diff --git a/game/procurement.py b/game/procurement.py
index b5f88873..a4a7c6a8 100644
--- a/game/procurement.py
+++ b/game/procurement.py
@@ -59,8 +59,8 @@ class ProcurementAi:
         ):
             return 0
 
-        # faction has no planes
-        if len(self.faction.aircrafts) == 0:
+        # faction has no planes or no squadrons
+        if len(self.faction.aircrafts) == 0 or len(self.air_wing.squadrons) == 0:
             return 1
 
         for cp in self.owned_points: