Modernized Air Force To Lead Nigeria’s Counterinsurgency

Tony Osborne 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...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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