Space Support to Operations (Actions) of the Ukrainian Defense Forces: Systematic Approach and Practical Recommendations
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https://doi.org/10.15407/scine20.03.028Keywords:
defense forces, space activities, space support, and operations of joint forces.Abstract
Introduction. A key element of the modern Armed Forces transformation process is the introduction of space
capabilities in all phases of planning and execution of operations of joint (interspecies) groups of troops (forces).
Space forces are created as a type or branch of the Armed Forces, the main task of which is to provide space support for operations (combat actions).
Problem Statement. The problem is the mismatch between the current status of space activities in the Ukrainian security and defense sector and the current threats and tasks of ensuring the national defense capability and the need to signifi cantly improve its main, systemic link that is the space component of the Ukrainian defense forces.
Purpose. To identify ways for raising the eff ectiveness of space activities in the Ukrainian security and defense
sector by analyzing the essence of the space capabilities of the defense forces, and the experience of NATO and
the United States in providing space support for operations of joint forces.
Materials and Methods. Systematization and analysis of regulatory documents and publications on the practical implementation of space support for the operations of joint forces.
Results. The causes of the mismatch between the current status of space activities in the Ukrainian security and defense sector and the current threats and tasks of ensuring the national defense capability have been identified. The experience of NATO and the United States in organizing and implementing space support for operations
of joint forces, as well as the essence of space capabilities, has been analyzed. Ways to improve the space activities
in the Ukrainian security and defense sector have been identified.
Conclusions. Ensuring space support for operations of joint groups of troops is the basis for improving the efficiency of performing assigned tasks. Its main function is to generate special information, products, and services obtained as a result of space activities, systematic use of space infrastructures of the state, foreign partners, and commercial companies in the interests of national defense.
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