ChromeRadio Chrome360 | THE FUTURE OF AIR POWER | Evolution of the Revolution | David Deptula
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Jul 23, 2018 
David Deptula, a retired US Air Force Lieutenant General and Dean of the Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies, shares his insights on the evolution of air power. He discusses the game-changing impact of stealth and precision-targeting technologies during Operation Desert Storm. Deptula critiques the strategic missteps in combating ISIS and emphasizes the importance of air power in modern warfare. He also explores the potential of space as a new theater of conflict, highlighting the balance between manned aircraft and emerging drone technologies.
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Stealth's Impact in Desert Storm
- In Desert Storm, 20 F-117 stealth aircraft, each hitting a target, were equivalent to 380 non-stealthy aircraft attacking three hangars.
- This showcased the impact of stealth and precision targeting technology.
Effects-Based Targeting
- Effects-based targeting prioritizes function disruption over total destruction.
- In Desert Storm, instead of destroying bunkers, Deptula aimed to disable their functionality, achieving the same effect with fewer resources.
Targeting Transformers
- Initial assessments of Desert Storm mistakenly claimed electric power plants were ineffective because they lacked the desired destruction levels.
- However, the strategy aimed to disable transformers, not generators, preserving infrastructure for postwar recovery.