Airpower in the Gulf 10 years later

Article Abstract:

A sizable U.S. military presence remains in the Persian Gulf ten years since the start of Operation Desert Storm. Long term regional security is being planned by the six allied Gulf nations.

Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Military aspects, United Nations, Strategic aspects, Air forces, Persian Gulf War, 1991, Persian Gulf, Air power

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The force seeks a new baseline

Article Abstract:

Issues of manning and aging aircraft must wait for a pause in operations, asserts General John P. Jumper, Chief of Staff, United States Air Force (USAF). Jumper discusses some most pressing challenges, priorities and prospects for solving deepening issues.

International politics, Air bases, Antiterrorism measures

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Washington watch: sagging tanker plan; airpower in gulf war II; space acquisition..

Article Abstract:

USAF's plan to lease 100 KC-767 tankers was vigorously challenged by the Senate Armed Service Committee which then proposed other scenarios for replacing USAF's aged KC-135s, causing much delay and uncertainty. The committee chairman, Sen. John Warner felt that the approval could set a precedent for similar maneuvers by other services.

Contracts & orders received, Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Tanker Aircraft, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Contract agreement, Airtankers (Military), Airtankers (Military science), Warner, John

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