Saturday, August 27, 2016

Is Computing The Value of Stealth Really That Difficult?

F-35 and F-22. Photo from Military Photos And Photoshops

Mike Benitez, War On The Rocks: Computing The Value of Stealth: It's Not That Simple

Commentaries regarding stealth on War on The Rocks may have left readers with the impression that there is a binary force structure choice between the “haves” and the “have-nots” regarding aircraft with stealth characteristics. While it is human nature to seek out binary decisions, this could not be further from the truth. Any current, competent, experienced warfighter knows that we commit a significant disservice when the subject of stealth is oversimplified. It’s not that simple.

Air Superiority

If there is one thing the U.S. Air Force should prioritize above all else, it is air superiority. Air superiority has consistently been a necessary prelude and continuous requirement for the joint force to meet military objectives. Simply put, air superiority permits the ability to maneuver, support, and fight at will on land, sea, and air. In wars of necessity, you don’t win without it.

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WNU Editor: The U.S. Air Force's stealth program is costing hundreds of billions .... they better figure out the value.

1 comment:

Jac said...

True. We know that new program are always more and more costly and I never see any program without problem. It just needs time to figure out.