In future fights, warfighting decisions will have to be made faster than humans can make them, top US Air Force official says

Two F-35 Lightning II's of the Vermont Air National Guard fly over the Midwest Sept. 19, 2019.

U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ben Mota

• The Air Force and Space Force must grow over the next two decades to counter emerging threats.
• China's rapid military advancements pose a significant challenge.
• The US is boosting cyber defenses and AI, with "machine speed" being necessary for some decisions.

Winning wars 25 years from now will hinge on achieving an edge...