The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Future Air Capabilities

Abstract : This study aims to assess technology developments to 2025, and how they may impact on future air capabilities, in order to better inform Air Force long range planning activities. A number of U.S. studies address similar issues; with one assessing the impact in the context of an alternate futures approach and the development of a value model. The generic Air Force capabilities of Awareness, Reach, Power and Support are used in this study to assess potential impacts of technological developments.