Air Chief Announces NAF’s Ambitious Plan To Acquire 50 New Aircraft By 2026

Air Chief Announces NAF’s Ambitious Plan To Acquire 50 New Aircraft By 2026
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has announced that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to receive 50 brand new aircraft between December 2024 and 2026.

Abubakar shared this update during the second biannual meeting with Branch chiefs and Air Officers Commanding in Abuja on Thursday. He highlighted that the NAF successfully inducted 12 aircraft into its inventory over the past year, marking a significant achievement for the service.

He emphasized the need for innovative thinking, resilience, and dedication during these exciting times, urging officers to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and loyalty as they contribute to the NAF’s mission.

“A few months ago, we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force, marking the beginning of a transformative era. Over the past years, we have inducted 12 aircraft, and, God willing, we will take delivery of 50 new aircraft by 2026. This is a remarkable milestone,” he stated.

Abubakar expressed confidence that, under their leadership, the men and women in their commands would rise to meet the challenges ahead.

He also mentioned that several important issues were discussed in the previous meeting with Branch chiefs and AOCs in June, leading to various resolutions and recommendations, including the establishment of two new staff branches: the Civil-Military Relations Branch and the NAF Transformation and Innovation Branch.

The CAS noted that this meeting would provide an opportunity to review progress, address shortcomings, recalibrate strategies, and strengthen their unity of purpose in achieving the NAF’s objectives. He stressed that decisions from the forum should be based on sound judgment and a clear understanding of their goals.

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