20 September 2017

News Story: First Black Hawks Arrive In Kandahar For AAF

BlackHawk Helicopters (File Photo)
By Rajab Taieb

The first UH-60s Black Hawks for the Afghan Air Force (AAF) arrived in Kandahar airport on Monday, Resolute Support confirmed in a tweet Monday evening. 

Resolute Support said the new Black Hawks will increase the Afghan Air Force capability and sustainability.

“The first Afghan Air Force UH-60s arrived today in Kandahar,” read the tweet.

On Saturday the Afghan defense ministry said they expected to receive six Black Hawks this week.

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