Intelligence Support for the F-35A Lightning II
Abstract
The F-35 Lightning II is the first joint fifth-generation fighter aircraft; therefore, the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps need to codify the requirements for intelligence support to fifth-generation airframes. Making informed decisions necessitates an operational understanding of current intelligence gaps, shortfalls,and their impact on the Air Forces ability to execute assigned missions. To obtain this level of understanding, the services leaders must have a clear picture ofthe threat. This article seeks to inform readers about the F-35s capabilities and mission planning considerations, identify deficiencies in intelligence employment and dissemination, and recommend a way forward for unit-level intelligence. The article does not address either the tasking or allocation of the F-35A; neither does it examine processing, exploitation, and dissemination since these subjects deserve their own discussion. Follow-on submissions will detail additional topics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1015700
Entities
People
- Stephanie A. Fraioli