A Colombian transition report finds 310 public security force aircraft non-operational out of 620. Maintenance, supply-chain issues, and sanctions hit readiness.
Colombia · Defense
Key Facts
—Non-operational total 310 aircraft out of a reviewed inventory of 620 are out of service, per the transition report.
—Military vs. police split 283 military aircraft and 27 National Police aircraft are non-operational.
—Official Defense Ministry inventory A broader official count shows 731 total aircraft, with 298 operational and 223 in maintenance.
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