air power

noun

1. the total military capability of a nation for operations involving the use of aircraft and missiles.

air power

noun

1. the strength of a nation's air force

Word History and Origins

Origin of air power¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Taking on Israeli infantry and tanks now that south Lebanon has once more been invaded might negate some of Israel’s advantages in air power and intelligence.

From BBC

Israel, even if somewhat taxed after months of military operations in Gaza, has a commanding advantage in air power.

From Los Angeles Times

At first Israel hoped air power would stop rocket attacks into Israel.

From BBC

Lindbergh loathed politics, but he was the world’s foremost expert on air power, and he felt obliged to correct the common misperception that planes had rendered America suddenly vulnerable to foreign attack.

From Salon

The Russian troops pouring over the border enjoyed a huge advantage in artillery shells and employed air power, including fighter jets and heavy glide bombs, to disastrous effect, unhindered by depleted Ukrainian air defenses.

From New York Times