The United States government has decided to give 146 planes to Afghan Air Force (AAF) by 2016, a spokesman for Ministry of Defense (MoD) said Wednesday.
The ministry praised the decision adding that more warplanes should be given to Afghanistan in order to protect the country from any kind of threat.

"There is an agreement that US would give us 146 warplanes but we are not satisfied with this, the number should increase. The planes would be used in any kind of situation." General Mohammad Zaher Azimi, MoD spokesman said.

Strengthening the abilities of Afghanistan's Air Force could play a vital role in combating insurgency through the country and protecting the nation from any outside threat.

According to Mr. Azimi, a clearing offensive named 'Omid' will be launched by Afghan National Army aimed to clear insurgents throughout the country. The operation will focus on southern and eastern provinces which have witnessed insurgency throughout the year.

He also added that more than 85 percent of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are being brought to Afghanistan from the neighboring countries. (Tolo News)