THE REFLECTION OF THE SMART DEFENCE CONCEPT IN THE NATO MEMBERS AIR FORCES’ INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROCUREMENT DOMAINS
THE REFLECTION OF THE SMART DEFENCE CONCEPT IN THE NATO MEMBERS AIR FORCES’ INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROCUREMENT DOMAINS

Summary/Abstract: The concept of Smart Defence, amid the austerity measures and budget cuts implemented in defence sector, continues the initiatives undertaken since the establishment of the Alliance, in an attempt to maximise the limited resources available for defence, but from a modern and different perspective, by trying the intellectual conceptualisation of these efforts and providing a platform to allow the participation of member states in the conduct of exercises that lead to a reduction in defence spending, making use of the management structures and expertise needed to implement NATO Smart Defence initiative. The implementation of the concept basic principles – prioritisation, specialisation and cooperation creates best practices in managing defence resources, air force included, through projects meant to maintain, generate and develop the operational capabilities that NATO greatly needs.

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