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 Chief of Air Staff,Air Marshal SB Abubakar,on behalf of offiicers,Airmen,Airwomen and Civilian Staff of the Nigerian Air Force,commiserates with the families of Late Flight Lieutenant Perowei Jacob,Late Flight Lieutenant Kaltho Paul Lilyofas,late Sergeant Auwal Ibrahim,Late Lance Corporal Adamu Nura and late Aircraftman Meshack Ishmael,who died in a helicopter crash on 2 January 2019 in Damasak.They had their funeral today at the National Cemetery,Umaru Musa Yar'adua Way,Abuja around 9am.May their soul rest in peace,Amen.More photos below.




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