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Thursday, December 13, 2007

El Salvador Air Force Update Ending 2007


AIRFORCES Inc. Reports: El Salvador modest annual defense budget is just over US$100 million, from which each year the Fuerza Aerea Salvadorena (FAS, Salvadorian Air Force) receives an operating budget of a meagre US$2.6 million, most of which is spent on fuel and salaries, leaving little for a much needed modernization programs. Currently, the (FAS) operates a single "Bassler Mod" C-47T and would like to return to service a C-47R to operational status as soon as funds allow.
The (FAS) latest acquisition is a Bell 412 for their special forces. Finally, the (FAS) is in the process of acquiring three refurbished Arava transports from Israel.

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