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Urban warfare a driving force behind future Air Force decisions, leaders say
By: Aaron Mehta   September 22, 2017


NATIONAL HARBOR, MD – Urban combat is often seen as the purview of ground forces, but as population density grows around the globe, the Air Force must invest in precise technologies designed for populated areas, the service’s top officials said this week.

Leadership from the Marines and Army expect to deal with continuous urban operations, said U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein, and hence his service will need to make sure it is adding the right capabilities to support the ground-based components.

https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/air-force-association/2017/09/22/urban-warfare-a-driving-force-behind-future-air-force-decisions-leaders-say/