Nigerian Air Force completes local reassembly of first two H125 helicopters

The Nigerian Air Force has completed the local reassembly of its first two H125 helicopters at NAF Base Ikeja, Lagos.

The NAF disclosed this in a statement posted on Monday, saying the helicopters were delivered by Airbus Helicopters and reassembled with the support of Airbus technical personnel.

According to the statement, the exercise is expected to strengthen technical collaboration, facilitate knowledge transfer and enhance the practical exposure of NAF personnel to the support and maintenance of modern rotary-wing platforms.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the development as a positive step towards strengthening the technical and operational capacity of the service.

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Aneke said, “Beyond acquiring modern platforms, we are committed to developing the knowledge, partnerships and support systems required to maximise their operational value and sustain them throughout their service life.”

The NAF said the H125 helicopters would provide additional capability for ongoing air operations, including surveillance, tactical mobility and other operational support missions.

The service also appreciated the continued support and strategic direction of the President and Commander-in-Chief, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying his administration’s commitment to strengthening national security capabilities continued to support its fleet modernisation and operational effectiveness.

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