Joint Air and Space Power Conference 2025
Panel 1
Dominance Disrupted
This panel will delve into the evolving strategic environment by examining the current geopolitical environment, as well as the disruptive impact of two simultaneous trends in air superiority: First, the proliferation of readily available, cost-effective technologies such as loitering munitions and one-way attack drones, which has lowered the barrier to entry onto the modern battlefield and challenges NATO air superiority as we know it. Second, the panel will discuss the rapid modernization of peer competitors as they field 5th and 6th generation fleets, advanced weapons, and space platforms at an astonishing rate. This session will provide an overview of the complex factors shaping the future of air and space power, highlighting the urgency to adapt and innovate, and identifying areas for immediate action.
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Speakers
Lieutenant General
Piotr Błazeusz
Polish Air Force
Commanding General of EUROCORPS
International appointments include Deputy Military Representative to NATO/EU, Director J-5, Chief of Staff of the General Command, Deputy Chief of Staff at NATO SHAPE, and Vice Chief of Defence at the Polish General Staff. Since 2 April 2024, he has commanded EUROCORPS in Strasbourg.
Prof.
Justin Bronk
RUSI
Senior Research Fellow
Professor Justin Bronk is the Senior Research Fellow for Airpower and Technology in the Military Sciences team at the Royal United Services Institute
for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI), and the Editor of the RUSI Defence Systems online journal.
Colonel
Antanas Matutis
Lithuanian Air Force
Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force
Colonel Matutis has served as Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force since 28 June 2022. His roles included Deputy Squadron Commander, Aviation Base S3 Chief, Helicopter Squadron Commander, Lithuanian Air Force Staff A3 Chief, and Commander of the Aviation Base (2017–2022).
Mr
Robert Strauss
United States Space Command
Chief Digital & Artificial Intelligence Officer
Mr. Robert “Bobby” Strauss leads the implementation of USSPACECOM’s data strategy that enables the command to integrate and employ data and AI/ML technologies to provide strategic, operational, and tactical capabilities in support of the joint force.
Air Marshal
Johnny Stringer
Royal Air Force
Deputy Commander, NATO Allied Air Command
Air Marshal Johnny Stringer, Royal Air Force, has been Deputy Commander of NATO’s Allied Air Command, headquartered at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, since August 2022.
