The Nigerian Army (NA) having partnered with reputable stakeholders in the Defence and Security Industry for the procurement of requisite equipment and platforms, that would enhance its operational effectiveness has launched its first batch of new aircrafts, BELL UH 1-H.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
This marked a significant milestone in the development of the Nigerian Army Aviation’s capacity to provide air support to ground operations. The two aircrafts, BELL UH 1-H, were formally handed over to the Nigerian Army at a ceremony held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Receiving the aircraft, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagba noted that the procurement of the aircraft BELL UH 1-H are part of the ongoing efforts by the Federal Govemment to enhance the Defence Capabilities and improve the operational effectiveness of the armed forces of Nigeria.
The Nigerian Army under the leadership of the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja who pledged to modernize the service’s aviation portfolio, personnel and to integrate advanced training and unmanned operations in various ways across the fleet will take delivery of these platforms today in Abuja.
The Nigerian Army is currently against all odds setting up its aviation branch, from modernized manned helicopters to fully autonomous platforms such as the Textron Aerosonde UAS, Ziyan UAS Blowfish thus, giving pilots greater standoff from enemy threats.
SpyeTV News reports that in the prolonged fight against terrorism and insurgency, the Nigerian Army opined that it needs its own aerial domain capability to quickly wrap up the long-drawn military campaign.
The service already has efforts underway to help realize its vision for heliborne and autonomous operations in the air domain.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
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