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Afghanistan to Get 150 Scout Helicopters by 2022

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.

Afghan Air Force Now Operates 27 New US Attack Helicopters

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.
Next Stop Syria? US Air Force Declares F-35A Combat Ready

Next Stop Syria? US Air Force Declares F-35A Combat Ready

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The aircraft recently also completed its first air-to-air kill test.

Afghanistan Receives 5 New Attack Helicopters

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.

Afghan Air Force Gets 5 New Attack Helicopters

Afghan Air Force Gets 5 New Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Five new MD-530 Cayuse Warrior helicopters arrived in Kabul last week.

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Deterring Russia and North Korea: US Test-Fires Ballistic Missile

Deterring Russia and North Korea: US Test-Fires Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Washington test-fired its second nuclear missile in a week amid rising tensions with Beijing and Pyongyang.

Afghanistan to Receive 12 New Attack Helicopters

Afghanistan to Receive 12 New Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Kabul has ordered 12 more MD530F Cayuse Warrior light attack helicopters for the 2016 fighting season.
Afghanistan’s Newest Attack Helicopter a ‘Total Mess’?

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.

Afghan Air Force to Receive 5 More Attack Helicopters

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?

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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