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An air force is the military branch that specializes in fighting wars from the air, using aircraft and related technology to achieve military objectives. It matters because control of the skies has become essential to modern warfare, allowing nations to protect their territory, support ground forces, and project power over long distances.
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Luftstreitkräfte bilden zusammen mit Landstreitkräften und eventuell vorhandenen Seestreitkräften die Streitkräfte (Militär) eines Staates. Luftstreitkräfte können in einer eigenen Teilstreitkraft Luftwaffe organisiert sein.
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