A leading expert on China sees no evidence that the country is on a high-end war footing or heading towards one, though the situation is much different in the low-intensity space of cyber operations and economic and political interference.
National Security
A comprehensive look at the Air Force and the Space Force, including people, equipment, budget, weapons systems, and more.
A collection of quotes on airpower, space power, and national security issues.
Air Force Leaders through the years.
The Air Force has six Institutional Commands focused on the recruit, train, and equip function of the department, and 10 Service Component Commands focused on meeting the needs of the nation’s joint Combatant Commands.
Brief descriptions of each, as well as mission and Active-duty personnel numbers.
A detailed guide to the aircraft, aerial target systems, weapons systems, and satellite systems in USAF and USSF inventory.
Total aircraft inventory; aircraft inventory trends; ICBM and satellite inventory; andaircraft age.
The principles of the Powell Doctrine and the effective deterrence that it should yield remain relevant today as we contemplate a new Cold War with China and two regional conflicts in which American policy is deeply intertwined.