Vice Adm. Chris “Lung” Aquilino, USN, commander of US 5th Fleet, discusses the importance of partnerships to maintain Gulf maritime superiority, Iran’s regional behavior, avoiding accidents in his command, and the need for the F-35 Lightning II at sea during a Nov. 11, 2017, interview with the Defense & Aerospace Report at the 2017 Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference. The Defense & Aerospace Report’s coverage is in partnership with SEGMA and is sponsored by FLIR Systems.
