Earle E. Partridge
Recent stories by Earle E. Partridge
It’s Time to Stop Thinking Putin Owns the Sky
In this commentary piece, retired USAF Maj. Gen. Larry Stutzriem argues Ukraine faces risks but can take steps to attack Russia’s air defense network, especially using F-16s and other aircraft provided by the U.S.
Reimagining the Reaper
The Air Force’s MQ-9 Reapers helped change the way we fight. They're not done yet.
Modernizing Satellite Communication
Information dominance in the future will depend on the speed and resilience of DOD SATCOM networks.
The Case for Fifth-Generation and NGAD Airpower
The case for 5th generation fighters is built on all-aspect stealth; superior aerodynamic performance; advanced automated sensors; and the power of automated information fusion.
Military Requirements in the Jet Age
This morning, I want to outline the US Air Force requirements in the second decade of the Jet Age. I want to talk about two broad areas–first of all, what we need in the way of air bases, and how...