Współczesne determinanty bezpieczeństwa powietrznego państwa

The article presents the results of research that focuses on contemporary aspects related to the air safety of the state in the period of peace and war. In the first part, scientific considerations were aimed at identifying the conceptual apparatus related to the concept of air security of the state, air threat and air defense. In the second part, the author analyzes contemporary military and terrorist threats, which are the main determinant of changes in the air defense system of the state as an integral element of the state security system. In the last part of the scientific deliberations, the author emphasizes the importance of cooperation and integration of elements of the armed forces with non-military institutions, which translates into the effectiveness of the protection of the air space of the state against airborne threats. In this part, the author points out the essence and importance of the protection of the airspace of NATO countries, which is implemented as part of the Air Policing mission.