The Quest for Relevant Air Power: Continental European Responses to the Air Power Challenges of the Post-Cold War Era PDF
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The Quest for Relevant Air Power Air University Series on Airpower and National Security Divining Victory by William M. Arkin (2007) The Quest for Relevant Air Power by Christian F. Anrig (2011) Airpower for Strategic Effect by Colin S. Gray (2011) The Quest for Relevant Air Power Continental European Responses to the Air Power Challenges of the Post–Cold War Era Christian F. Anrig, PhD Air University Press Air Force Research Institute Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama August 2011 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Anrig, Christian F. The quest for relevant air power : continental European responses to the air power challenges of the post–Cold War era / Christian F. Anrig. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-58566-216-6 1. Air power—Europe. 2. Air forces—Europe. I. Title. UG635.E85A57 2011 358.4'03094—dc23 2011024833 Cover photo courtesy of Gripen International; photo by FMV (Swedish De- fence Materiel Administration) Disclaimer Opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed or implied within are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Air University, the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or any other US government agency. Cleared for public release; distribution unlimited. Air University Press Air Force Research Institute 155 North Twining Street Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6026 http://aupress.au.af.mil iv Dedicated to my parents, Olga and Christian, and to the memory of my beloved sister, Judith Contents Chapter Page DISCLAIMER ............................. iv DEDICATION............................. v FOREWORD .............................. xv ABOUT THE AUTHOR .................... xvii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ................... xix 1 INTRODUCTION ......................... 1 Air Power Challenges ..................... 2 Scope of Discussion ...................... 6 Overview ............................... 9 Notes ................................... 11 2 POST–COLD WAR CHALLENGES .......... 13 Changing Strategic Context and Alliances ............................. 13 Employment of Western Air Power in Real Operations ....................... 27 Air Power Doctrine and Thinking .......... 39 Force Structuring and Procurement ........ 50 Notes ................................... 64 3 FRENCH AIR FORCE (ARMÉE DE L’AIR) .... 81 How Has the French Air Force Adapted to the Uncertainties Created by Shifting Defence and Alliance Policies? ........... 83 How Has the French Air Force Responded to the Challenges of Real Operations?..... 100 How Has the French Air Force Responded to the New Intellectualism in Air Power Thinking and Doctrine? ................ 112 vii CONTENTS Chapter Page How Have French Defence Planners Attempted to Maintain a Relevant Air Force in Light of Escalating Costs and Advanced Technologies? ................ 120 Conclusion .............................. 131 Notes ................................... 136 4 GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE) ....... 151 How Has the German Air Force Adapted to the Uncertainties Created by Shifting Defence and Alliance Policies? ........... 152 How Has the German Air Force Responded to the Challenges of Real Operations?..... 175 How Has the German Air Force Responded to the New Intellectualism in Air Power Thinking and Doctrine? ................ 186 How Have German Defence Planners Attempted to Maintain a Relevant Air Force in Light of Escalating Costs and Advanced Technologies? ................ 193 Conclusion .............................. 202 Notes ................................... 206 5 ROYAL NETHERLANDS AIR FORCE (KONINKLIJKE LUCHTMACHT) ........... 221 How Has the Royal Netherlands Air Force Adapted to the Uncertainties Created by Shifting Defence and Alliance Policies? ...................... 222 How Has the Royal Netherlands Air Force Responded to the Challenges of Real Operations? .................... 238 How Has the Royal Netherlands Air Force Responded to the New Intellectualism in Air Power Thinking and Doctrine? ................ 247 viii
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