Publications

In this final report, the SAS-147 research task group presents its assessment of challenges posed by adversarial A2/AD capabilities, providing recommendations on how to address these challenges. The main elements of the study are described, including the execution of a Wargame/scenario based discussion with invited participants. For the capability gap assessment, the group identified generic target types, spanning the air, land, and maritime domains, and defined a simplified kill chain. To address challenges, a range of classified and unclassified sources was reviewed to collect a broad range of potential mitigations. The group transformed a selection of ideas into 40 technology or capability Game Cards, used as a means for exploring potential solutions. Specific solutions, including capabilities allowing effects from a distance in contested space, technologies that enable the force to operate in highly contested electromagnetic spectrum and new capabilities that enhance the survivability of own platform and munitions are discussed. In addition, the report contains a range of brief thematic discussions. Finally, the group suggests a number of future research issues. The group started late 2018 and as it concludes it consists of members from DNK, FIN, NLD, NOR, SWE and USA, as well as ACT and NCIA.