Evolving Threats And Strategies Will Require More And Better ISR (From The National Interest)

The last 16 years of continuous conflict with multiple terrorist organizations around the world taught the military one lesson: the importance of information, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.  The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan saw a revolution in ISR platforms, sensors, analytic capabilities and organizations. Today, the U.S. faces new challenges posed by prospective adversaries with medium and even high-end capabilities. The Pentagon is responding with new operational concepts that will require more and better ISR. I discuss the changing demands for ISR platforms and sensors for The National Interest here.