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Journal Edition 38

After an exhilarating three years in Kalkar, my tenure as the JAPCC Assistant Director and Managing Editor of this Journal will end in September 2024. I am immensely grateful to my editorial team, under the [...]

Non-Lethal Measures of Effectiveness in Targeting

By Mr 
Adam 
Jux 
‘Not everything that counts can be counted. Not everything that can be counted counts.’ William Bruce Cameron In a world of rapid technological advances, specialists in non-lethal warfare face a persistent challenge: measuring the intangible [...]

Technology and Trust

Interoperability for NATO’s Multi-Domain Operations and US Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control
By Cdr 
Michael  
Posey 
By Col 
Jörg  
Stenzel 
‘Never fight unless you have to, never fight for long, and never fight alone.’ General Fox Conner, mentor of both Eisenhower and McArthur As NATO considers how to conduct Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), the Alliance must [...]

The Evolving Context for Deterrence

Technology and Policy Challenges
By Prof. 
Stephen J. 
Cimbala 
By Dr. 
Adam 
Lowther 
The member-states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) face an unprecedented challenge in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and their threats to employ nuclear weapons against NATO. There is also the potential risk of Chinese aggression [...]

Bending the ‘Hufnagel’

Defence Acquisition Principles for the New Security and Technology Environment
By Mr 
Sascha  
Krell 
By Mr 
Christoph 
Müller 
By Mr 
Alan R. 
Shaffer 
By Ms 
Kristin 
Waage 
By Dr.-Ing. 
Dirk 
Zimper 
In 1925, General of the Infantry Hans von Seeckt, then Chief of the Army Command, published a memorandum called the ‘Hufnagelerlass’ condemning the increasing bureaucratization within the Army Command. In the memorandum, von Seeckt sarcastically [...]

Hosted Satellite Payloads

NATO’s Strategic Pathway to Space Resilience
By Lt Col 
Arda 
Ayan 
By Maj 
Brian 
Ladd 
Acting alone in the space arena is difficult and may not always be the best strategy for nations. Space is a costly domain to operate in, and requires significant investments in research, development, and operational [...]

Quantum Technologies for Air and Space (Part 3 of 3)

Quantum for ISR and PNT: Use Cases and Timelines
By Lt Col 
Denis 
Dúbravčík 
By Dr 
Michal 
Krelina 
This is the third and final piece in a series on air, space, and cyber applications of Quantum Technology (QT). The objective of the series is to disentangle the science of QT to inform strategic [...]

Enhancing NATO’s Strategic Edge

A Human-Centric Approach to Multi-Domain Operations
By Col 
Tyler 
Niebuhr 
The war in Ukraine and conflict in Israel present a potential catalyst for wider regional hostilities. Technology has given terrorist organizations increased capabilities, and the pervasive use of information warfare allows for widespread emotional manipulation [...]

Small Satellites with Large Exposure

How Does New Space Fare in Cyberspace?
By Capt 
Lucas J. 
Stensberg 
In recent years, both public and private actors have embraced innovations in the space industry that have allowed for a democratization of space, known colloquially as new space. New space consists of various advancements that [...]

The Turkish Air Force

Boosting Defence Capabilities within NATO: Perspectives from the Turkish Air Chief
By Gen 
Ziya Cemal 
Kadıoğlu 
‘Türkiye plays a crucial role in maintaining regional stability through its efforts to deter security threats using its military capabilities.’ Before I get into the details of the capability development roadmap, I would like to [...]

Sweden Strengthens NATO’s Presence in Europe

The Swedish Air Force Commander’s View on Joining NATO
By Maj Gen 
Jonas  
Wikman 
‘The great strength of an alliance and air power stems from mutual trust and the shared belief that synergies arise when one seeks, without prestige, ways to enhance others’ strengths and compensate for each other’s [...]

Joint Personnel Recovery in an Urban Environment

By Lt Col 
Javier  
Aguilar Gonzalez  
By Mr 
Marco  
Gazzaniga 
By Cdr 
Andrea 
Magi 
By Maj 
Brian  
Nielsen 
Urban warfare is not a new phenomenon: Syria, Iraq, Ukraine, and Gaza are just some of the most recent examples. As global urbanization accelerates, it becomes increasingly probable that the Alliance will be involved in [...]

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