Nigerian Air Forces Takes Into Service 3 Helicopters From Russia And Italy To Enhance Counterterrorism Operations

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken into service three helicopters recently acquired from Russia and Italy. The copters include a Mi-171 from Russia and two AW109 helicopters from Italy’s Leonardo. The new helicopters will be used to combat insurgents, bandits and other security threats across Nigeria. According to a Nigerian Air Force officer, the...