NAF concludes deal to acquire 12 Viper Attack Helicopters from US
The Nigerian Air Force has put finishing touches to an agreement to buy 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from Bell Textron in Amarillo, Texas, United States, with a beam signing ceremony. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, led a NAF delegation to the ceremony, which is an outcome of the Nigeria-United […] The post NAF concludes deal to acquire 12 Viper Attack Helicopters from…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has finalized an agreement to purchase 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from Bell Textron in Texas, United States. The signing ceremony took place in Amarillo, Texas. Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke led the NAF delegation to the event. This acquisition is part of the Nigeria-United States government defense cooperation program aimed at modernizing the Armed Forces and strengthening defense and security architecture.
Aneke stated that the acquisition would boost the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Armed Forces. He emphasized that the program aligns with his command philosophy of maintaining a highly motivated and professional force capable of delivering decisive airpower effects. Aneke also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his strategic leadership and support for strengthening Nigeria's defense and security.
The NAF delegation also toured the Bell Textron facility to inspect the production line of the AH-1Z Viper helicopters. This follows the recent delivery of five new helicopters, including three AW-109 Trekker B from Italy and two H-125 from Airbus Helicopters.
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