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Afghan Air Force
India’s Plans to Buy Helicopter Gunships for Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi is purportedly considering purchasing second-hand Mi-35 helicopters for the Afghan military.
US Buys 6 More Light Attack Aircraft for Afghan Air Force
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force placed an order for six additional light attack aircraft for the Afghan Air Force.
Afghanistan to Get 150 Scout Helicopters by 2022
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. military ordered 150 MD-530F high-altitude scout helicopters for the Afghan Air Force.
India Considers Stepping up Military Assistance to Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India is purportedly evaluating whether to repair grounded Afghan helicopters and transport aircraft.
Afghan Air Force Receives 4 Light Attack Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The four new light attack aircraft are arriving just in time for this year’s fighting season.
India Delivers 4th Combat Helicopter to Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi has finally delivered the last of four combat helicopters to the Afghan Air Force.
US to Replace Russian Mi-17s With Black Hawk Helicopters in Afghanistan
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
A new budget request includes funding for supplying U.S. Black Hawks in Afghanistan.
Why Air Power Matters in Afghanistan
By Shawn Snow
Considering Afghanistan’s mountainous and formidable terrain, air support during counterinsurgency operations is vital.
Afghan Air Force Now Operates 27 New US Attack Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Afghan Air Force recently took delivery of the last batch of U.S.-made MD530F light attack helicopters.
India: Delivery of 4th Combat Helicopter to Afghanistan Faces Delay
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The last of four helicopters remains grounded due to missing spare parts.
US General Asks India for More Military Assistance in Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. General John Nicholson wants New Delhi to deliver more combat helicopters to the Afghan Air Force.
Afghanistan Receives 5 New Attack Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The recent delivery increases the Afghan Air Force’s fleet of light attack helicopters from 18 to 23.