Event Schedule
Air-to-Air Refueling Workshop
Edelweiss Lodge Conference Center, Garmisch, Germany
Hypersonic Interceptor Capability Workshop
Joint Air Power Competence Centre, Kalkar, GermanyAir Transport Working Group
Edelweiss Lodge Conference Center, Garmisch, Germany
AVT 359 Hypersonic Operational Threats Follow on Study
Joint Air Power Competence Centre, Kalkar, GermanyWorkshop für hypersonische Flugkörperabwehr
Fraunhofer Institut für Hochfrequenzphysik und Radartechnik, Wachtberg, GermanyThink Tank Forum
Joint Air Power Competence Centre, Kalkar, Germany
Steering Committee and
Senior Resource Committee Meetings
Joint Air Power Competence Centre, Kalkar, Germany
Joint Air and Space Power Conference
Congress Centre Essen, Germany
Joint Air and Space Power Network Meeting
Joint Air Power Competence Centre, Kalkar, Germany
The Think Tank Forum
The JAPCC organizes the Think Tank Forum since 2014, and evolved over the past years to become an effective venue that brings together national HQs, Air and Space Power related academic institutions, and Air Warfare Centres to share perspectives and engage in discussions on current and emerging Air and Space topics. Furthermore, sharing insights and identifying areas of common interest have proven to be a practical mechanism that allows us to avoid duplication of effort and provides the essential dynamic to keep transforming in order to be prepared for future challenges.
The main objectives of the Think Tank Forum are to:
- Share information regarding the transformation of Joint Air and Space Power, as well as developments within the Air and Space domains.
- Share insights and discuss our organizations’ agendas and programmes of work, with a focus on the main topics and developments that influence those.
- Identify, discuss, and develop potential areas of cooperation and prevent duplication of effort.
- Develop better synergies and strengthen relationships within the Air and Space Power community.
- Promote JAPCC’s overall activity with emphasis on the areas with potential for cooperation and collaboration.
In 2022, the TTF was organized as a two-day virtual conference, with participation from the German Air Force Command, the Hellenic Air Force Command, the Hungarian Faculty of Military Science, the Italian Air Force Staff, the Dutch Air and Space Warfare Centre, the Danish Royal Defence College, the Turkish Air Force Headquarters, the British Air and Space Warfare Centre, the Czech University of Defence, and the United States Air Force’s Curtis E. LeMay Center. The positive trend of increasing national defence budgets provided the basis to discuss topics like state-of-the-art technologies, capabilities development and procurements, effective employment of national Air and Space forces, as well as structures and processes that support interoperability across multiple domains. Together, we identified areas of common interest and potential collaboration to contribute collectively to both national and NATO forces’ transformation.
It is recognized that the benefit of any meeting is the networking opportunities and the chance to make new personal contacts or strengthen old ones. The opportunities to interact with others are of utmost importance.
Forums like the TTF effectively foster cooperation and collaboration that will enhance our common deterrence and defence.
This year’s event will be organized in person in Kalkar, at the JAPCC, on 23 March 2023.
The JAPCC is welcoming any national entity with a role, interest, or working agenda in the Air and Space domains. In this regard, if your unit or organization considers TTF relevant to your activities please contact us and we will send you the necessary joining information.
Steering Committee and Senior Resource Committee Meetings
The Steering Committee (SC) meeting is intended to inform sponsoring nation air chiefs or their designated flag officer representatives of the JAPCC programme of work, the Director’s priorities, the state of the Centre and then allow the Committee to provide broad strategic guidance to shape the future programme of work. Additionally, this meeting will provide a progress update on action items from last year’s Committee discussions.
The Senior Resource Committee (SRC) meeting is intended to ensure JAPCC activities are matched with a prudent allocation of resources. The chairman will lead delegates through a review of the 2022 SRC action items, the previous day’s SC meeting decisions, and the normal budget review, including previous year summary, current year execution, fiscal year 2024 request and the mid-term financial plan.
Please note that this meeting is by invitation only.
Joint Air and Space Power Conference 2023 Concluded
Our annual Joint Air and Space Power Conference was held from 10 to 12 October 2023 and focused on “Enhancing Deterrence and Defence through Joint Air Power”.
The conference was opened by a welcome address from General James B. Hecker, Commander US Air Forces in Europe and Africa, Commander Allied Air Command, and Director Joint Air Power Competence Centre, followed by the introductory keynote speech of Admiral Rob Bauer, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee.
The first panel discussed recent changes in our security environment, as well as how the credibility, capability, and availability of Joint Air and Space Power can contribute to Allies’ ability to deter and defend across all domains, services, and nations. The subsequent panel examined the challenges of enhancing readiness, availability, and resilience of Joint Air & Space Power to prepare and be ready for high-intensity, multi-domain operations.
Additionally, General Cavoli, SACEUR, made a very special contribution to the conference with his video message and thoughts on the “Importance of Airpower to the Alliance”.
The second conference day opened with a keynote address by General James H. Dickinson, Commander US Space Command. The third panel discussed the future development of Joint Air & Space Power capabilities for Collective Defence with a focus on tomorrow’s key technologies and industrial cooperation. The concluding panel offered a debate about the importance of logistics, industrial capacity to supply weapons, spare parts, and ammunition, as well as functioning supply chains across national borders in times of conflict.
We would like to thank our moderator, speakers, and panellists as well as the audience for their contributions to excellent and thought-provoking discussions about Enhancing Deterrence and Defence through Joint Air Power.
We look forward to next year’s Joint Air and Space Power Conference, which is planned for October/November 2024, again at the Congress Centre Essen, Germany.
The Joint Air and Space Power Network Meeting
Since 2014, the Joint Air and Space Power Network (JASPN) Meeting has been a venue to share ideas and perspectives, identify areas of common interest, and, thus, achieve efficient approaches and avoid unnecessary duplications with the aim to collectively contribute to solutions for imminent and future Air and Space Power challenges.
Similar to the Think Tank Forum, which is dedicated to national entities and organizations, the JASPN Meeting helps to develop better synergies within the Air and Space Power community by bringing together NATO, EU, and other European international organizations.
The main objectives of the JASPN Meeting are to:
- Share information regarding the transformation of Joint Air and Space Power, as well as developments within the Air and Space domains.
- Share insights and discuss our organizations’ agendas and programmes of work, with a focus on the main projects and activities.
- Identify, discuss, and develop potential areas of cooperation and prevent duplication of effort.
- Develop better synergies and strengthen relationships within the Air and Space Power community.
- Promote JAPCC’s overall activity with emphasis on the areas with potential for cooperation and collaboration.
In 2022, on the 23 November, the JASPN Meeting welcomed representatives from the NATO HQ, HQ Allied Air Command, European Union Military Staff, Movement Coordination Centre Europe, European Air Transport Command, European Defence Agency, European Air Group, Competence Centre for Surface-Based Air and Missile Defence, Command and Control Centre of Excellence, Air Operations Centre of Excellence, and FR Air Force. The main topics of discussion focused on: Multi-Domain Operations and Command and Control, Cyberspace Integration, Logistic Support to Air Operations (AAR, AT), Countering UAS, Red Forces Delivery, Emerging Technologies (Hypersonics and AI), IAMD, Joint ISR, Education & Training, Force Protection, Alliance Future Surveillance and Control, and Resilient Basing.
It is recognized that the benefit of any meeting is the networking opportunities and the chance to make new personal contacts or strengthen old ones. The opportunities to interact with others are of utmost importance.
This year’s event will be organized in person in Kalkar, at the JAPCC, from 14-15 November 2023.
The JAPCC is welcoming any NATO, EU, or international entity with a role, interest, or working agenda in the Air and Space domains. In this regard, if your unit or organization considers JASPN relevant to your activities please contact us and we will send you the necessary joining information.
