Category: Strategy
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Echoes from the Skies: Why Airpower’s Historical Lessons Are Vital in Today’s Fractured World
Airpower theory retains the themes that Billy Mitchell espoused a century ago, including the criticality of air superiority and centralized control of airpower, while experience also teaches that airpower must be integrated across joint domains. AEW&C remains a critical enabler for founding and contemporary airpower truths in modern combat. Read more
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Back to Key West: The Army Must Own Air Base Defense, Not Chase Air Force Missions
To counter modern aerial threats posed by China and Russia, the Army should re-prioritize air base defense instead of encroaching upon Air Force missions. Prioritizing funding for Patriot, THAAD, and emergent air defense systems will enable the joint force to conduct effective combat operations. Read more
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Air Superiority Is Key to Countering China: The Force Design for Victory
Air superiority remains essential, and recent conflicts demonstrate that alternate strategies lead to stalemate or defeat. Rapid investment in robust training and in advanced platforms like the E-7, F-35, and NGAD is critical for U.S. military dominance in the face of China’s growing capabilities. Read more