Defense & Aerospace Report Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jul 17, 25] Season 3 E27: Republic Aviation
Jul 17, 2025
Join Brigadier General Pierre Gaudilliere, Chief of the French Air Force's Fighter Force, as he dives into the intricacies of the French Air and Space Force's global operations with a fleet of 160 fighters. He discusses the modernization of military strategies in light of escalating threats, particularly from Russia. Insights on the role of air power in contemporary conflicts and the integration of cutting-edge technologies like the Saab Global Eye system show how France plans to maintain air superiority. Get ready for an engaging exploration of aerospace strategy!
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Contested Airspace Dominates Conflicts
- Contested airspace is a dominant feature of modern conflicts like Ukraine and Middle East tensions.
- Maintaining air superiority is essential and shapes training and equipping of forces.
Paradigm Shift to Contested Airspace
- Military operations shifted from uncontested to highly contested airspace since 2022.
- War now resembles trench warfare in airspace with no safe skies.
Keep Aircraft Future-Ready
- Continuously upgrade existing aircraft with new systems and weapons to meet emerging threats.
- Enhance fighter connectivity and integration with satellites and drones for future capability.