Mongolia is considering purchasing Czech L 410 NG and L-39 Skyfox aircraft to modernize and expand the combat capabilities of its Air Force.

At the Future Forces Forum exhibition in Prague, representatives of the Mongolian Ministry of Defense and the Czech Omnipol Group signed a memorandum outlining plans to purchase one L 410 NG transport aircraft, according to Armádní noviny.

According to the documents, the Mongolian side agreed to include this purchase in the budget for the last quarter of 2026.

The memorandum also provides for Omnipol’s involvement in modernizing Mongolia’s civilian and military airfield infrastructure. Although the signed document is not yet a final, binding contract, it represents a practical step toward finalizing the agreements.

L 410 NG
The twin-engine turboprop L 410 NG is designed and manufactured by the Czech company Aircraft Industries, a member of the Omnipol Group. The aircraft is designed to transport passengers and cargo and is capable of operating on short and unpaved runways.

Previously, Mongolia had not operated any aircraft from the L 410 family, relying primarily on Chinese Harbin Y-12s in the light aviation segment.

L-39 Skyfox
The Mongolian military delegation expressed particular interest in the Czech L-39 Skyfox combat trainer jets developed by Aero Vodochody. Representatives of the Mongolian Air Force held a series of consultations at the exhibition in Prague; however, they have not yet disclosed the scope of a potential order, the timeline, or the cost.

The Mongolian Air Force already has experience operating Czechoslovakian jet aircraft, having previously used the basic L-39 Albatros training aircraft.

Currently, the backbone of the country’s combat jet fleet consists of six two-seat MiG-29UB fighter jets. Mongolia received these aircraft from Russia as military aid between 2019 and 2021.
The procurement of new Skyfox aircraft will allow Mongolia to expand its pilot training program without having to spend resources on operating the more expensive-to-maintain MiG-29UBs. In addition, these aircraft can be used for light strike and patrol missions.

The manufacturer, Aero Vodochody, also positions the L-39 Skyfox as a means of countering drones in a special Drone Hunter configuration. This version uses 70-mm Thales FZ275 or BAE Systems APKWS guided missiles and Phoenix optoelectronic pods from the Australian company SiNAB Technologies.

Furthermore, the Phoenix reconnaissance and targeting pods are also being adapted for installation on the L-410 NG transport aircraft. Previously, the Omnipol Group acquired a 25% stake in SiNAB Technologies and obtained the rights to represent its products in Central Europe and Asia.

Published Date:2026-11-03