A nation's air power is the strength of its air force.
We will use air power to protect U.N. peacekeepers if necessary.
air power in American English
a nation's total capacity for carrying on warfare from the air
Examples of 'air power' in a sentence
air power
Coalition forces will also face new scrutiny over the aggressive use of air power.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
I am not saying that we are planning to use British air power anywhere else in the world.
The Sun (2014)
With overwhelming force and air power on the allies' side, the outcome is in little doubt.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They faced a conventional armed force with deadly air power, a navy and soldiers trained by America.
The Sun (2012)
Most of the fighting is within towns and cities where the narrow streets and crowded buildings make the use of air power very difficult and, often, impossible.
The Sun (2012)
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British English: air power NOUN
A nation's air power is the strength of its air force.
We will use air power to protect the peacekeepers if necessary.