Algeria p.6

 

5 x squadron Mi-8/17 (~100)

1 x squadron AS335

1 x squadron KA-27/32

3 x training squadrons

 

Insurgents

Estimated ~2,000

Surrenders under amnesties have greatly reduced the number of insurgents. For example, the 8,000 AIS members surrendered in 2000.

 

Islamic Salvation Army (AIS)

Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC)

Armed Islamic Group (GIA)

 

Equipment

 

MBT                900+

320 T-90 (many under delivery)

250 T-72AG upgraded, 250 more upgrading

350 modernized T-55/62

RECON           100

AFIV               900 (BMP-1/2/3)

 

 

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