Montenegrin Air Force

The Montenegro Air Force, officially known as the Air Force of Montenegro, is the aerial warfare service branch of the Armed Forces of Montenegro. It was established on June 23, 2006, following the dissolution of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. Since its formation, the Montenegro Air Force has been responsible for maintaining the country's airspace sovereignty and providing air defense capabilities. The Air Force primarily operates from the two air bases, namely Golubovci Air Base and Željava Air Base. Its fleet consists of various aircraft, including fixed-wing fighters, transporters, and helicopters, procured from different sources, which include countries like Serbia, Russia, and the United States. The Montenegro Air Force has participated in several military exercises and international operations, primarily focused on peacekeeping activities. Additionally, it has collaborated with various NATO member states and allied forces to enhance interoperability and cooperation.

Key facts

Official Name Montenegrin Air Force
Local Name Vazduhoplovstvo i protivvazdušna odbrana
Country🇲🇪 Montenegro
World rank#134 over 160
Active aircrafts11 as of 2025
Aircrafts on order0

Origin countries of aircrafts

Country Active Aircraft
🇫🇷 France 6
🇺🇸 United States 5

Evolution of Montenegrin Air Force fleet

Aircrafts by type in 2025

Aircraft type Active
Helicopter Helicopter 11

Full inventory in 2025

Montenegrin Air Force

Aircraft Type Model Origin Country Model Year Active 𝚫 YoY Ordered
HelicopterHelicopter SA341/342 🇫🇷 1971 6
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter Bell 412 🇺🇸 1959 3
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter Bell 505 🇺🇸 2017 2
0
0

Sources: various open source data, including Wikipedia, Flightglobal.com, SIPRI Arms Transfer and official government websites.