Robotic Skies: Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and the Strategic Defense of Japan

Abstract

This paper argues that ISR is important for Japan's strategic defense in particular and for regional security in general. The introduction examines the role of ISR capabilities. The second section analyzes Japan's shifting strategic environment and growing need for improved ISR capabilities and integration, including ground-based analysis and use of the information that is retrieved. The third section examines the evolution of ISR technologies, with a focus on recent advances in UAVs. Finally, the paper assesses how Japan might utilize enhanced ISR through its alliance with the United States, by bolstering its national capacity, and by cooperating with other key countries in the wider Asia-Pacific region.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA540997

Entities

People

  • Patrick M. Cronin
  • Paul S. Giarra

Organizations

  • Center for a New American Security

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Control Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Military Aircraft
  • National Security
  • Reconnaissance
  • Reconnaissance Aircraft
  • Space Systems
  • Surveillance
  • Tactical Reconnaissance
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

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  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs