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FIGHTER AIRCRAFT MARKET UPDATE 2015-2016

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Worldwide, an estimated 4,000 fighters, valued between $260-$367 billion are forecast to be procured over the next 15 years. Despite the rapid increase in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) numbers worldwide and future plans for Uninhabited Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs), the fighter market is still buoyant. Fighter programmes are planned to continue well into the 2020s in the U.S.A, Russia, China, India and Sweden, while Japan, Indonesia, South Korea and Turkey have plans to enter the fighter market with their own indigenous designs. The largest fighter programme is the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, with over 3,000 of the aircraft currently planned for delivery to 12 countries. Fighter requirements have been identified in 29 countries, while active fighter procurement programmes are also under way in

29 countries This report is intended to provide a surface-level overview of current global fighter aircraft inventories and to highlight key active programmes either rumoured or in development. Please note that all information herein is subject to change. Defence IQ endeavours to ensure accuracy wherever possible, but errors are often unavoidable. Information is intended for reference purposes only. We accept no responsibility for the use or application of this information. We suggest that readers contact the specific government and military programme offices if seeking to confirm the reliability of any data.

INTRODUCTION

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MARKET SUMMARY

THE 2015+ FIGHTER LANDSCAPE IN SUMMARY

As underscored at the last Paris Air Show (June 2015), many western fighter jet manufacturers are in the process of hunting critical export deals to avoid having to close existing production lines early. As it stands, beyond the bulk of the international market already being swallowed by Lockheed Martin F-35 commitments, Dassault Aviation’s Rafale will take the next (albeit, considerably smaller) slice of the business. Major international military spenders outside of Europe – particularly India, Egypt, Qatar and Brazil – have already opted for Rafale or the Saab Gripen in recent deals, leaving the likes of Boeing and Eurofighter in heated competition to win contracts elsewhere. Failing to do so could see iconic aircraft such as the F-15, F/A-18 and Typhoon become the last of their kind within the next five years. Already, sixth-generation fighters are absorbing corners of budgets. The Pentagon, for example, made a 2015 budget request for studies to begin ahead of a projected acquisition programme scheduled for fiscal year 2018. Meanwhile, several defence and aerospace

leaders in this field, including Northrop Grumman, are also known to have stood up teams to begin research and development work on advanced, optionally-manned platforms. These aircraft will be designed to compete for orders in around ten years time when the likes of the F-35, Sukhoi PAK FA and Chengdu J-20 are all expected to have established their place in the skies. In spite of the many recent procurement decisions, the fighter market is anything but ‘sewn up’. Not only has Dassault only built its pace on deals signed within the past eight months (marking its first ever export order for Rafale this year), but several ‘game-changing’ nations remain in positions of uncertainty. Internal bureaucracy leaves question marks over seemingly done deals while prospects of programme delays are almost a certainty. Likewise, global conflicts – most unanticipated, such as the clashes in Ukraine and the surge of ISIL in the Middle East – will also continue to turn this market on a dime, feeding or reducing the need for high-end air power.

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As the world has moved forward, the very purpose of today’s fighter has evolved. Dogfighting has become a diminishing requirement, with air-to-ground/long-range bombing becoming the common task. Future conflicts, under which a more contested battlespace may reappear, are predicted to call for long-range air-to-air capabilities as sensors and weaponry becoming increasingly advanced. At the same time, the myriad of demands on the modern multirole jet has expanded to include greater provision towards intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, as well as command and control, electronic warfare, close air support, and even satellite launch. While this model can help militaries ‘do more with less’, the pressure continues to build on the commercial industry to outfit these complex suites into singular, lasting, and agile packages. Considering the fact that many nations, particularly in Europe, have slashed their fleet numbers in half in the past five years, it is no surprise that on top of these

demands, lifecycle costs have become a fixation for many programme developers. In the words of Lt Gen (Rtd) David Deptula, former USAF Deputy Chief of Staff for ISR, “As we move into an era with fewer and fewer resources into an era where leadership of countries around the world are determining to spend less and less on individual security, we need to think more about a proactive means – or what I call a ‘consortium approach’ – to security strategy. We need to explore the carrying of an increasingly complex global security environment, with budget constraints, to fully leverage international coalition based security solutions. That means, once again, we've got to look at a completely different paradigm in terms of the ends, ways and means that we conduct acquisitions, training engagements, policy and treaty design and execution.”

MARKET SUMMARY

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For the coming years, the market will therefore be swayed predominantly by the levels of communication, response and flexibility offered between the aerospace and defence industry and the end-user. Many of the companies already involved in the fighter domain have a strong pedigree, but preference now will be placed primarily on those entities most capable of providing operational and forward-based solutions for operational missions. Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton (Rtd) (Chief of the Air Staff 2009-2013 and chairman of the 2015 International Fighter conference), said: “If an air force ‘decides’ or is directed to use the ‘more cost-effective’ service that industry can provide then it has to

be a service that is guaranteed both at home and away. “The answer is to establish a relationship and a contract that defines the ability and the circumstances under which industry will meet the support requirements when and where the agreed circumstances can be met. It does not mean that industry will always be willing or able to meet those needs ‘off the bat’. Air forces will continue to need to provide their inherent support for the first team ‘out of the trap’ and for those scenarios when the required safety and security requirements cannot be established or financially afforded!”

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MARKET SUMMARY: REGIONAL MARKETS

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The era of austerity has plagued defence budgets in the European continent since the beginning of the fiscal crisis. As one of the main hubs of fighter development and production, the market has become highly active here in securing export orders and in efforts to remain ahead of operational requirements. The EU continues to propose efforts to pool and share resources, and top encourage an open market that offers lifeblood to local SMEs. Outside of the homegrown Eurofighter Typhoon – now facing the possibility of ending production as original consortium countries wrap up their orders – the introduction of the Joint Strike Fighter will represent the most significant change within the region, with commitments now being fulfilled by Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Norway, and other potential customers in line.

That said, several European-based companies will continue to flourish as the likes of Dassault andSaab win favour in foreign markets. Eastwards, Russia is naturally pouring resources into fresh and existing fighter aircraft programmes. Sukhoi has dominated the country’s export business over the once iconic MiG aircraft company since the fall of the Soviet Union, forcing the latter to rely purely on maintenance and upgrades of its ageing fleets across the world.

EUROPE

Air Commodore Ian Duguid OBE Typhoon Force Commander Royal Air Force Lieutenant General Sergei Drozdov Commander of the Air Force Armed Forces of Ukraine Major General Jan Śliwka Chief of Polish Air Force Inspectorate Polish Armed Forces

Major General Laurian Anastasof Chief of the Air Staff Romanian Air Force Colonel Didier Polomé Chief of Operations Belgian Air Component Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Kleinheyer Station Commander, Tactical Air Wing 31 German Air Force

BRIEFINGS AT INTERNATIONAL FIGHTER 2015 INCLUDE:


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The U.S.A. remains the largest spender of military aircraft with a projected expenditure of over $260-bn by 2025 and as the leading budget holder on the JSF, will continue to see the biggest slice of the fighter market revenue in the coming years. While Lockheed Martin’s “last manned fighter” has confirmed sales in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, its (upgraded) F-16 Fighting Falcon will remain in production until at least 2017, having been exported to the UAE and Iraq, and should see continued activity in the second-hand market. Meanwhile, Boeing looks to press as much business as it can from its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the foreign market as the U.S. reallocates its budget to the F-35.

Canada has yet to officially decide on its next fighter despite previously being set to acquire 65 F-35s. Controversies surrounding ongoing cost overruns on the programme and budget restrictions have placed the order on hold.

NORTH AMERICA


Major General Jerry Harris Vice Commander, Air Combat Command , U.S. Air Force

Nathan 'Luthar' Hill Division Chief, CAF Training, Air Combat Command , U.S. Air Force



ASIA-PACIFIC

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The region’s two mega powers – China and India – represent two sides of a coin. Like the U.S., China fulfills its own fighter requirements with indigenous industry and is pursuing efforts to acquire advanced technology and knowledge to develop a number of ‘fifth’ and ‘sixth’ generation fighter programmes, including the J-20 and J-31. Meanwhile, the recent announcement that India, the world’s largest arms importer, will buy a fleet of Rafale aircraft represents only a piece of the country’s dedicated efforts to invest in new fighter aircraft, including a partnership with Russia to develop a joint fifth-gen fighter and the long-gestating introduction of the indigenous HAL LCA (Tejas) multirole light fighter.

Elsewhere, the F-35 will leave a heavy stamp on the continent, with Japan, Australia and South Korea having agreed to purchase, and Singapore expected to join the club. Other manufacturers are pursuing business among those countries looking for upgrades or replacements, which includes obvious prospects for Russian Sukhoi aircraft as well as potential for the likes of Boeing, Saab and Eurofighter.


Air Commodore Michael Kitcher Director General Capability Planning (DGCP), RAAF

Air Vice Marshal Farooq Habib Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Training)

Pakistan Air Force

Air Vice Marshal M Naim Hassan Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operation and Training) , Bangladesh Air Force



MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

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This region represents a significant portion of the fighter aircraft market, with Arab GCC nations consistently spending on advanced platforms combined with an ongoing requirement to deploy on operations to counter militant insurgency. Last year, these countries combined spent nearly $135 bn on defence equipment, with Saudi Arabia accounting for $80 bn of that total. Meanwhile, in its own league, Israel has settled on the F-35, standing as a barrier for GCC nations to acquire the same platform.

With Oman choosing to buy Typhoons, Kuwait opting for the F-18E/F (on the back of the Arab Spring), and the decisions of Egypt and Qatar to purchase the Rafale, there is an obvious willingness for governments in this region to seal ties with Europe and to unequivocally out-gun insurgents encroaching on their borders. Bahrain and the UAE remain at the discussion table. While Iran have spent only a fraction on defence equipment compared to some of its more powerful neighbours, its fighter fleet is ageing badly. A recent – albeit, tentative – thaw in relations with the West over nuclear sanctions, it is possible that the years ahead may eventually see the re-emergence of a customer.



SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

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Further south into the continent, there is a much smaller demand in fighter aircraft. There is however some notable activity given the requirements of a number of countries to counter insurgency and bolster border protection measures. China is making its mark in this region by offering lower-cost options – combined with other investment deals and incentives – while second-hand Russian fighters from Ukraine and Belarus may meet price and demand from the likes of Chad and Sudan. With continued resistance from Boko Haram, Nigeria is actively touting its interest to providers of light combat (COIN) platforms, having recently discussed options with the likes of Textron, Beechcraft and the Pakistan MoD.


Major General Samuel Ng'ang'a Thuita Commander Kenya Air Force



LATIN AMERICA

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Although seen as one of the ripest regional markets for general defence procurement, the market for fighter aircraft in Latin America is a ‘mixed bag’ now that Brazil has settled on the Gripen E/F to modernise its fleet. Argentina, while in need of replacing its near-obsolete offerings (also with Gripen), is struggling to fund its defence plans in light of ongoing economic problems. Requirements in Chile and Uruguay are limited to small-volume light aircraft or upgrades for existing fleets. Venezuela has also been too badly impacted by falling oil prices to spend big, at present. Colombia and Peru will soon be extending the most sought after contracts. Both nations aim to procure new fighter squadrons and are actively seeking information from the leading U.S. and European (including Russia) primes. Any deals will undoubtedly see local industry reap a large part of this business in accordance with regionally-popular offset policies.



KEY REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVE PROGRAMMES & EXPECTED ACQUISITIONS

Algeria 44 SU-30s are currently in service. Angola The Angolan Air Force (FANA) is planning to purchase 12 former Indian Air Force SU-30K Flanker-Fs, with deliveries commencing in 2015. 1 SU-27/30 is currently in service. Argentina Argentina intends to purchase 24 Saab Gripen NG fighters from the Brazilian production line. Australia It was announced in April 2014 that Australia will procure 58 more F-35As in addition to 14 already approved by the Australian government, bringing the total on order to 72 aircraft, to replace the country’s Boeing F/A-18A/B Hornets. The first Royal Australian Air Force F-35A squadron stands up in 2020. Australia is Boeing’s lone export customer for the Super Hornet to date, with 24 F-models in operation and 12 EA-18G Growlers on order. The Growler is expected to achieve an initial operational capability with the RAAF in 2018.

Austria Austria is considering mothballing 3 of its 15 Typhoon Tranche 1 fighters, due to financial problems. In addition, flying hours on the remaining aircraft may be reduced by a third. Bahrain The planned F-16 upgrade was due to start in 2014 and complete in 2018. It will incorporate a Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) and Sniper targeting pod. 21 F-16C/Ds are currently in service. Newer variants of the F-16 are planned to be procured after 2018 (they may be second-hand as production is currently scheduled to cease in 2017) and there is a longer-term requirement (c.2025) for a multi-role 4th/5th generation fighter.

ACTIVE PROGRAMMES & REQUIREMENTS

Selected acquisition and modernisation from around the world…

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Bangladesh The Bangladeshi Government has approved plans to purchase new combat aircraft for the Bangladesh Air Force. No timescale is yet known for this procurement. Belarus Up to 20 SU-27 Flankers are to be taken out of storage, refurbished and upgraded. Belgium A Request for Information for a fighter to replace the F-16 was planned to be sent to manufacturers in early 2014. 59 F-16A/Bs are currently in service and their planned out-of-service-date is 2023. Brazil Brazil has signed a $5.4 billion contract for 36 Gripen E/F fighters. Commencing in 2019, the (Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB) will take delivery of 28 single-seat Gripen E and 8 twin-seat Gripen F aircraft. Deliveries are set to run through to 2024. However, the FAB expects to field “at least” 108 Saab Gripen E/F combat aircraft by the time deliveries are complete. The aircraft

will be delivered in three batches running from 2019 through to 2032. The majority of the AMX fleet (55 aircraft) is to be modernised to AM-1 standard then retired in 2030. The Navy AF-1 Skyhawks (2 aircraft) are also being modernised ahead of a 2025 retirement date. Bulgaria The Bulgarian Air Force will likely retire its 12 MiG-29 fighters rather than proceed with a maintenance and repair deal with Russia. Signing an extended deal, until 2019, priced at $46 million, would be “unfavourable” to Bulgaria but other options include the purchase of new fighters. The Defence Ministry has shortlisted three offers to acquire new combat aircraft, which include a US bid of second-hand F-16s, the Eurofighter Typhoon and Sweden's Gripen. When Bulgaria joined NATO in March 2004, it vowed to replace six of its MiG-21 aircraft and acquire eight new fighters by 2016.


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Canada Although Canada plans to procure 65 F-35A Joint Strike Fighters, cost escalation of this aircraft has led the Canadian Government to request technical information on other fighters, including the Gripen. A Canadian government report suggests that other combat aircraft are just as capable as the Lockheed Martin F-35A at fulfilling the nation’s most likely mission needs – potentially opening the door to a competitive acquisition process to replace a fleet of 77 Boeing CF-18 Hornets. The F-35, Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon were compared in the 2014 report. Chile Chile may be a potential customer for an F-16 upgrade. The Chilean Air Force currently operates 46 F-16A/B/C/Ds. China The Shenyang J-15 is being developed as a carrier-borne fighter to equip the aircraft carrier ‘Liaoning.’ The Shenyang J-31 fifth generation fighter flew in October

2012 for the first time and is reported to be planned as an export fighter. Rapid progress is being made with the development prototypes for the Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter. The fifth to fly, undertook its maiden flight at Chengdu on in November 2014, followed by the sixth in December. Colombia The Colombian Air Force plans to procure a ‘New Fighter Squadron.’ The F-16, Mirage 2000, SU-30, Rafale and Gripen are all possible contenders. Croatia Croatia is being offered Gripen C/Ds – although competition is from a US proposal to deliver second-hand Lockheed F-16s.


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Czech Republic The Czech Republic has expressed interest in potentially increasing its Gripen fleet by up to a further eight aircraft. Denmark Requirement for a new fleet of 30 fighters. Bidding initially opened in 2010 but was delayed until 2013 and a decision is now considered possible in 2015. Vying for the contract are Boeing’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Lockheed Martin’s F-35, Saab’s Gripen E and Eurofighter’s Typhoon. The winning contender will replace the F-16 fleet of 47 F-16A/Bs which have an out-of-service date of 2024. Egypt 24 Rafales are on order. 20 F-16C/D Block 52s are also on order. Egypt currently operates 208 F-16A/B/C/Ds. Finland Finland has a requirement for between 40 and 60 aircraft. A request for proposals could be issued in 2018, with a contract to follow around 2020 and delivery from 2025. Helsinki is expected to consider the Gripen NG, Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35.

France A contract for the next generation of the Rafale fighter, designated F3R, was awarded to Dassault by the French military procurement agency, the DGA, in January 2014. Completed development of the F3R is expected by 2018 and will involve the integration of the Meteor BVRAAM, AASM (SBU-54 Hammer) air-to-surface precision weapon and PDL NG new generation airborne multi-spectral laser targeting pod. The aircraft’s Man-Machine Interface (MMI), SPECTRA EW System, RBE2 AESA Radar, TSC 2032 IFF, Navigation System and Link 16 Datalink will also be enhanced. In addition, 53 Mirage 2000Ds or 2000-5s are to be modernised. All of the Rafales will be upgraded to F4 standard, which includes an AESA radar, by 2020. When all the retrofitted aircraft have been delivered to Rafale M F3 standard. (scheduled for 2017) the navy will have 42 Rafales, including additional new production aircraft. Of the 180 Rafale aircraft ordered by France to date, 133 have been delivered. Dassault delivered a combined 11 Rafales in 2014 to the air force and navy.


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Germany 97 Typhoons are currently in service, with a further 34 on order. Greece The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) has a long-term requirement for 40 new fighter aircraft to replace the McDonnell Douglas F/RF-4E Phantom. The country’s current economic problems make this project seem unlikely to proceed, at least in the short-term. However, Greece may be a potential customer for an F-16 upgrade, subject to funding being available. The HAF currently operates 157 F-16C/Ds. Hungary The Hungarian Air Force has expressed interest in potentially increasing its Gripen fleet by up to a further four aircraft (2 were recently lost in accidents).


India India has decided to procure 36 Rafales, which will be acquired over the next 2 years. A further 92 SU-30MKIs are on order. 161 SU-30MKIs are currently in service. Dassault Aviation has handed over the first two Indian Air Force (IAF) upgraded Mirage 2000I/TIs. All 51 surviving IAF Mirage 2000H and 2000TH Vajras are being modernised to include a NVG-compatible cockpit, advanced navigation systems, new IFF (identification friend or foe), updated multi-mode/multi-layered radar, a fully integrated electronic warfare suite and advanced BVR missile capability. The air force expects to receive all 272 Su-30MKI’s on order from HAL by 2020, forming 13 operational squadrons. The 150th Su-30MKI manufactured by the company was delivered in January 2015. Upgrade work on 63 MiG-29s to the UPG multirole standard continues. An estimated 50-plus aircraft are yet to receive the modernisation package.

14 squadrons operate increasingly difficult to maintain MiG-21 variants, and MiG-27MLs, which are all to be retired from service by 2024. The planned force level of 42 squadrons will be attained only by 2027-2030. The air force is looking to begin phasing out the first of its 80 MiG-27MLs from 2016. The Perspective Multi-role Fighter (PMF) will now result in production of the Sukhoi T-50 under licence in India. The first series production Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) has finally been delivered. HAL will build six more in 2015-16, followed by nine in 2016-17, with plans to increase production to 12 per year. The IAF intends to acquire an initial 40 Tejas Mk I aircraft before production switches to the more advanced Tejas Mk II variant. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has undertaken the maiden flight of the second LCA Navy prototype.

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Indonesia 21 more F-16s are on order and Lockheed Martin is closing in on a deal to upgrade 10 additional Indonesian F-16. Indonesia and South Korea signed an engineering manufacturing and development (EMD) agreement for a joint fighter on the 6th October 2014. Called the IF-X programme (Indonesia Fighter-X) in Indonesia, Indonesia is to take a 20% share of the programme, which is expected to cost between $8 and $10 billion. Of the 250 aircraft in the joint requirement, 50 are required by the Indonesian Air Force and the remainder are for the Republic of Korea Air Force. The first flight should occur six-to-seven years into the EMD phase, in around 2021-22. Indonesia’s $1 billion multirole combat aircraft procurement programme calls for an initial 16 aircraft to replace its F-5E/F Tiger II fleet. The Typhoon, Gripen, F-16 and Su-35 are contenders with the Su-35 reportedly the preferred type. A request to tender is expected to be issued in late 2016 followed by an announcement of the winner in 2017.

Iran Despite Iran moving its indigenous fighter/light combat aircraft programme to a new design house, indications are that nothing will fly in the near future. Iraq 36 F-16C/D Block 52s have been ordered by the IqAF in two batches, each comprising 12 F-16Cs and six F-16Ds. All 36 are scheduled for delivery by the autumn of 2017. Israel Israeli Cabinet approval has been given to procure another 14 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning IIs for the Israeli Air Force (IAF). The first should arrive in Israel in 2019. The deal is valued at $2.82 billion and includes options on a further 17 aircraft Israel has already ordered 19 F-35As. Deliveries from the initial IAF order are expected to begin in December 2016, with the first two arriving in Israel in early 2017 and all 19 in service by 2018. The new deal brings firm orders to 33, plus 17 options. Deliveries will be completed by 2021. A major update programme is planned for the F-16s, after which the type will be renamed the F-16V.

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Italy 75 F-35A/B Joint Strike Fighters are planned for procurement. 71 Typhoons are currently in service, with 24 more on order. Japan Initial funding has been approved for the first 6 F-35A Joint Strike Fighters of a total of 42 currently planned. In early January 2015, Japanese defence ministry officials confirmed that their next-generation fighter technology test programme, ATD-X, had fallen behind schedule. ATD-X had been scheduled for its first test flight in 2014, but problems with developing the experimental engine control unit have pushed this back until late 2015 at the earliest. Kazakhstan 4 SU-30Ms were delivered to the Kazakhstan Air Defence Force (KADF) in January and February 2015. A further 32 are planned for delivery by 2020. A further three overhauled and upgraded MiG-31 Foxhounds have been delivered back to the Kazakhstan Air Force. A contract worth more than $60 million to refurbish and upgrade ten Kazakh MiG-31s was signed in August 2007. It is unclear whether the three new deliveries are from the 2007 order or are additional aircraft.

Kuwait Kuwait is reportedly close to ordering 28 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, but has also started discussions to buy up to 28 Eurofighters. A Kuwaiti deal for Eurofighters would not necessarily affect a potential foreign military sale for the F/A-18E/F. Lebanon While its current fighter fleet comprises just 4 Hawker Hunters, the Lebanese Air Force (LAF) is still planning to introduce more modern fighters. Libya Egypt has reportedly supplied at least two additional MiG-21MFs to the Libyan Air Force, after providing an initial three in 2014.

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Malaysia The RMAF has requested funding for the purchase of a squadron of Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) to replace the MiG-29s. The Typhoon and F/A-18E/F are contenders for this requirement, but another possibility is a Gripen NG loan arrangement. 18 aircraft are believed to be required. The MiG-29s are due to be retired at the end of 2015. Mexico Limited funding has been allocated for the acquisition of new interceptor aircraft. 8 F-5E/Fs are currently in service. Mozambique The Mozambique Air Force FAM) has received 8 second-hand MiG-21bis/UMs under a contract with Aerostar of Rumania. Myanmar The first JF-17 Thunder export customer is believed to be Myanmar. Details of the cost and number of aircraft involved, are not known, but deliveries are expected to commence in 2017.

Netherlands The planned F-16 out-of-service date is 2024.75 F-16A/Bs are currently in service, but these will gradually be reduced in number to 61, imminently, 55 in 2020, 45 in 2021, 34 in 2022 and 24 in 2023. The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will procure 37 F-35A Joint Strike Fighters to replace its F-16s. Dutch parliamentary approval has been granted to buy an initial eight production F-35As. An order is expected to be signed shortly and the aircraft will be delivered in 2019. Three RNLAF F-35A squadrons are planned, of which the first operational unit will be 322 Squadron at Leeuwarden Air Base. After the order for the first eight, contracts will follow for three further batches of eight aircraft each in 2016, 2017 and 2018, with the order for the last three expected in 2019. These will be delivered between 2019 and 2022, at a rate of eight per year, with the final three following in 2023.

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Nigeria The Nigerian government has approved funding for new fighters, although the number required is unknown. North Korea The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Air Force (DPRKAF) is still using the veteran MiG-15 in operational service. Norway Following on from the purchase of 4 F-35A Joint Strike Fighters for testing and training, Norway’s parliament has approved the purchase of 6 more F-35A Joint Strike Fighters, of a currently planned total of 52 aircraft. First deliveries of the test aircraft are scheduled for 2015. Oman 12 Typhoons are on order for delivery by 2017. A final batch of four Lockheed Martin F-16C Block 50s has been delivered, which completes deliveries of the 12 additional aircraft (ten F-16Cs and two F-16Ds) that were on order.

Peru The Peruvian Air Force has requested information on the Eurofighter Typhoon, Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, RAC Mig-35, Saab Gripen NG and Sukhoi Su-30/35. However, Spain had tendered a proposal for 18 Tranche 1 Eurofighters from Spanish Air Force stocks with delivery anticipated one year from contract signature. Neither the Mirage 2000 nor the MiG-29 is likely to remain in service beyond 2025.

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Pakistan The 50th and final Block 1 JF-17 Thunder rolled out of the Kamra facility of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) in December 2013. Production of Block 2 aircraft has now been launched and a Block 3 variant, with an AESA radar, is planned.. A total of 140 aircraft are believed to be required. The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has received into service ‘a squadron’ of F-16s from the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). Currently, the PAF operates 45 F-16A/Cs and 31 F-16B/Ds. Philippines The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has agreed to purchase 12 KAI F/A-50 light fighters from South Korea. A contract was signed in March 2014. Delivery of the first two FA-50s is expected in December 2015. In the medium-term, a Squadron of multi-role fighters is also required.

Poland Poland has a requirement for 64 fifth generation combat aircraft to be acquired from 2021. They are planned to replace the 32 SU-22 and 31 MiG-29 aircraft currently in service. Meanwhile, the SU-22s will receive a minor upgrade to keep them operational until 2024-2025. Upgrade of 16 Polish Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrums has now been completed. Qatar A contract for 24 Rafales was signed on the 4th May 2015. An option exists for a further 12-24 additional aircraft. Romania Romania has signed a contract with Portugal to buy 12 F-16AM/BM Block 15 fighters. The first aircraft will arrive in Romania in 2015, with all 12 scheduled to be in service by 2017. Further Block 15 aircraft may be purchased at a later date.


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Russia RSK-MiG is reportedly developing a new lightweight fighter concept, that would be a single-engine complement to the Sukhoi T50/PAK-FA stealth fighter now in flight testing. A new ‘heavy’ fighter to replace the MiG-31BM is also planned, for an in-service date of 2028, but it is doubtful that sufficient funding will be available to sustain 3 separate fighter programmes. 134 MiG-31s are currently in service. 49 SU-35S Flanker Es are currently on order for the Russian Air Force. 10 were delivered prior to 2013, 12 were delivered in 2013, 12 in 2014 and 15 will be delivered in 2015. 16 more MiG-29SMTs have been ordered for delivery from 2016. 28 MiG-29SMTs were received by the Russian Air Force in 2009-2010, following Algeria’s cancellation of its order for the aircraft. An order for 100 MiG-35s is expected in 2016. It is planned to upgrade a total of 60 MiG-31BMs by 2020.12 of the upgraded aircraft have been delivered so far. An additional batch of 6 Sukhoi Su-34 bombers has been handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defence. The new bombers had been ordered under a contract signed in March 2012 for 92 aircraft.

The Izdeliye 30 engine for Sukhoi’s T-50 fighter is undergoing rig testing, and will enter flight trials in 2017. Sukhoi currently has six T-50 test aircraft – four flight-test examples and two for ground tests – and three more will join the fleet in 2015. Russia will receive its first batch of T-50s in late 2016 or early 2017. Saudi Arabia The Saudis could require more Typhoons, over and above the current order for 72 aircraft. 45 aircraft have been delivered so far. Talks on a second tranche of 48 aircraft have been underway with BAE Systems, the British government and the Saudis for several years.


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Serbia Only 4 MiG-29s are believed to be airworthy. Singapore A large procurement decision awaiting the air force in the next couple of years is whether the RSAF will convert its Security Co-operation Participant status in the F-35 Lightning II joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme into a firm order or step back from the project. Singapore is continuing its evaluation of the F-35, with a view to acquiring the aircraft. The RSAF has been rumoured to be contemplating buying up to 100 JSF’s to replace its F-16s but suspicion is growing that the aircraft could be too costly. A requested upgrade programme for Singapore’s air force fleet of 60 Lockheed Martin F-16C/Ds has received backing from the US State Department. The upgrade package will include Joint Helmet Cueing Systems, AN/APX-126 IFF, LAU-129 missile launchers, JDAM tail kits and Small Diameter Bombs (SDB). Singapore appears to have quietly increased the size of its F-15SG fleet from 24 aircraft to 40.

Slovakia Slovakia has selected the Gripen to replace its 8 RAC MiG-29s. Between 8 and 12 aircraft are likely to be stored A/B models upgraded to a similar standard to the Czech Air Force aircraft. A contract is anticipated later this year. Slovenia Hungary and Slovenia signed an agreement in January 2014, under which Hungary will protect Slovenian airspace with its Gripen fighters.


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South Korea South Korea will buy 40 F-35A Lightning II fighters to satisfy its FX-III fighter requirement. Deliveries will commence in 2018 and continue until 2024. A further 20 aircraft may be procured at a later date, subject to funding availability. South Korea has asked the US government to terminate a contract with BAE Systems to upgrade 134 of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (RoKAF’s) F-16 Block 50/52s. Indonesia and South Korea have signed an engineering manufacturing and development (EMD) agreement for a joint fighter, called the KF-X (Korea Fighter-X) and IF-X (Indonesia Fighter-X). South Korea is to take an 80% share of the programme, which is expected to cost between $8 and 10 billion. 120 aircraft are required for the Republic of Korea Air Force. The first flight should take place six-to-seven years into the EMD phase, in around 2021-22. Spain 46 Typhoons are in service, with 27 more on order.

Sweden 85 Gripen C/Ds are currently in service. Saab has ceased production of the JAS 39C Gripen for the Swedish Air Force. Production has switched to the new JAS 39E/F model. The first built to Gripen E specifications, is currently being manufactured and scheduled to make its maiden flight in 2015. 60 Gripen Es are on order, with IOC scheduled for 2023 and FOC in 2026. Switzerland Switzerland will reduce its F-5E Tiger II fleet to 26 after airframe cracks were found in several aircraft. Switzerland is expected to revive a fighter acquisition process in the future.


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Taiwan Lockheed Martin has been awarded a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract to install upgrade kits in 142 Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) F-16A/B Block 20 Fighting Falcons. Work will be performed in Taiwan, with completion anticipated by May 2022. The ROCAF will reportedly opt for procurement of the F-35B Lightning II. Thailand 18 F-16A/Bs are being given a Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) which is due for completion in 2017. However, Thailand may be a potential customer for more F-16 upgrades. The Thai Air Force currently operates 54 F-16A/Bs. Tunisia The Government of Tunisia has requested Block 1 avionics upgrades for the Tunisian Republic Air Force’s fleet of 15 F-5E/F Tiger II aircraft. This will include an LN-260 standard GPS/INS, Control Display Unit and Environmental Control System. Northrop Grumman will be the prime contractor.

Turkey Turkey plans to buy 100 conventional take-off and landing variants of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. Turkey may also be a potential customer for further F-16 upgrades. The Turkish Air Force currently operates 241 F-16C/Ds and plans to keep them in service until at least 2040. Design work on a new indigenous fighter called the TF-X has now been completed and a request for information (RFI) was issued on in March 2015 by Turkey’s SSM (Undersecretariat for Defence Industries) The TF-X will replace the Turkish Air Force’s current F-16 fleet in around 2030. A formal Request for Proposals is expected to be issued in the third quarter of 2015. Around nine companies, including BAE Systems, Dassault, Lockheed Martin, Shenyang and Saab are reportedly interested.


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UAE The UAE has requested the sale of 30 F-16 Block 61 fighters from the U.S.A., in addition to planning upgrades for its 76 current F-16E/F Block 60 aircraft. Uganda 4 SU-30s are on order. 8 are already in service. Ukraine The Ukrainian Air Force has an SU-27 upgrade programme planned, which will extend the service life of the aircraft to 2030. 36 SU-27s are currently in service, although only 16 are reported to be fully operational. There is also a long-term requirement for a small quantity of new fighters. U.K. The RAF will receive 40 Tranche 3 Typhoons, in addition to 109 Tranche 1 and 2 aircraft. A fifth Royal Air Force Typhoon squadron has been formed by re-roling an existing Tornado unit, which has now been re-badged. No. II (AC) Squadron has formally become a Typhoon unit and will move from RAF Marham to RAF Lossiemouth. The four Eurofighter programme nations have signed a $224 million contract for a Phase 3 capability

enhancement (P3E) package, intended to strengthen the aircraft’s multi-role capability. Full integration of the Brimstone 2 air-to-surface missile will be included in the package. Other elements include avionics upgrades, improvements to the mission system and maintenance equipment and capability enhancements related to other weapons, including the Meteor beyond visual-range air-to-air missile and Storm Shadow cruise missile. The P3E standard is scheduled for delivery during 2017, with the upgrade expected to be delivered into RAF service in late 2018. Definition phase work is already under way for the programme’s subsequent Phase 4 capability enhancement effort. A 4th F-35B Joint Strike Fighter has been ordered for the U.K. from a currently planned total of 48 aircraft. F-35B IOC is currently scheduled for December 2018. 617 Squadron will be the first F-35B squadron to stand up.


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Uruguay The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has had a requirement for 6 radar-equipped light fighters since 2010. Buying surplus F-5E/F Tigers from Chile may be an option for this requirement. U.S.A. The U.S. Defense Department wants to buy up to 450 F-35s in a three-year block buy beginning in 2018. In total, 2,443 F-35s are planned for the U.S. armed services with allied purchases bringing the total number to more than 3,100. Current planning will see 1,763 F-35As procured for the USAF and 680 F-35B/Cs for the USN and USMC. The USMCsF-35B will be the first variant to achieve IOC in 2015, followed by the U.S. Air Force F-35A towards the end of 2016 and the U.S. Navy’s F-35C in late 2018 or early 2019. The total number of operational F-35s by the end of 2014 reached 109, which were preceded by 14 prototype and development aircraft. The 36 aircraft delivered in 2014 comprised 23 F-35As for the U.S. Air Force, the first two F-35As for the Royal Australian Air Force, four F-35Bs and an F-35C for the USMC, plus six F-35Cs for the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) plans to retire its AV-8B Harrier fleet

in 2025. The Corps will seek to fill any gaps created by the Harrier retirement by extending the life of its Boeing F/A Hornet combat aircraft until 2030. There are currently 128 AV-8B/TAV-8Bs in the USMC inventory. An F/A-XX RFI was issued by U.S. Navy in April 2012 to replace the Super Hornet in the 2030s. The Sixth Generation USAF fighter programme is the TACAIR/F-X which is at the early stages of development. The U.S. Air Force has scrapped a plan to install advanced radars on some of its Lockheed Martin F-16s but preserved funds over five years to replace their mission and display computers.


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Vietnam 35 SU-27/30s are already in service. Deliveries of a new batch of 12 SU-30MK2V Flanker-F multi-role fighters to the Vietnam People’s Air Force (VPAF) are under way. Yemen A further 32 MiG-29s are required. 24 are currently in service.


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SERVICE

VARIANT PLANNED CONTRACTED FLYING

USAF F-35A 1,763 103 67

US NAVY F-35B 260 18 18

USMC F-35B

F-35C

340

80

50

-

45

-

AUSTRALIA F-35A 100 2 2

CANADA F-35A 65 - -

DENMARK F-35A 30 2 -

ISRAEL F-35A 33 - -

ITALY F-35A

F-35B

60

30

-

8

-

JAPAN F-35A 42 4 -

NETHERLANDS F-35A 37 2 2

NORWAY F-35A 52 4 -

SOUTH KOREA F-35A 40 - -

TURKEY F-35A 100 - -

RAF/FAA F-35B 138 8 3

TOTAL 3,170 201 137

F-35 PROCUREMENT SUMMARY (as of June 2015)

(Source: Air Forces Monthly)


HOLDINGS

WORLD FIGHTER AIRCRAFT INVENTORIES

EUROPE HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING

SQUADRONS BASES REMARKS

AUSTRIA EUROFIGHTER

TYPHOON (15)

UBERWACHUNG-

SE GESCHWADER

1 STAFFEL

2 STAFFEL

ZELTWEG

BELARUS MiG-29 (37) BARANOWICZE

BELGIUM F-16A/B (59) 1 SQUADRON

350 SQUADRON

31 SQUADRON

349 SQUADRON

FLORENNES

FLORENNES

KLEINE BROGEL

KLEINE BROGEL

BULGARIA MiG-21 (3)

MiG-29 (15)

1/3 IAE

2/3 IAE

GRAF IGNATIEVO

GRAF IGNATIEVO

CROATIA MiG-21 BIS/UMD (7) 22 EBA

21 EBA

PULA

ZAGREB-PLESO

CZECH

REPUBLIC

GRIPEN C/D (14)

L-159 A (19)

211.Tl

212.tl

213.tl

CASLAV

CASLAV

CASLAV

DENMARK F-16A/B (47) 727 SQUADRON

730 SQUADRON

SKRYDSTRUP

SKRYDSTRUP

FINLAND F-18C/D (61) HavLLv 31

HavLLv 11

KUOPIO-RISSALA

ROVANIEMI

33

EUROPE HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


FRANCE MIRAGE 2000C (24)

MIRAGE 2000 D

(66)

MIRAGE 2000N (24)

MIRAGE 2000-5 (26)

MIRAGE 2000

RAFALE B/C (90)

SUPER ETENDARD

(26)

RAFALE M (27)

EC02.005

EC03.011

EC01.003

EC02.003

EC03.003

EC02.004

EC01.002

EC05.330

EC02.030

EC01.007

EC01.091

EC02.092

EC03.030

17F

11F

12F

ORANGE-

CARITAT

DJIBOUTI

NANCY-OCHEY

NANCY-OCHEY

NANCY-OCHEY

ISTRES-LE TUBE

LUXEUIL

MONT DE

MARSAN

MONT DE

MARSAN

SAINT DIZIER-

ROBINSON

ABU DHABI /AL

DHAFRA

LANDIVISIAU

LANDIVISIAU

LANDIVISIAU

NAVY

NAVY

NAVY

GERMANY EUROFIGHTER

TYPHOON (76)

TORNADO IDS (87)

TORNADO IDS/ECR

(29)

TLG 74

TLG 73

TLG 31

TLG 33

TLG 51

NEUBERG

LAAGE

NORVENICH

BUCHEL

SCHLESWIG-

JAGEL

34

EUROPE HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


GREECE F-4E/RF-4E (49)

F-16C/D (157)

MIRAGE 2000 EG/BG

(19)

MIRAGE 2000-

5EG/BG(25)

338 MPK

339 MPK

348 MTA

117 PM SMET

337 MPK

330 MIRA

341 MIRA

347 MIRA

335 MIRA

340 MIRA

343 MIRA

111 PM SMET

110 PM

332 MIRA

114 PM SMET

331 MIRA

348 MTA

117 PM SMET

ANDRAVIDA

ANDRAVIDA

LARISA

ANDRAVIDA

LARISA

NEA ANCHIALOS

NEA ANCHIALOS

NEA ANCHIALOS

ARAXOS

SOUDA

SOUDA

NEA ANCHIALOS

SKIROS

TANAGRA

TANAGRA

TANAGRA

LARISA

ANDRAVIDA

HUNGARY GRIPEN C/D (12)

1

VADASZREPULO

SZAZAD

KECSKEMET

35

EUROPE HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


ITALY AMX/T (54)

EUROFIGHTER

TYPHOON (71)

TORNADO ECR

(16)/IDS

TORNADO IDS (60)

103 GRUPO

132 GRUPO

101 GRUPO

9 GRUPO

20 GRUPO

10 GRUPO

12 GRUPO

18 GRUPO

155 GRUPO

102 GRUPO

154 GRUPO

156 GRUPO

ISTRANA-

TREVISO

ISTRANA-

TREVISO

ISTRANA-

TREVISO

GROSSETO

GROSSETO

GIOIA DEL COLLE

GIOIA DEL COLLE

TRAPANI-BIRGI

PIACENZA

BRESCIA-GHEDI

BRESCIA-GHEDI

BRESCIA-GHEDI

LITHUANIA L-39 ZA (1)

NAIKINTUVU

GRANDIS

SIAULIAI

NETHER-

LANDS

F-16A/B (75)

F-35A (2)

322 SQUADRON

312 SQUADRON

313 SQUADRON

323 SQUADRON

LEEUWARDEN

VOLKEL

VOLKEL

EGLIN AFB,

FLORIDA

36

EUROPE HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT FIGHTERS OPERATING


NORWAY F-16 A/B (57)

331 SQUADRON

332 SQUADRON

338 SQUADRON

BODO

BODO

ORLAND

POLAND F-16C/D (48)

MiG-29 (31)

SU-22M-4/UM-3K

(32)

10.ELT

3.ELT

6.ELT

41.ELT

1.ELT

8.ELT

40.ELT

LASK

POZNAN

POZNAN

MALBORK

MINSK

SWIDWIN

SWIDWIN

PORTUGAL F-16 A/B (38) ESQ 201

ESQ 301

MONTE REAL

MONTE REAL

ROMANIA IAR-99 (19)

MiG-21 LANCER

A/B/C (16)

951 ESCADRILA

861 ESCADRILA

711 ESCADRILA

BACAU

CONSTANTA

CAMPIA TURZIL

37

EUROPE HOLDINGS



RUSSIA SU-27SM/SU-30M

SU-35/37 (300+49)

MiG-29SM/35

(253+16+37)

MiG-31M (134)

SU-24M (280)

SU-25 (199)

SU-34 (51+73+16)

T-50 (1+59)

MIG-29K (4+18)

SU-24 (22)

SU-25 (4)

SU-27/30/33

(26+2+38)

NAVY

NAVY

NAVY

NAVY

SERBIA MiG-21 (10)

MiG-29 (4)

101ST FIGHTER

AVIATION

SQUADRON

BATAJNICA

SLOVAKIA MiG-29A/UB (8) 1 BOJOVA LETKA SLIAC

38

EUROPE HOLDINGS



SPAIN EF-18A/B/M (86)

EUROFIGHTER

TYPHOON (46+27)

EAV-8B/TAV-8B (13)

121 ESC

151 ESC

153 ESC

111 ESC

113 ESC

142 ESC

9 ESCUADRILLA

TORREJON

ZARAGOZA

ZARAGOZA

MORON

MORON

ALBACETE-LOS

LLANOS

ROTA

NAVY

SPRSKA G.4 (1)

J-21 (11)

J-22 (7)

1 PUK VI PVO BANJA LUKA

SWEDEN GRIPEN A/B/C/D (98) F21

F17

F7

LULEA-KALLAX

RONNEBY-

KALLINGE

SATENAS

SWITZ-

ERLAND

F-5E/F (53)

F/A-18C/D (32)

FLIEGERSTAFFEL 8

FLIGERSTAFFEL 6

FLIGERSTAFFEL 19

AUSBILDUNGS

STAFFEL 16

FLIEGERSTAFFEL

11

FLIEGERSTAFFEL

17

FLIEGERSTAFFEL

18

MEIRINGEN

PAYERNE

PAYERNE

PAYERNE

MEIRINGEN

PAYERNE

PAYERNE

39

EUROPE HOLDINGS



TURKEY F/RF-4E (69)

F-5A/B/RF-5A (23)

F-16C/D (241)

111 FILO

112 FILO

171 FILO

133 FILO

141 FILO

142 FILO

143 FILO

191 FILO

192 FILO

161 FILO

162 FILO

181 FILO

182 FILO

151 FILO

152 FILO

132 FILO

ESKISEHIR

ESKISEHIR

MALATYA-ERHAC

KONYA

ANKARA-AKINCI

ANKARA-AKINCI

ANKARA-AKINCI

BALIKESIR

BALIKESIR

BANDIRMA

BANDIRMA

DIYARBAKIR

DIYARBAKIR

MERZIFON

MERZIFON

KONYA

UKRAINE MiG-29 (19)

SU-24M/MR (11)

SU-25 (15)

SU-27 (16)

40

EUROPE HOLDINGS



U.K. EUROFIGHTER

TYPHOON FGR4/T3

(107+42)

TORNADO GR4/4A

(81)

11 (F)

SQUADRON

3 (F) SQUADRON

29 (R)

SQUADRON

6 SQUADRON

1 (F) SQUADRON

9 SQUADRON

12 SQUADRON

31 SQUADRON

15 (R)

SQUADRON

2 (AC)

SQUADRON

CONINGSBY

CONINGSBY

CONINGSBY

LOSSIEMOUTH

LOSSIEMOUTH

MARHAM

MARHAM

MARHAM

LOSSIEMOUTH

LOSSIEMOUTH

41

NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


U.S.

(AIR FORCE)

F-16C/D

F-16C/D

F-15C/D

F-15C/D

F-15C/D

F-16C /D/F-15C/D

F-16C/D

F-16C/D

354th FW

56th FW

120th FW

125th FW

142nd FW

144th FW

148th FW

158th FW

EIELSON AFB,

ALASKA

LUKE AFB,

ARIZONA

GREAT FALLS

INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT,

MONTANA

JACKSONVILLE

INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT,

FLORIDA

PORTLAND

INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT/ ANGB,

OREGON

FRESNO-

YOSEMITE

INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT/ANGB,

CALIFORNIA

DULUTH

INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT/ANGB,

MINNESOTA

BURLINGTON

IAP/ETHAN

ALLEN ANGB,

VERMONT

42


COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


U.S.

(AIR FORCE)

A/OA-10C

F-16C/D

F-16C/D

A/OA-10C

F-16C/D

F-16C/D

F-22A

F-22A

A/OA-10A/C

127th WING

169th FW

149th FW

175th WING

180th FW

187th FW

3rd FW

49th FW

355th FW

SELFRIDGE

ANGB, MOUNT

CLEMENS,

MICHIGAN

MCENTIRE JNGS,

SOUTH

CAROLINA

LACKLAND AB,

TEXAS

MARTIN STATE

AIRPORT/WARFI

ELD ANGB,

BALTIMORE,

MARYLAND

TOLEDO EXPRESS

AIRPORT, OHIO

MONTGOMERY

REGIONAL

AIRPORT/DANNE

LLY FIELD,

ALABAMA

ELMENDORF

AFB, ALASKA

HOLLOMAN AFB,

NEW MEXICO

DAVIS-

MONTHAN AFB,

ARIZONA

43


COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


U.S.

(AIR FORCE)

F-16C/D

F-15E

F-16C/D

F-16C/D

F-16C /D

A/OA-10A

F-15C/D

F-16C/D

F-16C/D

140 WING

366th FW

388th FW

114th FW

115th FW

124th WING

173rd FW

57th WING

138th FW

BUCKLEY AFB,

COLORADO

MOUNTAIN

HOME AFB,

IDAHO

HILL AFB, UTAH

SIOUX FALLS

REGIONAL

AIRPORT/JOE

FOSS FIELD,

SOUTH DAKOTA

DANE COUNTY

REGIONAL

AIRPORT/TRUAX

FIELD, MADISON,

WISCONSIN

BOISE

AIRPORT/GOW-

EN FIELD, IDAHO

KLAMATH FALLS

IAP, OREGON

NELLIS AFB,

NEVADA

TULSA

INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT,

OKLAHOMA

44


COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


U.S.

(AIR FORCE)

F-16C /D

F-16C/D

F-15C/D

F-22A

F-16C/D

F-16C/D

A/OA-10A+

F-16C/D

F-16C/D/F-15C/D

F-16C/D

F-22A

140th WING

162nd FW

159th FW

15 OG

154 OG

301st FW

419th FW

442nd FW

482nd FW

53rd WING

148th FW

325th FW

BUCKLEY AFB,

AURORA,

COLORADO

TUCSON IAP,

ARIZONA

NAS JRB NEW

ORLEANS,

LOUISIANA

HICKAM AFB,

HAWAII

NAS JRB FORT

WORTH/CARS-

WELL FIELD,

TEXAS

HILL AFB, UTAH

WHITEMAN AFB,

MISSOURI

HOMESTEAD

ARB, FLORIDA

EGLIN AFB,

FLORIDA

TYNDALL AFB,

FLORIDA

TYNDALL AFB,

FLORIDA

45


COUNTRY NUMBERS IN SERVICE

U.S.

(AIR FORCE)

288 A-10C (10 WINGS/GROUPS)

446 F-15C/D (12 WINGS/GROUPS)

969 F-16C/D (29 WINGS/GROUPS)

185 F-22A (6 WINGS/GROUPS)

46 F-35A (+1,716 ON ORDER) (1 WING)

46


COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


U.S.

(NAVY)

F/A-18F

F/A-18F

F/A-18E

F/A-18C

F/A-18F

F/A-18E

F/A-18E

F/A-18E

F/A-18F

F/A-18C

F/A-18C

F/A-18F

F/A-18E

F/A-18C

F/A-18E

F/A-18E

F/A-18C

F/A-18E

F/A-18F

VFA-2

VFA-11

VFA-14

VFA-15

VFA-22

VFA-25

VFA-27

VFA-31

VFA-32

VFA-34

VFA-37

VFA-41

VFA-81

VFA-83

VFA-86

VFA-87

VFA-94

VFA-97

VFA-102

NAS OCEANA,

VIRGINIA / NAS

JRB FORT

WORTH, TEXAS

667 F/A-

18C/D/E/F

CURRENTLY IN

OPERATION

WITH U.S. NAVY

47


COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING

SQUADRONS

BASES REMARKS

U.S.

(NAVY)

F/A-18F

F/A-18E

F/A-18F

F/A-18C

F/A-18E

F/A-18C

F/A-18E

F/A-18E

F/A-18E

F/A-18C

F/A-18E

F/A-18E

F/A-18F

F/A-18E

F/A-18E

F/A-18F

F/A-18F

VFA-103

VFA-105

VFA-106

VFA-113

VFA-115

VFA-131

VFA-136

VFA-137

VFA-143

VFA-146

VFA-147

VFA-151

VFA-154

VFA-192

VFA-195

VFA-211

VFA-213

48


COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


U.S.

(MARINE

CORPS)

AV-8B/B+/TAV-8B

(128)

F-35B/C (30+390)

F/A 18A/B/C/D (230)

VMA-223

VMA-231

VMA-542

VMA-211

VMA-214

VMA-311

VMFA 121

VMFA-242

VMFA-115

VMFA-122

VMFA-224

VMFA-251

VMFA-312

VMFA-533

VMFA-142

VMFA-112

VMFA-225

VMFA-232

VMFA-314

VMFA-323

CHERRY POINT

CHERRY POINT

CHERRY POINT

YUMA

YUMA

YUMA

YUMA

IWAKUNI, JAPAN

BEAUFORT

BEAUFORT

BEAUFORT

BEAUFORT

BEAUFORT

BEAUFORT

ATLANTA

FORT WORTH

MIRAMAR

MIRAMAR

MIRAMAR

MIRAMAR

CANADA CF-188A/B (90) 409 SQUADRON

410 SQUADRON

425 SQUADRON

COLD LAKE

COLD LAKE

BAGOTVILLE

49

ASIA-PACIFIC HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


AUSTRALIA F/A-18A/B/F

(95+12)

3 SQUADRON

77 SQUADRON

75 SQUADRON

1 SQUADRON

6 SQUADRON

WILLIAMTOWN

WILLIAMTOWN

TINDAL

AMBERLEY

AMBERLEY

BANGLADESH F-7M/BG (37)/FT-6

(9)/FT-7 (12)

A-5 (16)

MiG-29 SE/UB (8)

5 SQUADRON

35 SQUADRON

21 SQUADRON

8 SQUADRON

KURMITOLA

(DHAKA)

KURMITOLA

(DHAKA)

CHITTAGONG

KURMITOLA

(DHAKA)

50


COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


CHINA J-7 (388)

J-8 (96)

J-10 (200)

J-11/SU-27/30/35

(272+24)

JH-7 (72)

Q-5 (118)

J-7 (30)

J-8 (47)

J-10 (6)

J-15/SU-30/33

(27+50)

JH-7 (34)

Q-5 (30)

NAVY

NAVY

NAVY

NAVY

NAVY

NAVY

51


COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


INDIA MIRAGE 2000H/TH

(54)

JAGUAR IS/IM/IT

(147)

SU-30 MKI (161)

MiG-29 A/U (66)

MiG-29K/KUB

(23+22)

1 SQUADRON

7 SQUADRON

9 SQUADRON

5 SQUADRON

14 SQUADRON

16 SQUADRON

27 SQUADRON

6 SQUADRON

20 SQUADRON

30 SQUADRON

17 SQUADRON

8 SQUADRON

24 SQUADRON

102 SQUADRON

31 SQUADRON

220 SQUADRON

2 SQUADRON

106 SQUADRON

47 SQUADRON

223 SQUADRON

28 SQUADRON

303 SQUADRON

GWALIOR

GWALIOR

GWALIOR

AMBALA

AMBALA

GORAKHPUR

GORAKHPUR

JAMNAGAR

PUNE

PUNE

PUNE

BAREILLEY

BAREILLEY

GULAHATI/CHAB

LA

HALWARA

HALWARA

TEZPUR

TEZPUR

ADAMPUR

ADAMPUR

JAMNAGAR

NAVY

52


COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


INDIA

(cont)

SEA HARRIER

FRS51/T4/T60 (11)

MiG-27 M/UPG

(87)

MiG-21

BIS/M/BISON (247)

TEJAS LCA (1+19)

10 SQUADRON

29 SQUADRON

37 SQUADRON

222 SQUADRON

18 SQUADRON

22 SQUADRON

3 SQUADRON

21 SQUADRON

32 SQUADRON

51 SQUADRON

101 SQUADRON

45 SQUADRON

108 SQUADRON

15 SQUADRON

23 SQUADRON

35 SQUADRON

26 SQUADRON

4 SQUADRON

JODHPUR

JODHPUR

JODHPUR

HASHIMARA

KALAIKUNDA

HALWARA

AMBALA

SIRSA

JODHPUR

SRINAGAR

RAEDHANPUR

RAEDHANPUR

PATHANKOT

BHUJ

SURATGARH

BAKSHI

KA/TALAB

PATHANKOT

UTTARLAI

NAVY

53

HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


INDONESIA F-16A/B (13)

SU-27SK/ (16)

SU-30MK

F-5E/F (9)

HAWK 209 (14)

SKADRON

UDARA 3

SKADRON

UDARA 11

SKADRON

UDARA 14

SKADRON

UDARA 12

SKADON UDARA 1

MADIUN, JAVA

UJUNG

PANDANG,

SULAWESI

MADIUN, JAVA

PEKAN BARU

KALIMANTAN

JAPAN F-15 J/DJ (199)

F-4EJ/RF-4 EJ (71)

F-2A/B (78)

201 HIKOTAI

203 HIKOTAI

303 HIKOTAI

306 HIKOTAI

204 HIKOTAI

305 HIKOTAI

304 HIKOTAI

23 HIKOTAI

501 HIKOTAI

301 HIKOTAI

302 HIKOTAI

3 HIKOTAI

8 HIKOTAI

21 HIKOTAI

6 HIKOTAI

CHITOSE

CHITOSE

KOMATSU

KOMATSU

NAHA

HYAKURI

NAHA

NYUTABARU

HYAKURI

NYUTABARU

HYAKURI

MISAWA

MISAWA

MATSUSHIMA

TSUIKI

54

ASIA-PACIFIC

HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


KAZAKHSTAN MiG-31 (29)

MiG-29 (39)

MIG-23 (3)/MIG-

27 (12)

SU-27 (13)

SU-24 (25)

SU-25(14)

610th AIR BASE

602nd AIR BASE

600th GUARDS

AIR BASE

604th AIR BASE

604th AIR BASE

605th AIR BASE

602nd AIR BASE

KARAKANDA

SHYMKENT

ZHETYGEN

AKTOBE

AKTOBE

AKTAU

SHYMKENT

REPORTED-LY

WFU

LAOS MiG-21 (25) FIGHTER

REGIMENT

XIENGKHOUANG

MALAYSIA F-5 E/F/RF-5 E (9)

F/A-18D (8)

MiG-29 N/NUB

(10)

SU-30 MKM (18)

HAWK 108/208

(6/13)

12 SKN

18 SKN

19 SKN

17 SKN

11 SKN

15 SKN

6 SKN

BUTTERWORTH

BUTTERWORTH

KUANTAN

KUANTAN

GONG KEDAK

BUTTERWORTH

KUANTAN

55

ASIA-PACIFIC

HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


MYANMAR F-7/FT-7 (30)

MiG-29 SMT (31)

A-5 (21)

PAKISTAN F-7 P/PE/MP (140)

MIRAGE III/V

(172)

JF-17 (49+100)

F-16 A/B/C/D (76)

2 SQUADRON

14 SQUADRON

20 SQUADRON

17 SQUADRON

23 SQUADRON

7 SQUADRON

8 SQUADRON

22 SQUADRON

25 SQUADRON

15 SQUADRON

27 SQUADRON

16 SQUADRON

26 SQUADRON

9 SQUADRON

11 SQUADRON

5 SQUADRON

MASROOR

MINHAS-

KAMARA

RAFIQUI

SAMUNGLI-

QUETTA

SAMUNGLI-

QUETTA

MASROOR

MASROOR

MASROOR

RAFIQUI

RAFIQUI

RAFIQUI

PESHAWAR

PESHAWAR

MUSHAF

MUSHAF

JACOBABAD

56

ASIA-PACIFIC

HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


NORTH

KOREA

F-5 (106)

F-6 (97)

F-7/MiG-21 (146)

MiG-23 (56)

MiG-29 (35)

SU-7 (18)

SU-25 (34)

SINGAPORE F-16 C/D (60)

F-5 S/T (36)

F-15 SG (32+8)

145 SQUADRON

140 SQUADRON

143 SQUADRON

144 SQUADRON

149 SQUADRON

CHANGI

TENGAH

TENGAH

PAYA LEBAR

PAYA LEBAR

57

ASIA-PACIFIC


COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


SOUTH

KOREA

F-4D/E/RF-4C (68)

F/K-16C/D (168)

F/K-5 E/F/RF-5E

(186)

F-15 K (60)

152 SQUADRON

153 SQUADRON

156 SQUADRON

131 SQUADRON

161 SQUADRON

162 SQUADRON

155 SQUADRON

159 SQUADRON

120 SQUADRON

121 SQUADRON

123 SQUADRON

157 SQUADRON

111 SQUADRON

105 SQUADRON

112 SQUADRON

206 SQUADRON

101 SQUADRON

201 SQUADRON

103 SQUADRON

207 SQUADRON

202 SQUADRON

102 SQUADRON

122 SQUADRON

151 SQUADRON

CHEONGJU

CHEONGJU

CHEONGJU

SUWON

CHUNGJU

CHUNGJU

CHUNGJU

CHUNGJU

SEOSAN

SEOSAN

SEOSAN

SEOSAN

GUNSAN

GANGNEUNG

GANGNEUNG

GWANGJU

SUWON

SUWON

WONJU

WONJU

YECHEON

DAEGU

DAEGU

DAEGU

58

HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


SRI LANKA F-7 BS/GS/FT-7 (8)

KFiR C7/TC2 (9)

MiG-23UB/MIG-

27M (7)

5 JET SQUADRON

10 JET

SQUADRON

12 JET

SQUADRON

COLOMBO

COLOMBO

COLOMBO

TAIWAN MIRAGE 2000 –

5DI/EI (57)

F-CK-1 A/B (126)

F-16 A/B/RF-16A

(145)

F-16A/B/RF-5E

F-5 E/F (95)

41 ST TFG

42ND TFG

48TH TG

7TH TFG

28TH TFG

1ST TFG

3RD TFG

9TH TFG

17TH TFG

26TH TFG

27TH TFG

12TH TRS

21ST TFG

22ND TFG

23RD TFG

44TH TFG

45TH TFG

46TH TFG

HSINCHU

HSINCHU

HSINCHU

CHING CHUAN

KANG

CHING CHUAN

KANG

TAINAN

TAINAN

TAINAN

HUALIEN

HUALIEN

HUALIEN

HUALIEN

CHIAYI

CHIAYI

CHIAYI

TAITUNG

TAITUNG

TAITUNG

59

ASIA-PACIFIC

HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


THAILAND F-5 E/F (33)

F-16 A/B (54)

JAS 39 GRIPEN

C/D

(12)

904 SQUADRON

211 SQUADRON

102 SQUADRON

103 SQUADRON

403 SQUADRON

701 SQUADRON

BANGKOK – DON

MUANG

UBON

RATCHATHANI

KORAT

KORAT

TAKHLI

SURAT THANI

TURKMENIST-

AN

MiG-29 (24)

SU-25 (20)

UZBEKISTAN MiG-29 (39)

SU-27 (30)

SU-25 (20)

60

ASIA-PACIFIC

HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


VIETNAM SU-30 MK2V

(35+12)

MiG-21BIS/UM

(144)

SU-22 M/UM(38)

935TH FIGHTER-

BOMBER

REGIMENT

923RD FIGHTER-

BOMBER

REGIMENT

929TH FIGHTER-

BOMBER

REGIMENT

945TH FIGHTER-

BOMBER

REGIMENT

927TH FIGHTER

REGIMENT

921ST FIGHTER-

BOMBER

REGIMENT

937TH FIGHTER-

BOMBER

REGIMENT

931ST FIGHTER-

BOMBER

REGIMENT

BIEN HOA

BAI THUONG

DA NANG

BIEN HOA

KEP

HANOI

PHAN RANG

YEN BAI

61

ASIA-PACIFIC

HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


ALGERIA MiG-25 (13)

MiG-29 (32)

SU-24 (23)

SU-30 (44)

110 ESCUADRON

DE CHASSE

515 ESCUADRON

DE

RECONNAISSANCE

193 ESCUADRON

DE CHASSE

274 ESCUADRON

D’APPUI

PENETRATION

284 ESCUADRON

D’APPUI

PENETRATION

294 ESCUADRON

D’APPUI

PENETRATION

525 ESCUADRON

DE

RECONNAISSANC

E ET DE GUERRE

ELECTTRONIQUE

121 ESCUADRON

DE DEFENSE

AERIENNE

123 ESCUADRON

DE DEFENSE

AERIENNE

AIN OUSSERA

AIN OUSSERA

BOU SFER

LAGHOUAT

LAGHOUAT

LAGHOUAT

AIN OUSSERA

ALGER/DAR EL

BEIDA

TAMANRASSET

62


HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


AZERBAIJAN MiG-29 (13)

MiG-21 (5)

SU-25 (11)

NASONAYA

GANDJA

GANDJA

GANDJA

KYURDAMIR

BAHRAIN F-16C/D (21)

F-5E/F (12)

1 TFS

2 TFS

6 TFS

SHAIKH ISA AB

SHAIKH ISA AB

SHAIKH ISA AB

EGYPT F-4E (34)

F-7/FT-7 (60)

F-16A/C (208+12)

MiG-21 MF/UM

(56)

MIRAGE 5

EZ/SDE/SDR/SDD

(82)

MIRAGE

2000EM/BM (19)

76 SQUADRON

78 SQUADRON

26 SQUADRON

22 SQUADRON

86 TFS

88 TFS

60 TFS

75 TFS

77 TFS

79 TFS

72 TFS

68 TFS

70 TFS

45 SQUADRON

49 SQUADRON

69 SQUADRON

73 SQUADRON

71 SQUADRON

82 SQUADRON

CAIRO-WEST

CAIRO-WEST

MERSA MATRUH

AL MANSURAH

FAYID

FAYID

ABU SUWAYR

JIYANKLIS

JIYANKLIS

JIYANKLI

INSHAS

BENI SUEF

BENI SUEF

AL MANSURAH

AL MANSURAH

BIRMA

BIRMA

GEBEL AL BASUR

GEBEL AL BASUR

63


HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


IRAN MiG-29 (40)

F-5E/F/RF-5A/F-

5A/B (60)

F-4D/E/RF-4E (42)

F-7/FT-7 (21)

SU-24 (24)

F-14A (24)

MIRAGE F-1EQ/BQ

(13)

F-5E SAEGHE (25)

SU-25/ K/UBK (9)

11 TFS

23 TFS

21 TFS

141 TFS

41 TFS

43 TFS

85 TFS

31 TRS

31 TFS

61 TFS

62 TFS

91 TFS

101 TFS

51 TFS

52 TFS

53 TFS

72 TFS

81 TFS

82 TFS

102 TFS

23 TFS

TEHRAN-

MEHRABAD

TABRIZ

TABRIZ

MASSHAD

DEZFUL

DEZFUL

ESFAHAN

HAMADAN

HAMADAN

BUSHEHR

BUSHEHR

BANDAR ABBAS

CHAH BAHAR

OMIDIYEH

OMIDIYEH

OMIDIYEH

SHIRAZ

ESFAHAN

ESFAHAN

CHAH BAHAR

TABRIZ

SHIRAZ

64


HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


ISRAEL F-15 I (25)

F-15 A/B/C/D (58)

F-16 I (99)

F-16 A/B/C/D

(188)

69 SQUADRON

106 SQUADRON

133 SQUADRON

107 SQUADRON

119 SQUADRON

253 SQUADRON

201 SQUADRON

101 SQUADRON

105 SQUADRON

109 SQUADRON

110 SQUADRON

117 SQUADRON

116 SQUADRON

140 SQUADRON

115 SQUADRON

HATZERIM

TEL NOF

TEL NOF

HATZERIM

RAMON

RAMON

RAMON

HATZOR

HATZOR

RAMAT DAVID

RAMAT DAVID

RAMAT DAVID

NEVATIM

NEVATIM

OVDA

65


HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


JORDAN F-16A/B (46+15)

F-5E/F (37)

1 SQUADRON

2 SQUADRON

6 SQUADRON

17 SQUADRON

9 SQUADRON

AL AZRAQ

AL AZRAQ

AL AZRAQ

H5/PRINCE

HASSAN

KING ABDULLAH

II

KUWAIT F/A-18C/D (34) 9 SQUADRON

25 SQUADRON

AHMED AL JABER

AHMED AL JABER

LEBANON HUNTER

MK.66C/70A (4)

2 SQUADRON RAYAK

LIBYA MiG-21 BiS (27)

MIRAGE F-1ED/BD

(2)

MiG-23

BN/MS/ML/UM

(4)

66


HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


MOROCCO F-5E/F (26)

MIRAGE F-1CH/EH

(15)

F-16 C/D (24)

ESCUADRON DE

CHASSE-

CHAHINE

ESCUADRON DE

CHASSE - BORAK

ESCUADRON DE

CHASSE - ATLAS

ESCUADRON DE

CHASSE – ASSAD

ESCUADRON DE

CHASSE –

FALCON

ESCUADRON DE

CHASSE – SPARK

ESCUADRON DE

CHASSE - VIPER

MEKNES-

BASSATINE

MEKNES-

BASSANTINE

SIDI SLIMANE

SIDI SLIMANE

BEN GUFRIR

BEN GUFRIR

BEN GUFRIR

OMAN F-16C/D (20)

18 SQUADRON

20 SQUADRON

THUMRAIT

THUMRAIT

QATAR MIRAGE 2000-

5EDA/DDA (13)

7th AIR

SUPERIORITY

SQUADRON

DOHA

67


HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


SAUDI ARABIA F-15C/D/S (149)

TORNADO IDS

(81)

TYPHOON (42+30)

5 SQUADRON

34 SQUADRON

13 SQUADRON

92 SQUADRON

6 SQUADRON

55 SQUADRON

2 SQUADRON

7 SQUADRON

75 SQUADRON

83 SQUADRON

3 SQUADRON

10 SQUADRON

TAIF

TAIF

DHAHRAN

DHAHRAN

KHAMIS

MUSHAYT

KHAMIS

MUSHAYT

TABUK

DHAHRAN

DHAHRAN

DHAHRAN

TAIF

TAIF

SUDAN

F-6 (8)

F-7 (20)

A-5 (20)

MiG-21 (4)

MiG-23 (3)

MiG-29 (11)

SU-24 (3)

SU-25 (15)

WADI SEIDNA

68


HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


SYRIA MiG-29 (20+12)

MiG-23 BN/UB

(90)

MiG-25 (2)

MiG-21

BIS/MF/UM (53)

SU-24 (18)

SU-22 (42)

699 SQUADRON

675 SQUADRON

697 SQUADRON

678 SQUADRON

67 SQUADRON

77 SQADRON

1 SQUADRON

8 SQUADRON

946 SQUADRON

954 SQUADRON

679 SQUADRON

819 SQUADRON

696 SQUADRON

827 SQUADRON

677 SQUADRON

685 SQUADRON

54 SQUADRON

947 SQUADRON

SAIQAL/TSAYKAL

SHAYRAT

SAIQAL/TSAYKAL

HAMAH

DUMAYR

AN NASIRIYA

TIYAS

DEIR ZZOR

KHALKALAH

KHALKALAH

HAMAH

TIYAS

SAIQAL/TSAYKAL

TIIYAS

SHAYRAT

SHAYRAT

KHALKALAH

DUMAYR

TUNISIA F-5E/F (15)

15 SQUADRON BIZERTE-SIDI

AHMED

U.A.E. MIRAGE 2000 -

9EAD/RAD/DAD

(55)

F-16E/F (76)

71 SQUADRON

76 SQUADRON

86 SQUADRON

1 SQUADRON

2 SQUADRON

3 SQUADRON

AL DHAFRA

AL DHAFRA

AL SAFRAN

AL DHAFRA

AL DHAFRA

AL DHAFRA

69


HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


YEMEN F-5E/B (13)

MiG-

21MF/UM/BiS

(19)

MiG-29

A/SMT/UB (24)

SU-22 M4/UM

(29)

121 SQUADRON

6 SQUADRON

9 SQUADRON

26 SQUADRON

SANAA

INTERNATIONAL

HODEIDAH

SANAA

INTERNATIONAL

SANAA

INTERNATIONAL

70


HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


ANGOLA MiG-21 (24)

MiG-23 (22)

SU-27 /30 (1+12)

SU-22 (14)

SU-25 (15)

ESQUADRILLHA

DE CACAS

ESQUADRILLHA

CACA-

BOMBARDEIROS

LUBANGO/

MUKANKA

CATUMBELA

BOTSWANA CF-5A/D (10)

Z28 THEBEPHATSHW

A/ MOLEPOLOLE

CHAD SU-25 (8) ESCADRILLE

D’APPUI

N’DJAMENA SEEKING TO

PURCHASE 3

MiG-29s

CONGO

MIRAGE F.1 (4)

ESCADRILLE DE

CHASSE

POINT NOIRE MIG-21S WFU?

CONGO (DRC)

MiG-23 (2)

SU-25 (4)

ERITREA MiG-29 (5)

SU-27 (2)

5 SQUADRON

6 SQUADRON

ASMARA

ASMARA/MASSA

WA

ETHIOPIA MiG-23 (10)

SU-27 (14)

GABON MIRAGE 5 DG(3)

MIRAGE F-1/A2

(6)

GAMBIA SU-25 (1) BANJUL

71

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


EQUATORIAL

GUINEA

SU-25 (4)

FIGHTER FLIGHT MALABO

KENYA F-5 E/F (21)

15 TACTICAL

FIGHTER

SQUADRON

NANYUKI

MALI

MiG-21 (11 -

stored)

ESCADRILLE DE

CHASSE

BAMAKO-SENOU

MOZAMBIQUE MIG-21 (8)

NAMIBIA

F-7/NG (6+8 ON

ORDER)

NIGER SU-25 (2)

NIGERIA F-7 (10) 64 AIR DEFENCE

GROUP

MAKURDI

SOUTH AFRICA GRIPEN C/D (28) 2 SQUADRON MAKHADO

TANZANIA F-7 (12)

F-6 (3)

FT-6 (1)

FT-7 (2)

NGERENGERE

NGERENGERE

UGANDA MiG-21 (5)

SU-30MK2 (8+4)

ZAMBIA MiG-21 (10)

F-6 (8)

1 SQUADRON MUMBWA UPGRADED TO

MiG-21-2000

ZIMBABWE F-7 (7)

MiG-23 (3)

5 SQUADRON GWERU -

THORNHILL

STORED?

72

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


ARGENTINA IAI NESHER (4)

MIRAGE III EA (6)

MIRAGE 5A (4)

MIRAGE III DA (2)

OA-4/A-4AR (25)

FIGHTING HAWKS

SUPER ETENDARD

(11)

GRUPO AEREO 6

DE CAZA

GRUPO AEREO 5

DE CAZA

2 ESCUADRILLA

AERONAVAL DE

CAZA Y ATAQUE

TANDIL

VILLA REYNOLDS

BAHIA BLANCA

NAVY

BRAZIL F-5 EM/FM (46)

AMX (A-1/RA-1/T)

(55)

A-4 SKYHAWK

(AF-1/1A/TA4)

(12)

1/14 GAV

1/4 GAV

1/1 GAV

2/1 GAV

1/16 GAV

1/10 GAV

3/10

VF-1

CANOAS

MANAUS –

PONTA PELADA

SANTA CRUZ

SANTA CRUZ

SANTA CRUZ

SANTA MARIA

SANTA MARIA

SAO PEDRO DA

ALDEIA

NAVY

CHILE F-5 E/F (11)

F-16 A/B C/D (46)

GRUPO DE

AVIACION NO.12

GRUPO DE

AVIACION NO.3

GRUPO DE

AVIACION NO.7

PUNTA ARENAS

IQUIQUE

ANTOFAGASTA

73

LATIN AMERICA

HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


COLOMBIA KFIR C7/TC 7

(20)

ESCUADRON DE

COMBATE 111

BAM

PALANQUERO,

PUERTO SALGAR

CUBA MiG-23 ML/UB

(24)

MiG-29/UB (3)

MiG-21 UM/BIS

(12)

UM 2661

ESCUADRON DE

CAZA

UM 2661

ESCUADRON DE

CAZA

UM 3710

ESCUADRON DE

CAZA

UM 5010

ESCUADRON DE

CAZA

UM 1890 ?

REGIMIENTES

SAN ANTONIO

DE LOS BANOS

SAN ANTONIO

DE LOS BANOS

HOLGUIN

SAN ANTONIO

DE LOS BANOS

SANTA CLARA

ECUADOR CHEETAH C/D

(10)

ESCUADRON DE

COMBATE 2112

TAURA

HONDURAS F-5 E/F (4) HECTOR

CARACCIOLA

MONCADA

LA CEIBA-

GOLOSON

MEXICO F-5 E/F (8) ESCUADRON

AEREO 401

SANTA LUCIA

74

LATIN AMERICA

HOLDINGS

COUNTRY CURRENT

FIGHTERS

OPERATING


PERU MIRAGE 2000

P/DP (9)

MiG-29 S/SE/UB

(19)

SU-22 M2/UM2

(17)

SU-25/UB (18)

ECB 412

ECB 612

EA 111

EA 112

LA

JOYA/AREQUIPA

CHICLAYO

TALARA

TALARA

VENEZUELA SU-30 MK2V (24)

F-16 A/B (13)

ESCUADRON 131

ESCUADRON 132

ESCUADRON 133

ESCUADRON 33

ESCUADRON 34

ESCUADRON 161

ESCUADRON 162

BARCELONA

BARCELONA

BARCELONA

EL SOMBRERO

EL SOMBRERO

MARACAY

MARACAY

75

LATIN AMERICA

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