Nigerian Air Force

Nigeria A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft contract finally lands

Sierra Nevada has been awarded a long-awaited contract for 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft for the Nigerian Air Force

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Boko Haram attacks Nigeria military base in Gashigar near Niger border

Boko Haram attacked a military base in Gashigar in Nigeria's remote northeast region, killing one soldier and injuring four, defense officials said

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Nigeria air force pilot killed in F-7Ni crash outside Abuja

Nigeria's air force said that one of its pilots was killed in a plane crash during a rehearsal for the nation's independence day anniversary.

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Nigeria Air Force strikes Boko Haram ‘hideout’ as attack on village kills five people

The Nigerian Air Force struck a Boko Haram "hideout" in the northern Borno state, while at least five people were killed and a village razed in an attack blamed on the group

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Nigerian Air Force inducts Tsaigumi, first operational indigenous ISR drone

The Nigerian Air Force on February 15 inducted Tsaigumi, its first operational indigenous Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle.

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Nigeria says US agrees sale of 12 A-29 light attack aircraft in $593 million deal delayed by Obama

Nigeria's air force said the United States agreed to sell 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, re-activating a deal stalled by Obama over human rights concerns

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