Synthetic Aviation Fuel Compatibility and Air Power Resilience
Securing Military Air Operations Through Drop-In Fuel Integration and Diversified Energy Supply
Synthetic Aviation Fuel Compatibility addresses a structural vulnerability in military aviation: the dependence of aircraft fuel systems on conventional petroleum-derived jet fuel. If engines, seals, tanks and distribution infrastructure are not fully compatible with certified synthetic drop-in fuels, air forces remain exposed to supply disruptions and strategic energy shocks. In high-tempo or contested environments, attacks on refineries, fuel depots or tanker routes can rapidly constrain sortie generation and strategic mobility. Ensuring full compatibility with synthetic blends therefore functions as a resilience enabler, allowing air operations to continue even when traditional fuel sources are constrained or politically restricted. Within the broader framework of sustainable military mobility and climate-security policy, this capability preserves operational continuity while supporting long-term energy diversification objectives.