Annual Report 2017

It is our great pleasure to present the results of last year in the Joint Air Power Competence Centre Annual Report 2017. The past year was another successful one for the JAPCC. While we continued our core business as NATO’s catalyst for the improvement and transformation of Joint Air and Space Power; several significant projects were completed, and many new interesting activities were initiated. This was largely due to the hard work and commitment of the outstanding women and men provided by our sponsoring nations.

Annual Report 2016

We are very pleased to present the Annual Report of the JAPCC for 2016. We must praise the quality and dedication of the personnel contributed by our Sponsoring Nations to the JAPCC team. The very high standard of work they delivered has allowed the JAPCC to influence the development and transformation of NATO Joint Air and Space Power through a wide range of activities.

JAPCC Annual Report 2015

New security threats, particularly along our southern and eastern border, created a host of new challenges for NATO in 2015. The Joint Air Power Competence Centre has been at the forefront of those issues, helping the Alliance’s military leaders establish and adapt policies and procedures to address these needs. Over the following pages, the 2015 JAPCC Annual Report will highlight the key developments, projects and research shaping Joint Air and Space Power.

JAPCC Annual Report 2014

In this Annual Report, you will find information on major JAPCC studies published on Air-to-Air Refuelling, Remotely Piloted Vehicles in Contested Environments, Joint Personnel Recovery, Enhancing support to Air Advisory Activities, the Single European Skies Project and, perhaps most significantly, on the Future Vector of Air Power in NATO.

JAPCC Annual Report 2013

Fiscal constraints, reduced manning, evolving focus of effort, operational misalignment, fleeting relevance, and a challenging strategic environment are just a few of the significant forces which united and demanded JAPCC to rethink, refocus and regroup.

JAPCC Annual Report 2012

2012 could well be entitled ‘The Year of Challenges’ for the Joint Air Power Competence Centre ­(JAPCC). The JAPCC faced some difficulties in accomplishing its mission to be the Air and Space Power Transfor­mation Agent for the Alliance and its Sponsoring Nations. Despite these challenges, the Centre of Excellence (CoE) finalised a number of projects and continued its strong Air and Space (A&S) Power Subject Matter Expert (SME) representation across NATO as members of committees, panels and working groups.

JAPCC Annual Report 2011

2011 was a challenging year for the Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC). We completed a number of important projects as well as sustained our participation in many NATO activities. Our annual conference was one of the year’s highlights along with a visit from a Russian ­Federation delegation. JAPCC also produced two Journals and many other products with which the Centre has once again emphasised its attention to all related Air and Space matters. Combined, these projects, acti­vities, and events contribute to the overall program of work for the JAPCC.

JAPCC Annual Report 2010

In 2010, we at the JAPCC took a hard look at ourselves to ensure that all of the work we undertake remains relevant to NATO and the Nations. If we are to do this effectively we must ­rigorously apply best practice to our research processes and to the presen­tation of our results so that we con­tinue to provide the best military ­advice. The ultimate aim was to build upon our hard-earned reputation as NATO’s pre-eminent advocate for the de­velopment and enhancement of Joint Air & Space Power.

JAPCC Annual Report 2009

In 2009, the JAPCC built upon its hard-earned reputation as NATO’s pre-eminent advocate for the development and enhancement of Joint Air and Space Power today and into the future. The year started in fine fashion with our reaccreditation by HQ Allied Command Transformation – we were the first Centre of Excellence to undergo this process and, subsequently, received a glowing report.

JAPCC Annual Report 2008

In 2008, JAPCC built upon its hard-earned reputation as NATO’s pre-eminent think tank for developing and enhancing Joint Air and Space Power today and into the future. We continue to maintain a close relationship with both Allied Command Transformation and our Sponsoring Nations, providing timely and relevant advice and products.