Editor's Note

Abstract

This editorial note highlights the enduring nature of conflicts throughout history and emphasizes the evolving landscape of warfare, particularly in relation to air power. It underscores the importance of practitioners studying and applying new warfare strategies to current global conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in the Middle East. The editorial introduces the inaugural issue of Forum for National Security Studies - Blueonder, a journal by the Centre for Air Power Studies aimed at stimulating critical thinking and research on air and space power. The issue features a range of topics, including the strategic role of air power, the potential of Indian air power in the Indo-Pacific, air denial strategies, cybersecurity in space systems, humanitarian air operations, and the integration of advanced technologies in aerospace warfare. The journal is intended to encourage young professionals in the aerospace field to contribute to the discourse, and the editorial invites feedback to enhance the publication.