Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces
Air warfare branch of the Uzbekistan military
Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces
The Uzbek Air Defence Forces and the Air Force (Uzbek: Havo hujumidan mudofaa qoʻshinlari va Harbiy havo kuchlari) are the aerial branch of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan. They were formed following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, with the modern structure officially established in 1992. The force is responsible for aerial warfare, air defence operations, and protection of Uzbekistan’s airspace. It operates under the Ministry of Defence. As of 2025–2026 estimates, the Air and Air Defence Forces consist of approximately 15,000 personnel, forming part of Uzbekistan’s total active armed forces of around 120,000 troops. According to the 2026 Global Firepower index, the Uzbek Air Force is reported to be the strongest in Central Asia.
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