THE Nigerian Air Force – NAF, is expecting 51 additional platforms to boost counter-insurgency and counterterrorism operations in the country.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar disclosed this in Makurdi, Benue State on Friday.
Air Vice Hassan said that the acquisition of additional platforms would bolster training, air power employment and projection.
According to him, the platforms are expected to include two Agusta 109 Trekker Multi-role helicopters, two Beechcraft King Air 360, three Diamond DA-62 surveillance aircraft and six T-129 ATAK helicopters.
Other pending acquisitions include 2 CASA -295 medium airlift/surveillance aircraft, 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters and 24 M-346 attack aircraft.
