Anti-Access Warfare: Countering A2/AD Strategies Sam J. Tangredi
Publisher: Naval Institute Press

The Indian defense establishment commonly regards China's efforts to enhance its naval presence in the Indian Ocean as an attempt to undermine its strategic position in India's "near abroad. Jan 4, 2013 - Additionally, an area denial / anti access (AD/A2) strategy is more about deterrence than anything else, so providing another clear reason not to sail within striking range of China's shores during a time of peer state conflict undeniably that can be used for many things, even as an air to air arsenal ship for ultra long-range air to air missiles, or as a heavy-duty jamming platform that can keep up with a formation of fighters for medium-range strike and counter air duties. Often referred to as anti-access/anti-denial capabilities (A2/AD), these Chinese arms are viewed by some in the Pentagon as raising the human and economic cost of the United States' military role in the region to prohibitive levels. Dec 19, 2013 - A substantial amount of attention has been paid to China's Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) strategy, with the DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) serving as one of its principal components, and to which we can now perhaps add the ADIZ. Do whatever is needed to shield them from Chinese bullying; and the development by the Pentagon of AirSea Battle, a new strategy devised to defeat the so-called anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) capabilities that are being deployed by technologically sharp strategic rivals, above all China. To pursue asymmetric means to counter our power projection capabilities. Review, former US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates had directed the US Navy, US Air Force and US Marine Corps to develop a comprehensive concept to counter emerging anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) challenges, primaril;y of Chinese origin. Jan 11, 2013 - Although a fighter jet may have landed on the carrier deck, China will need a robust multi-aircraft fleet on the carrier, which will include planes designated for Beyond Line of Sight, Anti-Submarine and Surface warfare and many more,” the anonymous Navy . Mar 11, 2014 - Indeed, Vinson was a fitting backdrop for the 2011 ceremony and contest––a quiet reminder of the powerful strategic “stick” provided by America's carrier fleet that provides sea-based aviation to help protect U.S. Ukraine army deflated as guerrilla warfare unfolds. Jun 18, 2012 - FOR the best part of a decade, the demands of industrial-scale counter-insurgency campaigns have determined America's spending priorities and obsessed its strategic thinkers. Apr 21, 2014 - served to both protect friendly forces,” as well as “prevent enemies from gaining a [strategic] advantage,.” he adds. Mar 5, 2014 - Dale Moore, a lead strategic thinker for NAVAIR and NAWCAD, presented a concise breakdown of how China's military expects to dominate the world's cyber stage and the Pacific as it grows its own defense economy. By the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps will endeavour to foster positive changes in the institutional relationships among the services, the integration of acquisition strategies, and the conceptual approach to warfare. Survivability is an important design aspect of our amphibious force, as a broad spectrum of anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) weapons are increasingly available to littoral countries worldwide––from naval mines to shore-based anti-ship missiles. Nov 14, 2011 - These two elements of an adversary's comprehensive warfare strategy are referred to as "anti-access" and "area denial" or "A2/AD". Jul 29, 2013 - It is a momentous conclusion that will shape the United States' defense systems, force posture, and overall strategy for dealing with the economically and militarily resurgent China. Future Efforts – A range of technologies to counter U.S. Military will invest as required to ensure its ability to operate effectively in anti-access and area denial (A2/AD) environments.". While US CENTCOM continues to observe China's anti-access and area denial (A2/AD) strategy, President Obama's administration has not delayed in exercising a policy and funding 'pivot' towards Asia Pacific.