Guidance

UK Air and Space Power (JDP 0-30)

Joint Doctrine Publication 0-30 explains the importance of air and space power to our national security and Defence.

From:
Ministry of Defence
Published
17 July 2013
Last updated
19 March 2018 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on

This publication is superseded by Joint Doctrine Publication 0-30, UK Air Power and Joint Doctrine Publication 0-40, UK Space Power.

Documents

(WITHDRAWN) Joint Doctrine Publication 0-30, UK Air and Space Power (Second Edition)

Ref: JDP 0-30

PDF, 4.43 MB, 139 pages

Details

Joint Doctrine Publication (JDP) 0-30, UK Air and Space Power (Second Edition) explains the importance of air and space power to our national security and defence.

JDP 0-30 explains air and space power to those who use it, or are influenced by it and describes in broad terms how to employ air and space power. It looks at the principles that underpin the way air and space power offers scalable and responsive options, in support of our national interests.

This publication: defines air and space power; explains the attributes of air and space power; discusses the main roles and functions of UK air and space power; and explains air and space’s contribution to joint action and the full spectrum approach.

Who should read this publication

This edition of JDP 0-30 is a simple and concise explanation of air and space power, which seeks to inform a wide audience. It is designed to highlight the strategic utility of air and space power, and their contribution to national power.

JDP 0-30 should be of value to joint commanders and staffs, the single Services, the broader defence community and other government departments, as well as UK partners and allies.

Updates to this page

Published 17 July 2013
Last updated 19 March 2018 + show all updates

  1. Updated page title to reflect newest edition published.

  2. Updated to the second edition.

  3. First published.

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