Manned Air (Fixed Wing)
Over the last few years, various NATO and non-NATO nations incorporated 5th generation aircraft into their inventories, creating several challenges such as integration with 4th Generation fighters, training options and adversary support for these platforms. Furthermore, some nations have moved directly to 6th Generation systems which could potentially aggravate these challenges, with the inclusion of manned-unmanned teaming, Combat Clouds and Artificial Intelligence among others.
At the JAPCC, we look for future solutions to those challenges and contribute to the development of manned air capabilities.
Featured Publications
Autonomous Collaborative Platforms
A Strategic Roadmap for Allied Air Power
The Strategic Imperative: NATO’s historical reliance on high-value, exquisite, and numerically constrained crewed platforms is increasingly challenged by sophisticated Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2AD) networks. To maintain credible deterrence and operational freedom of manoeuvre in the future operating [...]
Rebalancing Combat Aviation Training
Integrating Synthetic Environments for Multi-Domain Readiness
By Lt Col
Antonio
Gutierrez
Combat pilots have always preferred to fly, and throughout history that preference has shaped how militaries train. However, for the past several decades, simulator training has supplemented live flight hours. As synthetic environments grow in [...]
The Case for Fourth-Generation Fighters in NATO
Why Mixed Fighter Fleets Matter
By Col
William
Barksdale
NATO has enthusiastically embraced the procurement of the F-35 Lighting II, and for good reason. The aircraft’s incredible capabilities contribute significantly towards deterring NATO’s security threats. However, with all the emphasis on the F-35, it [...]
