The current operating environment for naval forces is complex, cluttered and multi-layered across subsurface, surface, air, space and cyber/EMS. Reaching maritime domain awareness and achieving decision-making superiority is reliant on the timely collection of data and integration of various ISR assets across a protected network, and this is a key driver behind navy doctrine, acquisition and CONOPS.

Former J2 for the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff (2013-2016), Rear Admiral Paul Becker is perfectly placed to know these challenges well.

In this exclusive interactive infographic, discover what operational challenges, limitations and successes he faced related to ISR, from the seabed to space.