Western Way of War

Justin Bronk: An Unhealthy Dependence on Air Power

Oct 14, 2021
Justin Bronk, a RUSI Research Fellow, delves into the modern complexities of air power and its implications for Western military strategy. He discusses the alarming dependency on air superiority, particularly in the face of advanced adversaries like Russia and China. The conversation highlights the historical evolution of air power, the challenges posed by technological advancements in autonomous vehicles, and the growing imbalance in ISR capabilities. Bronk also emphasizes the need for a strategic shift to ground-based fire support to effectively navigate high-threat environments.
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Unhealthy Dependence On Airpower

  • Justin Bronk warns Western militaries rely excessively on airpower.
  • This creates major problems if air superiority becomes contested.
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Precision Munitions Shaped Force Design

  • Massive precision munitions efficiency pushed investment into air lethality.
  • That made air the default place to buy strike assuming assured access.
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Bandwidth And PED Are Critical Bottlenecks

  • ISTAR platforms generate far more data than bandwidth allows to off-board.
  • Lack of edge processing and PED capacity makes this a critical vulnerability in contested fights.
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