Month: February 2026
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C2ABM at the Edge of Escalation: Taiwan, Legacy Platforms, AI Reality, and the Decision Loop

Conflict around Taiwan will pose significant challenges, not the least of which include maintaining effective C2ABM. Such a conflict will require resilient C2ABM structures, a blending of legacy and emerging technologies, and, most importantly, competent human judgement. Read more
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Always Evolving: Modernize C2ABM Without Losing Today

The C2ABM community can maintain current readiness while preparing future architectures by sustaining and optimizing today’s platforms and TTPs and by shaping the next generation of architectures, human-machine teaming, and mission metrics. These lines of effort are complementary, and can ensure the force remains ready now and relevant later. Read more
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Love the One You’re With: In Defense of Legacy C2ABM Platforms

Is the U.S. Air Force’s legacy C2ABM architecture really so decrepit that it must be wholly replaced to be of value in future conflict? Much has been written describing a bleak future for currently-fielded platforms, but perhaps there is more to the story. Read more
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Reorienting C2ABM: How the 2025 NSS and 2026 NDS Shift Focus to the Western Hemisphere and Indo-Pacific

The 2025 National Security Strategy and 2026 National Defense Strategy adjust military priorities. This shift will likely drive important changes to C2ABM systems, training, and employment. Read more
