| Zambia Air Force | |
|---|---|
 Zambia Air Force roundel | |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Country |  Zambia |
| Type | Air force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Part of | Zambia Defence Force |
| Headquarters | Lusaka |
| Motto(s) | "Defend and Support" |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant General Oscar Nyoni |
| Notable commanders | Lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha |
| Insignia | |
| Fin flash |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | Hongdu L-15, Shenyang J-6 |
| Helicopter | Mil Mi-17, Bell 205, Bell 206 |
| Trainer | Aermacchi SF.260, Hongdu K-8, Hongdu L-15, FT-6, Aermacchi MB-326 |
| Transport | Harbin Y-12, Xian MA60, Alenia C-27J Spartan |
The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) is the air force of Zambia and the air operations element of the Zambian Defence Force. Following the creation of the Republic of Zambia in 1964, the former Northern Rhodesia Air Force was renamed as the Zambia Air Force.
The primary missions of the Air Force are to defend Zambia's borders and protect its airspace. In addition, it provides various forms of air support to other government departments. It also flies reconnaissance, trooping and transport missions for the police and airlifts medical supplies and personnel to inaccessible areas. Finally, the organisation provides emergency transport whenever needed.[citation needed]