Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense in the Offense

This article examines the performance of the U.S. Army's SGT Stout air defense system during NATO's Joint Viking 2023 exercise in Norway. The piece provides a comprehensive analysis of how the Stryker-based air defense platform integrated with Norwegian forces in offensive operations under Arctic conditions.

This shows military equipment from the joint Viking 2023 exercise, featuring the Deathstalker Platoon and Norwegian Air Defense Artillery Battery.
The image displays various military vehicles including artillery systems, armored vehicles, air defense equipment, and support vehicles arranged in a
semi-circle on snow with personnel in the center. It relates to tactical doctrine for mobile air defense during offensive operations rather than static defense.

A military vehicle drives along a dusty desert trail, leaving deep tire tracks in the sand, with rugged terrain and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

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Setting SHORAD up For Failure: FY24 NDAA’s Odd Omission

This article examines the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (FY24 NDAA) and its omission of Air Defense Artillery from combat arms designated for higher fitness standards. It argues that Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) should be included, highlighting its critical role in large-scale combat operations and integration with maneuver forces.

By First Lieutenant Alexander Philip Mosher, U.S. Army

Ukrainian soldier arming a small drone with an explosive.

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We Are All Air Defenders Now

A U.S. Army strategy paper arguing that small drones have revolutionized modern warfare based on lessons from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. CPT Peter Clifton recommends restructuring the Army to create dedicated drone operator positions and integrate unmanned aircraft systems at the squad level to maintain battlefield effectiveness against peer adversaries.

By CPT Peter Clifton, U.S. Army

Illustration of Earth from space with a glowing yellow hexagonal dome labeled 'Fortifying America's Iron Dome - Modernization in the National Capital Region' by LTC Benton B. Gammons. The dome represents an advanced missile defense shield intercepting a threat, symbolizing homeland security.

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Fortifying America's Iron Dome - Modernization in the National Capital Region

Fortifying America's Iron Dome - Modernization in the National Capital Region explores the urgent need to upgrade and modernize the Integrated Air Defense System (NCR-IADS) that protects Washington, D.C. Framed around the concept of a “Golden Dome” for the homeland, the article emphasizes strengthening defenses against emerging threats such as hypersonic missiles and drones.

By LTC Benton B. Gammons

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The Field Grade Perspective

Brigadier General Henke outlines the six essential elements of the 'field grade perspective' that majors must develop to succeed at the battalion and brigade level. These include understanding increased workload expectations, developing systems thinking, information validation skills, maintaining composure, building relationships, and embracing teaching responsibilities for junior leader development.

By Brigadier General Glenn A. Henke