Kontrola vazdušnog prostora Republike Srbije kao bezbednosni izazov, rizik i pretnja po nacionalnu bezbednost

Abstract

Problems that occur when trying to control in an efficient and timely manner the airspace of the territory of the state surrounded by challenges and threats are becoming more frequent. They arise as a process that accompanies the development of modern lethal weapons for the attacks from the ground and airspace, by increasing the growth of pretensions of great states and state alliances, and the development and spread of economic globalism. One of the causes that can lead to the loss of sovereignty and territorial integrity in the airspace is the slow and longlasting adoption of strategic documents, which define the control of this part of the state territory. These documents should be adapted to respond flexibly to the challenges and changes that threaten the state territory, with special emphasis on its airspace. Through the presentation and consideration of security challenges, risks and threats, this paper will point out the problems that arise in the procedures for the airspace control of the state, in modern times, which fluctuates very quickly in the military and economic sense. Examining the characteristics of the airspace of the Republic of Serbia, as part of its territory, through the terms of sovereignty and territorial integrity, national security strategy and defence strategy, the difficulties and problems in its defence and control will be considered.