Air Power Projection in Conduct of NATO Deterrence Activities and Operations

doi: 10.32565/aarms.2021.2.4

Abstract

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the role, place and importance of air power for the success of joint military operations in conduct of NATO deterrence activities and operations. Air power has been highly valued in defence, security and in warfare from its very beginning, since the establishment of the first Air Forces. With its modern development it has become crucial for achieving military goals, as well as national ones. The importance of air power is shown through its definition and comparison in the military doctrines of the air forces of certain countries and NATO, where it is obvious how important it is in the structure of national power, security and defence, as well as in collective security and defence of NATO. The emphasis is on the ongoing implementation of NATO military activities and operations and the projection of the Alliance’s air power in deterring Russia’s potential threats to its members in Northeast Europe, in the Baltic region. The current method of projection of air power and the use of its elements in these NATO military activities are discussed and presented. The special features and capabilities provided by the air power, which do not possess other military components and cannot compensate for these effects, give it a key role in supporting and conducting joint military operations, and in enabling the success of their implementation.

Keywords:

air power air force NATO joint operations deterrence air force doctrine power projection

How to Cite

Boros, G. and Csengeri, J. (2022) “Air Power Projection in Conduct of NATO Deterrence Activities and Operations”, AARMS – Academic and Applied Research in Military and Public Management Science. Budapest, 20(2), pp. 39–47. doi: 10.32565/aarms.2021.2.4.

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