Syrian Air Defence Force

Syrian Arab Air Defence Force
قوات الدفاع الجوي العربي السوري
Founded1969 (1969)
DisbandedDecember 8, 2024 (2024-12-08)
TypeAir defense
RoleAerial warfare
Size36,000
Part of Syrian Arab Armed Forces
HeadquartersDamascus, Syria
MottosHomeland, Honour, Sincerity (Military)
Unity, Freedom, Socialism! (National)
ColoursBlue, Green
Anniversaries16 October
Engagements
Websitewww.syadf.com.sy
Commanders
Commander-in-ChiefBashar al-Assad (last)
Minister of DefenceAli Mahmoud Abbas (last)
Chief of Air Defence StaffAli Tawfiq Samra (last)
Insignia
InsigniaMilitary ranks of Syria

The Syrian Arab Air Defence Force (SyAADF or SAADF; Arabic: قوات الدفاع الجوي العربي السوري) was an independent command within the Syrian Arab Armed Forces. It was responsible for protecting the Syrian airspace against any hostile air attacks.