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The Department of the Air Force and Integrated Deterrence
This report offers insights into the Department of the Air Force’s role in meeting the objectives of the National Defense Strategy generally and the core concept of integrated deterrence specifically.

Recent Work

Preparing the Force for Data-Centric Warfighting
The authors highlight information-sharing challenges and explore near-term and nonmateriel courses of action that the U.S. Air Force could take to better prepare the force for information-sharing at speed and at scale in the European theater.
Harnessing Constructive Simulations for Reinforcement Learning
Reinforcement Learning (RL) is a powerful AI technique that can be used to train software agents. RAND researchers have developed a flexible software harness that enables the use of state-of-the-art RL methods in many existing constructive simulations without requiring significant additional coding.
Enhancing Space Mission Assurance to Cyber Threats for the U.S. Space Force
As cyber threats advance, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) recognizes the need to ensure that space missions can continue in the face of cyberattacks. Researchers provide recommendations that will help USSF adopt a cybersecurity strategy that will help ensure space mission assurance.
Advanced Academic Education in the U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force (USSF) needs to determine advanced academic degree (AAD) requirements that are tailored to its unique mission, priorities, and emphasis on technological solutions.
Improving Space-Related Science and Technology Processes for the U.S. Space Force
How can the U.S. Space Force (USSF) better manage its space research investments to create more-resilient and more-capable space systems through both revolutionary and evolutionary means?
China's Growing Risk Tolerance in Space
Both the United States and China are building capabilities in outer space. This could lead to unstable competition and raise the risk of military escalation. What do China's military leaders think about this issue? And what are the key factors for U.S.-China crisis stability in the space domain?
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Air Force Enlisted Skills Management System
Researchers explored options for addressing both the breadth (across career fields) and depth (within career fields) of the USAF enlisted skills management system.