This report provides a summary of the risks, proliferation, and costs of man-portable air defense system attacks against commercial aviation targets, as well as mitigation options. The research is focused on the historical use of MANPADS against civilian aviation; the threat of MANPADS proliferation and nonstate groups' MANPADS use; the potential economic impacts of an overseas attack on civilian aircraft; and mitigation options.
Language
English
Pages
126
Format
Paperback
Publisher
RAND Corporation
Release
February 15, 2020
ISBN
1977404189
ISBN 13
9781977404183
Acquisition and Use of Manpads Against Commercial Aviation: Risks, Proliferation, Mitigation, and Cost of an Attack
This report provides a summary of the risks, proliferation, and costs of man-portable air defense system attacks against commercial aviation targets, as well as mitigation options. The research is focused on the historical use of MANPADS against civilian aviation; the threat of MANPADS proliferation and nonstate groups' MANPADS use; the potential economic impacts of an overseas attack on civilian aircraft; and mitigation options.