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A Comprehensive Approach to Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems

A sole focus on the low, slow, and small end of the C-UAS spectrum covers only a fraction of current UAS technology and excludes most military applications. Peer competitors to NATO can be expected to employ UAS at the same level of technology, and under comparable operational principles, as in the Alliance. Consequently, NATO has to anticipate enemy use of UAS in the same mission sets as with friendly UAS, covering the spectrum from Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance to unmanned airstrikes, conducted in Line of Sight as well as Beyond Line of Sight operations, utilizing the electromagnetic spectrum and the space domain in the same way as NATO.

Command and Control of a Multinational Space Surveillance and Tracking Network

This white paper aims at providing a reasoned compendium about SST and multinational SST networks. In particular, it addresses the analysis of several architectural solutions for SST networks to identify and evaluate applicable C2 models. The document starts with a knowledge base about SST and its contribution to SSA. It defines the relevant terms of reference and describes its applications, both for civil and military purposes. It also illustrates the architecture of a generic SST system and provides several examples of existing national and multinational SST endeavours, with particular reference to the European Union (EU) SST framework. Finally, it provides a NATO perspective on emerging multinational SST endeavours, providing advice on why and how NATO should try to promote such agreements.

Journal 28

We have a variety of articles in this edition that will whet your appetite and we start off with an interview with the Romanian Air Chief Major General Pană, who offers us great insights into the changes of the past 15 years, since the Romanian Air Force joined NATO and the challenges lying ahead with the rapidly shifting and evolving requirements for a successful and reputable Air Force.

Joint Air & Space Power Conference 2019 Read Ahead

Esteemed Colleagues,

It is my privilege and pleasure to serve as your moderator for this year’s JAPCC Conference.

As in previous years, the panels for this conference follow a logical progression. Panel one has the clear task of establishing a working definition of what we actually mean by the term ‘Multi-Domain Operations’ (MDO). It would not be too dramatic to say that the rest of this conference (and, certainly, the remaining three panels) depends on the outcome of panel one. Therefore, panel one members have what is perhaps the most onerous task.

The Implications for Force Protection Practitioners of Having to Counter Unmanned Systems

The subject of Counter-Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS) has become what can best be described as a ‘hot-topic’, not just for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) but, globally. The primary question that this think-piece seeks to explore is whether this challenge is new and unique or, whether it is actually just one of many threats that NATO faces that can be addressed with a little intellectual effort and with existing technology or, novel use of existing technology?

Air-to-Air Refuelling Fact Sheet

In 2016 NATO & EU leaders signed a Joint Declaration officially mandating greater inter-organisational cooperation. Under strategic guidance to develop ‘coherent, complementary & interoperable defence capabilities’,1 AAR action officers at the strategic levels of both organisation aligned their roadmaps …

Annual Report 2018

JAPCC´s 2019 Programme of Work continues to focus on supporting the evolution and transformation of Allied Joint Air and Space capabilities with an eye always towards increasing interoperability. Key areas of effort in the coming year include: Space, Air and Missile Defence, Air Command and Control, Electronic Warfare, Joint ISR, Force Protection, Unmanned and Rotary Wing capabilities, and more.
Over the following pages, this JAPCC Annual Report will highlight the key developments, projects and research that shaped Joint Air and Space Power in 2018 and which will continue to do so in the future. I encourage each of you to take a few minutes to review this document, and to contact us with questions, feedback or requests for support at any time.

Proceedings 2018

The JAPCC Conference 2018 Conference Proceedings Introduction From 9 to 11 October 2018, the Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC) held its Annual Air and Space Power Conference in Essen, Germany. The conference was attended by more than 280 participants, including four NATO Air Chiefs and 55 General Officers, Flag Officers and senior civilian executives.…

Journal 27

I am excited to present you with issue 27 of the JAPCC Journal of Air and Space Power, the first issue I have had an opportunity to contribute to as editor. It is my great pleasure to open Issue 27 with an interview of the Air Chief of the Czech Republic, Major General Petr Hromek, who provides us a with a very informative and sincere view of the challenges his Air Force is currently encountering and the ambitious goals they want to fulfil in the future.

Future Battlefield Rotorcraft Capability

Future Battlefield Rotorcraft Capability Anno 2035 and Beyond 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 of warfare. To be prepared for the future to come, national and…