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Achieving Control Of The Air Is Crucial For Global Power Projection
A recent argument in the defense press suggests that the US Air Force should prioritize air denial over air superiority, but this approach may not be sufficient for a global power like the US. The Air Force’s doctrine defines air superiority as the degree of dominance in the air battle that permits operations at a given time and place, without prohibitive interference from enemy air and missile threats. Recent conflicts in Ukraine and Iran demonstrate the importance of air superiority in achieving strategic effects and imposing control. This article was first reported by Breaking Defense.