCarter
Power and Glass
Advanced aircraft design in today’s world has created airframes and components that will last for decades. Two key areas where technology growth was anticipated and planned for are the engines and the cockpit. The USAF transport fleet is modernizing to meet the growing demand on their capability.
By J.R. Wilson
Networking Air Power
Building on recent successes, the United States seeks to improve its mission re-direction capabilities. Combining technology and techniques improves mission planning and en route capabilities, which allows a completely flexible approach to target engagement.
By Anil R. Pustam
Punching Out!
Ejection seats are a means of last resort. When that decision point is reached, pilot safety is paramount, and the ejection seat becomes the first stage in a multi-layered approach to bringing them down to earth. The newest system being deployed will save lives and money.
By Dr. Jason Hendricks, Brett Porter and Lee Cotter
Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems & Solutions
Interview with Jerry Lindfelt
Vice President
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Systems
