Nigerian air force Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/nigerian-air-force/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:42:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Nigerian air force Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/nigerian-air-force/ 32 32 42672738 NAF Intensifies Air Operations Against Terrorists in Niger State, Disrupts Movements in Mariga https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/16/naf-intensifies-air-operations/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:42:53 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=199377 NAF Intensifies Air Operations Against Terrorists in Niger State, Disrupts Movements in Mariga The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained air operations against terrorist elements in Niger State, disrupting their movements and activities in parts of Mariga Local Government Area. The operations, conducted in coordination with ground forces under the Joint Task Force North West […]

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]]> 199377 NAF Airstrike Kills Scores of ISWAP Fighters, Eliminates Key Commander in Sambisa https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/09/naf-airstrike-kills-scores/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:52:39 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198871 NAF Airstrike Kills Scores of ISWAP Fighters, Eliminates Key Commander in Sambisa The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, killing nine Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including a senior commander, during a precision airstrike in Borno State. The operation, carried out on Saturday, August 8, […]

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]]> 198871 NAF Trains Nigerian Army Personnel to Strengthen Joint Special Forces Capability https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/24/naf-trains-nigerian-army-2/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:36:39 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197690 NAF Trains Nigerian Army Personnel to Strengthen Joint Special Forces Capability The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the screening of Nigerian Army personnel for Special Forces training as part of efforts to strengthen joint warfighting capability and enhance operational readiness across the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The exercise, being conducted by the NAF Regiment […]

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]]> 197690 NAF Officer Wins International Research Excellence Award in Pakistan https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/18/naf-officer-wins-international/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:17:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197040 NAF Officer Wins International Research Excellence Award in Pakistan A senior officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Group Captain Usman Umar Akeel, has won the Best Individual Research Paper Award at the National Security and War Course (NSWC) of the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, Pakistan. The prestigious award, which recognises exceptional academic excellence, […]

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]]> 197040 NAF Seeks Timely Return of C-130H Transport Aircraft from Portugal https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/13/naf-steps-oversight-aircraft/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:55:45 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=195376 The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed a high-level Nigerian Air Force (NAF) delegation

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]]> 195376 Again, NAF Airstrikes Cripple Terrorist Camp in Borno, Several Fighters Neutralised https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/11/naf-airstrikes-terrorists/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:54:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=195179 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded another major success in the fight against terrorism after precision airstrikes destroyed a terrorist enclave and neutralised several fighters in Borno State.

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]]> 195179 NAF Completes Acceptance Test for Three New AW109 Trekker Helicopters https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/10/naf-completes-acceptance-test/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:09:28 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=195038 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for three additional AW109 Trekker Type B helicopters in Italy.

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]]> 195038 NAF Shortlists Candidates for Admission into Air Force Secondary Schools https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/01/naf-shortlists-candidates/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:26:09 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=194327 NAF Shortlists Candidates for Admission into Air Force Secondary Schools The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the list of successful candidates shortlisted for the selection interview into the Air Force Military School (AFMS), Air Force Girls’ Military School (AFGMS), Jos, and other Nigerian Air Force Secondary Schools for the 2026/2027 academic session. In a […]

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]]> 194327 CAS Tasks Military Leaders on Strategic Thinking, Synergy https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/29/cas-military-leaders-synergy/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:23:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=194102 Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has urged military leaders to embrace strategic thinking, jointness and innovation to enhance operational

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]]> 194102 NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorist Hideouts, Neutralise Insurgents in North-West Operations https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/20/naf-airstrikes-hit-terrorist/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:51:49 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=193048 NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorist Hideouts, Neutralise Insurgents in North-West Operations The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its offensive against terrorists and armed bandits operating across the North-West, carrying out a series of precision airstrikes and intelligence-driven missions that targeted criminal enclaves and disrupted insurgent activities in the region. The operations, conducted under the Air […]

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]]> 193048 Wife of Late Gen Rabe Rescued From Bandits, Injured by Gunfire in the Process https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/15/wife-late-gen-rabe-rescued/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:19 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=192760 Wife of Late Gen Rabe Rescued From Bandits, Injured by Gunfire in the Process Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have successfully rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, from bandits’ captivity following a coordinated rescue operation. Mrs. Abubakar […]

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]]> 192760 Troops Rescue Late Gen. Rabe’s Wife From Bandits https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/15/troops-rescue-late-gen-rabe/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:28:07 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=192759 Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe

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]]> 192759 NAF Deploys Aerial Assets to Support Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/07/naf-deploys-aerial-oyo-pupil/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:06:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=191401 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed aerial surveillance assets to support ongoing search-and-rescue operations to secure the release of teachers and pupils abducted from

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]]> 191401 Oyo Abduction: Makinde Hails N Air Force Support in Ongoing Rescue Operation https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/06/oyo-abduction-makinde-hails/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:26:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=191315 Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commended the Nigerian Air Force for its support in ongoing security operations following recent abductions in parts of

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]]> 191315 NAF Deepens Special Forces Capacity with Intelligence Training in Bauchi https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/25/naf-deepens-special-forces/ Mon, 25 May 2026 14:02:31 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=190619 NAF Deepens Special Forces Capacity with Intelligence Training in Bauchi The Nigerian Air Force has intensified efforts to strengthen its operational readiness through specialized intelligence and security training aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of its special forces personnel in tackling emerging security threats and protecting civilian lives. As part of the initiative, the Regiment Training […]

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]]> 190619 NAF Rotates Personnel Across Theaters to Enhance Welfare, Combat Readiness https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/24/naf-rotates-personnel-theaters/ Sun, 24 May 2026 17:22:11 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=190562 NAF Rotates Personnel Across Theaters to Enhance Welfare, Combat Readiness The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the rotation of personnel who have completed their operational tours in Operation FANSAN YAMMA and other theatres of deployment across the country, in a move aimed at strengthening welfare support and sustaining combat readiness. The exercise, described as […]

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]]> 190562 NAF, U.S Deepen Security Partnership Against Terrorism, Insurgency https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/22/naf-deepen-security/ Fri, 22 May 2026 15:53:39 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=190451 NAF, U.S Deepen Security Partnership Against Terrorism, Insurgency The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic security cooperation aimed at combating terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria and the wider region. This was highlighted on Wednesday when the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, […]

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]]> 190451 NAF Trains 49 Personnel to Enhance Airfield Safety Operations https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/21/naf-trains-personnel-enhance/ Thu, 21 May 2026 13:18:41 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=190391 NAF Trains 49 Personnel to Enhance Airfield Safety Operations The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 49 personnel from specialised airfield support and safety courses aimed at enhancing operational air safety and strengthening air mission support across the country. The graduates completed the Air Traffic Control Assistant/Base Operations Upgrading Course 9/2026 and Fire Upgrading Course […]

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]]> 190391 NAF Graduates 20 Personnel in Avionics Repair to Boost Air Operations https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/17/naf-graduates-personnel/ Sat, 16 May 2026 23:01:24 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=190080 NAF Graduates 20 Personnel in Avionics Repair to Boost Air Operations The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified efforts to strengthen indigenous technical capacity and operational readiness with the graduation of 20 officers and airmen/airwomen from the Tenth Edition of the Basic Avionics Components Repair Course (BACRC 10/2026) at the Central Avionics Overhaul and Calibration […]

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]]> 190080 NAF Intensifies Non-Kinetic Operations with Medical Outreach in Maiduguri https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/13/naf-intensifies-non-kinetic/ Wed, 13 May 2026 15:17:22 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=189872 NAF Intensifies Non-Kinetic Operations with Medical Outreach in Maiduguri The Nigerian Air Force has strengthened its non-kinetic counter-insurgency operations in Borno State through a three-day medical outreach and humanitarian programme conducted by the 105 Composite Group Medical Centre at the NAF Base in Maiduguri. The initiative, organised as part of the 2026 Nurses Week celebration, […]

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