A New Addition to the Afghan Airpower Transition

04/13/2015

04/13/2015: The Afghan Air Force added a new aircraft to their fleet.

The MD-530 Cayuse (Kai-use) Warrior, a close air attack helicopter, will add new power in this years fighting season.

A total of 17 MD-530s were transferred to Afghan control.

Training is already underway.

Credit: Defense Media Activity – Army: 4/9/15

For our report on shaping the Afghan airpower transition see the following:

http://sldinfo.wpstage.net/shaping-the-afghan-transition-the-airpower-dimension/