 Currently the SLAF operates two C.7s, eight C.2s and two TC.2s.The SLAF used these Kfirs to launch attacks against Tamil separatist targets in rebel-controlled areas of the island.In 2000 new aircraft were acquired; apart from the addition of Kfir C.7s and Mi-35s, these included six Mikoyan MiG-27 dedicated ground attack aircraft (obtained due to lack of specialised ground attack aircraft since the retirement of the Pucarás), a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB trainer and two Lockheed C-130 Hercules for heavy transport.