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Roundel of Albania air force
Air Forceยท ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Albania

Albanian Air Force

The Albanian Air Force operates 24 military aircraft in 2026 โ€” 21 helicopters, 3 drones. It ranks #127 of 160 air forces worldwide.

Active aircraft
242026
Helicopters
21
AIRS Index (Air Inventory Rating of Strength)
1.8/ 100
Global rank: #127 / 160
The score reflects a fleet of 0 combat aircraft, 21 helicopters and 0 transports out of 24 active airframes, weighted by combat effectiveness.
How this score is calculated
Fleet Composition โ€” 2026
  • Helicopter 21
  • UAV 3
Fleet Evolution
2020 โ€” 19 19 2020 2021 โ€” 19 19 2021 2022 โ€” 19 19 2022 2023 โ€” 22 22 2023 2024 โ€” 19 19 2024 2025 โ€” 19 19 2025 2026 โ€” 24 24 2026
Origin of Aircraft
Most Used Aircraft
MBB Bo 105 profile drawing MBB Bo 105 Helicopter ยท 4 active H215M / AS532 Cougar profile drawing H215M / AS532 Cougar Helicopter ยท 4 active 206 JetRanger profile drawing 206 JetRanger Helicopter ยท 3 active UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" profile drawing UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter ยท 3 active Bayraktar TB2 profile drawing Bayraktar TB2 UAV ยท 3 active H145M / EC645 profile drawing H145M / EC645 Helicopter ยท 2 active

Full inventory in 2026

9 aircraft types

Albanian Air Force

Aircraft Origin Model year Active ฮ” YoY Ordered
Helicopter
MBB Bo 105 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany 1970 4 โ€” โ€”
H215M / AS532 Cougar ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France 		1978 4 โ€” โ€”
206 JetRanger ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 1967 3 โ€” โ€”
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 1959 3 โ€” โ€”
H145M / EC645 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France 2002 2 โ€” โ€”
UH-60 Black Hawk ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 1979 2 โ€” โ€”
505 Jet Ranger X ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 2017 2 +2 โ€”
AW109 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy 		1976 1 โ€” โ€”
UAV
Bayraktar TB2 ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey 2014 3 +3 โ€”
ActiveOn order

Overview

The Albania Air Force, officially known as the Forca Ajrore e Republikรซs sรซ Shqipรซrisรซ (FARSh), is the aerial warfare branch of the Albanian Armed Forces. Established on April 24, 1951, it is responsible for defending Albanian airspace and supporting ground forces during military operations. The Air Force operates under the Ministry of Defense and has its headquarters in Tirana. The primary mission of the Albania Air Force is to maintain the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Albania. It achieves this through a fleet of aircraft, which includes fighter jets, attack helicopters, transport planes, and surveillance drones. The Air Force has undergone several modernization efforts over the years to enhance its capabilities and effectiveness. Additionally, it participates in joint military exercises and collaborations with NATO and other allied nations for improved interoperability. The Albania Air Force plays a crucial role in ensuring the nation's security and contributes to regional stability.

Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), official air force and government publications and dated press reports; the update journal below lists the sources of each pass. Roundel: FOX 52 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Last updated on 6 October 2026. Suggest a change

Frequently Asked Questions

How many aircraft does Albania have?
Albania Air Force operates 24 active military aircraft as of the current year. Additionally, 0 aircraft are currently on order.
How does Albania's air force rank globally?
Albania Air Force ranks #127 out of 160 air forces worldwide based on the AIRS Index (Air Inventory Rating of Strength), which measures overall air power capability considering fleet size and combat effectiveness.
How many military helicopters does Albania have?
Albania Air Force operates 21 military helicopters, including attack, transport, and utility rotorcraft used for various combat and support missions.
What is the AIRS Index score of Albania?
Albania has an AIRS Index (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) score of 1.8 out of 100. This composite score weights every active airframe by category and by generation tier (strategic bombers highest, then combat aircraft, helicopters and transports), scales the combat fleet by its enablers โ€” tankers and airborne early warning โ€” and its stand-off armament, and applies a budget-based availability proxy to the whole force.
Where does Albania get its military aircraft from?
Albania sources its military aircraft primarily from United States, Germany, and France. The fleet composition reflects both domestic production capabilities and international defense partnerships.
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Latest Data Updates
  1. OCT 62026 Updated Added: 505 Jet Ranger X
  2. SEP 262026 Updated Logged 1 fleet event from 2024: 1 delivery
  3. SEP 232026 Updated Order for more S-70/UH-60A Black Hawks removed; no contract confirms it.
  4. SEP 232026 Updated Three Bayraktar TB2 armed drones added, based with the Unmanned Aircraft Detachment at Kucova Air Base.
  5. SEP 82026 Updated Logged 1 delivery from 2024
  6. MAR 142026 Updated 7 aircraft types added