Abstract: The military force of a country usually comprises three key components: the army, the navy and the air force, all of which can stake a legitimate claim to be the most vital aspect of the military due to their various strengths. Yet, in recent conflicts, it is arguable that air power can...

Abstract: The article takes a critical look at the strategic value that airpower offers to geo-strategically vulnerable small states. It highlights the underlying need for small states to defend their sovereignty, examines the use of militaries as an effective option to achieve such a purpose and...