Senegal’s modernisation has included the procurement of several new aircraft for its air force.
Among these were four KAI KA-1S light attack aircraft, which were commissioned into service in 2020 and 2021 and have since taken part in several counter-insurgency operations in the region of Casamance, acting as reconnaissance platforms in support of Senegalese ground forces.
A single Indonesian Aerospace CN235-220 MPA maritime surveillance aircraft was also received in 2021, having been acquired through brokering company AD Trade Belgium.