November 17, 2010 at 11:55 am

Featuring:
UK Defence Review – The Fall Out
Reaction and comment on the Strategic Defence and Security Review.
The West’s Great Hope
Jon Lake takes a ‘warts and all’ look at the Joint Strike Fighter that is set to rule the world…if all goes to plan.
RAF at the Sharp End: 22 (Trg) Group
Continuing his interviews with the RAF’s leaders, AFM’s Alan Warnes quizzes Air Vice- Marshall Mark Green, AOC 22 (Training) Group
The Blacksheep – VMA-214
The US Marine Corps plans to keep its Harriers for a few years yet. Ted Carlson flies with VMA-214
Force Report: Russian Air Force
Russia has completely redesigned its air defences. Alexander Mladenov reviews the changes and describes the new structure.
Mexico Celebrates
Two centuries of independence were celebrated in Mexico in September. Mariano Garcia Rodrigues was there for AFM.
Exercise Report: Top End Thunder
Nigel Pittaway visits the biennial Pitch Black exercise in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Country Report: Nigeria
After years of decline Nigeria’s military is rebuilding. Holger Mueller and AFM’s Jerry Gunner describe the nations arms.
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