Integrating Emerging Capabilities Into NATO Air Defence
ResearchPosted on rand.org Sep 28, 2026Published in: The Journal of the JAPCC (Joint Air Power Competence Centre), Edition 42, pages 38-45 (September 2026)
Directed Energy Weapons are moving from experimentation towards operational deployment. This article examines their potential contribution to NATO air defence and the doctrinal, technical, regulatory, and interoperability challenges that must be overcome to integrate them effectively into a layered defence architecture.
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