Military operations are being strengthened with new equipment. The Nigerian Air Force has acquired five new helicopters to boost its airpower capabilities. These include helicopters from Italian and French manufacturers. A total of ten helicopters of one type were recently acquired, with three already received and seven more expected by the end of the year.

The new helicopters are part of efforts to modernise airpower. Two other helicopters were delivered earlier.

Further details about the new equipment and delivery schedules are available from the Nigerian Air Force.