Debrief: Base Defenses ‘Not Where We Need To Be,’ USAF Chief Says

The U.S. Air Force’s Tactical High Power Operational Responder system designed to protect bases from incoming drones. Credit: U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force’s Tactical High Power Operational Responder system is designed to protect bases from incoming drones.

Credit: U.S. Air Force
An ongoing push in the U.S. Air Force to make its bases more resilient is likely to get more attention following Ukraine’s surprise attack targeting Russian military aircraft deep inside its borders, though the results as always will depend on funding levels, the service’s top officer says. Right...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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