Logistics

Logistics is the cornerstone of all military operations. NATO is required to carry out a range of smaller, but demanding operations, in addition to simultaneously retaining the capability to conduct large-scale high-intensity operations in support of the collective defense. To do so, the Alliance must be able to launch and sustain these missions.

Since only a few nations can independently deploy and sustain their own forces, it is important that NATO and its Allies continue to pursue collective logistics in order to provide Commanders the required level of flexibility during current and future operations. Logistic efforts are pursued along four main lines of effort: develop more capable and interoperable joint logistic capabilities at the required readiness state, optimize the Command and Control of logistics support, improve the ability of NATO forces to deploy, and enhance both the interoperability and the sustainment of these NATO forces.

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The Role of Industry

Bolstering Deterrence Through Enhanced Capabilities
By Cdr 
Marco 
Joudioux 
By Lt Col 
Florin 
Sandu 
By Maj 
Bjorn 
van der Linden 
At the 2014 Wales Summit, NATO Allies adopted the Defence Investment Pledge. This pledge declared the importance of defence spending in the modern era, specifically emphasizing the allocation of at least 20% of defence expenditures [...]

Strategic Horizons – Advancements in Air and Space for Deterrence and Defence

A Review of the JAPCC Conference 2023
By Col 
Markus 
MĂ¼ller 
By Lt Col 
Florin 
Sandu 
Between 10 and 12 October 2023, the Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC) conducted its most prestigious annual event, the Air and Space Power Conference, to enhance deterrence and defence as one of NATO’s core [...]

Assessing the Viability of Electrically Powered Flight in Military Operations

By Maj 
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Tolsma 
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Lieutenant Colonel

Francesco Facchi

Subject Matter Expert 
Logistics

Lieutenant Colonel Facchi joined the Italian Air Force in 1995 and completed Basic Training qualifying in air logistics. He was initially assigned to 6th Wing at Ghedi Air Force Base, as Chief of Logistic and Supply Service, and Director of Wing Warehouse until 1999. He was then posted to the...

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