[1] In 2004, Albania announced plans to scrap 80 obsolete aircraft in an effort to modernize for NATO membership.

[6] In August 2018, the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, announced via Facebook that NATO would be investing in the base, saying "NATO will invest more than 50 million euros ($58 million) for the first phase of the project alone, to modernise air base in Kuçova.

"Already today we are at the end of the implementation of 3 important projects such as the fencing and security system, as well as the perimeter protection of the base.

NATO's tactical base in Kuçovë will also serve positively in the economic development of the entire district of Berat.

"The construction of the NATO air base in Kuçovë has an extraordinary development impact in the community and in the entire area of the Berat district" according to Brigadier General Ferdinand Dimo.