Patterns and Typologies of Air Power Development Strategies for Airspace Sovereignty: A Systematic Literature Review

Authors

  • Esra Kriahanta Sembiring Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Rudy Agus Gemilang Gultom Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Irdam Ahmad Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Tatar Bonar Silitonga Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55681/jige.v7i3.6871

Keywords:

Air power, Airspace sovereignty, Air power development, Systematic literature review

Abstract

Airspace sovereignty is crucial to national security because airspace control supports deterrence and territorial integrity. This Systematic Literature Review identifies patterns and typologies of air power development strategies using PRISMA 2020 and thematic synthesis of peer-reviewed studies from Scopus and complementary databases. Findings indicate four patterns: capability-driven, technology-centric, diplomacy-oriented, and institutional-governance. These patterns form four typologies: capability-driven, technology-centric, diplomacy-oriented, and hybrid strategies. The study highlights a shift toward integrated and adaptive air power development.

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2026-09-17

How to Cite

Sembiring, E. K., Gultom, R. A. G., Ahmad, I., & Silitonga, T. B. (2026). Patterns and Typologies of Air Power Development Strategies for Airspace Sovereignty: A Systematic Literature Review. Jurnal Ilmiah Global Education, 7(3), 2849–2860. https://doi.org/10.55681/jige.v7i3.6871