Arctic Patrol and Reconnaissance 2015

This year’s Arctic Patrol and Reconnaissance event will bring the Arctic and Observer nations together to discuss the latest operational challenges and developments in the region. Cooperation will be a major theme of the conference, both across operations and joint exercises and also on a technical level with the need to explore data share opportunities. With the Arctic Council’s introduction of the Search and Rescue and Oil Spill Response Agreements, this will form a new area of debate, deliberating the strategies and technology needed to meet these new duties.

For further program and registration information, please visit the conference website.

The conference goals are to:

• Discuss the current capabilities and necessary areas for development among the Arctic nations to effectively carry out patrol and reconnaissance operations
• Learn about the development of new satellite surveillance systems helping to create a more complete real air picture
• Explore technological and cooperative data exchange solutions to close the information capability gap when operating in the Arctic
• Hear about lessons learned from the multilateral joint exercises that have taken place over the past year
• Consult with the Arctic and Observer nations on their onward strategy in the region