Automatically detect when bases are captured

Stop dispatching cargo to captured bases
Stop using captured squadrons for intercepts
Display clear status information to players showing which bases are operational vs captured
Treat base capture as normal mission state, not an error condition

DCS_Kola/Operation_Polar_Shield/Moose_TADC_CargoDispatcher.lua

@@ -404,8 +404,8 @@ local function dispatchCargo(squadron, coalitionKey)
     
     local destCoalition = destAirbase:GetCoalition()
     if destCoalition ~= coalitionSide then
-        log("WARNING: Destination airbase '" .. destination .. "' is not controlled by " .. coalitionKey .. " coalition (currently coalition " .. tostring(destCoalition) .. "). This will cause RAT to fail with 'Airbase doesn't exist' error. Skipping dispatch.")
+        log("INFO: Destination airbase '" .. destination .. "' captured by enemy - cargo dispatch skipped (normal mission state).", true)
-        announceToCoalition(coalitionKey, "Resupply mission to " .. destination .. " aborted (airbase captured by enemy)!")
+        -- No announcement to coalition - this is expected behavior when base is captured
         -- Mark mission as failed and cleanup immediately
         mission.status = "failed"
         return
@@ -423,10 +423,8 @@ local function dispatchCargo(squadron, coalitionKey)
     
     local originCoalition = originAirbase:GetCoalition()
     if originCoalition ~= coalitionSide then
-        log("WARNING: Origin airbase '" .. origin .. "' is not controlled by " .. coalitionKey .. " coalition (currently coalition " .. tostring(originCoalition) .. "). This will cause RAT to fail. Skipping dispatch.")
+        log("INFO: Origin airbase '" .. origin .. "' captured by enemy - trying another supply source.", true)
-        announceToCoalition(coalitionKey, "Resupply mission from " .. origin .. " failed (origin airbase captured by enemy)!")
+        -- Don't announce or mark as failed - the dispatcher will try another origin
-        -- Mark mission as failed and cleanup immediately
-        mission.status = "failed"
         return
     end
 
@@ -581,18 +579,24 @@ end
     --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Checks all squadrons for each coalition. If a squadron is below the resupply threshold and has no active cargo mission,
     triggers a supply request and dispatches a cargo aircraft.
+    Skips squadrons that are captured or not operational.
 ]]
 local function monitorSquadrons()
     for _, coalitionKey in ipairs({"red", "blue"}) do
         local config = CARGO_SUPPLY_CONFIG[coalitionKey]
         local squadrons = (coalitionKey == "red") and RED_SQUADRON_CONFIG or BLUE_SQUADRON_CONFIG
         for _, squadron in ipairs(squadrons) do
-            local current, max, ratio = getSquadronStatus(squadron, coalitionKey)
+            -- Skip non-operational squadrons (captured, destroyed, etc.)
-            log("Squadron status: " .. squadron.displayName .. " (" .. coalitionKey .. ") " .. current .. "/" .. max .. " ratio: " .. string.format("%.2f", ratio))
+            if squadron.state and squadron.state ~= "operational" then
-            if ratio <= config.threshold and not hasActiveCargoMission(coalitionKey, squadron.airbaseName) then
+                log("Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " (" .. coalitionKey .. ") is " .. squadron.state .. " - skipping cargo dispatch", true)
-                log("Supply request triggered for " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName)
+            else
-                announceToCoalition(coalitionKey, "Supply requested for " .. squadron.airbaseName .. "! Squadron: " .. squadron.displayName)
+                local current, max, ratio = getSquadronStatus(squadron, coalitionKey)
-                dispatchCargo(squadron, coalitionKey)
+                log("Squadron status: " .. squadron.displayName .. " (" .. coalitionKey .. ") " .. current .. "/" .. max .. " ratio: " .. string.format("%.2f", ratio))
+                if ratio <= config.threshold and not hasActiveCargoMission(coalitionKey, squadron.airbaseName) then
+                    log("Supply request triggered for " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName)
+                    announceToCoalition(coalitionKey, "Supply requested for " .. squadron.airbaseName .. "! Squadron: " .. squadron.displayName)
+                    dispatchCargo(squadron, coalitionKey)
+                end
             end
         end
     end

DCS_Kola/Operation_Polar_Shield/Moose_TADC_Load2nd.lua

@@ -319,11 +319,15 @@ end
 -- Squadron resource summary generator
 
 local function getSquadronResourceSummary(coalitionSide)
-    local function getStatus(remaining, max)
+    local function getStatus(remaining, max, state)
+        if state == "captured" then return "[CAPTURED]" end
+        if state == "destroyed" then return "[DESTROYED]" end
+        if state ~= "operational" then return "[OFFLINE]" end
+        
         local percent = (remaining / max) * 100
-    if percent <= 10 then return "[CRITICAL]" end
+        if percent <= 10 then return "[CRITICAL]" end
-    if percent <= 25 then return "[LOW]" end
+        if percent <= 25 then return "[LOW]" end
-    return "OK"
+        return "OK"
     end
 
     local lines = {}
@@ -336,19 +340,21 @@ local function getSquadronResourceSummary(coalitionSide)
         for _, squadron in pairs(RED_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
             local remaining = squadronAircraftCounts.red[squadron.templateName] or 0
             local max = squadron.aircraft or 0
-            local status = getStatus(remaining, max)
+            local state = squadron.state or "operational"
+            local status = getStatus(remaining, max, state)
             table.insert(lines, string.format("| %-13s | %2d / %-15d | %-11s |", squadron.displayName or squadron.templateName, remaining, max, status))
         end
     elseif coalitionSide == coalition.side.BLUE then
         for _, squadron in pairs(BLUE_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
             local remaining = squadronAircraftCounts.blue[squadron.templateName] or 0
             local max = squadron.aircraft or 0
-            local status = getStatus(remaining, max)
+            local state = squadron.state or "operational"
+            local status = getStatus(remaining, max, state)
             table.insert(lines, string.format("| %-13s | %2d / %-15d | %-11s |", squadron.displayName or squadron.templateName, remaining, max, status))
         end
     end
 
-    table.insert(lines, "\n- [LOW]: Below 25%\n- [CRITICAL]: Below 10%\n- OK: Above 25%")
+    table.insert(lines, "\n- [CAPTURED]: Airbase captured by enemy\n- [LOW]: Below 25%\n- [CRITICAL]: Below 10%\n- OK: Above 25%")
     return table.concat(lines, "\n")
 end
 
@@ -1404,8 +1410,20 @@ local function findBestSquadron(threatCoord, threatSize, coalitionSide)
         local squadronAvailable = true
         local unavailableReason = ""
         
+        -- Check squadron state first
+        if squadron.state and squadron.state ~= "operational" then
+            squadronAvailable = false
+            if squadron.state == "captured" then
+                unavailableReason = "airbase captured by enemy"
+            elseif squadron.state == "destroyed" then
+                unavailableReason = "airbase destroyed"
+            else
+                unavailableReason = "squadron not operational (state: " .. tostring(squadron.state) .. ")"
+            end
+        end
+        
         -- Check cooldown
-        if squadronCooldowns[coalitionKey][squadron.templateName] then
+        if squadronAvailable and squadronCooldowns[coalitionKey][squadron.templateName] then
             local cooldownEnd = squadronCooldowns[coalitionKey][squadron.templateName]
             if currentTime < cooldownEnd then
                 local timeLeft = math.ceil((cooldownEnd - currentTime) / 60)
@@ -1808,12 +1826,36 @@ local function checkAirbaseStatus()
     if TADC_SETTINGS.enableRed then
         log("=== RED COALITION STATUS ===")
         for _, squadron in pairs(RED_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
-            local usable, status = isAirbaseUsable(squadron.airbaseName, coalition.side.RED)
+            local airbase = AIRBASE:FindByName(squadron.airbaseName)
-            
-            -- Add aircraft count to status
             local aircraftCount = squadronAircraftCounts.red[squadron.templateName] or 0
             local maxAircraft = squadron.aircraft
-            local aircraftStatus = " Aircraft: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft
+            
+            -- Determine status based on squadron state
+            local statusPrefix = "✗"
+            local statusText = ""
+            local usable = false
+            
+            if squadron.state == "operational" then
+                statusPrefix = "✓"
+                statusText = "Operational: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+                usable = true
+            elseif squadron.state == "captured" then
+                -- Determine who captured it
+                local capturedBy = "enemy"
+                if airbase and airbase:IsAlive() then
+                    local airbaseCoalition = airbase:GetCoalition()
+                    if airbaseCoalition == coalition.side.BLUE then
+                        capturedBy = "Blue"
+                    elseif airbaseCoalition == coalition.side.NEUTRAL then
+                        capturedBy = "neutral forces"
+                    end
+                end
+                statusText = "Captured by " .. capturedBy .. ": " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+            elseif squadron.state == "destroyed" then
+                statusText = "Destroyed: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+            else
+                statusText = "Unknown state: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+            end
             
             -- Add zone information if configured
             local zoneStatus = ""
@@ -1825,9 +1867,9 @@ local function checkAirbaseStatus()
                 zoneStatus = " Zones: " .. table.concat(zones, " ")
             end
             
-            -- Check if squadron is on cooldown
+            -- Check if squadron is on cooldown (only show for operational squadrons)
             local cooldownStatus = ""
-            if squadronCooldowns.red[squadron.templateName] then
+            if squadron.state == "operational" and squadronCooldowns.red[squadron.templateName] then
                 local cooldownEnd = squadronCooldowns.red[squadron.templateName]
                 if currentTime < cooldownEnd then
                     local timeLeft = math.ceil((cooldownEnd - currentTime) / 60)
@@ -1835,14 +1877,13 @@ local function checkAirbaseStatus()
                 end
             end
             
-            local fullStatus = status .. aircraftStatus .. zoneStatus .. cooldownStatus
+            local fullStatus = statusText .. zoneStatus .. cooldownStatus
             
             if usable and cooldownStatus == "" and aircraftCount > 0 then
                 redUsableCount = redUsableCount + 1
-                log("✓ " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " - " .. fullStatus)
-            else
-                log("✗ " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " - " .. fullStatus)
             end
+            
+            log(statusPrefix .. " " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " - " .. fullStatus)
         end
         log("RED Status: " .. redUsableCount .. "/" .. #RED_SQUADRON_CONFIG .. " airbases operational")
     end
@@ -1851,12 +1892,36 @@ local function checkAirbaseStatus()
     if TADC_SETTINGS.enableBlue then
         log("=== BLUE COALITION STATUS ===")
         for _, squadron in pairs(BLUE_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
-            local usable, status = isAirbaseUsable(squadron.airbaseName, coalition.side.BLUE)
+            local airbase = AIRBASE:FindByName(squadron.airbaseName)
-            
-            -- Add aircraft count to status
             local aircraftCount = squadronAircraftCounts.blue[squadron.templateName] or 0
             local maxAircraft = squadron.aircraft
-            local aircraftStatus = " Aircraft: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft
+            
+            -- Determine status based on squadron state
+            local statusPrefix = "✗"
+            local statusText = ""
+            local usable = false
+            
+            if squadron.state == "operational" then
+                statusPrefix = "✓"
+                statusText = "Operational: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+                usable = true
+            elseif squadron.state == "captured" then
+                -- Determine who captured it
+                local capturedBy = "enemy"
+                if airbase and airbase:IsAlive() then
+                    local airbaseCoalition = airbase:GetCoalition()
+                    if airbaseCoalition == coalition.side.RED then
+                        capturedBy = "Red"
+                    elseif airbaseCoalition == coalition.side.NEUTRAL then
+                        capturedBy = "neutral forces"
+                    end
+                end
+                statusText = "Captured by " .. capturedBy .. ": " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+            elseif squadron.state == "destroyed" then
+                statusText = "Destroyed: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+            else
+                statusText = "Unknown state: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+            end
             
             -- Add zone information if configured
             local zoneStatus = ""
@@ -1868,9 +1933,9 @@ local function checkAirbaseStatus()
                 zoneStatus = " Zones: " .. table.concat(zones, " ")
             end
             
-            -- Check if squadron is on cooldown
+            -- Check if squadron is on cooldown (only show for operational squadrons)
             local cooldownStatus = ""
-            if squadronCooldowns.blue[squadron.templateName] then
+            if squadron.state == "operational" and squadronCooldowns.blue[squadron.templateName] then
                 local cooldownEnd = squadronCooldowns.blue[squadron.templateName]
                 if currentTime < cooldownEnd then
                     local timeLeft = math.ceil((cooldownEnd - currentTime) / 60)
@@ -1878,14 +1943,14 @@ local function checkAirbaseStatus()
                 end
             end
             
-            local fullStatus = status .. aircraftStatus .. zoneStatus .. cooldownStatus
+            local fullStatus = statusText .. zoneStatus .. cooldownStatus
             
             if usable and cooldownStatus == "" and aircraftCount > 0 then
                 blueUsableCount = blueUsableCount + 1
-                log("✓ " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " - " .. fullStatus)
-            else
-                log("✗ " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " - " .. fullStatus)
             end
+            
+            log(statusPrefix .. " " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " - " .. fullStatus)
+        end
         end
         log("BLUE Status: " .. blueUsableCount .. "/" .. #BLUE_SQUADRON_CONFIG .. " airbases operational")
     end
@@ -1911,6 +1976,63 @@ local function cleanupOldDeliveries()
     end
 end
 
+-- Update squadron states based on airbase coalition control
+local function updateSquadronStates()
+    -- Update RED squadrons
+    for _, squadron in pairs(RED_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
+        local airbase = AIRBASE:FindByName(squadron.airbaseName)
+        if airbase and airbase:IsAlive() then
+            local airbaseCoalition = airbase:GetCoalition()
+            if airbaseCoalition == coalition.side.RED then
+                -- Only update to operational if not already operational (avoid spam)
+                if squadron.state ~= "operational" then
+                    squadron.state = "operational"
+                    log("RED Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " is now operational")
+                end
+            else
+                -- Airbase captured
+                if squadron.state ~= "captured" then
+                    squadron.state = "captured"
+                    log("RED Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " has been captured by enemy")
+                end
+            end
+        else
+            -- Airbase destroyed or not found
+            if squadron.state ~= "destroyed" then
+                squadron.state = "destroyed"
+                log("RED Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " airbase destroyed or not found")
+            end
+        end
+    end
+    
+    -- Update BLUE squadrons
+    for _, squadron in pairs(BLUE_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
+        local airbase = AIRBASE:FindByName(squadron.airbaseName)
+        if airbase and airbase:IsAlive() then
+            local airbaseCoalition = airbase:GetCoalition()
+            if airbaseCoalition == coalition.side.BLUE then
+                -- Only update to operational if not already operational (avoid spam)
+                if squadron.state ~= "operational" then
+                    squadron.state = "operational"
+                    log("BLUE Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " is now operational")
+                end
+            else
+                -- Airbase captured
+                if squadron.state ~= "captured" then
+                    squadron.state = "captured"
+                    log("BLUE Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " has been captured by enemy")
+                end
+            end
+        else
+            -- Airbase destroyed or not found
+            if squadron.state ~= "destroyed" then
+                squadron.state = "destroyed"
+                log("BLUE Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " airbase destroyed or not found")
+            end
+        end
+    end
+end
+
 -- System initialization
 local function initializeSystem()
     log("Universal Dual-Coalition TADC starting...")
@@ -1962,6 +2084,15 @@ local function initializeSystem()
         return false
     end
     
+    -- Initialize squadron states
+    for _, squadron in pairs(RED_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
+        squadron.state = "operational"
+    end
+    for _, squadron in pairs(BLUE_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
+        squadron.state = "operational"
+    end
+    log("Squadron states initialized")
+    
     -- Log enabled coalitions
     local enabledCoalitions = {}
     if TADC_SETTINGS.enableRed then
@@ -2037,6 +2168,7 @@ local function initializeSystem()
     SCHEDULER:New(nil, detectThreats, {}, 5, TADC_SETTINGS.checkInterval)
     SCHEDULER:New(nil, monitorInterceptors, {}, 10, TADC_SETTINGS.monitorInterval)
     SCHEDULER:New(nil, checkAirbaseStatus, {}, 30, TADC_SETTINGS.statusReportInterval)
+    SCHEDULER:New(nil, updateSquadronStates, {}, 15, 30) -- Update squadron states every 30 seconds
     SCHEDULER:New(nil, cleanupOldDeliveries, {}, 60, 3600) -- Cleanup old delivery records every hour
 
     -- Start periodic squadron summary broadcast

Moose_TADC/Moose_TADC_CargoDispatcher.lua

@@ -404,8 +404,8 @@ local function dispatchCargo(squadron, coalitionKey)
     
     local destCoalition = destAirbase:GetCoalition()
     if destCoalition ~= coalitionSide then
-        log("WARNING: Destination airbase '" .. destination .. "' is not controlled by " .. coalitionKey .. " coalition (currently coalition " .. tostring(destCoalition) .. "). This will cause RAT to fail with 'Airbase doesn't exist' error. Skipping dispatch.")
+        log("INFO: Destination airbase '" .. destination .. "' captured by enemy - cargo dispatch skipped (normal mission state).", true)
-        announceToCoalition(coalitionKey, "Resupply mission to " .. destination .. " aborted (airbase captured by enemy)!")
+        -- No announcement to coalition - this is expected behavior when base is captured
         -- Mark mission as failed and cleanup immediately
         mission.status = "failed"
         return
@@ -423,10 +423,8 @@ local function dispatchCargo(squadron, coalitionKey)
     
     local originCoalition = originAirbase:GetCoalition()
     if originCoalition ~= coalitionSide then
-        log("WARNING: Origin airbase '" .. origin .. "' is not controlled by " .. coalitionKey .. " coalition (currently coalition " .. tostring(originCoalition) .. "). This will cause RAT to fail. Skipping dispatch.")
+        log("INFO: Origin airbase '" .. origin .. "' captured by enemy - trying another supply source.", true)
-        announceToCoalition(coalitionKey, "Resupply mission from " .. origin .. " failed (origin airbase captured by enemy)!")
+        -- Don't announce or mark as failed - the dispatcher will try another origin
-        -- Mark mission as failed and cleanup immediately
-        mission.status = "failed"
         return
     end
 
@@ -581,18 +579,24 @@ end
     --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Checks all squadrons for each coalition. If a squadron is below the resupply threshold and has no active cargo mission,
     triggers a supply request and dispatches a cargo aircraft.
+    Skips squadrons that are captured or not operational.
 ]]
 local function monitorSquadrons()
     for _, coalitionKey in ipairs({"red", "blue"}) do
         local config = CARGO_SUPPLY_CONFIG[coalitionKey]
         local squadrons = (coalitionKey == "red") and RED_SQUADRON_CONFIG or BLUE_SQUADRON_CONFIG
         for _, squadron in ipairs(squadrons) do
-            local current, max, ratio = getSquadronStatus(squadron, coalitionKey)
+            -- Skip non-operational squadrons (captured, destroyed, etc.)
-            log("Squadron status: " .. squadron.displayName .. " (" .. coalitionKey .. ") " .. current .. "/" .. max .. " ratio: " .. string.format("%.2f", ratio))
+            if squadron.state and squadron.state ~= "operational" then
-            if ratio <= config.threshold and not hasActiveCargoMission(coalitionKey, squadron.airbaseName) then
+                log("Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " (" .. coalitionKey .. ") is " .. squadron.state .. " - skipping cargo dispatch", true)
-                log("Supply request triggered for " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName)
+            else
-                announceToCoalition(coalitionKey, "Supply requested for " .. squadron.airbaseName .. "! Squadron: " .. squadron.displayName)
+                local current, max, ratio = getSquadronStatus(squadron, coalitionKey)
-                dispatchCargo(squadron, coalitionKey)
+                log("Squadron status: " .. squadron.displayName .. " (" .. coalitionKey .. ") " .. current .. "/" .. max .. " ratio: " .. string.format("%.2f", ratio))
+                if ratio <= config.threshold and not hasActiveCargoMission(coalitionKey, squadron.airbaseName) then
+                    log("Supply request triggered for " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName)
+                    announceToCoalition(coalitionKey, "Supply requested for " .. squadron.airbaseName .. "! Squadron: " .. squadron.displayName)
+                    dispatchCargo(squadron, coalitionKey)
+                end
             end
         end
     end

Moose_TADC/Moose_TADC_Load2nd.lua

@@ -319,11 +319,15 @@ end
 -- Squadron resource summary generator
 
 local function getSquadronResourceSummary(coalitionSide)
-    local function getStatus(remaining, max)
+    local function getStatus(remaining, max, state)
+        if state == "captured" then return "[CAPTURED]" end
+        if state == "destroyed" then return "[DESTROYED]" end
+        if state ~= "operational" then return "[OFFLINE]" end
+        
         local percent = (remaining / max) * 100
-    if percent <= 10 then return "[CRITICAL]" end
+        if percent <= 10 then return "[CRITICAL]" end
-    if percent <= 25 then return "[LOW]" end
+        if percent <= 25 then return "[LOW]" end
-    return "OK"
+        return "OK"
     end
 
     local lines = {}
@@ -336,19 +340,21 @@ local function getSquadronResourceSummary(coalitionSide)
         for _, squadron in pairs(RED_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
             local remaining = squadronAircraftCounts.red[squadron.templateName] or 0
             local max = squadron.aircraft or 0
-            local status = getStatus(remaining, max)
+            local state = squadron.state or "operational"
+            local status = getStatus(remaining, max, state)
             table.insert(lines, string.format("| %-13s | %2d / %-15d | %-11s |", squadron.displayName or squadron.templateName, remaining, max, status))
         end
     elseif coalitionSide == coalition.side.BLUE then
         for _, squadron in pairs(BLUE_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
             local remaining = squadronAircraftCounts.blue[squadron.templateName] or 0
             local max = squadron.aircraft or 0
-            local status = getStatus(remaining, max)
+            local state = squadron.state or "operational"
+            local status = getStatus(remaining, max, state)
             table.insert(lines, string.format("| %-13s | %2d / %-15d | %-11s |", squadron.displayName or squadron.templateName, remaining, max, status))
         end
     end
 
-    table.insert(lines, "\n- [LOW]: Below 25%\n- [CRITICAL]: Below 10%\n- OK: Above 25%")
+    table.insert(lines, "\n- [CAPTURED]: Airbase captured by enemy\n- [LOW]: Below 25%\n- [CRITICAL]: Below 10%\n- OK: Above 25%")
     return table.concat(lines, "\n")
 end
 
@@ -1404,8 +1410,20 @@ local function findBestSquadron(threatCoord, threatSize, coalitionSide)
         local squadronAvailable = true
         local unavailableReason = ""
         
+        -- Check squadron state first
+        if squadron.state and squadron.state ~= "operational" then
+            squadronAvailable = false
+            if squadron.state == "captured" then
+                unavailableReason = "airbase captured by enemy"
+            elseif squadron.state == "destroyed" then
+                unavailableReason = "airbase destroyed"
+            else
+                unavailableReason = "squadron not operational (state: " .. tostring(squadron.state) .. ")"
+            end
+        end
+        
         -- Check cooldown
-        if squadronCooldowns[coalitionKey][squadron.templateName] then
+        if squadronAvailable and squadronCooldowns[coalitionKey][squadron.templateName] then
             local cooldownEnd = squadronCooldowns[coalitionKey][squadron.templateName]
             if currentTime < cooldownEnd then
                 local timeLeft = math.ceil((cooldownEnd - currentTime) / 60)
@@ -1808,12 +1826,36 @@ local function checkAirbaseStatus()
     if TADC_SETTINGS.enableRed then
         log("=== RED COALITION STATUS ===")
         for _, squadron in pairs(RED_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
-            local usable, status = isAirbaseUsable(squadron.airbaseName, coalition.side.RED)
+            local airbase = AIRBASE:FindByName(squadron.airbaseName)
-            
-            -- Add aircraft count to status
             local aircraftCount = squadronAircraftCounts.red[squadron.templateName] or 0
             local maxAircraft = squadron.aircraft
-            local aircraftStatus = " Aircraft: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft
+            
+            -- Determine status based on squadron state
+            local statusPrefix = "✗"
+            local statusText = ""
+            local usable = false
+            
+            if squadron.state == "operational" then
+                statusPrefix = "✓"
+                statusText = "Operational: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+                usable = true
+            elseif squadron.state == "captured" then
+                -- Determine who captured it
+                local capturedBy = "enemy"
+                if airbase and airbase:IsAlive() then
+                    local airbaseCoalition = airbase:GetCoalition()
+                    if airbaseCoalition == coalition.side.BLUE then
+                        capturedBy = "Blue"
+                    elseif airbaseCoalition == coalition.side.NEUTRAL then
+                        capturedBy = "neutral forces"
+                    end
+                end
+                statusText = "Captured by " .. capturedBy .. ": " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+            elseif squadron.state == "destroyed" then
+                statusText = "Destroyed: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+            else
+                statusText = "Unknown state: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+            end
             
             -- Add zone information if configured
             local zoneStatus = ""
@@ -1825,9 +1867,9 @@ local function checkAirbaseStatus()
                 zoneStatus = " Zones: " .. table.concat(zones, " ")
             end
             
-            -- Check if squadron is on cooldown
+            -- Check if squadron is on cooldown (only show for operational squadrons)
             local cooldownStatus = ""
-            if squadronCooldowns.red[squadron.templateName] then
+            if squadron.state == "operational" and squadronCooldowns.red[squadron.templateName] then
                 local cooldownEnd = squadronCooldowns.red[squadron.templateName]
                 if currentTime < cooldownEnd then
                     local timeLeft = math.ceil((cooldownEnd - currentTime) / 60)
@@ -1835,14 +1877,13 @@ local function checkAirbaseStatus()
                 end
             end
             
-            local fullStatus = status .. aircraftStatus .. zoneStatus .. cooldownStatus
+            local fullStatus = statusText .. zoneStatus .. cooldownStatus
             
             if usable and cooldownStatus == "" and aircraftCount > 0 then
                 redUsableCount = redUsableCount + 1
-                log("✓ " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " - " .. fullStatus)
-            else
-                log("✗ " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " - " .. fullStatus)
             end
+            
+            log(statusPrefix .. " " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " - " .. fullStatus)
         end
         log("RED Status: " .. redUsableCount .. "/" .. #RED_SQUADRON_CONFIG .. " airbases operational")
     end
@@ -1851,12 +1892,36 @@ local function checkAirbaseStatus()
     if TADC_SETTINGS.enableBlue then
         log("=== BLUE COALITION STATUS ===")
         for _, squadron in pairs(BLUE_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
-            local usable, status = isAirbaseUsable(squadron.airbaseName, coalition.side.BLUE)
+            local airbase = AIRBASE:FindByName(squadron.airbaseName)
-            
-            -- Add aircraft count to status
             local aircraftCount = squadronAircraftCounts.blue[squadron.templateName] or 0
             local maxAircraft = squadron.aircraft
-            local aircraftStatus = " Aircraft: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft
+            
+            -- Determine status based on squadron state
+            local statusPrefix = "✗"
+            local statusText = ""
+            local usable = false
+            
+            if squadron.state == "operational" then
+                statusPrefix = "✓"
+                statusText = "Operational: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+                usable = true
+            elseif squadron.state == "captured" then
+                -- Determine who captured it
+                local capturedBy = "enemy"
+                if airbase and airbase:IsAlive() then
+                    local airbaseCoalition = airbase:GetCoalition()
+                    if airbaseCoalition == coalition.side.RED then
+                        capturedBy = "Red"
+                    elseif airbaseCoalition == coalition.side.NEUTRAL then
+                        capturedBy = "neutral forces"
+                    end
+                end
+                statusText = "Captured by " .. capturedBy .. ": " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+            elseif squadron.state == "destroyed" then
+                statusText = "Destroyed: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+            else
+                statusText = "Unknown state: " .. aircraftCount .. "/" .. maxAircraft .. " aircraft"
+            end
             
             -- Add zone information if configured
             local zoneStatus = ""
@@ -1868,9 +1933,9 @@ local function checkAirbaseStatus()
                 zoneStatus = " Zones: " .. table.concat(zones, " ")
             end
             
-            -- Check if squadron is on cooldown
+            -- Check if squadron is on cooldown (only show for operational squadrons)
             local cooldownStatus = ""
-            if squadronCooldowns.blue[squadron.templateName] then
+            if squadron.state == "operational" and squadronCooldowns.blue[squadron.templateName] then
                 local cooldownEnd = squadronCooldowns.blue[squadron.templateName]
                 if currentTime < cooldownEnd then
                     local timeLeft = math.ceil((cooldownEnd - currentTime) / 60)
@@ -1878,14 +1943,14 @@ local function checkAirbaseStatus()
                 end
             end
             
-            local fullStatus = status .. aircraftStatus .. zoneStatus .. cooldownStatus
+            local fullStatus = statusText .. zoneStatus .. cooldownStatus
             
             if usable and cooldownStatus == "" and aircraftCount > 0 then
                 blueUsableCount = blueUsableCount + 1
-                log("✓ " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " - " .. fullStatus)
-            else
-                log("✗ " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " - " .. fullStatus)
             end
+            
+            log(statusPrefix .. " " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " - " .. fullStatus)
+        end
         end
         log("BLUE Status: " .. blueUsableCount .. "/" .. #BLUE_SQUADRON_CONFIG .. " airbases operational")
     end
@@ -1911,6 +1976,63 @@ local function cleanupOldDeliveries()
     end
 end
 
+-- Update squadron states based on airbase coalition control
+local function updateSquadronStates()
+    -- Update RED squadrons
+    for _, squadron in pairs(RED_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
+        local airbase = AIRBASE:FindByName(squadron.airbaseName)
+        if airbase and airbase:IsAlive() then
+            local airbaseCoalition = airbase:GetCoalition()
+            if airbaseCoalition == coalition.side.RED then
+                -- Only update to operational if not already operational (avoid spam)
+                if squadron.state ~= "operational" then
+                    squadron.state = "operational"
+                    log("RED Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " is now operational")
+                end
+            else
+                -- Airbase captured
+                if squadron.state ~= "captured" then
+                    squadron.state = "captured"
+                    log("RED Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " has been captured by enemy")
+                end
+            end
+        else
+            -- Airbase destroyed or not found
+            if squadron.state ~= "destroyed" then
+                squadron.state = "destroyed"
+                log("RED Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " airbase destroyed or not found")
+            end
+        end
+    end
+    
+    -- Update BLUE squadrons
+    for _, squadron in pairs(BLUE_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
+        local airbase = AIRBASE:FindByName(squadron.airbaseName)
+        if airbase and airbase:IsAlive() then
+            local airbaseCoalition = airbase:GetCoalition()
+            if airbaseCoalition == coalition.side.BLUE then
+                -- Only update to operational if not already operational (avoid spam)
+                if squadron.state ~= "operational" then
+                    squadron.state = "operational"
+                    log("BLUE Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " is now operational")
+                end
+            else
+                -- Airbase captured
+                if squadron.state ~= "captured" then
+                    squadron.state = "captured"
+                    log("BLUE Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " has been captured by enemy")
+                end
+            end
+        else
+            -- Airbase destroyed or not found
+            if squadron.state ~= "destroyed" then
+                squadron.state = "destroyed"
+                log("BLUE Squadron " .. squadron.displayName .. " at " .. squadron.airbaseName .. " airbase destroyed or not found")
+            end
+        end
+    end
+end
+
 -- System initialization
 local function initializeSystem()
     log("Universal Dual-Coalition TADC starting...")
@@ -1962,6 +2084,15 @@ local function initializeSystem()
         return false
     end
     
+    -- Initialize squadron states
+    for _, squadron in pairs(RED_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
+        squadron.state = "operational"
+    end
+    for _, squadron in pairs(BLUE_SQUADRON_CONFIG) do
+        squadron.state = "operational"
+    end
+    log("Squadron states initialized")
+    
     -- Log enabled coalitions
     local enabledCoalitions = {}
     if TADC_SETTINGS.enableRed then
@@ -2037,6 +2168,7 @@ local function initializeSystem()
     SCHEDULER:New(nil, detectThreats, {}, 5, TADC_SETTINGS.checkInterval)
     SCHEDULER:New(nil, monitorInterceptors, {}, 10, TADC_SETTINGS.monitorInterval)
     SCHEDULER:New(nil, checkAirbaseStatus, {}, 30, TADC_SETTINGS.statusReportInterval)
+    SCHEDULER:New(nil, updateSquadronStates, {}, 15, 30) -- Update squadron states every 30 seconds
     SCHEDULER:New(nil, cleanupOldDeliveries, {}, 60, 3600) -- Cleanup old delivery records every hour
 
     -- Start periodic squadron summary broadcast