One of the factors affecting the security of a state is air threats. Their nature often exerts a negative impact on both the functioning of the state and using airspace. The purpose of this article is to define the term of air threats and characterize contemporary air threats, illustrated with numerous examples. The scientific deliberations lead to outlining possible development trends in this respect, in relation to technological progress. The article ends with several concluding statements with regard to an analysis of prospective air threats. It also shows possible development trends in the discussed matter. The final part of the article is devoted to conclusions regarding the transformation of contemporary air threats.

The article deals with the subject of diagnosing the current system of pilot training on multi-role aircraft in Poland. The authors pay particular attention to changes in its organization, arising from the compromise between technology, needs and funds on the part of the organizers. The recommended perspective changes in its organization in Poland result from the past three years of research in the Air Force University and institutions engaged in the discussed issues. The issues continue the research process handled in the dissertation [5], resulting from analyses and comparisons with world trends in this respect. The obtained findings suggest that it is essential to achieve the planned outcomes of training pilots on multi-role aircraft, at the same time reducing time and costs. It is linked to the introduction of modern aircraft or equipment supporting the process of pilot training.

The selection of weapon systems involves a number of activities to choose the best system in relation to the predefined operational requirements and other vital criteria. In the case of surface to air missile systems competing for the NAREW program, attempts are being made to obtain an asset that will be capable of engaging a spectrum of air threats, under specified conditions, with a predefined high degree of probability. In order to make the right choice, it is necessary to analyze information on performance and combat capabilities. Thus, the aim of this article is to develop a preliminary method of evaluating the capabilities of surface to air missile systems offered under the NAREW program. The theoretical foundation of the empirical study was provided by the method of literature content analysis. Using the methods of comparison and generalization, the author obtained data on the combat capabilities of surface to air missile systems expressed through their tactical and technical parameters. Among the empirical methods, the author applied the algorithm of a multi-criteria analysis and an assessment of the capabilities of surface to air missile systems based on the use of matrix calculus. The diagnostic survey, conducted by means of the questionnaire technique, made it possible to prioritize the adopted evaluation criteria and, consequently, to conduct proper research. The formulation of the final conclusions and establishing the links between the theoretical and empirical part of the study was achieved by means of a synthesis. The results obtained in such a manner may constitute a valuable information database, showing the directions that should be considered when selecting a short-range surface to air missile (SAM) system for Poland. The evaluations and suggestions included in this study can be used for prospective solutions and research conducted in a similar area.

Jednym z podstawowych zadań wykonywanych przez bezzałogowe statki powietrzne jest rozpoznanie powietrzne. Odgrywa ono wiodącą rolę zarówno w czasie pokoju, kryzysu, jak i wojny. Dzieje się tak, ponieważ bez wiarygodnych i aktualnych danych planowanie działań jest znacznie trudniejsze, mniej skuteczne, a w wielu aspektach wręcz niemożliwe. W aspekcie militarnym zadaniem rozpoznania powietrznego jest pozyskanie danych o przeciwniku, jak również ocena rezultatów prowadzenia działań wojsk własnych. Celem niniejszego artykułu była identyfikacja parametrów taktyczno-technicznych charakteryzujących bezzałogowe statki powietrzne wykorzystywane w Siłach Zbrojnych RP, przeznaczone do prowadzenia rozpoznania powietrznego. Mając na uwadze powyższe, w pierwszej kolejności opisano istotę rozpoznania powietrznego, następnie ustalono rolę i miejsce BSP w rozpoznaniu powietrznym, scharakteryzowano platformy użytkowane przez polskie wojsko, a w dalszej części zestawiono oraz porównano je pod względem takich parametrów, jak: rozpiętość skrzydeł, maksymalna masa startowa, prędkość przelotowa, prędkość maksymalna, długotrwałość lotu oraz zasięg operacyjnego działania. Pozwoliło to zobrazować różnice w ich budowie, określić pewne zależności i właściwości oraz sporządzić wnioski końcowe. W artykule posłużono się takimi metodami badawczymi, jak: analiza, synteza, uogólnienie oraz porównanie