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Algerian Air Force
  • القُوَّاتُ الجَوِّيَّةُ الجَزَائِرِيَّةُ (Arabic)
  • Forces aériennes algériennes (French)
Badge of the Algerian Air Force
Founded1958; 68 years ago (1958)
Country Algeria
TypeAir force
RoleAerial warfare
Size14,000[1]
637 aircraft[2]
Part ofAlgerian People's National Army
Websitewww.mdn.dz/site_cfa/accueil_an.php
Commanders
Current
commander		Major General Zoubir Ghouila[3]
Insignia
Roundel
Aircraft flown
AttackSU-24MK2
FighterMIG-29 9.13/MIG-29M 9.41/MIG-29M2, SU-30MKA, SU-35, Su-57
HelicopterAW101, AW119, AW139, Kamov Ka-27, Bell 412, Mi-24, Mi-26, Mi-28, Mi-17
TrainerZ 142, T-34C, L-39, Yak-130
TransportC-130, Il-76, C-295
TankerIL-78

The Algerian Air Force (Arabic: القُوَّاتُ الجَوِّيَّةُ الجَزَائِرِيَّةُ, French: Forces aériennes algériennes) is the aerial arm of the Algerian People's National Army.

Its history begins with the creation by Saïd Aït Messaoudène, during the war of independence, of a first nucleus of air force with the training of Algerian pilots and personnel from friendly countries. This nucleus officially gave birth in 1962, the day after independence, to the Algerian Air Force.

Major General Mahmoud Laraba was appointed Commander of the Air Force in July 2020, succeeding Major General Hamid Boumaïza. On February 23, 2025, Major General Zoubir Ghouila took office as Commander of the Air Force, replacing Mahmoud Laraba.

History

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The Algerian Air Force was created to support the fight of the People's National Army against the French occupying forces. It came as part of the decisions of the Soummam congress held on August 20, 1956, which recommended a long-term plan to form a modern army.[4]

Before 1962

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In 1957, six Algerians were sent for training to the Syrian Arab Air Force flight school at Nayrab near Aleppo. During this period, training also took place with the Egyptian and Iraqi air forces, as well as in the USSR and in China.[5][4] During this period, the French army started the Challe and Morice lines used to isolate the ALN fighters inside the country and to stop supplies coming from Tunisia and Morocco. Then came the idea to train transport and helicopter pilots to ensure supplying the national liberation army, and to prepare the first core of the military aviation.[4] The Algerian Air Force was officially established on 4 February 1959, as a part of the FLN.[5]

From 1962 to 1970

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The Algerian Air Force was originally based at Maison Blanche (White House). In 1962, Egypt transferred 12 Helwan Gomhouria trainers and five MiG-15s (two MiG-15UTIs and three MiG-15bis), together with a group of advisors to help with training. Several Mil Mi-4s were also received from the Soviet Union.[6] Two Beech D.185S light transports purchased for the personal use of then President Ben Bella in 1963.[7]

Training was one of the major preoccupations of the ALN/FLN leaders. Military aviation had a core of pilots and technicians after independence, who laid the foundations of the present Air Force. The Algerian authorities sent trainees to friendly countries such Egypt, Syria, Iraq, China, and the USSR, while waiting for the creation of Algerian Air Force schools. In 1966, the Air Base of Tafraoui in the 2nd Military Region was built as an air officers' school (EOA) where the first officer students were received to train as pilots and technicians in aeronautics.[4]

The nascent Algerian Air Force participated in the 1963 Sand War with Morocco. However, air power did not play a big role during the war. MiG-15s and Mi-4s were used, and aircraft from national company Air Algérie served for transport duties.[8] Following the end of the war, the build-up of the Algerian Air Force was intensified.[9] In 1964, 20 additional MiG-15bis fighters were delivered by the USSR. The next year, the first of at least 30 MiG-17s arrived in Algeria.[10] In 1965–1966, 24 MiG-21F-13s were received, and 14 Ilyushin Il-28s were ordered in the same period, as well as some MiG-21FLs. Despite its growth, at the time of the Six-Day War the Algerian Air Force was not deemed combat ready. Still, 20 MiG-17Fs, 20 MiG-21s and 12 Il-28s were sent to Egypt, but without any crews.[11] In 1967, the Algerian Air Force also bought its first surface-to-air missile systems, with two battalions of S-75 Dvinas. However, these were never put into service.[12]

From 1970 to 1980

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C-130H Hercules

In the late 1960s, thanks to increased oil prices and to Algeria's economic growth, important arms orders were passed with the USSR. Hence, in the early 1970s, the Algerian Air Force received 52 MiG-21MFs, MiG-21Rs and MiG-21UMs, and 40 Sukhoi Su-7BMKs. During the same period, 28 second-hand Fouga CM.170 Magisters were bought from West Germany, as well as some Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma and Mil Mi-6 helicopters.[11]

Thanks to its growth in the previous years, the Algerian Air Force was able to participate directly in the 1973 October War. Two squadrons of MiG-21s, another of Su-7s and a unit comprising 23 MiG-17s were sent to Egypt. This deployment was supported by Antonov An-12 transports. Some Algerian pilots were also assigned to Egyptian Air Force MiG-17 squadrons. In total, around 500 combat sorties were flown by Algerian pilots. One MiG-21 and one Su-7 were shot down, but no pilot was killed or captured.[13]

In 1975, another big arms deal was passed with Moscow, including 40 MiG-23BNs, 47 MiG-21bis, and 16 Mil Mi-8s. The first MiG-23BNs arrived in 1976; this type replaced the Su-7BMKs. Another arms order followed in 1978, with the Algerians requesting the delivery of 40 more MiG-21s, 16 MiG-23MFs, 20 Mil Mi-24s, and 12 S-125 Pechora missile systems. However, while 20 MiG-25s were delivered by 1979, negotiations for the remainder of the package proved much more difficult than expected, and took nearly four years. Limited quantities of Western aircraft were bought too: in 1978, six T-34C Mentors and three Fokker F27s were acquired.[14][12]

From 1980 to 2000

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In 1981, thanks to the deliveries of air defence equipment, a new branch of the air force was created: the Défense Aérienne du Territoire (Territorial Air Defence). Through the 1980s, the Algerian Air Force worked to build a fully integrated network of early warning radars. In 1986–1988, the Territorial Air Defence was expanded and reorganised into the Commandement de la Défense Aérienne du Territoire (Territorial Air Defence Command). In 1988, this command became a fully independent branch of the Algerian armed forces.[15]

Algerian C-130H on the airport apron
An Ilyushin IL-78

The resulting organisational structure of the air force was as follows:[4]

  • A central command assisted by a general staff and an inspectorate, an arms division, a department of support, and specialized offices
  • Air commands in the military regions
  • Air bases, schools, training centers, support institutions, equipment renovation enterprises & defense, and control units

In the second half of the 1980s, the Algerian Air Force also introduced the wing structure.[16] During this period few changes occurred in the combat aircraft inventory of the Algerian Air Force. Ten Sukhoi Su-24MKs were received from the USSR, while the ageing MiG-17F was phased out. A new airplane supplier emerged just after the Iranian revolution when Algeria received 18 C-130H Hercules and 12 Hawker Beechcrafts supplied by USA from 1981 to 1989.[citation needed]

Starting in the second half of the 1980s, the Algerian Air Force saw combat in the Algerian Civil War.[16]

Since 2000

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An Algerian Su-30MKA

As the Civil War was winding down, the Algerian Air Force began to replace its older combat aircraft. The last MiG-21s were withdrawn from service in 2002. The MiG-23BNs followed in 2005, as did the MiG-23MFs in 2008.[17] The Air Force purchased a large number of Mikoyan MiG-29s (index 9.13) from Belarus and Ukraine from 1999 to 2003. At least 25 Su-24MKs were also acquired during the same period.[citation needed] In March 2006, as part of a bigger arms deal, Algeria ordered 28 Sukhoi Su-30MKA multirole fighters, 16 Yakovlev Yak-130 trainers, 28 MiG-29SMTs fighters and six MiG-29UB conversion trainers from Russia.[18] Shortly after the first MiG-29 9.19 deliveries, the Algerian military discovered that these aircraft were not newly built airframes, but older ones modernised to MiG-29 9.19 standard. The decision was taken to send back the aircraft to Russia, refuse all of the planned subsequent deliveries, and to freeze the payments for these aircraft. After a meeting between Algerian and Russian heads of state in February 2008, the aircraft that had already been delivered were returned to Russia, and the whole batch originally built for Algeria was bought back and delivered to the Russian Air Force. Instead, Algeria was given the possibility to order another batch of Su-30MKAs at sharply reduced prices. This was done in December 2010, when 16 additional aircraft were ordered. In December 2015, 14 more Su-30MKAs were purchased.[18] Algeria ordered 16 SU-30MKA and 16 MIG-29M/M2 multirole fighters in 2019, a massive 1.8-billion-dollar deal.[19]

Since 2020

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In late 2020 Algerian Air Force modernized its SU-24M/MK/MR to the M2/MR2 format.[20]

In August 2022, the final MIG-25 were retired, but in late 2022 they were brought back to service.

Since 2025, the Algerian Air Force has entered a new phase of modernization. In 2025, a deal was signed with Russia for the delivery of Sukhoi Su-35 multirole fighters, continuing the long-standing partnership between the two countries. The delivery of these aircraft started in March 2025.[21]

In addition to fighter jets, Algeria has also improved its helicopter fleet. In 2022, the Air Force received several AW139 utility helicopters from the Italian company Leonardo. These helicopters are used for search and rescue missions, transport, and other support roles.

Air bases

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See also List of airports in Algeria for other airfields which may have a dual civil-military function.

The air force has two Air Commando Rifle Regiments, primarily base defence troops but have reportedly taken part in anti-terrorism operations. They are the 772nd and 782nd Regiment des Fusiliers Commandos de l'air (RFCA).[22]

Aircraft

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Algerian SU-34
Algerian IL-78

Current inventory

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Aeroplanes

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Aircraft Origin Role Variant In service Squadron Notes
Combat aircraft
Mikoyan MiG-29 Belarus /
Ukraine /
Russia 		Multirole fighter MiG 29C (9.13) 46[23] Fighter squadrons
(113, 153, 193)[24] 		21 MiG 29C
MiG-29M (9.41) 25 MiG-29M and M2.
MiG-29M2 (9.47)
Sukhoi Su-24 Soviet Union Tactical bomber Su-24 MK2 39[23] Attack aircraft squadrons
(274, 284, 294)[24] 		Modernised to MK2 format in 2020.[20]
Reconnaissance SU-24 MRK2 3[25] Reconnaissance and
electronic warfare squadron
(525)[24] 		Modernised to MRK2 format in 2020[20]
Sukhoi Su-30 Russia Multirole fighter Su-30MKA 63[23]
(+ 9 on order) 		Air defence squadrons
(121, 122, 123)[24] 		64 were delivered, 1 of which was lost in a crash in 2025.[26]
Sukhoi Su-34 Russia Fighter-bomber Su-34E 0[23]
(+ 14 on order)[27] 		N/A A leak from Rostec confirms an order of 14 Su-34.[27]
Sukhoi Su-35 Russia Swing-role fighter – 9
(+ 6 on order)[23] 		Air defence squadron
(121)[24] 		Satellite data show that 25 SU-35 were produced for Egypt.Out of the 25, nine are no longer visible on current satellite images.

Two Su-35 were spotted in Algeria, and six Su-35 ordered were observed on Russian soil with the Algerian roundels.

Sukhoi Su-57 Russia Swing-role stealth fighter Su-57E 2[28] N/A A leak from Rostec confirms an order of 12 Su-57.[27]
Special mission aircraft
Beechcraft 1900 United States Reconnaissance B1900D 6[23] Electronic warfare squadrons
(525, 550)[24] 		Fitted with HISAR, Sky Guardian ESM and Wescam Type 16 FLIR.[29]
Beechcraft Super King Air United States Maritime patrol /
EW
 B200T 2[23] Electronic warfare squadrons
(525, 550)[24]
B350ER 1[23]
Beriev Be-200 Russia Amphibian, aerial firefighting Be-200ES 2[30]
(+ 2 on order) 		Multirole tactical air transport squadron
(595)[24] 		Four ordered in 2021.[30]
Aerial refueling
Ilyushin Il-76 Soviet Union Tanker /
tactical & strategic transport aircraft 		Il-78 4[23] Air refueling squadron
(367)[24] 		6 aircraft were purchased from Ukraine, 4 remain in service as of 2026.[31]
Military transport
Ilyushin Il-76 Soviet Union Tactical & strategic transport aircraft Il-76TD 8[23] Air transport squadron
(347, 367) 		12 were acquired from Russia, some were upgraded.

In 2018, one Il-76TD crashed.

Il-76MD 3[23]
Lockheed C-130 Hercules United States Tactical transport aircraft C-130H 4[23] Tactical transport and logistics squadron
(2) 		[32]
C-130H-30 7[23]
Lockheed L-100 Hercules United States Civilian transport aircraft L-100-30 1[23]
Lockheed-Martin C-130J Super Hercules United States Tactical transport aircraft C-130J-30 4[23] Tactical transport and logistics squadron
(2) 		4 C-130J-30 ordered in 2018 with an option for four additional aircraft.[33]
CASA C295 Spain Tactical transport aircraft C295M 5[23] N/A 6 aircraft purchased in the transport configuration[34]

One aircraft was lost in 2012 in a crash in France.[35]

Pilatus PC-6 Porter Switzerland Utility aircraft – 3[23] N/A
VIP transport
Airbus A340 France /
Germany /
Spain /
United Kingdom 		VIP transport A340-500 1[36] N/A Fitted with a medical unit, sleeping chamber with an en-suite bathroom, offices and anti-missiles.[36]
Gulfstream IV United States VIP transport /
liaison aircraft 		GIV-SP 4[37] High personnel transport squadron
(580)
Gulfstream V United States VIP transport /
liaison aircraft 		GV 1[37] High personnel transport squadron
(580)
Beechcraft 1900 United States VIP transport /
liaison aircraft 		B1900D 6[23] N/A
Beechcraft Super King Air United States VIP transport /
liaison aircraft 		C90B 20[23] N/A
B200T
B350ER
Trainer aircraft
Zlin Z 142 Czech Republic /
Algeria 		Ab initio trainer Firnas 142 20[38] N/A [39]
Aero L-39 Albatros Czech Republic Advanced trainer L-39C 54[23] N/A
Advanced trainer /
light attack aircraft 		L-39ZA
Yakovlev Yak-130 Russia Lead-in fighter trainer – 18[23] N/A
Mikoyan MiG-29 Russia Conversion training – 2[23] Fighter squadrons
(113)

Helicopters

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Aircraft Origin Role Variant In service Notes
Attack helicopters
Mil Mi-24 Russia /
South Africa 		Attack helicopter Mi-24 Super Hind Mk.III 32[23] [40]
Mil Mi-28 Russia Attack helicopter Mi-28NE Night Hunter 42[23] 8 helicopters ordered initially, increased to 42 in 2016.[41]
Attack helicopter trainer Mi-28UB
Multirole helicopters
Mil Mi-8 Soviet Union /
Russia 		Attack /
transport /
CSAR / SAR /
Medevac 		Mil Mi-8AMTSh 104[23] The Mil Mi-8 were upgraded as part of a 2014 contract.[42]
Mil Mi-17 –
Mil Mi-17 Russia Attack /
transport /
CSAR / SAR /
Medevac 		Mil Mi-171Sh2 37[23] 42 Mil Mi-171 were received between 2002 and 2004, 3 of which were lost prior to be modernised. In 2014-2016, Algeria decided to modernise 39 helicopters.

In 2023, one additional helicopter was lost[43][44], and another one in 2024.[45]

Transport helicopters
Mil Mi-26 Russia Heavy transport helicopter Mi-26T2 14[23] Six delivered in 2015-16 and eight ordered from the option on the first order, with deliveries taking place in 2017-18.[46]
Utility helicopters
AgustaWestland AW139 Italy /
United Kingdom 		CSAR – 11[23] [47]
Bell 412 United States Utility helicopter Bell 412EP 3[23] They were delivered in 2002.[48]
Eurocopter AS355 Écureuil France Light utility helicopter AS355N Écureuil 2 14[23]
Kamov Ka-32 Russia SAR Ka-32T 3[23]
Mil Mi-2 Soviet Union /
Poland 		Liaison helicopter – 22[23]
VIP transport helicopters
AgustaWestland EH101 Merlin Italy /
United Kingdom 		VIP transport /
liaison helicopter 		AW101 Model 642 2 [47][49]
Training helicopters
AgustaWestland AW119 Italy Training helicopter AW119Ke Koala 8[23] [47]
PZL W-3 Sokół Poland Training helicopter W-3A 8[23] [47]

Unmanned aerial vehicles

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Aircraft Origin Role Variant In service Notes
Combat drones
CASIC WJ-700 Falcon China HALE, reconnaissance, UCAV
High-altitude long-endurance,
unmanned combat aerial vehicle 		– 4[50] Drone acquired in 2024.[51][50][52]
CAIG Wing Loong II China MALE, reconnaissance, UCAV
Medium-altitude long-endurance,
unmanned combat aerial vehicle 		– 24[53][54]
Yabhon Flash 20 United Arab Emirates
Algeria (licence production) 		MALE, reconnaissance, UCAV
Medium-altitude long-endurance,
unmanned combat aerial vehicle 		El-Djazair-55 – It can be armed with Nimrod ATGM or 120 mm mortar rounds.[55][56]
Yabhon United 40 United Arab Emirates /
Algeria (licence production) 		MALE, reconnaissance, UCAV
Medium-altitude long-endurance,
unmanned combat aerial vehicle 		El-Djazaïr 54 [fr]
(United 40 Block 5) 		– It can be armed with Nimrod ATGM or 120 mm mortar rounds.[55][56]
TAI Aksungur Turkey MALE, reconnaissance, UCAV
Medium-altitude long-endurance,
unmanned combat aerial vehicle 		– 0
(+ 6 on order)[57] 		These were ordered in 2022.[58]
TAI Anka Turkey MALE, reconnaissance, UCAV
Medium-altitude long-endurance,
unmanned combat aerial vehicle 		Anka-S 0
(+ 10 on order)[59] 		[60]
ISR drones
Denel Seeker South Africa ISTAR, UAV
Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, unmanned aerial vehicle 		– 10[61][62]
CASC Rainbow China ISTAR, UAV
Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, unmanned aerial vehicle 		CH-3 5[63] Drones purchased in 2018.[63][61]
CH-4 5[63]
Aisheng ASN-209 China ISTAR, UAV
Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, unmanned aerial vehicle 		– [61]

Incidents

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  • In November 2012, a C-295M cargo plane returning from Paris crashed in southeastern France, killing all six people on board.[64]
  • In December 2012, two MiG-29s conducting routine training operations collided in midair in northwestern Algeria, killing both pilots.[65][66]
  • On 11 February 2014, a C-130H-30 Hercules transport plane crashed in Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria. It resulted in 77 deaths.[64]
  • On 11 October 2014, a Sukhoi Su-24 crashed in a military zone during training, killing its two occupants.[65][67]
  • On 11 November 2014, a MiG-25 or MiG-29 fighter came down near a military range in the Hassi Bahbah Military Region in the central part of Algeria. No casualties were reported at the time as the pilot was alone and ejected safely out of the plane.[65][67]
  • On 20 April 2015, a Mil Mi-24 helicopter crashed a few minutes after taking off from Illizi Airport, killing both crew members.[68]
  • On 27 March 2016, a Mi-171 helicopter crashed near Reggane due to technical problems, killing 12 soldiers and leaving two others injured.[65]
  • On 11 April 2018, an Il-76 strategic airlifter crashed in a field shortly after taking off from Boufarik Airport. It resulted in 257 deaths.[69]
  • In February 2019, a Sukhoi Su-24 crashed in the province of Tiaret, resulting in 2 deaths.[70]
  • On 13 March 2019, a L-39 crashed at Tafraoui, resulting in 2 deaths.[71]
  • On 28 January 2020, a Sukhoi Su-30MKA fighter jet crashed in the mountains resulting in 2 deaths.[72]
  • On 25 June 2020, a CH-4 medium-altitude long-endurance UAV crashed due to some unknown issues.[73]
  • On 29 March 2022, a MiG-29UB crashed near the city of Oran, due to a technical malfunction, resulting in 1 death.[74]
  • On 23 January 2023, a Mi-171 helicopter crashed near El Attaf. All three of its crew died.[75]
  • On February 7, 2024, a Mi-171 helicopter crashed near El Menia Airport during a night training flight. All three of its crew died.[75]
  • On 19 March 2025, a Sukhoi Su-30MKA fighter jet crashed near Timokten, Adrar after takeoff from Reggane Air Base, resulting in 1 pilot fatality.[76]
  • On 5 March 2026, a Beechcraft 1900 operated by the Algerian Air Force crashed shortly after takeoff from Boufarik Air Base, near Blida, Algeria. Two crew members were killed and four others were injured. An investigation into the cause of the crash was launched by Algerian authorities.[77]

Ranks

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Main article: Military ranks of Algeria

Commissioned officer ranks

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The rank insignia of commissioned officers.

Rank group General / flag officers Senior officers Junior officers
 Algerian Air Force[78]
فريق أول‎‎
Fariq 'awal 		فريق
Fariq 		لواء
Liwa 		عميد
Amid 		عقيد
Aqid 		مقدم
Muqaddam 		رائد
Ra'id 		نقيب
Naqib 		ملازم أول
Mulazim awwal 		ملازم
Mulazim
Général d'armée Général de corps d'armée Général major Général Colonel Lieutenant-colonel Commandant Capitaine Lieutenant Sous-lieutenant

Other ranks

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The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel.

Rank group Senior NCOs Junior NCOs Enlisted
 Algerian Air Force[78]
 No insignia
مساعد أول
Mosa'id awwal 		مساعد
Mosa'id 		رقيب أول
Raqib awwal 		رقيب
Raqib 		عريف أول
Earif 'awal 		عريف
Earif 		جندي
Jundiun
Adjudant chef Adjudant Sergent chef Sergent Caporal chef Caporal Djoundi

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Notes

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