NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).
NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges. A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters and two H-125 helicopters. The three AW-109s, which form part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on 15 September 2026, with the remaining seven expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the acquisition as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernization and re-equipment of the NAF noting that the new pl...
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George attended the first day of The Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.The Air Tattoo is a fantastic family-orientated event,and The Duke and Duchess knew that George would enjoy seeing the aircraft up close.William,Kate and George took a closer look at a Royal Air Force Squirrel helicopter,which The Duke trained upon at RAF Shawbury in 2009,met Air Cadets and teams involved in the spectacular displays at the show,and even tried out a RAF Red Arrows Red Arrow Hawk for size.More photos below. 


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