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 Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have received an amazing welcome from the people of Ireland on the second day of their Royal visit to Ireland.Their Royal Highnesses spent the day in Kikenny,meeting residents and stallholders at the local Farmers Market,and even trying their hand at hurling in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle!.Later that day Their Royal Highnesses visited Grennan Mill Craft School,and The Prince viewed the Emergency Medical Service Helicopter at the United Nations Training School Ireland.The Duchess ended the day at the Irish National Stud.Tomorrow,The Prince and The Duchess will spend a third and final day in Ireland visiting communities in Dublin.More photos below.


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