Modernized Air Force To Lead Nigeria’s Counterinsurgency

September 06, 2021
Embraer Super Tucano
Nigeria will take delivery of 12 Embraer Super Tucanos in a $500 million Foreign Military Sale.
Credit: Embraer
Nigeria is taking steps to radically overhaul its air force’s capabilities in the face of the threats posed by militant groups. The arrival of Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos supplied by the U.S., deliveries of JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft from Pakistan and an apparent order for light attack versions...

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