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Air Power and International Security
15. Future of Air Power
Aug 1, 2022
Justin Bronk, a renowned air power expert and senior research fellow at RUSI, dives into the future of the RAF and modern warfare. He highlights the evolving roles of air power, ISR, and mobility in contested environments, drawing lessons from recent conflicts. The discussion critiques current military strategies while advocating for a deterrence by denial approach. Bronk also navigates the challenges of the F-35 and unveils the ambitions of the Tempest project, merging cutting-edge technology with international collaboration in the quest for air superiority.
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- The future of air power will prioritize airspace control in state-on-state conflicts, challenging the RAF to improve against sophisticated ground defenses.
- Effective air mobility and ISR roles must adapt to the operational shifts highlighted by modern warfare, emphasizing resilience and diverse munitions needs.
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The Future Role of Air Power
The future of air power will likely focus on high-end, state-on-state conflict, emphasizing the control of airspace. This involves traditional roles like suppressing enemy air defenses and improving capabilities to deal with ground-based missile threats. The RAF has generally succeeded in air-to-air combat, but struggles with hunting down mobile surface-to-air missile systems, which presents significant challenges in establishing air superiority. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine illustrates the difficulties of maintaining effective air power when faced with robust enemy defense capabilities.
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