Air forces will operate in a multi-polar world characterized by persistent, sub-threshold engagements where a multi-layered and multi-speed battlespace will be stretched across huge distances. The ability to outpace threats in real-time will demand agility from the air force not just in moving assets and personnel but also, crucially, information. Unlocking future operational advantage, therefore, hinges on the ability of air forces to enhance connectivity and integration across force, allied, and partner elements so that information- sharing can occur faster and more widely than ever before.

To ensure safety standards for flight crew and personnel on the ground, a holistic regulatory framework for airworthiness and air safety incorporating aircraft design, its physical condition as it is continuously operated, and the organizations and personnel responsible for maintenance is imperative. Unlike the civil sector, most militaries develop their own airworthiness and safety requirements. Still, GCC nations have primarily relied on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to work with local maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) contractors and operators to furnish such requirements for military aircraft programs.