Alliance Adapts To Low-Altitude Drones And Missiles In Ongoing Conflicts
The increasing effectiveness of low-altitude drones and missiles in conflicts such as Ukraine and Iran has prompted NATO to reassess its aerial surveillance capabilities. According to Adm. Pierre Vandier, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, the alliance is moving towards a multi-domain surveillance network, which will include integrated airspace monitoring, command-and-control systems, and air defenses. The AFSC program is a key element in this effort, aiming to replace the aging Boeing E-3A AWACS aircraft. The program was first reported by Breaking Defense.