The frequent airplane crashes and accidents in the Algerian air force fleet are but a tree that hides a forest of mismanagement and a lack of strategy. The accident however comes in a series of tragic events caused by military plane crashes. Little attention was paid to air force, which is the backbone of modern armies due to its decisiveness in terms of undermining the center of gravity of opponents before engaging in land warfare. Analysts see that Algerian air force is much underdeveloped with low-skill pilots lacking battlefield experience compared to its regional rival Morocco, a western ally. Although it will most likely be a limited war, the country with air force primacy will have the upper hand.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 04, 2018 11:48 UTC