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Afghanistan Receives Four Light Attack Aircraft From US

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Afghanistan received four A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from the United States, the country’s Defense Ministry spokesman said Friday. 15.01.2016, Sputnik International

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Afghanistan Receives Four Light Attack Aircraft From US

18:42 GMT 15.01.2016 (Updated: 10:41 GMT 06.08.2022)

A-29 Super Tucano - Sputnik International

Afghanistan received four A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from the United States, the country’s Defense Ministry spokesman said Friday.

In this photograph taken on December 1, 2015, members of the Afghan security force keep watch during an ongoing operation against Islamic state (IS) groups in Achin district of Nangarhar province - Sputnik International

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The turboprop aircraft can fire guided rockets, Dawlat Waziri told the Pajhwok Afghan News agency.

The jets would help bolster the Afghan Air Force, he added.

A-29 Super Tucano, manufactured by Brazilian Embraer aerospace company, is able to carry out advanced training, border surveillance and internal security missions.

In late December 2015, India delivered the first of four planned Mi-25 attack helicopters to the Afghan government as part of their assistance to the country's army as well.