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Modern ‘shock and awe’ would be defined by aging jets, new tactics

“We need to be able to use a scalpel and not a meat ax,” said Harlan Ullman, the defense consultant credited with coining "shock and awe."

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

Col. Randy Stoeckmann, 934th Mission Support Group commander, left, and Col. Ken Rose, 934th Maintenance Group commander, right, salute deploying 934th Airlift Wing members at Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station on Feb. 16,
2022. Airmen from the wing are deploying in support of a broader effort to demonstrate our commitment to our NATO allies. (Chris Farley/Air Force)

US Air Force would face tough choices in Russian air assault on Ukraine

Military experts in the U.S. are urging Western nations to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses, fearing that Russia will swiftly take over its former territory’s airspace.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

Fighter squadron moves, range upgrades critical to ready pilots for peer combat, Rand says

There are options, but something has to be done.

3 years ago

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