The Nigerian Air Force, on Saturday, said it acquired 12 additional fighter aircraft to boost the operational capabilities of the force. The new additions to the NAF fleet include two King Air 360i light transport aircraft, four T-129 ATAK helicopters, two AgustaWestland 109 Trekkers, and four DA-62 surveillance aircraft. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal…
The Nigerian Airforce said on Sunday that air strikes by its Air Component of Operation Delta Safe in the Niger Delta have resulted in the destruction of seven (7) illegal refinery sites and four boats (4) in Rivers State. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of NAF Public Relations said the strikes formed part of…
Ahead of Saturday’s conduct of rerun and bye-elections in 26 States of the federation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the support of the Nigerian Air Force to expeditiously deliver materials to three locations in the North East, South East and South West geo-political zones of the country. “We have already indicated to…
Nigerian Air Force(NAF) has sealed a deal with an Italian defence company for the supply of 24 M-346 master aircraft, said to be worth around €1.2bn. According to a report the aircraft is expected to be delivered to the Nigerian Air Force in 2024. The report notes that several prominent defence companies had been approached…
