Georgian Defence Forces to renew air fleet

The Defence Forces of Georgia will upgrade and modernise the country’s air fleet per a new project announced by Minister of Defence Irakli Gharibashvili, reports local media outlet Interpressnews.

The process of renewing the aviation park is being carried out on schedule and according to plan, with the joint cooperation of Tbilaviamsheni and Delta. In parallel with the restoration, renovation and modernisation of the aircraft, the project envisages the training and retraining of staff, as well as the creation of appropriate infrastructure", reads the press-release by the ministry.

Su-25 aircraft and Mi-24 attack helicopters of the Georgian Defence Forces have been dismantled at Marneuli Air Base and have already been transferred to an aviation plant for major repairs.

Georgian military and civilian specialists are jointly involved in the process of upgrading the aircraft, which further contributes to the development of the Georgian military industry, announced by the Minister of Defence.