The Bear's Den: Russian Anti Access/Area Denial in the Maritime Domain
Abstract
The United States (US) military's ability to operate with relative impunity has started to change. Adversaries took note of the USs success in Operation Desert Storm, and developed techniques to prevent or disrupt US access to operating domains. While Chinas Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) buildup has drawn much of the country's attention, another state, Russia, is more quietly developing its capabilities. Russia's territorial seizures and money from natural resources have helped the Russian military develop formidable capabilities. Anti-access is nothing new to Russia, however. Through an exploration of the requirements of A2/AD strategy and a look at the history of the Soviet Unions military strategy, similarities to modern Russian plans, especially in the maritime domain, are evident.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1031334
Entities
People
- Matthew J. Wemyss
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College