Nigeria Finalizes €1.2 Billion Deal for 24 Italian M-346FA Jets – West Africa's Biggest Military Aircraft

Nigeria to Receive 24 M-346 Fighter Jets from Italy — ‘Largest’ Military Aircraft Acquisition in West Africa - Thepodiummedia

Nigeria is set to receive 24 M-346 fighter jets from Italy. In November 2023, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) struck a deal with Messrs Leonardo, an Italian defence company, for the supply of 24 M-346 fighter aircraft. The deal was reportedly worth around €1.2 billion and is said to be the largest military aircraft acquisition in West Africa. Also included in the contract are 25 years of logistical support and Leonardo will have exclusivity for mai…

Nigeria Finalizes €1.2 Billion Deal for 24 Italian M-346FA Jets – West Africa's Biggest Military Aircraft

Nigeria has finalized a landmark agreement to acquire 24 M-346FA light combat jets from Italian defense giant Leonardo S.p.A., in a deal valued at approximately €1.2 billion. This procurement marks the largest single military aircraft acquisition in West African history and represents a major step in modernizing the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).The contract, initially signed in November 2023, includes comprehensive long-term maintenance and logistic…