The U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction said in a report Friday that the Pentagon is spending $771 million on aircraft for Afghanistan that “could be left sitting on runways.”
Around $772 million are being spent to buy 18 PC-12s and 30 Mi-17s for the Afghan Special Mission Wing. However, the watchdog pointed out that the unit does not have the man power required to operate those aircraft nor the training.
The special inspector general is recommending the purchase be suspended until these shortcomings are rectified.