It is with great pride that we present the inaugural edition of The AirSpace Power Journal, published under the auspices of the Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference (DIACC), now in its twelfth edition. This launch marks both a beginning and a renewal—the evolution of The Airpower Journal into The AirSpace Power Journal—reflecting the growing convergence of air and space as a single, interdependent domain of strategic and operational significance.
Since its inception, DIACC has served as a leading international forum, bringing together air chiefs and senior representatives from government, defence, and industry. Over time, its scope has expanded to include leaders from emerging space forces—an evolution that mirrors the broader transformation of global air and space power. Today, DIACC provides a biennial venue for dialogue, collaboration, and mutual understanding across these domains, supporting readiness and capability development in an increasingly complex environment.
The theme of this inaugural issue, “Hypersonic Horizons,” embodies that transformation. Hypersonic systems represent a new era of speed, reach, and integration—where the boundaries between air and space are increasingly fluid, and decisions and effects unfold at unprecedented velocity. This changing landscape challenges traditional concepts of air and space power, demanding new approaches to operational integration, capability development, and cooperation among partners and allies
The Air Space Power Journal extends DIACC’s mission beyond the biennial conference, creating a continuous platform for sharing perspectives and insights that inform future thinking. Through its pages, we aim to foster a deeper appreciation of the opportunities and challenges that define the air and space domains—and to contribute to the collective effort of shaping their future together. As we look toward these hypersonic horizons, we do so with confidence in the enduring power of professionalism, collaboration, and vision—the foundations on which progress across air and space will continue to be built.
