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The U.S. Could Soon Lose Air Superiority

Kyle Mizokami
02 April 2024
10 min
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Unlike other post-Cold War conflicts, a war with China could find Air Force planes outnumbered.

Summary

  1. USAF must change how it fights to adapt to a new strategic environment.
  2. The service is investing heavily in new aircraft as part of that adaptation.
  3. A war close to China could see USAF operating at a numerical disadvantage.
READ: The U.S. Could Soon Lose Air Superiority

References

  • Media Check: Popular Mechanics - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
  • Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC. 
 

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