Carlo Kopp
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Carlo Kopp is a prominent Australia
n freelance defence analyst and academic who has published ~300 articles in trade publications such as Defence Today, Air International
, Journal of Electronic Defense, Jane's Missiles and Rockets, Australian Aviation and the Asia Pacific Defence Reporter on matters of aerospace technology, stealth, information warfare and Australian defence policy. He is a well-known proponent of the F-22
and has published many articles and papers criticising the selection of the Joint Strike Fighter
for the RAAF
, and is a cofounder of the Air Power Australia
strategy think tank.
Kopp is a Research Fellow in Regional Military Strategy at the Monash Asia Institute in Melbourne, and also lectures in computer science
at Monash University
in Melbourne
, Australia
. His computer science research effort currently encompasses ad hoc networking, GNSS
support protocols, network-centric warfare
, exploitation of radar
s for high speed datalink applications, and the information theory
underpinning Information Warfare
, where he previously contributed much of the foundation theory. His PhD and MSc degrees were supervised by Prof Chris Wallace
at Monash University.
He recently produced a Strategic Insight series paper dealing with the Wedgetail AEW&C system for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute
in Canberra, and remains actively engaged in the public debate on Australian defence policy. Kopp is a senior member of the AIAA
, and a member of the IEEE
and the Association of Old Crows
.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n freelance defence analyst and academic who has published ~300 articles in trade publications such as Defence Today, Air International
Air International
AIR International is a British aviation magazine covering current defence aerospace and civil aviation topics. It has been in publication since 1971 and is currently published by Key Publishing Ltd....
, Journal of Electronic Defense, Jane's Missiles and Rockets, Australian Aviation and the Asia Pacific Defence Reporter on matters of aerospace technology, stealth, information warfare and Australian defence policy. He is a well-known proponent of the F-22
F-22 Raptor
The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation supermaneuverable fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology. It was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but has additional capabilities that include ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals...
and has published many articles and papers criticising the selection of the Joint Strike Fighter
F-35 Lightning II
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, fifth generation multirole fighters under development to perform ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defense missions with stealth capability...
for the RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force
The Royal Australian Air Force is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921. It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps , which was formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts...
, and is a cofounder of the Air Power Australia
Air Power Australia
Air Power Australia is a private non-profit Australian think tank. It was formed by Dr Carlo Kopp and Peter Goon in October 2004. The stated primary aim of the organization is 'air power research and analysis, especially in the context of a modern integrated joint national force structure.' Air...
strategy think tank.
Kopp is a Research Fellow in Regional Military Strategy at the Monash Asia Institute in Melbourne, and also lectures in computer science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
at Monash University
Monash University
Monash University is a public university based in Melbourne, Victoria. It was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state. Monash is a member of Australia's Group of Eight and the ASAIHL....
in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. His computer science research effort currently encompasses ad hoc networking, GNSS
Global Navigation Satellite System
A satellite navigation or SAT NAV system is a system of satellites that provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning with global coverage. It allows small electronic receivers to determine their location to within a few metres using time signals transmitted along a line-of-sight by radio from...
support protocols, network-centric warfare
Network-centric warfare
Network-centric warfare, also called network-centric operations, is a military doctrine or theory of war pioneered by the United States Department of Defense in the 1990's....
, exploitation of radar
Radar
Radar is an object-detection system which uses radio waves to determine the range, altitude, direction, or speed of objects. It can be used to detect aircraft, ships, spacecraft, guided missiles, motor vehicles, weather formations, and terrain. The radar dish or antenna transmits pulses of radio...
s for high speed datalink applications, and the information theory
Information theory
Information theory is a branch of applied mathematics and electrical engineering involving the quantification of information. Information theory was developed by Claude E. Shannon to find fundamental limits on signal processing operations such as compressing data and on reliably storing and...
underpinning Information Warfare
Information warfare
The term Information Warfare is primarily an American concept involving the use and management of information technology in pursuit of a competitive advantage over an opponent...
, where he previously contributed much of the foundation theory. His PhD and MSc degrees were supervised by Prof Chris Wallace
Chris Wallace (computer scientist)
Professor Christopher Stewart Wallace was an Australian computer scientist notable for having devised:...
at Monash University.
He recently produced a Strategic Insight series paper dealing with the Wedgetail AEW&C system for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Australian Strategic Policy Institute
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute is an Australian Government-funded think tank that was established in 2001. ASPI's role is to develop ideas on Australia's defence and strategic policy options and help inform the public on defence and strategic policy issues...
in Canberra, and remains actively engaged in the public debate on Australian defence policy. Kopp is a senior member of the AIAA
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is the professional society for the field of aerospace engineering. The AIAA was founded in 1963 from the merger of two earlier societies: the American Rocket Society , founded in 1930 as the American Interplanetary Society , and the Institute...
, and a member of the IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is a non-profit professional association headquartered in New York City that is dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence...
and the Association of Old Crows
Association of Old Crows
The Association of Old Crows is an international professional organization specializing in electronic warfare, tactical information operations, and associated disciplines headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia...
.