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![Afghanistan’s Newest Attack Helicopter a ‘Total Mess’? Afghanistan’s Newest Attack Helicopter a ‘Total Mess’?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-28_14-08-36.jpg)
Afghanistan’s Newest Attack Helicopter a ‘Total Mess’?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Afghanistan’s most decorated pilot is critical of U.S. efforts to help build the Afghan Air Force.
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Afghan Air Force to Receive 5 More Attack Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, they will not be used during this year's fighting season.
![When Will the Afghan Air Force Be Ready to Fight the Taliban? When Will the Afghan Air Force Be Ready to Fight the Taliban?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-12_13-14-40.jpg)
When Will the Afghan Air Force Be Ready to Fight the Taliban?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
It will take another year for Afghan ground forces to be able to call in indigenous close air support on a grand scale.
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