USE OR NON USE OF AIRPOWER IN UKRAINE WAR

 

A comprehensive discussion on the subject

 

 

Issues discussed and links for selective viewing

 

  • Perspective (Upto 05:00).
    • Understanding Air Power
    • Disparity between Russia and Ukraine Air Force
    • Russian Aims and Objectives.
    • Truth as first Casualty: Claims and counter claims.

 

 

 

 

  • Air Superiority (32:05 to 40:45).
    • Most misunderstood term.
    • Distorted due to one sided air wars of USA.
    • Air Supremacy / Air Superiority / Favourable Air Situation.
    • Degree depending on area, duration and extent.

 

  • No Fly Zone (40:45 to 47:40)
    • Easier said then done. 
    • Needs where with all and will to implement.
    • Western Reluctance.
    • What if Russia declares NFZ (Specially in Western Ukraine).

 

 

 

  • Lessons related to warfare (01:03:55 to 01:08:10).
    • Clearly defined Aims and Objectives.
    • Importance of Morale, Training and Tactics.
    • Info warfare
    • Importance of Deterrence and Strategic Coercion.
    • Legitimacy and World Opinion.
    • Joint Warfare.
    • Importance of ISR and Int Sharing

 

  • Lessons related to Air Power(01:08:10 Onwards)
    • Offensive Nature.
    • Effect based Operations.
    • All weather day and night capability.
    • No Fly Zones.
    • Importance of Stand off and Precision Capability.
    • Vulnerability of Air borne / Heli Borne  Operations.

 

Random Thoughts

Winner in these wars is the defence Industry.

 

Question

When and how will this war end?

 

Coming Up: Likely End State and Long Term repercussions.

 

 

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