Maritime Domain Awareness - A NATO view on the Air Contribution

What are the main challenges faced today for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capability and in achieving efficient Operation Information Management? Group Captain Tom Bennington, Chief of Staff for Maritime Air Allied Naval Forces North at Northwood NATO HQ talks about the challenges and how they are being addressed. The interview also explores the issue of Maritime Patrol Aircraft replacement and cost-effective options being looked into to fulfil the Maritime Intelligence and Reconnaissance role. Expanding upon this point, Tom offers his perspective on how military policy is evolving to meet changing and diverse threats faced by maritime forces and the impact on budget. Finally, the interview explores the pros and cons of different platforms available to achieve maritime domain awareness through surface and maritime air patrol.