The 2024 Air and Space Power Conference focuses on building air and space power capability in the context of the ADF’s capstone concept, integrated
Defence forces worldwide need to transform their air forces into organisations that can accommodate 5th generation air power technologies in joint
Like any form of combat power, air power does not develop in isolation; nor is it static. Even
if there were no formal process linking its theoretical development and practical application
to other elements of national security, plainly it will remain responsive to a range of external
influences from the wider civil and military communities which combine to shape the
national security outlook.
Developing an intellectual edge based on empowerment, innovative thinking and strategic acumen is recognised as integral to success in many organis
Space is often referred to as the 'fourth dimension' of warfare, characterised by its own doctrines, strategies and operations.
Air power is distinguished from sea and land power by its flexibility, speed, ubiquity, range and shock effect. These characteristics give air power a unique ability to concentrate force
and manoeuvre rapidly over long distances
The planning outcomes at the operational level of war comprise the establishment of operational priorities, the identification of targets, and the allocation and apportionment of combat forces.
This publication augues that for Air Force to meet the challenges of Australia’s current geostrategic environment, and remain relevant, it must bro
