War in Space Episode 32: NATO’s Air and Space Lessons from Ukraine
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Aug 31, 2023 Air Marshal Johnny Stringer, Deputy Commander of NATO's Allied Air Command and an expert in air and space operations, dives into the critical role of air superiority in the Ukraine conflict. He discusses how Ukraine's innovative military strategies and NATO's evolving tactics emphasize the necessity of multi-domain integration. Stringer highlights lessons learned and the importance of incorporating commercial capabilities into military operations for enhanced effectiveness. He also analyzes Russian strategic missteps, pointing out the complexities of modern warfare.
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Air and Space Superiority
- Air superiority remains crucial, as demonstrated by the attritional nature of the Ukraine war.
- Access to space-based capabilities, including commercial ones, is now essential for all.
Multi-Domain Integration (MDI)
- The war in Ukraine highlights the growing importance of multi-domain integration (MDI) in modern warfare.
- Effective MDI can prevent protracted conflicts and reduce casualties.
Russian Successes and Failures
- Russia's failures in Ukraine include poor planning, overconfidence, and an inability to conduct joint campaigns effectively.
- Their reliance on indiscriminate long-range attacks and one-way attack drones has backfired.