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by The Yugoslav Federative Republic of Hrstrovokia. . 376 reads.

Air Force & Air Defence Force

Military Air Forces & Air Defence Forces - JuAF - Југословенско ваздухопловство
Југословенска Савезна Република Хрстровокиа
Hrstrovokia


Air Chief Marshal for the Air Force & Air Defence Force:
General Stevan Marinković




    1st Air Brigade for the Purpose of Ground Forces Operations Assistance
    [Distributed across all Military Districts]
    84th, 85th, & 86th Fighter Squadrons
    [MiG-29X, MiG-29UB]
    88th & 89th Ground-Attack Squadrons
    [S-70]
    91st, 92nd, 93rd, & 94th Anti-Armour Squadrons
    [HN-45M]
    95th Reconnaissance Squadron
    [Orion]
    96th Ground-Attack Group
    [Gavran-145]
    97th Ground-Attack Group
    [Sparrowhawk-400]
    98th, 99th, & 100th Ground-Attack Squadrons
    [D-19, CH-92A]
    101st, 102nd, & 103rd Ground-Attack Squadrons
    [A-20]
    104th Fighter Squadron
    [MiG-29X]
    105th Reconnaissance Squadron
    [Cloud Shadow CS-2, Hermes 450, Search Mk. III]
    106th Reconnaissance Squadron
    [Blackfly]
    108th Fighter Squadron
    [MiG-29X]
    110th Mixed Aviation Squadron
    [An-12B, An-26A, An-28, Mi-8T, Mi-26M]
    112th Air Ambulance Squadron
    [An-28RM, Mi-8MB, Mi-26MS]
    116th Airborne Jamming Squadron
    [FH-95, Heron, An-12PPS, An-128K-PPS]
    118th Heliborne Jamming Squadron
    [Mi-8MTJ-2, Mi-8PPA, Mi-8MTPR1]
    124th Fighter Squadron
    [MiG-29X]

    2nd Air Brigade for the Purpose of Air Defence & Precision Bombardment
    [Distributed across all Military Districts]
    125th & 126th Fighter Squadrons
    [MiG-29X]
    128th, 129th, & 130th Fighter Squadrons
    [MiG-29X, MiG-29UB]
    131st & 132nd Fighter Squadrons
    [MiG-29X, MiG-29UB]
    134th Ground Attack Squadron
    [S-70]
    136th & 138th Fighter Squadrons
    [MiG-29X, MiG-29UB]
    140th, 141st, & 142nd Ground-Attack Squadrons
    [CH-5, CH-4A, CH-92A]
    145th Ground-Attack Squadron
    [A-20]
    150th Fighter Squadron
    [MiG-29X]
    152nd & 154th Fighter Squadrons
    [MiG-29X, MiG-29UB]
    155th Fighter Squadron
    [MiG-31BM, MiG-31D, MiG-31K, MiG-31B]
    156th & 157th Fighter Squadron
    [MiG-29X, MiG-29UB]
    158th Fighter Squadron
    [MiG-29X, MiG-29UB]
    159th, 261st, & 262nd Fighter Squadrons
    [AEJ-36]
    265th, 268th, & 270th Fighter Squadrons
    [AEJ-36]
    271st & 272nd Anti-Armour Squadrons
    [Ka-52M]
    280th, 281st, & 282nd Fighter-Bomber Squadrons
    [AB-37]
    290th Heavy Bomber Squadron
    [B-90A]

    3rd Combat Helicopter Brigade
    [Inter Services Aviation - Assigned to Ground Forces]
    1st Attack/Reconnaissance Helicopter Battalion
    [Mi-35M, HN-42M, Mi-24PM, Mi-8MTV-5]
    2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion
    [Mi-24PM, Mi-8MTV-5]
    3rd General Helicopter Support Battalion
    [HI-42, Mi-8T, Mi-8MB, Mi-6, Mi-8MTPR-1, Mi-27, Mi-8MTF, Mi-6TZ, Mi-6TZ-SV]

    4th Combined Air Brigade for Auxiliary Services Support
    [Distributed across all Military Districts]
    160th Military Transport Squadron
    [Mi-171SH-HV]
    170th Military Transport Squadron
    [An-72A, C-390, Il-76MD-90A, T-47]
    175th Heavy Lift Squadron
    [Ka-226T, Mi-10K, Mi-26TM, Mi-26TZ]
    180th Aeromedical Squadron
    [Mi-8MB, Mi-8T, An-12B, An-74TK-200S, Il-76TD-S]
    182nd Combat Search & Rescue Squadron
    [An-12PS, Ka-27PS, Ka-32A4]
    186th Special Purpose Transport Squadron
    [Praetor 600, Mi-35MS, Ka-62, S-2000]
    188th Long-Range Radiolocation Detection Squadron
    [ELW-2090, A-50M, An-26RT]
    189th Heliborne Radiolocation Detection Squadron
    [Ka-35]
    190th Tanker Squadron
    [Il-78, Mi-26TZ, Mi-6TZ-SV]
    191st Reconnaissance Squadron
    [Heron, Cloud Shadow CS-1, A-12, A-13]
    192nd Reconnaissance Squadron
    [Blackfly]
    193rd Reconnaissance Squadron
    [A-19]
    195th Special Tactics Air Rescue Squadron
    [Mi-24P, EMB-314 Super Tucano, Mi-171SH-HV]
    196th Special Aviation Squadron
    [Mi-35M, Mi-8AMTS-VN, Ka-52K, Ka-29]
    197th Special Aviation Squadron
    [T-53, H145M, Z-20, Blackfly, MQ-1A]

    5th Air Brigade for the Purpose of Training & Evaluation
    [Based in Central Military District]
    202nd Combat Helicopter Training Squadron
    [TH-119, Mi-18, H135, Mi-24U]
    210th Fighter Training Squadron
    [NJ-22, G-2A, Lasta 95V-54, G-4MD]
    211th Advanced Fighter Training Squadron
    [MiG-29UB]
    215th Advanced Fighter Training Squadron
    [AEJ-36]
    216th Elite Aggressor Squadron
    [AEJ-36]
    220th Aggressor Squadron
    [Gripen Aggressor, Kfir C.1, F-16A]
    221st Flying Stars Squadron
    [MiG-21bis, MiG-29M, G-4MD, J-21]
    230th Test & Evaluation Squadron
    [Cheetah C, F-16A, Aero L-39NG, Aero L-159]
    235th Recommissioning Squadron
    [MiG-29A, MiG-21F-13, MiG-21bis]
    236th UAV Training Squadron
    [Orion, MQ-1A]
    240th Partisan Squadron
    [LinkMiG-21bis, MiG-21US]
    245th Knić Historical Squadron
    [LinkBf 109G]
    250th Belgrade Historical Squadron
    [LinkF-86E]
    256th Experimental Technologies Test Squadron
    [AEJ-36]


Air Forces Security & 48 Infantry Battalions are directly under the control of the Air Forces & Air Defence Forces Command in Sarajevo.



Ministry of Defence

*Inter Services Aviation is a branch jointly commanded by Air/Ground Forces

Active: FIGHTER - 6 Squadrons under 1st Air Brigade / 22 Squadrons under 2nd Air Brigade.

[1 Squadron = x3 Flights or 12 Aircraft]
[1 Flight = x4 Elements or 4 Aircraft]

[Also included: Squadron HQ, Air Traffic Services Plt, Service & Support Element]

    354 Fixed-wing Aircraft [ FIGHTER - 31 Squadrons - [28 Active Formations] [3 Training Units] ]
    426 Pilots
    3,090 Support/Command Personnel

Active: GROUND-ATTACK & BOMBER - 12 Squadrons, 2 Groups under 1st Air Brigade / 11 Squadrons under 2nd Air Brigade.

[1 Squadron = x3 Flights or 12 Aircraft]
[1 Flight = x4 Elements or 4 Aircraft]

[Also included: Squadron HQ, Air Traffic Services Plt, Service & Support Element]

    48 Fixed-wing Aircraft, 72 Rotary-wing Aircraft, 186 UAVs & 3,240 LMs [ GROUND-ATTACK - 23 Squadrons, 2 Groups - [25 Active Formations] ]
    752 Pilots, Crews & Operators
    4,050 Support/Command Personnel

Combat Helicopter [Inter Services Aviation]

Active: COMBAT HELICOPTER - 1 Brigade in the Ground Forces.

[1 Combat Helicopter Brigade = x4 Battalions or 144 Helicopters]
[1 Battalion = x4 Squadrons & 48 Helicopters [Attack/Recon Bn], x4 Squadrons & 48 Helicopters [Assault Bn], x4 Squadrons & 48 Helicopters [Support Bn]]
[1 Squadron = x3 Flights or 12 Aircraft]
[1 Flight = x4 Elements or 4 Aircraft]

    x1 Attack/Reconnaissance Helicopter Battalion with x2 Attack Helicopter Squadrons [24 Mi-35M], x2 Attack Reconnaissance Helicopter Squadron [24 HN-42M] plus Maintenance Support & Flight Services

    x1 Assault Helicopter Battalion with x2 Attack Helicopter Squadrons [24 Mi-24PM], x2 Assault Helicopter Squadrons [24 Mi-8MTV-5] plus Maintenance Support & Flight Services

    x1 General Helicopter Support Battalion with x1 Reconnaissance Helicopter Squadron [12 HI-42], x1 Air Ambulance Squadron [12 - x2 Mi-8T Flights [8], x1 Mi-8MB Flight [4]], x1 Heavy-Lift Helicopter Flight [4 Mi-6], x1 Heliborne Jamming Flight [4 Mi-8MTPR-1], x1 Command Post Flight [4 Mi-27], x1 Special Support Squadron [12 - x1 Mi-8MTF Flight [4], x1 Mi-6TZ Flight [4], x1 Mi-6TZ-SV Flight [4]] plus Maintenance Support & Flight Services

    x1 HQ & Services Battalion with x1 Air Traffic Services Company, x1 Signals Company, x1 Aviation Maintenance Company, x1 Command Section

    223 Pilots & Crews
    1,332 Support/Command Personnel
    1,555 total in a Combat Helicopter Brigade

    160 Rotary-wing Aircraft [ COMBAT HELICOPTER - 1 Brigade - [1 Active Formation] [1 Training Unit] ]
    223 Pilots & Crews
    2,400 Support/Command Personnel

Active: MILITARY TRANSPORT - 2 Squadrons under 1st Air Brigade / 6 Squadrons under 3rd Air Brigade.

[1 Regiment = x3 Squadrons or 36 Aircraft]
[1 Squadron = x3 Flights or 12 Aircraft]
[1 Flight = x4 Elements or 4 Aircraft]

[Also included: Regiment HQ, Air Traffic Services CO, Service & Support Element]

    95 Aircraft [ MILITARY TRANSPORT - 8 Squadrons - [8 Active Formations] ]
    275 Pilots & Crews
    1,200 Support/Command Personnel

Active: TANKER - 1 Squadron under 3rd Air Brigade.

[1 Squadron = x3 Flights or 12 Aircraft]
[1 Flight = x4 Elements or 4 Aircraft]

[Also included: Squadron HQ, Air Traffic Services Plt, Service & Support Element]

    12 Aircraft [TANKER - 1 Squadron - [1 Active Formations] ]
    63 Pilots & Crew
    180 Support/Command Personnel

Active: AEW - 2 Squadrons under 3rd Air Brigade.

[1 Squadron = x3 Flights or 12 Aircraft]
[1 Flight = x4 Elements or 4 Aircraft]

[Also included: Squadron HQ, Air Traffic Services Plt, Service & Support Element]

    24 Aircraft [AEW - 2 Squadrons - [2 Active Formations] ]
    168 Pilots & Crew
    360 Support/Command Personnel

Active: ELECTRONIC COMBAT - 2 Squadrons under 1st Air Brigade.

[1 Squadron = x3 Flights or 12 Aircraft]
[1 Flight = x4 Elements or 4 Aircraft]

[Also included: Squadron HQ, Air Traffic Services Plt, Service & Support Element]

    21 Aircraft, 3 UAVs [ELECTRONIC COMBAT - 2 Squadrons - [2 Active Formation] ]
    101 Pilots & Crews
    360 Support/Command Personnel

Security Personnel

The Air Forces Troops consist of the Air Forces Security Battalions, Pararescue Brigade, and Infantry Battalions placed under the command of the Air Forces. These personnel carry out missions for the purpose of defence and security of Air Forces installations and personnel.

Air Forces Security personnel are deployed to defend key Air Forces installations - combat and other critical support units. Their mission-profile includes patrolling over long distances around Air Forces installations as well as preventing enemy infiltration of these sites, recovering downed personnel, securing crash sites in the vicinity of Air Bases, and providing close protection of deployed Air Forces assets and personnel.

Personnel of the Pararescue Brigade are fully trained for Combat Search and Rescue operations - including aeromedical evacuation and pararescue jumping - receiving training at the Airborne & Air Assault School in Niš, which covers HAHO and HALO jumps, and the Specialised Maritime Diving Centre in Herceg Novi, which includes scuba diving and amphibious operations. They work alongside the 195th STAR Squadron and the 182nd CSAR Squadron of the Air Forces as well as the 222nd MHSAR Squadron and 223rd MSAR Squadron of the Maritime Forces.

Infantry of the Ground Forces are used for additional security of combat and other critical support units as well as all other Air Forces installations and Heavy Maritime Aviation. There are 48 of these Infantry Battalions, totalling 32,448 personnel.

Force Dispersal

In times of heightened tensions and prior to the onset of hostilities, MiG-29X Fighter squadrons operate from a Linkforce dispersal system. Units that are not already participating begin transferring from the much larger dedicated installations to the smaller 1-squadron per Air Base system when alerted. While the vast majority of airfields are considered well prepared and suitable for basing all types of combat and military transport aircraft, force dispersal Air Bases are only suitable for certain aircraft [MiG-29X & An-72A]. This is due to the austere condition of these locations, with shorter runways and less maintenance of the surfaces year round. There are three major permanent Air Bases that the JuAF operate MiG-29X aircraft from; LinkBatajnica, LinkLađevci, and LinkNiš. Backup Air Bases are located in the vicinity of these three, usually within distances of 50 - 100km.

Using Heron's formula, the area of the triangle between all three airports is approximately 1,400km˛; this is the area that foreign powers would have to surveill and monitor in order to confirm the presence of an emergency force dispersal airbase. In June 2023, the JuAF took possession of 45 RBS 73 Field Army Ballistic Missile Intercept Systems with an immense declared inventory of 2,560 RB 73 SAMs. The total area the RBS 73 FABMIS can cover is 11,250km˛. The RBS 73 FABMIS Systems are organised into 9 Air Defence Regiments with all formations dedicated to the defence of JuAF bases and large cities throughout Yugoslavia.

In addition, the JuAF has also purchased 16 RBS 77 Extended Range Aerospace Defense Systems alongside 192 RB 77 SAMs. RBS 77 is designed to intercept ICBMs and HGVs and are organised into 5 Air Defence Battalions. Lastly, the JuAF has also taken control of 100 Nicaea NRIM Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems.

Operations from the smaller Air Base installations are not intended to continue indefinitely, but long enough that air strikes, cruise missile attacks or the use of area effect weapons [strategic or tactical nuclear strikes] are unfeasible in the opening hours and days of conflict. The intention is to ensure survivability on the ground by making airfields difficult to locate and strike - if one is damaged or knocked out, there is always another option to deploy from and continue operations. There are many such installations and efforts are made to disguise them from satellite reconnaissance - some are mere distractions, bait intended to draw attention from the real ones. Techniques to harden airbase surfaces included the use of specialised concrete compositions, which include aggregates or additives to increase the toughness of the concrete, making it harder to fracture even with a specialised runway busting munition - blast furnace slag is used extensively for high strength concretes.

All installations make use of underground hangers, bunkers, and maintenance facilities for concealment and defence from surface strikes. A mixture of underground fuel storage and multiple surface-level redundant fuel tanks of smaller capacity protect against targeted attack. Underground areas feature roofs of soil over cast iron slabs covering high strength concrete composites with varying levels of thickness. Composites include additives such as blast furnace slag, fly ash, and aggregates including very hard materials such as quartz. There are multiple runways and nearby roads in the vicinity of the main airfield that can be used as landing strips if the primary airstrip is damaged or knocked-out.

The advantage of the MiG-29X and An-72A aircraft are that they can operate from rough or unprepared airfields and can perform STOL procedures. Specifically, with regard to the MiG-29X squadrons, there is a significant advantage in both response to attacks and on-ground survivability. The MiG-29X can take off from concrete, asphalt-concrete, metal, ground and snowy runways. The MiG-29X can take off from a strip of 240m but requires certain conditions and a brake chute to land at 1km. The aircraft requires far smaller maintenance support operations, leading to reduced logistical footprint. The RD-33MK engine can be replaced in just over 2 hours and requires just 4 technicians to do so and the MTTR for a specific fault is 1.2 hours.

Instead of aircraft being serviced at fixed repair depots, mobile maintenance crews, driving vans and military trucks, bring fuel, munitions and parts to the aircraft’s position. Refuelling and rearming – including reloading the gun and attaching air-to-air missiles – can be done in less than 10min with one enlisted technician and five conscript mechanics. The combat turnaround time for air-to-air mission is 10 minutes for MiG-29X and for an air-to-ground mission it is 20 minutes. Maintenance equipment fits in a single small shipping container. The MiG-29X is specifically designed to operate from rough airfields, which either have less maintenance, are covered in snow or ice, or are damaged to some degree.

All of this ensures that the MiG-29X spends more time in the air than on the ground and that, when on the ground, the facilities and personnel needed do not require specific equipment only available at larger Air Bases. Exercises to test readiness in switching to emergency operations are carried out monthly or bi-monthly. Minimum-notice exercises can be held at anytime. All sites are secured and monitored 24/7; weapons, parts and fuels are prepositioned in the vicinity or stored on the base. Maintenance crews also train to deploy quickly and effectively to road base operations.

Air Base Construction

All Air Bases feature Linkhardened aircraft shelters and Linkdispersal revetments to protect aircraft, alongside decoys in the form of parked aircraft with thermal emitters and shelters. Aircraft are never parked out in the open - even large transports have shelters. The JuAF uses the Konteiner Hardened Aircraft Shelter, a type of aircraft shelter developed to protect fighter jets, bombers, and other aircraft from a variety of threats. The shelter is made of reinforced concrete and features a modular design that allows it to be easily transported and installed in different locations.

One of the unique features of the Konteiner shelter is its ability to provide protection from both above-ground and underground threats. The shelter is designed to withstand direct hits from missiles, bombs, and artillery, as well as to protect against the effects of NBC weapons. It is also equipped with air filtration systems to provide clean air and protect against chemical and biological agents. The Konteiner Hardened Aircraft Shelter can be configured to accommodate a variety of different aircraft, and its modular design allows it to be easily expanded or modified as needed. The shelter can be quickly assembled and disassembled, making it an ideal solution for use in temporary military installations or in locations where permanent structures are not feasible.

As previously mentioned, airbase surfaces such as runaways are strengthened with concrete composites. The intention is to reduce their vulnerability to penetrating, cluster, and anti-runway munitions which would damage the surface and prevent further air operations. Rapid runway repair teams are employed to efficiently neutralize unexploded ordnance, repair craters, and resurface runways that have suffered damage. Unexploded ordnance is quickly identified and defused or destroyed. In the event that fire breaks out following an attack or sabotage, personnel can use LinkMT-LBu-GPM-10 Firefighting Vehicles to move through wreckage and swiftly extinguish any flames.

Installations in mountainous areas make use of 'Linksuperhardened' facilities - hangers tunnelled into hillsides. These shelters are typically equipped with blast doors, air filtration systems, and other features designed to keep the aircraft safe and functional even in the event of an attack. Similarly, the Air Forces maintain a Command Bunker - LinkKomanda Protivvazdušne Odbrane D-0 - built to withstand a 20-kiloton nuclear blast, which is located near the town of Konjic, Republic of Bosnia. In the event of a serious nuclear exchange, the General Staff of the Yugoslavian Defence Forces will retreat to this position. Konjic is 55 minutes by road from the JuAF HQ at Sarajevo, 25 minutes by air. The KPO D-0 bunker is located more than 900m beneath a mountain and is accessed through a series of tunnels and airlocks. The bunker is divided into several sections, including living quarters, command and control centers, communication rooms, and storage areas.

The bunker is built to be self-sufficient and is equipped with its own power supply, water and air filtration systems, and food storage facilities. It is designed to accommodate up to 350 people and is intended to function as a command center for the Yugoslav military in the event of a nuclear war.

Air Defence & Airbase Weapons

Air defence of permanent Air Bases is delegated to RBS 73 Field Army Ballistic Missile Intercept Systems and LinkKashtan-M Close-in Weapon Systems. While the RBS 73 FABMIS is a mobile system, the Kashtan-M CIWS is fixed. The RBS 73 FABMIS can engage targets at ranges from 3-250km and at altitudes of up to 40km. Its RB 73 SAM has a maximum speed of Mach 5.5 and a manoeuvrability of 60G. It is designed to intercept and destroy tactical and medium range ballistic missiles along with aerial targets including cruise missiles and aircraft at all altitudes. Its FMG 400 X-band Multifunction Fire Control Radar has a target capability of 500+ simultaneous targets, while the FMG 900 UHF-band Surveillance Radar has a target capability of 1,000+ simultaneous targets. These radars provide comprehensive surveillance and tracking coverage, allowing the system to effectively monitor and engage multiple threats in real time.

The Kashtan-M Close-in Weapon System has a range of up to 10km and can engage targets at altitudes of up to 6km. The system uses two types of weapons, including the 9M311M missile and the 30mm AK-630M gun. The 9M311M missile has a maximum speed of Mach 2.8 and can engage targets at ranges of up to 8km. The system can track up to four targets simultaneously and engage up to two targets at the same time. The AK-630M gun system consists of a six-barrel Gatling-style rotary cannon that fires high-explosive fragmentation rounds at a rate of up to 5,000 rounds per minute. The system is computer-controlled and can track and engage multiple targets simultaneously, making it a highly effective weapon against small, fast-moving threats.

On emergency Air Bases, the LinkGibka-M5 Air Defence/Anti-Tank System is used because it is rapidly deployed and has dual use against air and ground targets. The Gibka-M5 system can engage air targets at ranges of up to 10km and ground targets at ranges of up to 5km; Gibka-M5 uses two types of missiles, including the 9M133M-2 missile for anti-tank targets and the 9M336 missile for air targets. The 9M133M-2 missile has a maximum range of 5km and can penetrate up to 1,200mm of armour. The 9M336 missile has a maximum range of 10km and can engage targets at altitudes of up to 5km. The system can track up to 16 targets simultaneously and engage up to 4 targets at the same time. Other Air Base defensive systems include LinkGorchak Concealed Pillbox, LinkMTU-4 [Strela-2MA] SAM System, LinkMA7 Concealed Turret w/ LinkPanorama Viewing Device, LinkKord 6P50-6U6 12.7mm Heavy Machinegun & LinkM55 20mm Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun.

The weapon systems are positioned securely within LinkMobile Modular Protection Fortifications. MMPF is a type of portable barrier system designed to provide protection against various threats, including blasts, projectiles, and physical attacks. It is easily transported and installed and is built to withstand extreme weather conditions, including high winds, heavy rain, and snow. It is also designed to be resistant to corrosion and degradation over time. They are also covered in regular camouflage nets or LinkARCAS Multispectral Camouflage Shrouds. They may be strengthened with reinforced concrete or sandbags and dug into the earth, linking up with a system of trenches and bunkers.

Buildings

Troops operate from and reside in LinkCombat Concrete Shelters and LinkEarth Covered Buildings. Combat concrete shelters provide excellent protection against a wide range of threats, including high-explosive munitions, rocket and missile attacks, and CBRN agents. The reinforced concrete construction provides a high degree of blast resistance and can withstand direct hits from artillery fire. They are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. They are also resistant to corrosion and degradation over time, making them a long-lasting and cost-effective solution.

Larger buildings, such as barracks, stores, workshops, command centers, ammunition depots, and fuel storage tanks feature LinkRocket Screens to defeat RPGs and LinkReinforced Roofs designed to protect against mortar attack. There are a number of defensive constructions used to fortify installations such as LinkBR4-BR5 Armoured Observation Posts; these posts provide excellent visibility with 360° views, are equipped with LinkSearchlights, and offer protection against 7.62mm armor-piercing ammunition. All structures are covered in LinkARCAS Multispectral Camouflage Shrouds. ARCAS shrouds provide effective concealment against multiple detection technologies, including thermal, infrared, and radar. The shrouds are lightweight, durable, and easy to install.

LinkMirage Jamming Stations are installed on all JuAF bases; these jamming systems are designed to disrupt and deceive enemy radar and communication systems, making it difficult for them to detect and target JuAF aircraft and other military assets. They can jam multiple radar frequencies simultaneously, reducing the effectiveness of enemy radar systems. The Mirage jamming stations are composed of several different modules, including a signal generator, a high-power amplifier, and an antenna system. These modules work together to create powerful electromagnetic signals that can jam or confuse enemy radar and communication systems.

Security Checks

All movement onto Air Force installations is subject to rigorous security inspections of personnel and vehicles; troops use canine units and specialised tools to detect explosives, contraband, and covert surveillance equipment with the LinkGranat-2 Lightweight Camera Detector and investigate vehicles with the LinkPOISK-TV-12 Inspection and Screening Set. The GRANAT-2 Lightweight Camera Detector is a device used for detecting covert surveillance devices, such as hidden cameras, microphones, and other wireless transmission devices. It is designed to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted by these devices, which allows it to locate them even when they are hidden from view.

The GRANAT-2 Detector uses a combination of RF [Radio Frequency] and IR [Infrared] detection technology to locate hidden devices. It can scan a room or area for RF signals and analyze them to determine whether they are coming from a surveillance device. It can also detect IR signals emitted by devices with active infrared illumination, which can be used for covert video surveillance in low-light conditions.The GRANAT-2 Detector is a portable, handheld device that can be used by JuAF personnel to sweep rooms, buildings, and vehicles for covert surveillance devices. It is easy to use and provides accurate and reliable results.

POISK-TV-12 is a type of portable inspection system used for detecting hidden objects or defects in various materials, such as pipelines, walls, and structures, and also vehicles. The POISK-TV-12 Inspector consists of an X-ray generator, a detector, and a portable control unit that allows the operator to control and adjust the system's settings. The system can be easily transported to different locations and can operate on battery power for several hours. It can be used for the detection of hidden contraband or explosives.

Individuals may be directed to submit to enhanced security screening using the LinkHOMO SCAN X-Ray Inspection System to conduct full body X-Ray searches. HOMO SCAN is a type of security screening technology used to detect hidden objects, weapons, or explosives that may be concealed on a person's body. It works by using X-rays to create an image of a person's entire body, which can then be analyzed for any anomalies or objects that shouldn't be there. The system consists of a large tunnel-like structure that a person walks through while standing still with their arms raised. X-rays are emitted from multiple sources around the tunnel and pass through the person's body, creating an image that is captured by detectors on the opposite side. This image is then analyzed by a Air Forces Security officer who is trained to identify any potential threats.

The LinkST-6035 Cargo Inspection System is used to provide precise and effective non-intrusive inspection for vehicles moving onto JuAF bases. It can be used to inspect various types of vehicles that carry cargo, such as trucks, trailers, vans, and other similar transport vehicles. It offers up to 400mm penetration on steel and 0.5% contrast sensitivity, enabling the detection of hidden materials. The system can discriminate up to 4 groups of materials, including heavy metals like lead and tungsten. It also evaluates the weight of scanned objects and features a Z-recovery function to remove container walls and improve image clarity. The ST-6035 can be operated remotely and is capable of inspecting 25 vehicles per hour.

Surveillance

Each JuAF base is equipped with a command and control station as well as a dedicated security element, which is responsible for overseeing security and surveillance operations. Manned by highly trained Air Forces Security personnel, this section is responsible for monitoring and recording all surveillance features of the base, including its cameras, computers, radar systems, and other detection methods. By consolidating all data at one central point, AFS personnel are able to quickly identify potential security breaches and take necessary actions.

The use of the LinkOrwell 2K Video Surveillance System and its integration with LinkOrwell-R and LinkEnot radar systems provide advanced surveillance with computer vision and real-time radar alerts to detect possible intrusion. Orwell 2K provides wide-area coverage and high-resolution video that enables operators to see fine details, even in low-light conditions. It also features advanced cybersecurity, such as encryption and secure communication protocols, to protect against cyber threats and ensure the integrity of the surveillance data.

Orwell-R and Enot are mobile radar systems. Orwell-R operates in the VHF-band and is designed to detect low-flying targets, such as UAVs and aircraft, at distances of up to 60km. Enot operates in the UHF-band and is designed to detect and track small and low-flying targets, such as UAVs, at distances of up to 25km. Both systems can be deployed quickly in any location and are capable of operating in various weather conditions, including fog, rain, and snow.

LinkWallDetect Physical Detection System is installed to protect buildings of critical importance on JuAF bases. It uses a piezoelectric sensor cable installed on walls, roofs, and floors to detect intruders attempting to breach the barrier. The system continuously monitors for vibrations and sounds, providing early detection of potential threats. It is resistant to tampering and suitable for securing high-value or hazardous material areas. The system is integrated with the existing security infrastructure such as the Orwell 2K Video Surveillance System and serves as a strong deterrent against unauthorized access.

Further optical surveillance coverage is provided by LinkvMC2T Multi Sensor Imaging System which can detect personnel and vehicles at distances of up to 50km in infrared and low light. The LinkNEYASIT Surveillance & Reconnaissance Thermal Imaging Camera can detect thermal emissions of humans, vehicles and animals enabling operators to see critical information in total darkness, through smoke and haze, light fog or rain at ranges up to 15km. LinkCVD-103 Thermal Sensors will also trigger alarms if activated. All of these systems are networked together with the Orwell 2K Video Surveillance System to provide a comprehensive surveillance picture.

If an intrusion is detected, Air Forces Security personnel can activate the LinkSIRIN 450XL Acoustic Communication System with its powerful long-range capability. The system is effective up to 1,700m and has a maximum peak output of 150 dB SPL [A-weighted] and a maximum continuous output of 146 dB SPL [C-weighted], emphasizing perceived loudness and capturing the full sound pressure level, respectively. The system's high-power sound waves act as a sonic cannon, producing a loud, irritating noise that deters and holds back potential intruders. It can also be used non-lethally to temporarily incapacitate individuals, and as an alarm and communication system.

The LinkELM-2112FP Persistent Foliage Penetration Radar is a high-resolution foliage-penetrating radar that provides persistent surveillance in foliage and can detect, monitor, and track all ground-moving targets in a region of interest. It features a non-rotating planar array antenna, operates in L-band, and can detect humans and vehicles at ranges of 2.5km and 5km. It is used to monitor areas nearby Air Force bases such as hills, fields, and wooded areas.

Anti-Drone Defences

LinkDrone Guard ESM Passive-Detection & Mitigation Anti-Drone System and LinkELI-4030 Drone Guard Drone Detection, Identification, Classification & Disruption System are used to detect, defeat and capture drones used to attack or spy on Air Forces installations. The ELI-4030 or Done Guard COMJAM is a compact and rugged counter-drone. It passively monitors the drone's communication data link using radio frequency signals to detect, classify, track, and defeat drone threats. The system has a 360° coverage and is versatile in detecting and tracking different types of drones. It has a detection range of over 5km. The system has directional and omni-directional jamming modes, and it can be integrated with other sensors such as radar and EO/IR.

The ELI-4030 Drone Guard is a drone detection and counter-UAV system. It uses a range of sensors to detect, track, identify, and neutralize unauthorized drones up to 50km away. The system's command and control system integrates all functions into a single unified system, and it offers a range of solutions for threat mitigation, including cyber takeover of the target's flight controls, disruption of communication and navigation protocols, and destruction using a weapons system.

Both of these systems are ideal for protecting sensitive sites, providing facility protection, and ensuring perimeter security, including on airbases.

Perimeter Defences

LinkArmaweave High-Security Gates, LinkAnti-Ram Barriers, LinkCzech Hedgehogs, and LinkDragon's Teeth are installed at entrances; the latter can withstand the impact of a 7.5 ton truck driven directly into it at speeds 80km/h. The Czech Hedgehogs have a secondary use in preventing the landings of enemy fixed-wing transports when placed on runways in emergency situations. Perimeter constructions feature LinkZaun Electrified Perimeter Fencing and LinkArmaweave Security Fencing topped with LinkConcertina Wire forms the outermost perimeter. LinkELM-2114 Persistent Perimeter Detection Radar are installed on these fences, it is used to alert against boundary intrusions of the perimeter. It operates in the K-band frequency range and uses multi-beam technology to detect and track multiple targets, such as humans and vehicles, in real-time over a 90° sector. The radar has a low false alarm rate, is easy to operate and maintain. It can detect humans at ranges of up to 500m and moving vehicles up to 1000m.

Link6.1m Alaska Walls and LinkHESCO Bastions are the next layer of perimeter fortifications. LinkBlast Walls are the final line of defence between structures that personnel reside within. Between fences and walls, land mines may be employed; the AM-70 Scorpion Networked Anti-Personnel Mine System is is designed to deny access to hostile personnel. It includes a central unit with eight extended range tripwires and eight grenade launchers, each armed with an air-bursting blast fragmentation grenade. When triggered, the launchers propel grenades, creating a lethal zone with tungsten fragments. An anti-handling device activates if tampered with. The mine can be manually armed or remotely controlled through a tablet-based unit, allowing functions like arming, disarming, altering self-destruct settings, and temporary deactivation. The mine has a self-destruct feature with adjustable time settings. It's an effective system for area denial and remote operation.

After arming, the mine deploys eight extended range tripline sensors, each corresponding to a 45° sector. These tripwires are 12 meters long and are triggered by a force of 4.0 newtons. If a tripline is disturbed, the adjacent grenade launcher fires. The system has eight miniature grenade launcher [MGL] units, each armed with an air-bursting blast fragmentation grenade. When a tripline is triggered, the corresponding MGL launches the grenade to around 2 meters in height and 5-7 meters in distance from the mine. The grenade then airbursts using an electronic time fuze, releasing tungsten fragments. The detonated grenade disperses about 1,400 tungsten fragments in a lethal zone approximately 10 meters wide and 10 meters deep. This creates a deadly area for exposed personnel.

For defence of nearby water features such as rivers, lakes, or coasts, LinkPDM-2 Sea Mines are employed. PMD-2 are high-explosive bottom blast sea mines designed for coastal defense against landing craft and armored vehicles crossing water obstacles. These mines are used in lakes, rivers, and beaches up to a depth of 3.80 meters. The PDM-2 serves as a contact mine. Activation is achieved through a mechanical tilt rod mechanism. LinkBSK-S Ground Sensors are deployed for concealed detection of any movement over ground using seismic detection.

Given the large area around Air Forces installations to be patrolled and monitored, Air Forces Troops employ LinkMiloš-N Unmanned Ground Vehicles and LinkALBATROSS-P UAV to cover more ground. These systems are housed in pre-positioned armoured containers around JuAF bases. The Miloš-N is compact and light, has high mobility and agility in indoor and outdoor environments, can be operated by one soldier for up to 8 hours, it can also be operated autonomously and has a variety of sensors, including LiDAR, cameras, and GPS, to help it navigate and avoid obstacles. It is resistant up to 7.62mm rounds. The Miloš-N is equipped with an M86 7.62mm MG, RBG 40mm Grenade Launcher, and x2 M80 64mm Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher.

The ALBATROSS-P Surveillance UAV is a fully autonomous drone-in-a-box system. It features precise altitude tracking, noise immunity, and data protection. The drone can take off autonomously, respond to alarms, and fly preset routes. It operates at altitudes up to 200m, reaches speeds of 40 km/h [autopilot] and 60 km/h [manual], and withstands winds up to 15 m/s. The system has a 5km travel radius, 3000m max take-off altitude, and 40-minute endurance. It communicates via a secured link [868 MHz] over a 6km area and uses GLONASS/GPS for accurate navigation.

Force Dispersal Air Bases may not feature such intricate defensive emplacements in their entirety and maintain only a skeleton force until activated, so the deployment of Air Forces Security and Infantry personnel is key for continued secure operation and repelling enemy Special Forces attacks.


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