Abstract
In the presented article the author desires to study requirements for the air defence subunits in the forest-lake environment of the Suwalki isthmus. For that purpose the author underlined the importance of a presented region , Identified specifics of the isthmus, made a terrain analysis and defined the requirements of the air defence subunits operating in that area. The submitted Proposals learnt from the research indicato the need of use of the so - called light air Demence in order to provide efficient defence for ces and critical infrastructure of the region. The author also takes into account the origin and presence of the Territorial Defence Forces air defence elements, drawing also attention on their place in the entire air defence system of the area and emphasizing the importance of the suitable armament selection for the newly formed air defence subunits of the Territorial Defence Forces (TDFs).
Highlights
Variable security environment in the Central and East Europe expressed inter alia by Russia’s imperialist aspirations reinstated conversations concerning security of the Suwalki isthmus
The issue was addressed by the President of Estonia, Thomas Hendrik Ilves, who while referring to the issue of the Suwalki isthmus emphasizes the great importance and role of the Suwalki corridor in any potential NATO-Russia conflict: “During the Cold War there was a concept of the ‘Fulda isthmus’
The border divides here Poland from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, so if anyone wants to cut off the access to the three Baltic States, should pay close attention to the Suwalki isthmus.”[1]
Summary
Variable security environment in the Central and East Europe expressed inter alia by Russia’s imperialist aspirations reinstated conversations concerning security of the Suwalki isthmus (earlier the Podlaska gate). The occupation of this area would cut off the Baltic States from the remaining NATO allies, and enable the immediate seizure of their territory. A working hypothesis has been formulated to answer the research question: Specific forest lake environment of the Suwalki isthmus imposes requirements towards air defense forces. It determines the organization of the performed operations, type of the armament and military equipment used, and the significance of the air defense subunits. Moraine and oval lakes characterized by irregular shorelines are in this area
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