The Air Littoral

[ORAC]

New phrase/concept to me - but then I’m getting old(er)….

https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2022/02/07/low-flying-threats-challenge-natos-deterrence-in-the-east/

Low-flying threats challenge NATO’s deterrence in the East

….”Above all, NATO must prepare to control the air littoral, even if it may not be the easiest—or most appealing — mission to U.S. and NATO air forces. The glory days of fighter planes and swirling dog fights may or may not have passed, but they are no longer the only or most important fights in the sky.”

[MPN11]

No argument with that article. Saturation of contested airspace with small, cheap, UAVs is a challenging scenario for the defender. And quantity, as always, has it’s own effect on the balance of power. It’s certainly a serious concern..

[trim it out]

New phrase/concept to me - but then I’m getting old(er)….

https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2022/02/07/low-flying-threats-challenge-natos-deterrence-in-the-east/

Low-flying threats challenge NATO’s deterrence in the East

….”Above all, NATO must prepare to control the air littoral, even if it may not be the easiest—or most appealing — mission to U.S. and NATO air forces. The glory days of fighter planes and swirling dog fights may or may not have passed, but they are no longer the only or most important fights in the sky.”
The USAF Gen quoted doesn't even know what JTAC stands for so lacks some credibility.