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The Renorming of Airpower: The F-35 Arrives into the Combat Force

We don’t need to limit our non-kinetic (EW) options to a power game — EMS finesse is relevant. Also, with
just a little imagination you could conceive of numerous ways to prosecute traditional targets from new and
interesting angles.

All of this said, it is certain that our interaction with information will shape our ability to deter, engage, and
defeat any enemy that may be identified.

Editor’s Note: All of the interviews were conducted either by Dr. Robbin F. Laird and the Honorable
Edward Timperlake or by Dr. Laird. The article on the key role of the squadron pilots was written by Ed
Timperlake. A special thanks goes to Ed Timperlake in this and many other pieces for bringing his
squadron experience and flight experience as a Naval Aviator who is both carrier qualified and also his
Phase 1, SATS LSO (short airfield for tactical support landing signals officer) experience into the
interviews, and creating a ready room experience, which highlights the significant impact which the
squadron pilots play in airpower innovation. Ed was the CO of VMFA-321, a USMC Fighter Squadron as
well.

All of the original interviews referenced throughout can be found on Second Line of Defense and have been
the foundation for articles published in other publications including on Front Line Defence, Breaking Defense,
Defense News, Joint Forces Quarterly, India Strategic, The Williams Foundation (Australia), the Centre for
Military Studies, the University of Copenhagen, Jane’s Navy International and have been republished on many
websites as well.

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