Dmitri Alperovitch, a military strategy expert, joins Justin Bronk, a Senior Research Fellow specializing in airpower and technology, to discuss the arrival of F-16s in Ukraine. They examine how these jets might not transform the battlefield but can be strategically integrated with systems like Harpoons and Storm Shadow missiles. The conversation dives into the growing threat of Russian drones, the performance of PATRIOT systems, and the future of air combat, particularly the integration of UAVs with manned aircraft.

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.