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NAF to take delivery of 49 fighter jets in 2025
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, said on Wednesday the Nigerian Air Force would receive 49 fighter jets next year.
Abubakar, who disclosed this at the NAF Training, Operations, and Safety Seminar for 2024 held in Abuja, said the force was expecting three new aircraft before the end of this year.
He added that the force had witnessed a remarkable renaissance evident in the renewal of its aircraft fleet and enhanced operational readiness with the support of President Bola Tinubu.
Abubakar said: “NAF in the last one year took delivery of 12 advanced aircraft including two KA-360i aircraft, four DA-62 aircraft, four T-129 helicopters, and two AW-109 Trekker helicopters.
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“We are expecting additional deliveries of two T-129 helicopters and one KA 360i aircraft before the year ends.
“In 2025, the NAF will receive 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters, 24 M-346FA aircraft, and three CASA–295 aircraft as well as 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters.
“This makes a total of 64 brand new aircraft in about three years. That’s not all.
“In addition to these new acquisitions, we have also procured 12 pre-owned A-Jet aircraft from the French Air Force through SOFEMA.
“All 12 aircraft are ready for shipping. It is anticipated that six will be restored to operable status, with the remaining six used as spares to support the Alpha Jet fleet.”
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