Air Force and Anti-Aircraft Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Air Force and Air Defence Brigade of Bosnia and Herzegovina is part of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The headquarters is in Sarajevo. It maintains operating bases at Sarajevo International Airport, Banja Luka International Airport and Tuzla International Airport.
History
The Air Force and Anti-Aircraft Defence Brigade of Bosnia and Herzegovina was formed when elements of the Army of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska Air Force were merged in 2006.Bosnia and Herzegovina is in talks to acquire Bayraktar TB2 drones from Turkey.
The United States Department of State approved Bosnia and Herzegovina's requested military sale of AgustaWestland AW119 Koala latest Kx model helicopters, related equipment and services for up to five years for $100 million on May 21, 2025.
Structure
- Air Force and Air Defense Brigade, at Sarajevo Air Base and Banja Luka Air Base
- * 1st Helicopter Squadron, at Banja Luka Air Base
- * 2nd Helicopter Squadron, at Sarajevo Air Base
- * Air Defence Battalion, at Sarajevo Air Base
- * Early Warning and Surveillance Battalion, at Banja Luka Air Base
- * Flight Support Battalion, with detachments at the two air bases
Airbases
Aircraft
Planned procurement of 6 Bayraktar TB2 UCAV.Bosnia approved a multi-year military modernization through 2032, covering helicopters, gear, and 46 new vehicles to replace its outdated M113 A2 fleet.