The main objective of the project is the development of a sys¬tem for timely detection, classification and understanding of the intentions of suspected air targets. The system will also provide a prediction of the landing site or dropping zone. ALFA will contribute to the following EU strategic goals:

• Increasing the EU internal security by the reduction of cross border crime
• The interdiction of drug trafficking
• Assistance in the prosecution of drug trafficking criminals
• The confiscation of drugs and aircraft
• The interdiction of weapon and illicit substance trafficking