Orlando, February 18, 2010—Whether or not the new Russian PAK FA lives up to its hype, Gen. Roger Brady, head of US Air Forces in Europe, says potential adversaries are pursuing true fifth and sixth generation technology. He also says fifth generation aircraft bring such advantage that defense analysts should reconsider sounding the death knell on major theater conflict. Brady, for one, doesn’t believe irregular warfare will be the sole type of conflict for the future. Continue
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.