Preserving The UK-US Special Relationship: A Tactically Capable And Interoperable Royal Air Force In 2036

Abstract

This paper considers the future operating environment out to 2036 and identifies key challenges for the Royal Air Force in the context of the United States pivot to Asia, pursuit of the Third Offset, and the potential for future warfare in an Anti-Access/Area-Denial (A2/AD) environment. Given the continued dominance of the United States in the international system, shared values, and a common commitment to upholding the contemporary rules-based international order, the United Kingdom is likely to remain committed to maintaining a close strategic partnership with the United States. Consequently, the author argues that the Royal Air Force will need to remain capable, agile, and interoperable with United States forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1031567

Entities

People

  • James Radley

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Information Systems
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Situational Awareness
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Warfare

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