The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to acquire 24 M-346 Fighter Ground Attack jets and 10 AW-109 Trekker Helicopters to boost its air capabilities in the fight against insurgency.
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar made this known at the Christmas luncheon with NAF personnel on Wednesday in Maiduguri.
“In addition to the A-29 Super Tucanos, JF-17 Thunders and the T129 Attack Helicopters recently procured, the Nigeria Air Force remains committed to advancing its air capabilities to boost operational readiness,” the CAS said.
Abubakar said the current security challenges in the country required modern and versatile platforms to be addressed.
He said that NAF would continue to sustain capacity building initiatives, personnel training as well as research and development to enhance operational efficiency.
The CAS urged personnel to use the Christmas…
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