Tag: Nigeria
Nigeria places order for newest Cayuse Warrior Plus variant light attack...
Nigeria will use the tactical light attack helicopter for counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations.
Nigeria cleared to buy AH-1Z attack helicopters
The US State Department announced it has approved the possible sale of AH-1Z attack helicopters to Nigeria for an estimated cost of...
Nigeria orders another hydrographic vessel from France’s Ocea
The Nigerian Navy has ordered one more hydrographic vessel from French shipbuilder Ocea, the company announced on October 12.
Nigeria officially inducts US-built Super Tucano aircraft
The Nigerian Air Force officially inducted the first batch of Super Tucano light attack aircraft in a ceremony on August 31.
First Nigerian Air Force A-29 Super Tucanos en route home
The first six Nigerian A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft are heading home after they got underway from the United States on July 14.
Nigeria receives three JF-17 fighters from Pakistan
JF-17 is a single-engine, lightweight multi-role fighter, which was jointly developed by China and Pakistan and first flew in 2003.
Crashed Alpha jet not shot down by Boko Haram, Nigerian Air...
Boko Haram claimed the shooting down of the fighter jet, two days after the service lost contact with the aircraft.
Nigerian Navy receives final two C-Falcon interceptors from France’s Ocea
The 17-meter aluminium-hulled C-Falcon can deploy up to 16 troops to coastal areas and can be fitted with a remotely-operated machine gun.
Nigeria receives second Mi-171E helicopter from Serbia
The Nigerian Air Force has received a second Mi-171E helicopter acquired from Serbia, the service announced on December 2.
US SEAL Team Six clears hostage situation in Nigeria
A team of US special forces operatives has rescued an American citizen who was being held hostage in Northern Nigeria by a...
