BLUF
New air combat systems, anti-ship, long-range and hypersonic weapons and, a future aircraft planned. Long-range operations at 1,900 to 3,700 km a priority. F-35’s planned until about 2065 and a future training aircraft may have combat capability.Learning Outcomes
• Understand how range and payload demands drive future force structure decisions.
• Assess how uncrewed systems can complement crewed platforms in complex operations.
• Recognise sustainment and upgrade challenges when planning long-term capability.
