Joint Air and Space Power Conference 2024

Panel 3

Contested Air Superiority: Adapting to the Drone and Missile Age

The proliferation of advanced drones, loitering munitions and precision missiles represents a pivotal shift, challenging the conventional paradigms of air dominance. This panel will convene a diverse group of experts to delve into the various implications of these technologies on strategic, operational, and tactical levels. Our goal is to offer valuable insights into navigating the complexities of modern air warfare, promoting a comprehensive understanding of how forces can sustain operational advantage in an increasingly contested airspace. Join us in this crucial dialogue on modern air warfare and shaping the future of aerial combat.

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Challenged Air Superiority

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has challenged current capabilities and military planner’s assumptions, highlighting the ever-evolving nature of warfare, where superiority is achieved by staying ‘one step ahead’ of the adversary. Observing the conduct of the Russo-Ukraine war, it has become evident that the notion of air superiority, a cornerstone of Western military strategy, is no longer achieved by fielding a better air force. Just as the advent of aircraft revolutionized warfare a century ago, emerging technical and tactical advancements...

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