NAF Receives Five New Helicopters to Boost Air Operations
- The Nigerian Air Force received five new helicopters, including three AW-109 Trekker B and two H-125 models, to enhance airpower and security response capabilities.
- The three AW-109 helicopters arrived in Lagos on September 15, 2026, as part of a batch of 10 acquired by the Federal Government, with seven more expected by the end of 2026.
- The new helicopters are undergoing post-delivery assembly and training to prepare for operations against terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry.
- Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke stated that the acquisition improves capabilities in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, close air support, and combat search and rescue.
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NAF takes delivery of five new helicopters
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to modernise and re-equip the Armed Forces to confront evolving security threats. The newly acquired platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters manufactured by Leonardo Helicopters of Italy and two H-125 helicopters produced by […]
NAF receives five new helicopters to boost air operations
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government steps up efforts to modernise the country’s airpower capabilities and strengthen military operations against security threats. The platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters manufactured by Leonardo Helicopters of Italy and two H-125 helicopters manufactured by Airbus Helicopters. In […] NAF receives five new helicopters to boost air oper…
NAF takes delivery of five new helicopters to boost anti-terror operations
The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of five new helicopters to boost its anti-terror operations and modernise its airpower capabilities. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-takes-delivery-of-five-new-helicopters-to-boost-anti-terror-operations/
NAF receives 5 new helicopters as FG boosts airpower, security operations
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernise Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges. Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame,
Nigeria: Air Force Takes Delivery Of Five New Helicopters To Boost Airpower
By Emmanuel Nduka The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday announced that it has taken delivery of five new helicopters as part of efforts to modernize the country’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the military’s capacity to respond to emerging security threats. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, wh…
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THE HARMATTAN NEWSNAF Receives 5 New Helicopters As FG Accelerates Airpower Modernisation
NAF receives 5 new helicopters as FG accelerates airpower modernisation By Lengnan Tobias The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernise airpower capabilities. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Ejodame said the News Agency of Nigeria
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