Senior leaders of the Air Force and Marine Corps met last week to share the latest in “changes and advancements” in the world of military aviation, particularly how it’s evolving in joint warfighting, says Gen. Michael Moseley, USAF Chief of Staff. The Air Force dubbed the day-long session “The Warfighter Talks.” Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Conway called the talks “a frank exchange of perspectives that confirmed our general agreement on many of the important issues confronting our services today.”
As Air Force leaders consider concepts of operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sustainment in the field—and easing that support by using standard parts and limiting variants—should be a key consideration, according to a new study from AFA's Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies.