Operation Deliberate Force

Operation Deliberate Force was a sustained air campaign conducted by NATO to undermine the military capability of Bosnian Serbs who threatened or attacked UN-designated "safe areas" in Bosnia. The operation was carried out between the 30 August 1995 and the 20 September 1995, involving 400 aircraft and 5000 personnel from 15 nations.

Related Topics:
Operation Deliberate Force - NATO - Bosnian Serb - Bosnia - 30 August - 1995 - 20 September

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During the campaign, a total of 3515 sorties were flown against 338 individual targets. Aircraft involved in the campaign used to operate from Italy and the U.S. aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt. 68% of the bombs used in this campaign were Precision-guided munitions.

Related Topics:
Theodore Roosevelt - Precision-guided munition

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Bosnian Serb?s integrated air defence network, comprising of aircraft and SAM, presented a high-threat environment to the allied air operations. A French Mirage 2000 was shot down by Serbian SAM on the 30 August 1995.

Related Topics:
SAM - Mirage 2000 - 30 August - 1995

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However, in the end, the air attacks were effective in bringing the Serbs to the negotiation table.

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Operation Deliberate Force proved that airpower can be decisive when employed with clear political objectives.

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