It encompasses a network of interconnected systems to detect,
track, classify, identify and monitor airborne objects, and – if
necessary – to intercept them using surface-based or airborne
weapons systems. NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence NATO
Integrated Air and Missile Defence refers to the integration of
capabilities and overlapping operations of all services to
defend all Alliance territory, populations and forces. Its
intent is to ensure freedom of action by negating an opponent’s
ability to achieve adverse effects using its air and missile
capabilities. Last updated: 04-Apr-2013 14:39 - The Baltic air
policing mission changes command01 Sep. 2012 - Fighter jets
secure airspace of the Baltic countries28 Mar. 2012 - NATO
Secretary General welcomes agreement on Baltic Air Policing08
Feb. 2012 - Fifty years of defending NATO’s skies22 Jul. 2011 -
Threat of man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS)13 Jun. 2007