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Nigerian air force plans more T129 ATAK helicopters and Aksungur UAVs

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The Nigerian air force has outlined acquisition priorities for the coming years, including additional T129 ATAK attack helicopters and Aksungur unmanned aircraft. The plans signal continued investment in rotary-wing and uncrewed capabilities, though the report provides no order quantities or delivery timelines.

Discovered 2026-10-26T01:04:56.160081-07:00 | 2026-10-26T01:04:56.160081-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The plans point to prospective demand for Turkish-built T129 helicopters and Aksungur UAVs, but quantities, contract status and delivery schedules are not specified.
  • Any additions would expand Nigeria’s mix of crewed attack and uncrewed aircraft, relevant to suppliers tracking African defense procurement and fleet modernization.

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