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Can Europe Fill The Airpower Gap As US Pulls Back
The US Air Force is facing significant challenges in Europe as NATO gaps emerge, with the US pulling back on forces and Europe struggling to fill the airpower gap. The rise of drones is changing the character of war, with Iran and Ukraine offering different lessons on the use of precision attack. The US needs a new operating architecture to counter these threats, including the development of agile combat employment and the integration of aircraft, missiles, drones, space capabilities, and cyber effects. According to Air & Space Forces Magazine, the US Air Force is working to address these challenges, but the road ahead will be complex and require significant investment in new technologies and strategies.