BLUF
American attack helicopters risk being sidelined without the ability to suppress enemy air defences independently. Low-altitude tactics, terrain masking, standoff weapons, and electronic warfare could enable deep strikes in contested airspace.Learning Outcomes:
- Analyse how ADF rotary-wing assets could integrate suppression of enemy air defences into joint operations to maintain operational relevance.
- Evaluate the use of terrain, low-altitude flight, and electronic warfare in mitigating threats from surface-to-air missile systems during deep strike or offensive missions.
- Consider insights from US helicopter operations to enhance training, mission planning, and doctrinal development in contested air environments.
