The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to acquire 49 state-of-the-art aircraft by the end of 2026, according to Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar.
This acquisition is part of the NAF’s efforts to modernize its fleet and enhance its operational capabilities.
The details of the Aircraft including-3 CASA 295 transport aircraft, 10 AW-109 Trekker Type B helicopters, 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters and 24 M-346 fighter aircraft.
*Recent Acquisitions:*
Already, in the last two years, the NAF has received 15 brand-new aircraft and this includes
6 units of T-129 ATAK Helicopters,
2 units of AW-109 Trekker Type A Helicopters,
3 units of Beechcraft King Air Aircraft and 4 units of Diamond 62 Reconnaissance Planes.
While advising on the maintenance and engineering, Air Marshal Abubakar emphasized the need for NAF personnel to adopt advanced, innovative, and data-driven maintenance practices to ensure the effective operation of these high-tech aircraft.
Chief of Aircraft Engineering, Air Vice Marshal A.I. Amodu, highlighted the importance of aircraft engineering in supporting the NAF’s mission and objectives.
