Air of superiority: What the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine can teach Europeans about NATO readiness

Air of superiority: What the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine can teach Europeans about NATO readiness

Cover image: picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Senior Airman Jerreht Harris Air superiority lies at the heart of modern military victory. It gives armed forces the ability to control the skies; it enables ground manoeuvres, protects logistics, suppresses enemy capabilities and provides the freedom to strike at will. Without air superiority, even the most powerful armies are vulnerable. With it, even distant targets become reachable. Mastery …