Expansion

Expansion — Future Capabilities and Air Superiority

Innovation, technological edge, advanced skills training, future capabilities… How do we ensure we are prepared for the future?

Clarifying what we do know and what we don't know is one place to start.

Cutting Edge Statements

Here are a few statements that emphasize our need to stay on the cutting edge.

Air Superiority Realities.

Fifth-generation aircraft are critical to penetrate adversaries' existing air defenses, but other nations continue to invest in advanced air defense systems
Adversaries are fast followers of American technology, constantly narrowing the gap and looking for ways to surpass or defeat American innovation
Even adversaries who can't compete with American airpower in the sky challenge our air superiority by using ground-based systems and technology
Maintaining air superiority into the future requires consistent investment in technology and research today
As adversary technology narrows the gap, highly trained American Airmen provide the advantage
Training against rigorous and realistic threats is vital to prepare Airmen to react within seconds during real world operations
The lack of budget stability and predictability makes it difficult for the USAF to modernize training technology and facilities and ensure our pilots maintain an edge over adversaries