NATO plans to accept its first doctrine of counteracting drones. The doctrine will advise member countries on multi-level approaches to protection against unmanned aerial vehicles and general training of operators.
The development of the doctrine of opposition to drones within the framework of a military alliance was planned in advance and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, according to Claudio Palestine, senior adviser for new safety calls to NATO. “A formal order to create this document was issued at the beginning of this year,” he said in an interview with Defense News.
The main goal of the doctrine will be to provide consultation to member countries about the most effective methods of organizing and conducting operations to counteract drones in various operating conditions. The report will contain recommendations on counteracting drones, the importance of multi-level decisions, and establishing general training standards for operators.
Palestine indicated that the document will be submitted for ratification in the coming weeks by the NATO Committee responsible for the development of military operating standards using the NATO standardization office. After incorporating all the requested changes, approval is expected.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that, despite all the studies and development, most real scenarios of the use of drones in real life do not provide an opportunity to observe or change the initial position of the drone, making these conclusions relatively insignificant for everyday life.
