LTTE acquires "air power" as Sri Lankan civil war moves into a new phase

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has reportedly acquired both light aircraft and light helicopters in its war against the Sri Lankan government. The acquisition of an air capability by LTTE is not an event which can alter the mechanics of the conflict, but it does add a new dimension to t...

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Published inDefense & Foreign Affairs Strategic Policy Vol. 28; no. 5; p. 13
Main Author Brendan O'Neil Jordan
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alexandria International Strategic Studies Association 01.05.2000
Subjects
Civil war
Guerrilla forces
Military aircraft
Military helicopters
Military strategy
Sri Lanka
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Summary:The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has reportedly acquired both light aircraft and light helicopters in its war against the Sri Lankan government. The acquisition of an air capability by LTTE is not an event which can alter the mechanics of the conflict, but it does add a new dimension to the capabilities of the LTTE.
ISSN:0277-4933