What roles do airpower play in irregular warfare and what challenges does it face
Synopsis: Conventional armed forces are increasingly confronted by the fact that the kind of war that they have been training to fight is seemingly becoming less and less relevant. Warfare in the 21st century battlefield is characterised by irregular warfare, the use of unconventional tactics, and in many cases, the use of non-uniformed combatants. In such an environment, what are the roles of airpower in irregular warfare, and the challenges that confront conventional air forces? Your essay should examine the roles that airpower plays in irregular warfare. What are the challenges faced by a modern air force in this kind of warfare? How does airpower contribute to combat irregular warfare?
Examples from past conflicts can also be used to look at lessons learned when air forces at the time had to address the same question that air forces face today.
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