gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military
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gptkbp:air_defense
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limited capabilities
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gptkbp:aircraft_acquisition
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donations and purchases
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkb:fighter_aircraft
helicopters
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gptkbp:alliance
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gptkb:African_Union
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gptkbp:aviation_regulations
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governed by ICAO standards
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gptkbp:budget
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$50 million (approx.)
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gptkbp:challenges
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political stability
budget constraints
equipment maintenance
regional security threats
training needs
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gptkbp:civilian_air_support
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limited operations
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gptkbp:collaboration
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regional partners
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gptkbp:commander
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General Gaspard Baratuza
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gptkbp:conflict
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gptkb:Burundi_Civil_War
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:Burundi
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gptkbp:current_aircraft
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gptkb:Cessna_208_Caravan
gptkb:L-39_Albatros
gptkb:Pilatus_PC-6_Porter
gptkb:Bell_412
gptkb:Mi-17_Hip
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gptkbp:established
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gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:fleet_size
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approximately 20 aircraft
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gptkbp:future_plans
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modernization efforts
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Bujumbura
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gptkbp:historical_aircraft
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gptkb:DHC-5_Buffalo
gptkb:Mi-24_Hind
gptkb:Mi_G-21
gptkb:C-130_Hercules
An-26 Curl
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Burundi Air Force
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gptkbp:logistics
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regional cooperation
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gptkbp:main_base
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gptkb:Bujumbura_International_Airport
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gptkbp:military_exercises
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African Partnership Flight
joint training with regional forces
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gptkbp:motto
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Defend the Nation
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gptkbp:operational_since
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gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:part_of
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Burundi National Defence Force
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gptkbp:participated_in
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gptkb:UN_peacekeeping_missions
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gptkbp:partnerships
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gptkb:China
gptkb:France
gptkb:Russia
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:primary_role
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air support
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gptkbp:support
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humanitarian missions
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gptkbp:training_programs
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Burundi Military Academy
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Eurocopter_AS550_Fennec
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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