Defence IQ sat down with Mr Brian ‘Bear’ Lihani, Duty Chief, Aerospace Warning Branch, HQ NORAD to discuss Airborne Early Warning Systems in the Fifth Generation and Multi- Domain operations when it comes to the defence of North American Airspace.

Key features of the interview include:

• The Airborne Early Warning capabilities currently used at HQ NORAD
• How they fit into fifth generation and multi-domain operations to meet new threats
• The challenges NORAD faces in sustaining Airborne Early Warning capability in the future
• NORAD’s plans for Airborne Early Warning capability in regards to airspace management

At this year’s Military Radar conference, Mr Brian ‘Bear’ Lihani will be co-leading a workshop on the future of Airborne Early Warning systems with Dr Thomas Withington Electronic Warfare, Radar and Military Communications Specialist.