Executive summary. -- Introduction. -- I. E-3D and the core C2 mission. -- II. Future airborne C2 and AEW approaches. -- III. RAF E-3D choices and the core air C2 requirement. -- Conclusion
Summary
The paper explores the trends and emerging capabilities that may well shape the final form of the post-2035 replacement for the E-3 across NATO, since it is obviously desirable to synchronise the RAF's ABM & S capability with the US and NATO E-3 replacement timetable. One potential option for the US is a distributed network of multirole sensor and shooter platforms with ground- based remote C2 provision - especially if the US Navy's Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) programme proves successful when fully fielded through the 2020s.4 Chinese and other rival powers starting from more of a clean slate in terms of air C2 and wide-area surveillance capabilities may even end up showing the US and its allies the way in this field. Finally, this paper assesses the different options that are potentially available to the RAF in continuing to meet the government's SDSR-mandated objective to extend the crucial air C2 capability provided by the E-3D out to at least 2035
Notes
"June 2017."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Notes
Online resource; title from PDF title page (RUSI, viewed July 30, 2017)
