Final Report of the Defense Science Board (DSB) Homeland Air Defense - Executive Summary
Abstract
The task force was asked to consider the most effective science, technology, capability, systemic, and operational vectors to address advancing air and missile threats against the U.S. homeland and develop an architectural solution to meet the challenge. After reviewing the threat landscape, current U.S. homeland air defense capabilities, and the state of relevant technologies (both matured and emerging), the task force concluded that it is essential and feasible to quickly and affordably provide vital protection for critical homeland targets. Furthermore, the task force determined that an adaptable, scalable, and affordable framework that is constantly evolving to meet future threats will be necessary for long-term success. The proposed homeland air defense framework the Strategic Aerospace Guard Environment, or SAGE II offers a path for organizing this whole-of-government effort and incorporating new capabilities in an affordable and interoperable way. The task force report details via an actionable path forward how protecting the homeland from air and missile threats now and into the future is necessary, achievable, and affordable. The recommendations proposed herein do not include a massive reorganization, nor the procurement of expensive and stovepiped capabilities. Instead, they emphasize affordability, interoperability, and scalability as new capabilities feed into SAGE II.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 12, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1192178
Entities
People
- Mark Maybury
- Mark Russell
Organizations
- Defense Science Board