Event Schedule
Think 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 2022 Concluded
Our annual Joint Air and Space Power Conference was held from 11 to 13 October 2022 and focused on “Enhancing NATO Air and Space Power in an Age of Global Competition”.
Following the introductory keynote speech by General Christian Badia, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation the first panel discussed the challenges and threats in the competitive environment and the implications for NATO and single nations’ security.
The subsequent panel examined the consequences for deterrence and defence, the challenges to fulfilling the demands for technically advanced systems, interoperability and technical standards from the military. The third panel added the industry perspective as well as new approaches to multinational defence planning, common-funded solutions, and incentives to reinforce industrial cooperation.
The second conference day opened with a special address by General James B. Hecker, Commander US Air Forces in Europe and US Air Forces Africa, Commander Allied Air Command, and Director Joint Air Power Competence Centre. The concluding panel offered a debate about ensuring forces and capabilities are postured, ready, and connected to provide effective defence of allied territory and interests.
We would like to thank our moderator, speakers, and panellists as well as the audience for their contributions to an excellent and thought-provoking discussion about Enhancing NATO Air & Space Power in an Age of Global Competition.
We are looking forward to next year’s Joint Air and Space Power Conference, which is planned for 10-12 October 2023, 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, in November 2023. The actual date to be soon established.
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.
