NATO JAPCC studies RPAS In Contested Environements

The NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC)
has published a study on the vulnerability of UAS
in the contested airspace of future operating
theatres, finding that current systems are not
yet ready to survive in non-permissive or
hostile air environments.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems in Contested Environments – A Vulnerability Analysis - JAPCC_RPAS_In_Contested _Environements.pdf

This study provides a detailed assessment of current RPAS components’ limitations and vulnerabilities, addressing operational, technical and legal questions. It outlines a vision of possible future conflict scenarios and compares these predicted threats with current capabilities. The study focuses on Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) and High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) RPAS. However, the identified risks and threats, as well as the given recommendations, may apply to other classes of RPAS as well.