‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).

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 ‎‎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...

CAS HOSTS AERO VODOCHODY VP, EXPLORES SUPPORT OPTIONS FOR L-39 FLEET OPTIMISATION . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 CAS HOSTS AERO VODOCHODY VP, EXPLORES SUPPORT OPTIONS FOR L-39 FLEET OPTIMISATION 


The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, today, 12 November 2024, hosted the Vice President Defence and MRO of Aero Vodochody, Mr Jan Stechr, and his team at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters, Abuja. The visit centred on enhancing technical support and sustainability for the NAF’s L-39 aircraft fleet.


Air Marshal Abubakar lauded Aero Vodochody’s 4 decades of partnership with the NAF and affirmed the Service’s commitment to exploring options for fleet optimisation. He assured the delegation that their proposals, including reactivation, upgrades, and potential acquisition of the L-39 Next Generation (NG), would be thoroughly evaluated. 


Mr Stechr highlighted how these initiatives would boost fleet readiness and operational effectiveness. The engagement with Aero Vodochody aligns with the CAS' Command Philosophy which is driving the NAF's transformation into an agile and resilient force, effectively delivering credible airpower to address national security imperatives in all operational environments.

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