provide the country with new fighter jets and eight letters of expression of interest for second-hand jets. Requests for proposals (RFP) are sent for seven offers, including two new fighter types (F-16 Block 70/72 and JAS-39C/D) and five second hand fighters types (F-16AM/BM, F-16C/D, F-16 Barak, Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale). Croatia’s government said it expects to receive the new offers by May and make the decision by August 2020. In April 2020 it was announced that the procurement of fighter jets is being delayed due to Coronavirus epidemic and earthquake in Zagreb. Procurement of 32 AGM-114 missiles for recently introduced OH-58D helicopters. Delivery expected in 2020. Purchase of modern fighter that will replace aging MiG-21 has finally been agreed between Croatia and France, 12 Rafale F3-R formerly of French Air Force have been purchased for €1 billion, purchase includes spare parts, training and long term support and training. Croatia was looking to purchase brand new fighter since 2010, but due to various issues purchase of a modern replacement for the MiG-21 never materialized. Croatian requirements are for two squadrons, one based in Zagreb and one based in Zadar, however beyond current 12 fighter deal it is not clear if Croatia will seek another batch of Rafale aircraft sometime later. Croatia has begun the process of acquiring 12 multi-role Dassault Rafale fighters (10 single-seat and 2 two-seat aircraft). Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated that the purchase will significantly increase the capabilities of the Air Force. The deal is to be worth some €999 million (U.S. $1.2 billion) and, in addition to the aircraft, it will cover weapon systems, spare parts, logistics and training. Aircraft Current inventory Retired Previous notable aircraft operated by the Air Force were the UTVA-75, Antonov An-2, Antonov An-32, Canadair CL-215, MD 500, and Mi-24D/V See also History of Croatian Air Force Austro-Hungarian Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops Yugoslav Royal Air Force Air Force of the Independent State of Croatia Croatian Air Force Legion Yugoslav Partisans Balkan Air Force Yugoslav Air Force References Bibliography Lisko, T. and Canak, D., Hrvatsko Ratno Zrakoplovstvo u Drugome Svjetskom Ratu (The Croatian Airforce in the Second World War) Zagreb, 1998 . Savic, D. and Ciglic, B. Croatian Aces of World War II Osprey Aircraft of the Aces – 49, Oxford, 2002 . External links (English version) War is Boring Air forces by country Aviation in Croatia Military units and formations established