BLUF
United States air power in a potential Indo-Pacific conflict may be constrained by aerial refuelling shortfalls, ageing tanker fleets and sustainment challenges, highlighting the critical importance of logistics resilience in long-range military operations.Learning Outcomes
- Understand why logistics and sustainment are decisive factors in modern air campaigns and long-range power projection.
- Analyse the operational importance of aerial refuelling aircraft in enabling air campaigns across the Indo-Pacific.
