Middle East Airpower in the 21st Century

Overview of the Middle East Airpower

The Middle East is potentially the world's major and most dangerous trouble spot. This book looks at why airpower is of such strategic and tactical importance in the area. It provides an overview of the state of the air forces in the first decade of the 21st Century.

Country Profiles and Industry Reviews

Each air force will be profiled, aerospace industries reviewed, and major campaigns in the past decade are examined. The future of airpower is discussed. The countries include Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, UAE, Yemen, and will also cover British and American operations.

Details Covered for Each Country

Each country is profiled with its air force's history, current status, order of battle, aircraft, ordnance, and recent operations. Air campaigns of the 21st Century within the region are also described.

Additional Content

The book includes many color and mono photographs, maps, and diagrams.