ASSESSMENTS

Syria: The Air Force's Importance to the Regime

Feb 19, 2013 | 11:15 GMT

Syria: The Air Force's Importance to the Regime
Syrian Mi-8/17 helicopters fly over a rally in Damascus with national flags

LOUAI BESHARA/AFP/Getty Images

Summary

The Syrian air force has played a critical role in the regime's bid to hold on to power. To bolster this force, the al Assad government has sought assistance from its foreign allies. Even so, Damascus will not be able to halt the slow degradation of its air force.

Damascus has sought foreign assistance to maintain its air force....

Subscribe to view this article

Subscribe Now

Subscribe

Already have an account?