Airborne battle management challenges

The war against Iran has underscored both the continuing centrality of airborne battle management (ABM) for U.S. air operations as well as the limitations of an aging and undersized fleet. The destruction of an E-3 on the ground has also highlighted vulnerability concerns, which have led the Department of Defense to seek alternative approaches such as space-based systems and distributed battle management constructs.

These challenges raise questions about the capabilities needed to fulfill the critical ABM mission in the near-term and in the future.

Join the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) for a far-ranging panel discussion on these topics and more, examining the future challenges and roles of U.S. airborne battle management.