The Future of Warfare: Is the U.S. Military Ready? Webinar with General Philip Breedlove

This virtual program will take place Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET via Zoom. Expert speakers will be General Philip Breedlove, former commander of all US and NATO forces in Europe and former U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff. The program will be moderated by Amb. (ret.) Charles Shapiro. It will conclude with a moderated Q&A session with the audience. It will be streamed live via Zoom.

Topic Summary:

The nature of warfare is evolving rapidly as nations integrate cutting-edge technologies into their military arsenals. Ukraine’s drone strike against Russian bomber bases demonstrates that a smaller, more innovative force can effectively challenge a larger and better-equipped adversary. Similarly, during the brief India-Pakistan conflict in May, Pakistan’s Chinese-built JF-17 fighter jets reportedly performed well against India’s French-made Dassault Rafale aircraft. These developments raise critical questions about how the United States allocates its defense budget. How can we ensure that our military is equipped for the conflicts of tomorrow rather than those of the past? Are drones more strategically valuable than fighter jets? Do main battle tanks and aircraft carriers still have a place on the future battlefield? And just as importantly, how do we recruit and train the personnel needed to operate increasingly sophisticated systems?