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Hoggaamiyeyaasha Carabta oo Ansixiyay Qorshe $53 Bilyan ah oo Dib Loogu Dhisayo Gaza

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  Hoggaamiyeyaasha Carabta, oo ay ku jirto Imaaraatka Carabta, ayaa si wadajir ah u ansixiyay qorshe balaadhan oo lagu maalgelinayo dib u dhiska Gaza, taas oo wadarta guud ee dhaqaalaha la qoondeeyay ay gaareyso $53 bilyan . Qorshahan ayaa loogu talagalay in lagu soo nooleeyo kaabeyaasha dhaqaalaha, dib loogu dhiso guryihii burburay, iyo in la xoojiyo adeegyada aasaasiga ah ee bulshada Gaza. Tallaabadan muhiimka ah ayaa yimid kadib shir madaxeed ay hoggaamiyeyaasha Carabta ku yeesheen, iyaga oo muujiyay sida ay uga go’an tahay taageerada shacabka reer Falastiin ee ay saameysay colaadda daba dheeraatay. Qorshahan ayaa sidoo kale diiradda saaraya sidii kor loogu qaadi lahaa fursadaha shaqo, horumarinta waxbarashada, iyo hagaajinta nidaamka caafimaadka ee gobolka Gaza. Maalgelintan ballaaran ayaa la filayaa inay wax weyn ka beddesho xaaladda nololeed ee Gaza, taas oo ay horay uga digeen hay’adaha gargaarka bani’aadamnimada in xaaladdeedu ay tahay mid aad u daran. Xulufada Carabta ayaa...
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Algeria to Give MiG-29 Fighter Jets to Sudan in an Act of Military Strength

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By Abubakar Hussein
The skies of Africa are about to witness a new development in defense cooperation. Reports say Algeria is set to transfer its surplus MiG-29 fighter jets, which were supplied by Russia, to the Sudanese Air Force. Though not confirmed, the move is considered one that would increase the military capability of Sudan substantially while it navigates internal conflicts and regional challenges.

Strengthening Sudan's Air Force

The MiG-29s have long been the workhorse of the Sudanese Air Force. It is, however, likely that Sudan would see an unprecedented improvement in its fleet of jets for air defense with the possible donation of more from Algeria. While not the most modern, the MiG-29 fighter aircraft is formidable in any air defense operation for air superiority owing to its strong maneuverable ability and combat radius. This reinforcement comes amidst a time when the country has constantly faced challenges with regard to securing its territory and airspace.

Algeria has operated the MiG-29 since 1999, when it first ordered 31 of the fighters. The modern MiGs were initially well-integrated into Algerian service, but their role in its air force was to be superseded by more advanced and capable Su-30MKA fighters, which today form the backbone of its air fleet. The donation comes at a time when the country is modernizing its military by phasing out older models and integrating newer, more cutting-edge aircraft like the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter.

Modernization of the Military Forces of Algeria

The donation of excess MiG-29s is part of broad modernization processes of military forces. The Algerian Air Force has quickened the retiring process of older MiG-29 fighters by receiving 14 advanced MiG-29M fighters and 16 Su-30MKA fighters since the start of 2020, both with improved performance in terms of range, radar, and missile systems.

The air force of Algeria is likely to be modernized even more in the future by adding the Su-57, a next-generation fighter jet equipped with stealth capabilities and advanced combat systems. While moving toward the more advanced fighter jet, the excess MiG-29s will afford an opportunity to supply regional friends like Sudan.

Regional Defense Cooperation

Algeria's decision to donate these MiG-29s reflects further its growing role as a key military power on the African continent. Such a donation would help Sudan build its air force, drawing it closer to its neighbor through defense ties while continuing to modernize its own forces. The move underlines Algeria's strategic role in firming up military partnerships and shaping the security landscape in Africa.

While it would require investment in maintenance and training for operating the MiG-29s, its acquisition by Sudan can enhance the performance of its air force with wider implications for the country's defense capabilities. These fighter jets will afford Sudan greater expansiveness in terms of capabilities for patrolling airspace and offering effective responses to security threats.

The reportedly donated MiG-29 fighter jets by Algeria mark a massive leap in African military cooperation. While modernizing its air force with advanced fighters such as the Su-57, Algeria decides to transfer surplus MiG-29s and henceforth give the much-needed military support to Sudan. Such cooperation may bring long-lasting effects in regional defense dynamics, making Algeria a key player within the African security landscape.

For Sudan, the reinforcement of its air force comes at the right time as it has opened advanced capabilities for skies and military operations. A donation that closes the link between the two nations, with wider implications for the future of Africa's defense.

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