air cover

noun

1. the use of aircraft to protect ground or naval military operations.
2. the protection given by such aircraft.

air cover

noun

1. Also calledair support
   1. the use of aircraft to provide aerial protection for ground forces against enemy air attack
   2. the aircraft used in this

Example Sentences

"It's really, really difficult for local authorities when they've not got that air cover from government," she said.

From BBC

And 12,000 aircraft were ready to pound the Nazi defenses and provide air cover for the landings.

From Seattle Times

This would help Ukraine ward off mass Russian missile and drone strikes, such as the record barrages launched over the weekend of New Year’s, and provide air cover for potential offensive operations.

From Seattle Times

To be sure, Mr. DeSantis does have air cover from supportive super PACs.

From New York Times

Its monthslong counteroffensive to push back Russian troops has taken place without air cover.

From Seattle Times