THE ROLE OF ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY IN NATO, CASE STUDY: PORTUGUESE ARMY

Résumé

This study aims to analyze the capabilities of the Portuguese Army's Anti-Aircraft Artillery, in the context of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Integrated Air and Missile Defence System and the National Air Defence System, in the face of current air threats. The methodology employed included a document analysis and interviews to identify the main capabilities, gaps and challenges in Air Defence. Among the main challenges are cooperation and interoperability, especially with the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts. The evolution of air threats, such as hypersonic missiles, underlines the need to improve the capabilities of the Anti-Aircraft Artillery, to integrate with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Integrated Air and Missile Defence System and the National Air Defence System.