TIRANA, April 24/ATA/ On the 73rd anniversary of creation of Albania’s Air Force, Defense Minister Niko Peleshi expressed gratitude and respect for all those who created and promoted this force and those who continue to make a contribution for the defense of the sovereignty of our country.
The minister emphasized that the reactivation of the NATO Tactical Air Base in Kuçovo, the arrival of two Black Hawk helicopters, as well as the equipment with Bayraktar combat drones, are historic investments for the Armed Forces and important steps for the upgrade of the Air Force.
“These developments not only increase Albania’s defense capabilities, but also serve as evidence of our country’s commitment to guarantee national security and meet the highest defense standards,” the minister said.
The Albanian Air Force was officially established on April 24, 1951. The first aircrafts were Soviet aircrafts produced after the Second World War “Yak-18” and were initially deployed in Lapraka on the outskirts of the capital of Albania, Tirana./m.m/p.s./
