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| Slovak Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Vzdušné sily Ozbrojených síl Slovenskej republiky | |
 Emblem of the Slovak Air Force | |
| Founded | 1 January 1993 |
| Country |  Slovak Republic |
| Type | Air force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size |
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| Part of | Slovak Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Zvolen |
| Commanders | |
| Air Force Commander | Major General Róbert Tóth[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel |   |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F-16V Block 70 |
| Helicopter | Mil Mi-17, UH-60M |
| Reconnaissance | L-410UVP-E |
| Trainer | Aero L-39 |
| Transport | C-27J, Let L-410 |
The Slovak Air Force, known since 2002 as the Air Force of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic (Slovak: Vzdušné sily Ozbrojených síl Slovenskej republiky), is the aviation and air defense branch of the Slovak Armed Forces. Operating 15 aircraft and 18 helicopters from three air bases : Malacky–Kuchyňa, Sliač, Prešov. It succeeded the Czechoslovak Air Force together with the Czech Air Force in 1993. The Slovak Air Force is part of NATO Integrated Air Defense System – NATINADS.[2][3][4][5][6]
The Slovak Air Force is tasked with the defense of the sovereign Slovak state and the support of the nation's ground troops.[7] Following the retirement of the Mikoyan MiG-29 in 2022, 7 L-39 Albatros provide the fast-jet capability role to the air force, awaiting the delivery of American F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft in 2024. 6 Let-410 Turbolet aircraft provide surveillance and transport capabilities, while 2 C-27 Spartan transports provide a light tactical airlift capability. The helicopter fleet consists of 9 Mil Mi-17, gradually being replaced by the UH-60 Black Hawk.
The Slovak Air Force has been under the command of Major General Róbert Tóth since January 1, 2021.[8][9][10][11][12][13]
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