POGGIO RENATICO, Italy - NATO's Deployable Air Command and Control Center (DACCC) in Poggio Renatico, Italy, today began the deployment of the mobile DARS (Deployable Air Control Centre, Recognized Air Picture Production Centre, Sensor Fusion Post) system for the Ramstein Dust exercise.
Since its very beginning this exercise demonstrates the strength of the Alliance: cohesion and interoperability.
This year's deployment, includes a DADR (Deployable Air Defense Radar) and two GAG (Ground-Air-Ground) modules as well, required 64 vehicles, 56 of which belong to NATO and 8 to the German 467th Logistic Battalion, which left this morning for 3 different locations in the Netherlands and Germany.
"This exercise represents a key moment to test and enhance the Atlantic Alliance's command, control and air surveillance capabilities." said Gen. D.A. Maineri, DACCC commander. "The operational effort is significant and required external resources, such as logistical support from the German Armed Forces and additional controller personnel provided by Sweden and Canada. Since its very beginning this exercise demonstrates the strength of the Alliance: cohesion and interoperability." he continued
NATO's Deployable Air Command and Control Center (DACCC) in Poggio Renatico, Italy, today began the deployment of the mobile DARS (Deployable Air Control Centre, Recognized Air Picture Production Centre, Sensor Fusion Post) system for the Ramstein Dust exercise. Photo courtesy DACCC
This year's deployment, includes a DADR and two GAG modules as well, required 64 vehicles, 56 of which belong to NATO and 8 to the German 467th Logistic Battalion, which left this morning for 3 different locations in the Netherlands and Germany. Photo courtesy DACCC
The DARS is an advanced mobile command and control system designed to integrate data from multiple sources, including active and passive sensors that contribute to the definition of the Recognized Air Picture (RAP), a comprehensive graphical representation of all available air situation data essential for airspace management and rapid and effective response to threats by controlling air and Surface Based Air and Missile Defense (SBAMD) assets.
DADR extends radar surveillance capabilities by increasing radar coverage in theater, while GAG modules provide robust communications between ground and air assets by extending radio coverage and tactical link availability. Together, these systems form an integrated network that enhances the DACCC, a critical component of the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defense System (NATINAMDS).
The deployment of DARS is not just a technical exercise, but a demonstration of NATO's ability to respond quickly and efficiently to air threats by fully integrating into NATO's air and missile defense system. By deploying the DACCC and its DARS, DADR and GAG assets, NATO aims to consolidate its leadership in integrated air and missile defense, ensuring interoperability, speed and resilience in the face of current and future challenges.