The United States has procured 81 outdated Soviet era combat
aircrafts from Kazakhstan.
The purpose behind the US acquisition remains undisclosed,
but there is speculation that these aircrafts will be potentially
deployed in Ukraine,
where similar jets are still in service.
Reports which indicate that the Armed Forces of Ukraine may
dissemble them for spare parts or even use the obsolete
airframes as decoys at airfields Now as part of the
process, Back in October it was announced that the Kazakh
government was offering 117 Soviet era fighter and bomber aircraft
for Sale by auction.
This included the make 31 interceptors,
the make 27 fighter bombers,
the Mig 29 among others,
produced in the 1970s and 80s.
The declared value of the sale was 1 billion.
And which is about $1.7 million,
averaging 19,300 per aircraft now.
Further among the aircraft acquired,
the Mikoyan Mig 31, known as the supersonic interceptor,
crucial for defending Soviet airspace during the Cold War,
stands out. The Mig 27,
derived from the Mig 23,
served as a ground attack aircraft,
while they make 29 excelled in air to air combat
and remains operational in some.
Air forces, the SU-24 or the Sukhoi 24 and all
where the tactical bomber,
despite its age, continues to serve in various air forces,
including the Russian Aerospace Forces and Ukrainian Air Force.
Historically, Kazakhstan has maintained strong ties with Russia,
its former Soviet ally. However,
geopolitical shifts, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine,
has seen Kazakhstan aligning more closely with Western nations,
drawing criticism from some quarters in Russia.
So as Kazakhstan upgrades its military capabilities,
its growing engagement with Western nations signals A departure from
its historical ties with Moscow.
the US Secretary of State Anthony's visit to Kazakhstan in
March 2023 underscored United States support.
Independence and territorial integrity.
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