Joint Rotary Wing
Military rotary wing forces play an integral role in the land, sea and air operations of modern services. The support/transport helicopters, as part of these assets, conduct specific tasks in several roles: they provide quick access to the combat area in all domains, can be the lifeline for Joint Personnel Recovery and MEDEVAC, are crucial in supporting Special Operations, and enhance the over-the-horizon view for commanders. They are also able to provide local security support against small attacks from ground forces.
Modern support/transport helicopters are ready for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), provide maneuverability and flexibility to the commander, and contribute to the success of joint missions.
Featured Publications
Learning from the Adversary: Insights from the Early Russian Rotary-Wing Campaign
By Lt Col
Emiliano
Pellegrini
The rotary-wing attack platform differs from fixed-wing air power in both form and function – in many militaries it is not an air asset at all, but fire support with rotors, tasked and controlled by [...]
A View from Above
Air Domain Focused Observations on the Ukraine Conflict
By Maj
Brian
Ladd
By Wg Cdr
Jez
Parkinson
By Col
Erik
Rab
By Lt Col
Marco
Sampimon
By Maj
Eelco
Tolsma
Although the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is still ongoing, with no prospect for termination of the hostilities in the foreseeable future, some initial observations can be made with respect to the air domain. These [...]
Future Battlefield Rotorcraft Capability
Anno 2035 and Beyond
By Cdr
Maurizio
Modesto
Forecasting the future is a daunting task, however, identified fast-moving trends across the diplomatic, information, military, and economic subjects are rapidly transforming the nature of all aspects of society and human life, including the character [...]
