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Aerial service branch of the Afghan military
The Afghan Air Force (Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي امارت هوایي ځواک, Dari: قوای هوایی امارت اسلامی افغانستان) is the air force branch of the Afghan Armed
Afghan_Air_Force
Combined military forces of Afghanistan
the Afghan Air Force had around 7,000 personnel; and the total of all military personnel was around 87,000 in 1984. Throughout the 1980s, the Afghan Armed
Afghan_Armed_Forces
Afghan Air Force aircraft covers all aircraft operated by the Afghan Air Force (AAF) and its predecessors, including the Royal Afghan Air Force, Air and
List of Afghan Air Force aircraft
List_of_Afghan_Air_Force_aircraft
Former military and security forces
of Afghanistan. As of 30 June 2020, the ANSF was composed of the Afghan National Army (including the Afghan Border Force, Afghan Air Force, Afghan Territorial
Afghan National Security Forces
Afghan_National_Security_Forces
This is the list of currently active aircraft of the Afghan Air Force. Khomenko, Vladyslav (6 October 2025). "Taliban Restored Mi-17 and MD-530 Helicopters"
List of active aircraft of the Afghan Air Force
List_of_active_aircraft_of_the_Afghan_Air_Force
Border Guard of Afghanistan
the Afghan Border Police (ABP) personnel of the Afghan National Police were transferred to the Afghan National Army to form the Afghan Border Force. The
Afghan_Border_Force
Ongoing armed conflict in South Asia
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan since the Afghan Taliban took over in August 2021. The Taliban-led Afghan government condemned the strikes
2026_Afghanistan–Pakistan_war
Commando force of the Afghan National Army
The Afghan National Army Commandos were the light infantry and direct action force of the Afghan National Army (ANA). During the war in Afghanistan against
Afghan National Army Commando Corps
Afghan_National_Army_Commando_Corps
Military branch that primarily conducts aerial warfare
the Royal Egyptian Air Force was created in 1937, when Egyptian military aviation was separated from Army command. The Afghan Air Force was established on
Air_force
Airport in Afghanistan
was occupied by the Soviets during the 1980s Soviet–Afghan War, as well as serving as the Afghan Army's 665th Commando Brigade headquarters. Following
Kandahar International Airport
Kandahar_International_Airport
Afghanistan's military from 1978 to 1992
the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan included: Ministry of Defense Afghan Army Afghan Air Force and Air Defense Afghan Border Troops Moved to the Ministry
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
Armed_Forces_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_Afghanistan
Military base in Afghanistan
Afghan officials. In 1976, the original runway 3,000-metre long (10,000 ft), was built. The airport at Bagram was maintained by the Afghan Air Force (AAF)
Bagram_Airfield
Aerial service branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces
Afghan Army positions in Kunar, Afghanistan, thus leading Afghan forces to fall back to the international border. Although the Royal Afghan Air Force
Pakistan_Air_Force
1970 airlifter family by Aeritalia
Former operators Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Afghan Air Force has received several former Italian Air Force G.222s under a USAF contract. Following
Aeritalia_G.222
History of the Afghan Armed Forces 2002–2021
Force, the Afghan Air Force, the Afghan National Civil Order Force, and the Afghan Border Force. The ANA and several other agencies formed the Afghan
History of the Afghan Armed Forces (2002–2021)
History_of_the_Afghan_Armed_Forces_(2002–2021)
American Medal of Honor recipient (1965–2002)
14, 1965 – March 4, 2002) was a combat controller in the United States Air Force who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on August 22, 2018, for
John_A._Chapman
of Afghan Armed Forces bases and installations used by the Afghan Air Force (AAF) and the Afghan National Army (ANA). List of airports in Afghanistan List
List of Afghan Armed Forces installations
List_of_Afghan_Armed_Forces_installations
Islamist resistance groups
Afghanistan government and the Soviet Union during the Soviet–Afghan War and the subsequent Afghan Civil War. The term mujahid (from Arabic مجاهد [muˈdʒaːhid])
Afghan_mujahideen
Air warfare branch of the Uzbekistan military
In August 2021, with the Taliban taking control of Afghanistan, a number of former Afghan Air Force EMB 314 Super Tucanos and Cessna 208 aircraft have
Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces
Uzbekistan_Air_and_Air_Defence_Forces
Afghan military officer (1935–1998)
(1935–1998) was a Colonel General in the Afghan Armed Forces, the Commander-in-Chief of the Afghan Air Force, the former Minister of Defense as well as
Nazar Mohammad (Afghan communist)
Nazar_Mohammad_(Afghan_communist)
Land service branch of the Afghan military
of Afghanistan, also referred to as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Army, and simply as the Afghan Army, is the land force branch of the Afghan Armed
Afghan_Army
Governor of Helmand since 2025
an Afghan politician who is serving as the governor of Helmand province since 2025. He previously served as commander-in-chief of Afghan Air Force from
Amanuddin_Mansur
Aerial warfare branch of the Czech Republic
The Czech Air Force (Czech: Vzdušné síly) is the air force branch of the Czech Armed Forces. Along with the Land Forces, the Air Force is the major Czech
Czech_Air_Force
Military airbase in Herat, Afghanistan
Shindand Air Base (IATA: OAH, ICAO: OASD) is an Afghan air base located in the western part of Afghanistan in the Shindand District of Herat Province
Shindand_Air_Base
Military unit
tasked with providing a higher-level training for the Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan Air Force (AAF), including defense colleges and academies, as
NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan
NATO_Training_Mission_–_Afghanistan
Afghan Air Force attack on civilians in Kunduz, Afghanistan, 2 April 2018
The Kunduz madrassa airstrike was an Afghan Air Force (AAF) airstrike that killed and injured many civilians at the Akhundzada Gojor Madrassa in the Dasht-e-Archi
2018 Kunduz madrassa airstrike
2018_Kunduz_madrassa_airstrike
International airport near Kabul, Afghanistan
Assistance Force (ISAF) and later the Resolute Support Mission (RS). The Afghan Air Force also had a base at the airport, with the Afghan National Security
Kabul_International_Airport
cost him his throne. However, under his reign, the Afghan Air Force was formed in 1924. The Afghan Armed Forces were expanded during King Zahir Shah's
Military history of Afghanistan
Military_history_of_Afghanistan
Afghan aviation pioneer
Latifa Nabizada is an Afghan helicopter pilot in the Afghan Air Force. She is one of the first two women pilots to serve in Afghanistan that were qualified
Latifa_Nabizada
Four-year officer training institution
officers for the Afghan National Army (ANA) and the Afghan Air Force (AAF). The mission of the NMAA was to produce officers for the Afghan Armed Forces that
National Military Academy of Afghanistan
National_Military_Academy_of_Afghanistan
Former Commander of the Afghan Air Force
Dawran (born 20 January 1954) is an Afghan former military officer as well as the former Commander of the Afghan Air Force, enlisting in 1973. He was promoted
Mohammad_Dawran
Tribal conflict in Afghanistan
'Afghan Air Force: Reports on' [88r] (175/431)". 21 December 2016. Lancaster, Alexander (15 August 1944). "Quarterly Report of the Afghan Air Force for
Afghan tribal revolts of 1944–1947
Afghan_tribal_revolts_of_1944–1947
Family of Russian military transport helicopters
operated by the Afghan Air Force. In July 2010 two Mi-17 were flown by a mixed crew of United States Air Force and Afghan Air Force personnel in a 13-hour
Mil_Mi-17
1919 war between the British Empire (India) and the Emirate of Afghanistan
The Third Anglo-Afghan War, also known as the Third Afghan War, the British-Afghan War of 1919, and in Afghanistan as the War of Liberation, was a short
Third_Anglo-Afghan_War
Afghan politician and military officer (1951)
born in Paktia Province. An Afghan Air Force mechanic by training, he studied at the Air Force college. As an air force officer, he supported Daoud Khan's
Sayed_Mohammad_Gulabzoy
Afghan government ministry responsible for interior affairs matters
(GDICC) (formerly Afghan Anti-Crime Police (AACP)) Afghan Public Protection Force (APPF) Counter Narcotics Police of Afghanistan (CNPA) Afghan Local Police
Ministry of Interior Affairs (Afghanistan)
Ministry_of_Interior_Affairs_(Afghanistan)
Afghan state from 1978 to 1992
from the Afghan Air Force and heavy artillery regiments that lasted until June. As with the army, the majority of officers in the Afghan Air Force were Khalqists
Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
Democratic_Republic_of_Afghanistan
Soviet turboprop transport aircraft
the Afghan Air Force received the An-26 aircraft and in 1986, they had 36 of them which were used for airborne assaults conducted by the Afghan Army's
Antonov_An-26
Armed clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan since 1949
with the Afghan Forces massing out on the Afghan side of the border with tanks. These skirmishes saw the Pakistan Air Force bombarding Afghan forces. This
Afghanistan–Pakistan border skirmishes
Afghanistan–Pakistan_border_skirmishes
Unit of the US Air Force specializing in combat air-ground communication
The United States Air Force Combat Control Teams, singular Combat Controller (CCT) (AFSC 1Z2X1), are an elite special operations force (specifically known
United States Air Force Combat Control Team
United_States_Air_Force_Combat_Control_Team
Military unit
A United States Air Force Tactical Air Control Party, commonly abbreviated TACP, is an individual or team of United States Air Force Special Warfare Airmen
United States Air Force Tactical Air Control Party
United_States_Air_Force_Tactical_Air_Control_Party
Flag of Afghanistan Emblem of Afghanistan Wikimedia Commons has media related to Flags of Afghanistan. Oryx. "One Year On: The Taliban Air Force". Oryx
List_of_Afghan_flags
Military unit
assistance with the Afghan Air Force) successfully engaged with the armed militants, ending in a complete victory for the Afghan government. It resulted
Afghan_Commando_Forces
Soviet Union. The current aerial warfare service of Afghanistan is the Afghan Air Force. Bagram Air Base was originally constructed during the 1950s. It
Transport_in_Afghanistan
Utility helicopter
by Indian Air Force in 2006 and 20 ordered by Indian Army in 2013. All delivered. Afghanistan Afghan Air Force Argentina Argentine Air Force Argentine
Aérospatiale_SA_315B_Lama
Afghan military officer and politician (1944–2014)
was an Afghan military officer and politician. He was a participant of the 1973 Afghan coup d'état that created the Republic of Afghanistan under President
Abdul Qadir (Afghan communist)
Abdul_Qadir_(Afghan_communist)
Military unit
corps was supported by the Gardez Regional Support Squadron of the Afghan Air Force, equipped with eight helicopters: four transport, to support the corps'
203_Mansoori_Corps
Republic of Afghanistan Air Force bombers occasionally bombed Pakistani villages along the Pakistani-Afghan border. The target of Soviet and Afghan fighters
Spillover of the Soviet–Afghan War in Pakistan
Spillover_of_the_Soviet–Afghan_War_in_Pakistan
Airliner and military tactical transport aircraft by Antonov
to the Afghan Air Force from 1987. Three were used by the Taliban Air Force. -2 Units Active in 2024. Angola People's Air and Air Defence Force of Angola
Antonov_An-32
Military unit
training and advising the Afghan Air Force Shindand Air Wing. It was a group of the United States Air Force under the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing headquartered
838th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group
838th_Air_Expeditionary_Advisory_Group
United States federal law enforcement agency
installation, Task Force Black personnel supported Afghan partners in enforcing Afghan law and deterring terrorism. Through their efforts, Task Force Black provided
Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Air_Force_Office_of_Special_Investigations
Attempted overthrow of President Mohammad Najibullah of Afghanistan
who bribed Afghan Armed Forces officers into deserting. Tanai ordered air strikes against government buildings. Jets flown by Afghan Air Force pilots loyal
1990_Afghan_coup_attempt
Military unit
Special Forces), and the Special Missions Wing of the Afghan Air Force (analogous to the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Wings). The command was disbanded
ANA Special Operations Command
ANA_Special_Operations_Command
2021–22 US Special Operations program to purchase new close air support aircraft
from the Light Air Support program, a U.S. Air Force competition to select a turboprop attack aircraft for use by the Afghan Air Force, not by U.S. forces
Armed_Overwatch
Plane crash in Afghanistan
On 27 January 2020, a United States Air Force Bombardier Global Express E-11A aircraft crashed in Afghanistan's Dih Yak District, Ghazni Province. Both
2020 United States Air Force E-11A crash
2020_United_States_Air_Force_E-11A_crash
the Afghan Air Force pilot training program to fly solo in a fixed-wing aircraft, following the footsteps of Colonel Latifa Nabizada, the first Afghan female
Women_in_Afghanistan
Light utility and scout helicopter
A/MH-6) Afghanistan Afghan Air Force Argentina Argentine Coast Guard Croatia Croatian Air Force Guinea Guinean Air Force Israel Israeli Air Force Data
McDonnell Douglas MD 500 Defender
McDonnell_Douglas_MD_500_Defender
Military unit
Afghan 'air force' that meets the security requirements of Afghanistan today ... and tomorrow." NATC-A worked to rebuild and modernize the Afghan Air
NATO Air Training Command – Afghanistan
NATO_Air_Training_Command_–_Afghanistan
Military unit
corps was supported by the Herat Regional Support Squadron of the Afghan Air Force, equipped with eight helicopters: four transport to support the corps'
207th_Corps_(Afghanistan)
Light ground attack and training aircraft
of Kabul, some Afghan pilots fled the country, taking an unknown number of aircraft, including A-29s, with them. An Afghan Air Force A-29 crashed in
Embraer_EMB_314_Super_Tucano
Civil war in Afghanistan (1989–1992)
The Afghan Civil War of 1989–1992 (Pashto: له ۱۹۸۹ څخه تر ۱۹۹۲ پوري د افغانستان کورنۍ جګړه), also known as the First Afghan Civil War, took place between
Afghan_Civil_War_(1989–1992)
Family of assault and attack helicopters
Soviet-backed Afghan forces during the war remained in dwindling service in the grinding civil war that continued after the Soviet withdrawal. Afghan Air Force Mi-24s
Mil_Mi-24
Military unit
A United States Air Force Special Tactics Officer (AFSC 19ZXA) is a United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) special warfare officer
United States Air Force Special Tactics Officer
United_States_Air_Force_Special_Tactics_Officer
Afghan state from 2004 to 2021
fall of Kabul, the Afghan National Army (ANA) was under the Ministry of Defense, which included the Afghan Air Force (AAF). The Afghan Defense University
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Islamic_Republic_of_Afghanistan
Military unit
The Afghan Public Protection Force (APPF) was a Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) security service provider intended to protect
Afghan Public Protection Force
Afghan_Public_Protection_Force
The Afghan National Police (ANP; Pashto: د افغانستان ملي څارندوی; Dari: پولیس ملی افغانستان), also known as the Afghan Police, is the national police force
Afghan_National_Police
First female Afghan Air Force pilot
the first female fixed-wing Air Force aviator in Afghanistan's history and the first female pilot in the Afghan Air Force since the fall of the Taliban
Niloofar_Rahmani
Award
(Awarded in 1988) Sher Zamin – Afghan Air Force pilot, the first ever recipient of the award Mohammad Amin Sadat – Afghan Air Force pilot Lieutenant Colonel
Hero of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
Hero_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_Afghanistan
Military uprising against the Afghan monarch
the Afghan post of Gurgurai took refuge at Lakka Tiga on the British side of the line, and later were permitted to recross with their arms into Afghan territory
Khost_rebellion_(1924–1925)
NATO-led security mission in Afghanistan from 2001–2014
an Army Military Advisor Team for Afghan Capital Division HQ, 2 Air Force Advisor Teams, one for Afghan Air Force Academy and the other for Kabul International
International Security Assistance Force
International_Security_Assistance_Force
Military offensive by the Taliban in Afghanistan
from the Afghan security forces, and dozens of armored vehicles, Boeing Insitu ScanEagle drones and artillery systems. An Afghan Air Force Mil Mi-17
2021_Taliban_offensive
Afghan state from 1973 to 1978
little of what he had set out to accomplish. The Afghan economy had not made any real progress and the Afghan standard of living had not risen. Daoud had also
Republic of Afghanistan (1973–1978)
Republic_of_Afghanistan_(1973–1978)
Air service branch of the U.S. military
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is a part of the United States Department of Defense
United_States_Air_Force
Military unit
wing trained Afghan Air Force members, including pilots. In the Cold War it was active as an airlift wing. For related history, see 438th Air Expeditionary
438th_Air_Expeditionary_Wing
Overthrow of King Mohammad Zahir Shah of Afghanistan
coup, leading the tanks of the Royal Afghan Guard. Other tanks that took part in the coup belonged to the Afghan Army's parachutist battalions. Despite
1973_Afghan_coup_d'état
Airplane crash over Afghanistan
September 2006, a Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Nimrod suffered an in-flight fire and subsequently crashed in Kandahar, Afghanistan, killing all fourteen
2006 Royal Air Force Nimrod crash
2006_Royal_Air_Force_Nimrod_crash
Military unit
Islamic Republic's Afghan National Army. The corps additionally had the same designation as the 201st Commando Battalion in the Afghan Commando Forces under
201_Khalid_Ibn_Walid_Corps
Soviet transport helicopter
as equipment for other branches of industry. Afghanistan Afghan Air Force Albania Albanian Air Force - Seven Mi-4As were acquired from the Soviet Union
Mil_Mi-4
End of the 2001–21 war; second beginning of Taliban rule
from Afghanistan by 1 May 2021. Following the deal, the US dramatically reduced the number of air attacks on the Taliban to the detriment of the Afghan National
2020–2021 US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
2020–2021_US_troop_withdrawal_from_Afghanistan
reforms were promulgated. Little is known about the Taliban regime's air force establishment. The pro-Soviet regime collapsed in late April 1992 and
List_of_air_forces
1934 bomber airplane family by Hawker
Yugoslavia. Afghanistan Royal Afghan Air Force acquired 8 aircraft in 1938, the final example retiring in 1956 Canada Royal Canadian Air Force Iran Imperial
Hawker_Hind
Military unit
three Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadrons operating out of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The group's mission was to train the Afghan Air Force to be
738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group
738th_Air_Expeditionary_Advisory_Group
Military facility southwest of Doha, Qatar
as of 2026. It houses the Qatar Emiri Air Force, United States Air Force (USAF), United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF), and other foreign forces. It is
Al_Udeid_Air_Base
only air to air engagement between Soviet and Iranian forces in the Soviet-Afghan War that took place inside Afghanistan. During the Soviet-Afghan War
Shindand_SuperCobra_incident
American large-yield bomb
US drops 'mother of all bombs' on ISIS in Afghanistan". Air Force Times. Retrieved 13 April 2017. "Afghan official: Death toll from massive US bomb rises
GBU-43/B_MOAB
Soviet variable-sweep wing fighter-bomber
operational. Afghanistan: The Soviet Union sent more than 70 aircraft to the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan for service with the Afghan Air Force. These
Sukhoi_Su-17
1958 utility aircraft family by Antonov
design. Afghanistan Afghan Air Force - operated 12 from 1985 through 1991. Bulgaria Balkan Bulgarian Airlines East Germany East German Air Force Mongolia
Antonov_An-14
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Afghan Air Force Belgium Belgian Air Component (replaced by the A400M) Brazil Brazilian Air Force (replaced by the C-390)
List of Lockheed C-130 Hercules operators
List_of_Lockheed_C-130_Hercules_operators
flies over Andrews Air Force Base during an airshow in 2008 An F-35A in flight A USAF B-52 bomber A B-1B in flight over Afghanistan A B-2 Spirit stealth
List of active United States Air Force aircraft
List_of_active_United_States_Air_Force_aircraft
American military officer
Death" as an AC-130H gunship officer in the United States Air Force during the War in Afghanistan. She was the second woman to ever serve as commander of
Allison_Black
installations operated by the United States Air Force located within the United States and abroad. Locations where the Air Force have a notable presence but do not
List of United States Air Force installations
List_of_United_States_Air_Force_installations
of Afghanistan. The Afghan National Police, which includes the Afghan Border Police and the Afghan National Civil Order Police, was the police force of
Law enforcement in Afghanistan
Law_enforcement_in_Afghanistan
children. Besides the US government, the Afghan Air Force (AAF) also carried out air strikes in Afghanistan. Since 1 June 2016, the AAF has conducted
List of drone strikes in Afghanistan
List_of_drone_strikes_in_Afghanistan
Soviet medium-range transport aircraft
Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces Yemen Yemeni Air Force Algeria Algerian Air Force Armenia Armenian Air Force Afghanistan The Afghan Air Force operated
Antonov_An-12
Attack on a police complex in Kohat, Pakistan
counterterrorism operations along the Afghan border, alleging that the perpetrators had originated from Afghanistan. Pakistan launched air strikes in retaliation for
2026_Kohat_attack
1997 film by Wolfgang Petersen
Air Force One is a 1997 American political action thriller film directed and co-produced by Wolfgang Petersen and written by Andrew W. Marlowe. Starring
Air_Force_One_(film)
1979–1989 armed conflict in South Asia
conflict, it saw the Soviet Union and the Communist-led Afghan military fight against the rebelling Afghan mujahideen. While backed by various countries and
Soviet–Afghan_War
Air warfare branch of Tajikistan's military
The force engages in search and rescue missions, as well as military raids. The Air Force was established the same year as the National Army. The Air Defense
Tajik_Air_Force
Afghan government ministry responsible for military and national defense matters
The Ministry of Defense is the cabinet ministry of Afghanistan responsible for overseeing the Afghan Armed Forces (currently referred to as the Islamic
Ministry of Defense (Afghanistan)
Ministry_of_Defense_(Afghanistan)
2015–2021 NATO-led assistance mission in Afghanistan
advising and training Afghan security forces to provide long-term security to the country, under the aegis of the U.S.–Afghanistan Strategic Partnership
Resolute_Support_Mission
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