NAF receives five new helicopters to boost air operations
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government steps up efforts to modernise the country’s airpower capabilities and strengthen military operations against security threats. The platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters manufactured by Leonardo Helicopters of Italy and two H-125 helicopters manufactured by Airbus Helicopters. In […]…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received five new helicopters as part of the government's efforts to modernize the country's airpower capabilities. The new platforms, comprising three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters from Italy's Leonardo Helicopters and two H-125 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, were delivered to Lagos on September 15, 2026.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, stated that the arrival of these helicopters would enhance the NAF's ability to support ongoing military operations and improve aircraft availability. The AW-109 Trekker B helicopters will enhance the NAF's capabilities in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, close air support, armed escort, combat search and rescue, and other joint operations.
Meanwhile, the H-125 helicopters will provide light helicopter support for various operational requirements. The new helicopters are undergoing post-delivery assembly and technical and crew-readiness processes ahead of their induction and operationalisation.
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