Online Feature
Our online features are short, online-only articles that respond to current developments and ideas on a wide range of air and space-related topics. They also report on news within the JAPCC. We welcome unsolicited manuscripts and invite you to submit them via email to .
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Ramstein Flag 2024
NATO’s First Flag Level Air Exercise
By Lt Col
William
Barksdale
By Lt Col
Athanasios
Sdrakas
NATO conducted its first Ramstein Flag (RAFL) in Greece from 30 September to 11 October 2024. The exercise was spearheaded by NATO Allied Air Command, conducted across Greek airspace, and represents a transformative step in [...]
Introducing NATO’s New UAS Training Methodology
By Lt Col
Andre
Haider
In recent years, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have become essential to military and civilian operations worldwide. These systems offer unprecedented capabilities in surveillance, intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and combat missions. As the use of UAS expands, [...]
The Multinational Joint Warfare Centre
A Leading Centre of Warfare
By Col
Murat
Çam
The modern battlefield dynamics are changing as much and as rapidly as the requirements of the forces operating in it. Thus, the training and exercises required to ensure the operational readiness of forces demands continuous [...]
The new NATO Space Centre of Excellence
A Newcomer in the World of Space Expertise for NATO’s Benefit
By Col
Thierry
Chapeaux
Over decades, Space has taken an increasingly important role in all the aspects of our daily life. As a result, we are now permanently connected to and through ‘Space’. The strategic features of Space have [...]
It’s a Question of Gender!
Unmanned is now Uncrewed
By Lt Col
Andre
Haider
‘Gender-inclusive language is about writing and speaking in a way that does not discriminate or marginalize on the basis of gender and does not promote or perpetuate gender stereotypes. Therefore, using gender-inclusive language proactively and [...]
Beyond the Blue
JAPCC’s Journey Through the 5th Operational Domain
By Lt Col
Arda
Ayan
Joint Air Power Competence Centre’s journey to Space began at its establishment in 2005 with the recognition that Space is a critical domain, enabling the application of military power across all domains. The 2008 whitepaper [...]
MDO: What’s in a Name?
Transforming JAPCC’s JADO Project to Better Support ACT’s MDO Concept
By Lt Col
Jürgen
Welsch
What started years ago as an operational answer to counter the Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) threat has become one of the most challenging endeavours NATO has ever undertaken. The challenges posed by the A2/AD posture represent [...]
