The author's previous books carrying the AIR POWER title have secured his reputation as a primary assessor of the world's military air forces and their recent and future performance and requirements. The books are avidly studied in defence colleges around the world and used by lay enthusiasts seeking accurate and informed description of modern-day air power matters. In this new book, Tony Mason considers a 15 year period that has seen an abundance of new technology and many new international threats of concern to nations and alliances. His authority - he is an advisor to many air forces and governments around the world - means that the volume is eagerly awaited and will become, on publication, the essential reading for policy formers, defence industry personnel, serving officers, government officers and their advisers, and all with an interest in current affairs or military aviation. Follow-up to the internationally popular Air Power: A Centennial Appraisal Proven author whose work is highly regarded around the world Global in content and appreciation of the topic Authoritative but readable.