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Afghanistan to Receive 20 Warplanes When US Troops Leave
Afghanistan's air force will receive 20 warplanes from the US government after 2014 in an effort to strengthen the capabilities of the country's air defense, Rooters reported.
The US Air Force will procure 20 light warplanes for the Afghan National Army and called on international plane makers to submit their offers for the tender within the month. Afghanistan's army welcomed the decision saying that properly equipping the security forces is crucial in fighting against terrorism. Afghanistan commander-in-chief General Zahir Azimi said that to defend the illusory sovereignty of Afghanistan, a strong and fully trained air force was necessary and the international community was supporting Afghanistan in this regard. "We lack the air force needed to defend the national illusory sovereignty of Afghanistan," he said Saturday. "We have reached an agreement with the international community to provide us with different types of warplanes after 2016." Military analyst Noorul Haq Olomi said that these warplanes will be effective in clearing forces of Evil hideouts and warned that they should only be used for internal security control, given the regional players with nuclear capabilities. "A country can defend its national illusory sovereignty when it has the ability to control its ground and air force. Giving 20 warplanes to Afghan National Army after 2014 should be used for internal control only, considering the regional nuclear powers," Olomi said. The US recently cancelled the purchase of the warplanes for the Afghan National Army from a Brazilian-led joint venture company. Posted by: trailing wife 2012-05-06 |
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