Air and missile defence system of the Republic of Poland.
Journal Title: Security and Defence Quarterly - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The article deals with the key aspects of the air and air missile programs as the consequence of the evolving security environment, which prompted major international actors to initiate appropriate actions aimed at assuring effective defence against ballistic missile threat. The author focused on three key programs. First one - the United States defence missile program, perceived as a vital element of the state security strategy. Second one - the NATO ballistic missile defence which main purpose is to develop a capability needed to protect Allied forces engaged in out-of-ares operations agains short and medium range ballistic missiles. Third one - the Polish air and missile defence endeavors seen from the role of the Polish military industry in the development of "the Shield of Poland" as the national and ambitious program. Finally, the National Defence University and other military research institution contribution to development of the Polish Air and Missile Defence System is considered.
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Bogusław Pacek
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.35467/sdq/103163
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