Minister, AirForce Chief in Turkey to Hasten Delivery of Attack Helicopters 

Minister, AirForce Chief in Turkey to Hasten Delivery of Attack Helicopters 

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, are in Turkey to expedite the delivery of T-129 ATAK attack helicopters acquired by the Federal Government for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

According to the Air Force headquarters, the Defence Minister met with his Turkish counterpart, Lieutenant General Yasar Guler (Rtd), to discuss critical bilateral and defence cooperation issues as part of his visit.

Air Force spokesmen, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said: “General Guler promised the HMOD of every support required from the Turkish military and defence companies to further strengthen and accelerate the defeat of terrorism and other criminal challenges facing Nigeria.

“The Minister and the CAS also visited some selected Turkish companies, including Turkish Aerospace Industries, MKE, Aselsan and Roketsan. These companies are among highly rated global defence companies renowned for the production of quality defence and military equipment. While at these companies, the HMOD called for improved synergy between the companies and Nigeria through the transfer of defence technology to Nigeria.

“Recall that the Federal Government procured 6 T-129 ATAK helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industry, out of which 2 are to be delivered to the NAF in the coming weeks. The remaining helicopters are expected before the end of the second quarter of 2024.”

By PRNigeria