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 […]
Detained Nigerian Air Force C-130 Crew Released in Burkina Faso, Resumes Flight to Portugal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) crew earlier held in Burkina Faso has been cleared to proceed to Portugal, continuing their journey aboard the same C-130 aircraft. The 11-member crew was en route to Portugal for routine maintenance of the military aircraft when it was forced to make […]
Civilians Feared Dead in Nigerian Air Force Airstrikes in Borno
An aerial operation carried out by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) against suspected Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State has reportedly resulted in civilian casualties. Security sources told Premium Times that the airstrikes were conducted between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday around the Mararaba axis of Kukawa Local […]
Details Emerge On How Nigeria Military Stopped Coup In Benin Republic
A coup attempt in the Republic of Benin was put down on Sunday after the country’s government sought urgent military support from Nigeria, prompting a swift regional response that forced the mutineers to retreat. According to senior officials, President Bola Tinubu authorised the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to secure Benin’s airspace immediately after President Patrice […]
Nigerian Air Force Shortlists Applicants for DSSC 34/2025 Aptitude Test, Exam Set for October 25
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially published the names of successful candidates invited to write the Zonal General Aptitude Test as part of its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34/2025 enlistment exercise. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday that the list of eligible […]