Manned Air (Fixed Wing)
Over the last few years, various NATO and non-NATO nations incorporated 5th generation aircraft into their inventories, creating several challenges such as integration with 4th Generation fighters, training options and adversary support for these platforms. Furthermore, some nations have moved directly to 6th Generation systems which could potentially aggravate these challenges, with the inclusion of manned-unmanned teaming, Combat Clouds and Artificial Intelligence among others.
At the JAPCC, we look for future solutions to those challenges and contribute to the development of manned air capabilities.
Featured Publications
The Finnish Air Force
Fifth-Generation Intelligence Considerations
Russian Air Force’s Performance in Ukraine
Subject Matter Experts
William Barksdale
Lieutenant Colonel William “Steal” Barksdale entered the United States Air Force in June 2006 as a distinguished graduate from Reserve Officer Training Corps at Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. After his commissioning he was a distinguished graduate from Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training...
Antonio Gutierrez
Lieutenant Colonel Gutierrez joined the Spanish Air Force in 1996. He completed the basic flight course as a Distinguished Graduate in 2000. After 5-year academy, he was promoted to Lieutenant, being posted to the 14th Fighting Wing (Albacete AF Base) as a fighter pilot. He was flying Mirage F1 from...
