BLUF
Amid rising Indo‑Pacific tensions, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is shifting to a denial strategy: prioritising long‑range strike, unmanned systems, agile basing and allied integration to deter aggression, despite limited aircraft numbers.Learning Outcomes
- Explain how the Defence Strategic Review reframes RAAF strategy around denial, long‑range strike, and deterrence.
- Analyse how advanced platforms, unmanned systems, agile basing, and force generation enable the RAAF to offset numerical disadvantages.
- Evaluate the role of resilience, sustainment, and coalition integration in ensuring credible Australian air power.
