War in Ukraine shows a need to rethink air superiority, as it may only be possible in short bursts, top US Air Force officer says

• The war in Ukraine has proven a need to rethink air superiority, the top US Air Force officer said.
• Gen. David Allvin acknowledged that in future wars, the approach to air superiority may be different.
• He said there will need to be synchronization with other capabilities in specific situations.

The Ukraine war, in which the airspace has been contested for nearly two years, has demonstrated the value of air superiority but also the need to rethink it, the top US Air Force officer said this week, acknowledging that it may only be possible in short windows during future conflicts.