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The '''Nuvanian Air Force''' ({{wpl|Afrikaans|Asteriaans}}: ''Nuwanse Lugmag''), known by the acronym '''NAF''' is the air warfare branch of the [[Nuvanian Armed Forces]]. It was founded on February 8, 1919 and is headquartered in [[Pietersburg]]. The Air Force is primarily used to maintain Nuvania's airspace and territorial integrity, as well as assist both domestically and internationally in conflicts and humanitarian distasters. 

The Air Force has served in the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]], and has participated in internal conflicts in neighbouring [[Aucuria]], [[Belmonte]], and [[Satavia]]. Alongside the [[Nuvanian Army|Army]], the Air Force was one of the pioneers of close air support for infantry and mechanised formations, as well as counter-insurgency tactics and operational doctrine. In recent years, the Air Force has also participated in relief efforts in response to natural disasters domestically and internationally. 

Approximately 14,146 personnel currently serve in the Air Force, making it the second largest branch of the military behind the Army. It currently operates a total of 349 aircraft and 161 helicopters, making it one of the larger air forces in Asteria Inferior. 

== History ==
=== Foundation ===
The Nuvanian Air Force was founded on Feburary 8, 1919 by decree from the State President, creating a third branch of the armed forces for aerial warfare. The government immediately set about procuring aircraft for the new branch, and by the end of the year, the first of the new aircraft had been shipped and assembled in [[Nuvania]]. The government sent officers and pilots for training in [[Estmere]] while the aircraft were shipped to Nuvania and assembled. 

The first aircraft in service with the NAF was the {{wpl|Avro 504K}} training aircraft, the first of which arrived in June. These were followed up by {{wpl|Airco DH.4}} and {{wpl|Airco DH.9|DH.9}} bomber aircraft in August and September, and the first {{wpl|Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a}} fighter aircraft in December. A {{wpl|Junkers W33}} was added to the NAF in February 1920 and used to transport officials around the country. More aircraft followed in smaller numbers; three {{wpl|Caudron G.3}} reconnaissance aircraft and the same number of {{wpl|Caudron G.4|G.4}} bombers were added in 1921, alongside four {{wpl|Nieuport 17}} fighters, these being gifts from the functionalist regime in [[Gaullica]]. By 1925, the NAF could field 84 aircraft, most of which were deployed in the north of the country. 

The Volksfront regime began a major build prior to the outbreak of the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]], investing in new aircraft as well as domestic production. Among those produced domestically was the {{wpl|Amiot 120}}, of which over 420 were built during the course of the conflict. Another 69 {{wpl|Hawker Hartebeest}} I were built from licenced plans acquired before the war began, the first examples entering service just days before the outbreak of the war.

=== Great War ===



=== Post War ===
The NAF was officially disbanded on January 1, 1935 once [[Eldmark|Eldmarker]], [[Estmere|Estmerish]], and [[Rizealand|Rizealander]] forces had arrived in Nuvania and established control. This was followed by the negotiation and signing of the [[Treaty of San Pietro]] on December 1, 1934, which formally finalised Nuvania's unconditional surrender and set about the process for disbanding the armed forces, including the NAF. 

One of the aspects of the negotiations with Nuvania was the strength of its armed forces. For its part, the NAF had played one of the smaller roles during the Great War and failed to meet parity with the coalition air forces throughout the conflict. This gave peace negotiations significant delays in terms of reaching a final agreement with Nuvania, as [[Eldmark]] and [[Rizealand]] did not regard the NAF as a considerable threat, while [[Aucuria]] and [[Belmonte]] demanded greater restrictions on the NAF's capacity to conduct offensive operations. The Rizealander delegation stated that the country's position was entirely about removing all traces of functionalism from the [[Nuvanian Armed Forces]], and as such, cared little about potential operational capacity in a post-war world. Eldmark cared even less about it, and adopted a similar position to Rizealand, as Eldmark had not been significantly threatened by Nuvanian air operations. Aucuria and Belmonte, who had suffered the most from Nuvanian air raids and air strikes, demanded a reduction in offensive capacity, including limiting the number of fighter and bomber aircraft available to a future air force. 

As the negotiations were taking place, the occupation authorities in Nuvania, known as the [[Allied Civil Government]] had begun the process of demobilising and processing the tens of thousands of military personnel who had surrendered, retaining those who had political ties or membership within the [[Volksfront]]. The NAF saw most of its commissioned officers purged during this process, and those that were cleared by the ACG were offered employment opportunities within the ACG to fly the remaining transport and utility aircraft used by the occupation government, as well as train new pilots. Substantial incentives, such as promotions, increased pay, and new housing were promised to pilots, many of whom where considering careers in civil aviation. This managed to retain a number of pilots, who flew directly for the ACG until the formation of the [[Civil Air Corps]] (CAC) in June 1936. 

The CAC was created by the ACG primarily as a means of primary training for new pilots, both for the eventual reconstitution of the NAF and for civilian roles. It also served as the primary government flying service, both for government officials and for staff from different government departments needing access to rural areas. Few of the aircraft in service prior to the Great War remained in service; six of the original 20 {{wpl|Avro 616 Avian}}'s survived and were retired soon after the CAC was established. In addition, all four {{wpl|Westland Wapiti}} utility aircraft had survived the war, and were placed into service with the CAC. Realising the need for new aircraft, both Estmere and Rizealand began providing the CAC with aircraft. Estmere provided {{wpl|Airspeed Envoy}} single engine light transport aircraft, and {{wpl|Avro 621 Tutor}} trainer aircraft, with Halland providing {{wpl|Consolidated P2Y-1C}} patrol flying boats, and {{wpl|Seversky SEV-3}} single engine amphibious utility aircraft. The patrol aircraft were the first to be used in Nuvania, and would remain the only patrol aircraft in use until the late 1940's. 

More aircraft were handed over to the CAC in 1937 with the arrival of more advanced Westland Wapiti models to augment and replace the ones already in service. In addition, more training aircraft arrived from Estmere, these fulfilling an order for 60 Avro 621 Tutors placed by the new civilian government in 1937.

=== Rebuilding === 
The Nuvanian Air Force was reconstitituted by the [[Armed Forces Act 1938]] on January 18, 1939 and was the last of the three branches of the military to be reformed. Under the principles of Nuvania's surrender agreement, the Air Force was to primarily provide a support role for the remainder of the armed forces, including the [[Nuvanian Army|Army]] and the [[Nuvanian Navy|Navy]]. It's offensive capabilities were stripped away, with only enough aircraft suited for defence and supporting roles. In particular, the Air Force provided training for both civilian and military pilots in the absence of civilian aviation schools in the immediate aftermath of the Great War. 

With the focus on supporting roles came a new emphasis on disaster relief and humanitarian operations for the Air Force, partly as a way to reinforce the stated support role it provided and partly because of the way in which the CAC was structured. CAC aircraft had been used by the ACG to respond to natural disasters and to reestablish contact with, and provide essential medical and educational services to, remote communities around Nuvania. As such, the NAF significantly expanded its fleet of training, transport, and utility aircraft. Among the significant purchases made towards the end of the decade was the procurement of the first batch of {{wpl|de Havilland D.H.82 Tiger Moth}} single engine biplanes, of which 86 would eventually find their way into service with the NAF. These would serve alongside both the {{wpl|Boeing-Stearman Model 75}}, another biplane basic trainer, and the more modern {{wpl|North American NA-50}}. The Stearmans, of which 111 would see service between 1939 and 1978, were used for a variety of roles including acrobatic displays and, more commonly, on agricultural contracts. These three types alone largely replaced the myriad of training aircraft that were in service with the CAC and allowed for streamlined operations. 

Beginning in 1939, the NAF clandestinely reconstituted a single squadron of fighter aircraft for self defence purposes. Initially purchased as scrap metal, the Nuvanians assembled six {{wpl|Gloster Gauntlet}} biplane fighter aircraft sourced from various surplus aircraft dealers in [[Euclea]], with reassembly taking place in [[Constantia]], which was located outside the range of most contemporary reconnaissance aircraft. The Gauntlets were given civil registrations, modified to carry an additional seat and controls, and were classified as training aircraft. They were initially de-armed, but could be rearmed with the .303 {{wpl|Vickers machine guns}} that were originally fitted to the aircraft. The Gauntlets were also joined by a single {{wpl|Gloster Gladiator}} I the same year and were relocated further to the east to [[Paardeburg]] where they were used to train future fighter pilots. The Gauntlets were utilised until spare parts became unavailable, and were retired in 1943. They were replaced progressively from 1940 by 30 Gloster Gladiator II single engine biplane fighters, who were acquired in the same clandestine manner as the Gaunlets and the Gladiator I. These were also based at Paardeburg and given civilian registrations and were ostensibly used as agricultural sprayers but could be quickly converted back to fighters, carrying two .303 medium machine guns.

Twelve {{wpl|Taylorcraft Auster}} observation aircraft were acquired in 1945 from [[Estmere]] and were used in both liaison and observation roles, particularly with the [[Border Force]] operations in eastern and southeastern Nuvania. They were assigned to [[31 Squadron]] which was formed in December 1944 in preparation for the reception of the new aircraft, with the aircraft split between patrol duties based at [[NAF Paardeburg]] and [[NAF Boermond]].

=== First restructure ===

The NAF underwent its first major restructure program between 1953 and 1957. These were initially begun by [[Chief of Staff of the Nuvanian Air Force|Air Marshal]] [[Philip Musgrave]], who wanted to reduce the number of active squadrons owing to the size of Nuvania's aircraft fleet and the mounting costs involved in maintaining the aircraft in active service. Musgrave believed that it would improve the overall effectiveness of the NAF and reduce costs involved with personnel and maintenance, allowing for the greater evolution and development of other branches within the NAF. This primarily involved the creation of the [[Territorial Air Force]], where a large number of active aircraft, squadrons, and personnel, were transferred. Many personnel were retained on a part time basis, prompting a large number of resignations from those who wanted to be transferred to permanent roles. This tension created within the NAF resulted in Musgrave being dismissed by [[State President of Nuvania|State President]] [[A.B van Rooyen]] on the advice of [[Chief Minister of Nuvania|Chief Minister]] [[Charles Wakefield]]. Musgrave was replaced as Air Marshal by [[Walter Fitzgerald]]. 

Despite the differences involved, many of the original reforms were implemented. This included the expansion of Nuvania's frontline fighter capacity, with the arrival of it's first jet fighter aircraft in 1956, and a major expansion of it's fighter aircraft capabilities in 1953. The [[Army Air Corps]] was gradually created between 1953 and 1957 with the transferral of personnel and equipment in squadrons operating some observation and training aircraft, and later, various utility and training aircraft. Bases and facilities that were operated exclusively by the NAF were transferred to joint facilities, with new AAC aircraft and personnel serving alongside those of the NAF. These reforms were largely completed by 1957.

=== Counter insurgency ===

Following the [[1949 Aucurian coup d'etat|coup]] lead by [[Albertas Kalvaitis]] in [[Aucuria]] in 1949, the NAF began operating in eastern Nuvania in support of the [[Border Force]], a force created by the [[J.P van Vollenhoven|van Vollenhoven government]] to patrol Nuvania's remote and extensive border with Aucuria in light of the insurgency. Initially the NAF provided direct support to the Border Force, with aircraft utilised in a range of operations from liasion to observation to the transport of Border Force personnel. Most of the aircraft involved were largely unarmed and in a supporting role, including the NAF's first helicopter, the {{wpl|Sikorsky S-51}}, which was used extensively in a variety of missions and operations along the eastern border from 1950 until the type was retired from service in 1968. These were joined by other light and medium helicopters which would form the backbone of Border Force operations until they were superseded by Army personnel from 1965 onwards. 

In addition to helicopters, the NAF provided a number of transport aircraft for operations and missions to move personnel, equipment, and supplies from established bases to forwards operation bases close to the Aucurian and Belmontese borders, where the Nuvanian Army operated in support of their Aucuria and Belmontese counterparts during insurgencies and conflicts in both countries. NAF attack and strike aircraft also occasionally performed ground support operations against rebels in border regions, more so in eastern Nuvania than in areas near the Belmontese border. These were initially performed by pre-Solarian War era {{wpl|Northrop A-17 Nomad}}, of which 87 would be procured between 1951 and 1955, and were modified with new engines and hardpoints for different munitions. They would see service during the initial counter-insurgency period before being replaced by more modern strike aircraft from the 1960's and 1970's, these being {{wpl|Hawker Hunter}} and {{wpl|Aermacchi MB-326}}. 

The use of helicopters became prolific during the NAF's supporting role in Nuvania's counter-insurgency operations, particularly in the 1960's and 1970's. {{wpl|Bell OH-13 Sioux}} and {{wpl|Hiller OH-23 Raven}} light helicopters were used for spotting movements of insurgents as well as for medical evacuation of combat casualties. NAF helicopter pilots were trained in [[Rizealand]] on how to perform medical evacuation missions between 1959 and 1964, before training was done by the NAF at the [[National Air Force Academy]] at [[NAF Oosteplaas]] from 1964 onwards. The Sioux and Ravens were steadily replaced in both observation and medical evacuation roles from 1964 with the arrival of larger numbers of {{wpl|Aerospatiale Alouette III}} light helicopters. The Alouette, alongside the ES330 Raven, would become iconic through the late 1970's and into the 1980's as Nuvania's own insurgency began to intensify. The NAF's presence in Nuvania's eastern border regions would wind down throughout the late 1980's, with the NAF ceasing counter-insurgency operations in the region by 1995.

=== Satavian intervention ===

=== Operation x ===

=== Second restructure ===
The 1989 general election brought with it the first change in government in 40 years, with the [[Democratic Action Party]] winning the election under the leadership of [[Keith Hawkins]]. Among the policies outlined in the party's 1989 election manifesto were substantial reforms to the Armed Forces in order to meet new operational demands and reduce unnecessary expenses. Hawkins instructed the [[Ministry of Defence (Nuvania)|Ministry of Defence]] to come up with a new defence white paper for the Armed Forces in July 1990 that would outline the reforms necessary to be completed by 1995 as well as additional purchases and equipment replacements. This was done over 18 months and in January 1993, the [[Defence 2000 White Paper]] was handed over to the government. Included within the white paper included the abolition of conscription and national service, as well as a reduction in size of the territorial forces. 

The plan for the NAF under the white paper was substantially less than what had been planned for either the Army or the Navy and included broader reductions in the number of territorial units active owing to the abolition of national service. This would come alongside other changes, such as the disbanding of the NAF's bomber force, which was retired in 1991, and a number of other aircraft types would be retired throughout the 1990's. Air Marshal [[Adriaan van Dugteren]] presided over the reforms, which saw the [[Territorial Air Force]] essentially abolished and reformed as reserve supporting units. These squadrons, which operated mostly training aircraft, were disbanded progressively between 1992 and 1995, with the aircraft utilised by these squadrons placed into storage or scrapped entirely. Personnel were offered permanent roles in the NAF, and a few thousand extra personnel were placed into NAF service.

Outside of the reforming of the reserve personnel and other reforms, the NAF consolidated the number of aircraft types in active service and, under the Defence 2000 paper, began to reorganise. The introduction of unmanned drones in the late 1980's saw manned reconnaissance squadrons decrease from three to one, the remaining {{wpl|Dassault Mirage III|Dassault Mirage IIIR2Z}} aircraft were transferred into fighter squadrons and the number of {{wpl|Aermacchi AM.3|AM.3's}} in service reduced down to a single squadron. The aircraft that were in service were replaced with UAV's. The Defence 2000 paper also outlined a transition towards multi-role aircraft with air combat and strike capabilities, with emphasis put towards guided munitions and stand-off weapons as a means of maintaining Nuvania's defensive and offensive capabilities. New aircraft to replace existing fighters and strike aircraft would be obtained, and combined would be able to provide a flexible response to different geostrategic developments within the Asterias. The Defence 2000 paper also sought to improve Nuvania's transport capabilities, including the replacement of older transport aircraft and the eventual acquisition of strategic airlift aircraft. The first of 25 newer {{wpl|Lockheed C-130 Hercules|C-130H}} multi-engine transport aircraft entered service in 1997, and the NAF had placed orders for over 40 new fighter aircraft in 1999. 

In 2003, the NAF accepted the first of 49 {{wp|Dassault Mirage 2000|Mirage 2000}} multi-role aircraft into service. The type was selected on the basis of operational familiarity with the Mirage family of fighters and multi-role aircraft, the NAF having previously operated the Mirage III and at the time of the introduction, the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage F.1|Mirage F.1}}.

== Structure ==
=== Budget ===
Of the $11.6 billion annual military budget spent by Nuvania, $3.3 billion is allocated to the NAF. This spending is predominantly spent on covering the expenses involved in maintaining the readiness of the NAF. Spending has remained steady since a major reduction following the 2005 recession in which the overall military budget was slashed by over half. The Marten government raised military spending, including that of the NAF, which allowed for older aircraft and weapons systems to be upgraded and replaced in the years since the recession. 

Currently there are no plans to increase spending for the NAF substantially, although it receives the smallest allocation of defence spending of the three branches of the [[Nuvanian Armed Forces]].

=== Air Bases ===
The NAF currently administers ten bases directly and a further six jointly with the Army to facilitate [[Army Air Corps]] operations. [[NAF Philipsbaai]] is also shared with the [[Nuvanian Navy]], and serves as the primary maintenance and support base for the Navy's maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters. In addition, the NAF jointly maintains four training areas and weapons ranges with both the Army and the Navy, including the [[Mullersbaai Offshore Test Range]], Nuvania's only open water missile and testing range. 

All NAF bases and testing ranges are split between three commands: Northern Command, which covers [[Kanaän]], [[Etten]], and [[Rand]]; Central Command covering [[Albina]], [[Demara]], and [[Pomeronia]], and Southern Command, which covers both [[Brabantia]] and [[Mahaika]]. These commands have their own command structures and are responsible for NAF and joint bases within their command areas. These commands are headquartered in [[Pietersburg]], [[Constantia]], and [[Niekerk]] respectively.

=== Personnel ===

=== Ranks ===

=== Squadrons ===

== Equipment ==

=== Aircraft ===

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! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Origin
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Role
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|In service
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Notes
|-----
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''{{wpl|Fighter aircraft}}'''
|-----
| {{wp|Dassault Mirage 2000|Mirage 2000}} 
| {{flag|Gaullica}} 
| 4th-generation multirole fighter
| 49
| Entered service between 2004 and 2014. B and C variants in service. 
|-----
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''{{wpl|Counter insurgency aircraft}}'''
|-----
| {{wp|Cessna 337|Lyhoming FTB.337G Bobcat}} 
| {{flag|Rizealand}} 
| Counter-insurgency aircraft
| 21
| Entered service in 1976. Saw service in the [[Satavian Crisis]]. Used for close air support operations. 
|-----
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''{{wpl|Reconnaissance Aircraft}}'''
|-----
| {{wp|Aermacchi AM.3|Maccari M.3C Taruka}}
| {{flag|Etruria}} <br> {{flag|Nuvania}} 
| Light observation aircraft
| 12
| 40 aircraft delivered between 1973 and 1976. Used for coordination, observation, and liasion operations. 
|-----
| {{wp|Denel Dynamics Seeker|Vertron Dynamics Ranger}}
| {{flag|Nuvania}} 
| Tactical UAV
| 27
| 15 units purchased in 1985 and entered service in 1986. Twelve additional units purchased in 1989 and entered service in 1990. 
|-----
| {{wp|Denel Dynamics Bateleur|Vertron Dynamics Condor}}
| {{flag|Nuvania}} 
| MALE UAV
| 15
| Purchased in 2008 and delivered between 2012 and 2016. 
|-----
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''{{wpl|AEWC aircraft}}'''
|-----
| {{wp|Embraer R-99|Candreva R-99}} 
| {{flag|Etruria}}
| Electronic warfare aircraft 
| 2
| Entered service in 2009 with [[75 Squadron]]. 
|-----
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''{{wpl|Training aircraft}}'''
|-----
| {{wp|SIAI-Marchetti SF.260|RUI T-5}}
| {{flag|Etruria}}
| Training aircraft
| 37
| C, F, and W variants in service. 24 C and 16 W variants entered service in 1977, 17 C and 14 W varients remain in service. Eight F variants delivered in 1998, six remain in service. Used for basic flight and weapons training. 
|-----
| {{wp|Beechcraft Super King Air 300|Pierce Super King Air 300}} 
| {{flag|Rizealand}} 
| Twin engine light transport
| 1
| Entered service in 1994 with [[10 Squadron]] and attached to the [[Nuvanian Air Force Academy]] for multi-engine flight training. 
|-----
| {{wp|Atlas ACE|CAC CT-2 Ace}} 
| {{flag|Nuvania}} 
| Single engine primary trainer
| 65 
| Entered service in 1994. 12 aircraft in service with the [[Red Hawks]] aerobatics team. 
|-----
| {{wp|BAE Hawk|EA Hawk Mk.120}} 
| {{flag|Estmere}}
| Advance trainer 
| 37
| Entered service in 2003.
|-----
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''{{wpl|Military transport aircraft|Transport}}'''
|-----
| {{wp|Pilatus PC-12|CFW CF-12}} 
| {{flag|Werania}}
| Single engine executive transport
| 1
| Entered service in 1994 with [[21 Squadron]]
|-----
| {{wp|Beechcraft Super King Air |Pierce Super King Air 200C}} 
| {{flag|Rizealand}}
| Twin-engine executive transport
| 5
| Entered service in 1981. 
|-----
| {{wp|Swearingen Merlin|Considine CA226AT Merlin}} 
| {{flag|Rizealand}}
| Twin engine executive transport
| 7
| Entered service in 1985. 
|-----
| {{wpl|Boeing BBJ|BBJ}}
| {{flag|Estmere}}
| Twin engine buisness jet
| 1 
| Entered service in 2006 with [[21 Squadron]].
|----
| {{wpl|Alenia C-27J Spartan|Aereturia C-27J}}
| {{flag|Etruria}}
| Twin engine light cargo aircraft 
| 11
| Entered service in 2011.
|-----
| {{wpl|Lockheed C-130 Hercules|C-130H}}
| {{flag|Rizealand}}
| Medium lift cargo aircraft
| 25
| Entered service in 1997. 
|-----
| {{wpl|Airbus A400M|Euclobus E400M}}
| {{flag|Euclean Community}}
| Heavy lift cargo aircraft 
| 4
| Entered service in 2010. 
|-----
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''{{wpl|Utility aircraft}}'''
|-----
| {{wp|Atlas C-4 Kudu|CAC C-4M}} 
| {{flag|Nuvania}}
| Light utility aircraft
| 20
| 40 aircraft delivered from 1974 onwards.
|-----
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''{{wpl|Utility aircraft}}'''
|-----
| {{wpl|Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin|Euclocopter ES365N Dauphin}}
| {{flag|Gaullica}}
| Light transport helicopter
| 1
| Entered service in 1994 with [[21 Squadron]]. 
|-----
| {{wpl|Sikorsky S-76|Spiering S-76B}}
| {{flag|Rizealand}}
| Medium transport helicopter
| 2
| Entered service in 1998 with [[21 Squadron]]. 
|-----
| {{wpl|Huges 500|Hyland HY500}}
| {{flag|Rizealand}}
| Light utility helicopter
| 17
| Entered service in 1977. C and D variants in service. Used for liasion and observation operations. 
|-----
| {{wpl|McDonnell Douglas MD-500 Defender|Hyland HY500M}}
| {{flag|Rizealand}}
| Light utility helicopter
| 2
| Entered service in 1988. 
|----- 
| {{wpl|Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil|Euclocopter ES350 Écureuil}}
| {{flag|Gaullica}}
| Light utility helicopter
| 12
| Entered service in 2010. Used for liasion and pilot training. 
|-----
|}

=== Weapons systems ===
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! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''Air-to-air missile'''
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| {{wp|A-Darter|Vertron VM3E Dart-A}} 
| {{flag|Nuvania}} 
| Short-range air-to-air missile
| Entered service in 2015 and used on the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000|2000C}}.  
|-----
| {{wpl|Python (missile)|Python}}
| {{flag|}}
| Short-range air-to-air missile
| Entered service in 1989 and used on the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000|2000C}}.
|-----
| {{wpl|IRIS-T}}
| {{flag|Werania}}
| Short-range air-to-air missile
| Entered service in 2010 and used on the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000|2000C}}.
|-----
| {{wpl|R-Darter|Vertron VM3ER Dart-R}}
| {{flag|Nuvania}}
| Beyond visual range air-to-air missile
| Entered service in 1995 and used on the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000|2000C}}.
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! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''Air-to-surface missile'''
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| {{wpl|Nimrod (missile)|Nimrod}}
| {{flag|}}
| Long range anti-tank guided weapon
| Entered service in 2015 and used on the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000|2000C}}.
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| {{wpl|MUPSOW|Vertron VH3 Vulture}}
| {{flag|Nuvania}}
| Air-launched cruise missile
| Entered service in 2004 and used on the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000|2000C}}.
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! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''Guided munitions'''
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| [[Vertron VAR1 Flechette]]
| {{flag|Nuvania}}
| Anti-radiation missile
| Entered service in 1998. Used on the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000|2000C}}.
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| {{wpl|Denel Dynamics Umbani|Vertron VGB3 Spear}}
| {{flag|Nuvania}}
| Precision-guided bomb
| Entered service in 2010. Used on the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000|2000C}}.
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| [[Vertron VGB13 Raptor]]
| {{flag|Nuvania}}
| Precision-guided glide bomb
| Entered service in 2016. Used on the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000|2000C}}.
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| {{wpl|Griffin LGB}}
| {{flag|}}
| Laser guided bomb
| Entered service in 1994. 
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! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | '''Unguided munitions'''
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| {{wpl|Hydra 70|Miltron Hydra}}
| {{flag|Rizealand}}
| 70mm unguided air-to-surface rocket
| Entered service in 1998. Used on the {{wp|Cessna 337|Lyhoming FTB.337G Bobcat}} COIN aircraft. 
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| {{wpl|SNEB|Matra RMSG}}
| {{flag|Gaullica}}
| 100mm unguided air-to-surface rocket
| Entered service in 1990. Used on the {{wp|Cessna 337|Lyhoming FTB.337G Bobcat}} as well as on the {{wp|Atlas Ace|CAC CT-2 Ace}} and the {{wp|BAE Hawk|EA Hawk Mk.120}} training aircraft. 
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| {{wpl|Mark 82 bomb}}
| {{flag|Rizealand}}
| Unguided general purpose bomb
| Entered service in 1965. 
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| {{wpl|Matra Durandal}}
| {{flag|Gaullica}}
| Anti-runway penetration bomb
| Entered service in 1982. 
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[[Category:Nuvania]]