Terrorism: NAF Meets US Govt, Bell Textron To Fast-Track Delivery Of Attack Helicopters

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has stepped up efforts to speed up the delivery of its much-anticipated fleet of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, following high-level engagements with officials of the United States Government and aircraft manufacturer Bell Textron. The discussions took place during a Programme Management Review meeting held in San Diego, California, from […]

US Expands Intelligence Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria Amid Rising Security Concerns

The United States has significantly expanded aerial surveillance over Nigeria since late November, pointing to a renewed phase of security collaboration between Washington and Abuja, according to flight-tracking records and US officials quoted by Reuters. The surveillance activity, first reported on Monday, involves intelligence-gathering aircraft flying repeatedly across large sections of Nigerian airspace. While the […]