Publication

This study looks at the US 'Air-Sea Battle' operational concept and its implications for Australia. As part of its 'rebalance' towards the Asia–Pacific region, the US is reconsidering its military posture to deal with China’s growing "anti‑access/area‑denial" (A2/AD) capability. China’s missiles can now reach large parts of the region. In response, the Pentagon is working on an "Air-Sea Battle" operational concept that aims to deter and, if necessary, to defeat the Chinese military. The potential implications of AirSea Battle for Australia are far from trivial.