Anti‐access Capabilities

Anti-access capabilities seek to deny forces from entering sovereign or claimed airspace, lands, and waters. These systems, varying in quality and quantity, include ground-based air defenses (GBAD), sea- and air-based assets, and advanced multi-domain, layered networks with integrated command and control. Nations must balance efficiency and density in deploying assets, with advanced systems concentrated around high-value targets. Maintenance, mobility, and the ability to engage multiple threats simultaneously are critical for sustained operational effectiveness.