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Defence Minister Mohammed Abubakar consults far and wide with industry suppliers

Newly appointed Nigerian Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar held a series of consultations last month with equipment suppliers in the sector. [...]

Published on 11.03.2024 at 04:40 GMT

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Elbit, Thales and Nexter approached to arm Leonardo fighters

The Nigerian Air Force is due to receive its first M-346 light attack jets from Italy's Leonardo next year and negotiations over who will arm the aircraft are already well under way. The Israeli intermediation firm Ebony Enterprises has been commissioned to contact suppliers.

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French firm Sofema looks after Nigerian Air Force

Sofema, a French company specialising in reconditioned military equipment, is currently studying a plan to rehabilitate French Alpha Jets for the Nigerian Air Force.

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Turkish defence consortium to secure dangerous Abuja-Kaduna road

Asisguard, Havelsan and Nurol Makina have just finalised a deal with the outgoing Nigerian government for the supply of drones, armoured vehicles and electronic systems to secure the Abuja-Kaduna road, which is frequently attacked by armed groups.

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Defence giants Leonardo and PolyTech top Nigeria pre-election spending

Defence groups have been making the most of the Buhari administration's splurge on arms ahead of Nigeria's presidential election. Italy's Leonardo has sealed a €1bn deal for its M-346 light attack aircraft, while China's Poly Technologies has also secured a new contract.

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Paris keen to help Abuja create light aviation unit

The French armed forces are keen to be involved in the creation of a light aviation unit within the Nigerian Army. There is a chance that Airbus will supply helicopters, but despite Paris' support, competition from Turkey's TAI and Italy's Leonardo remains tough.

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Nigeria
Defence Minister Mohammed Abubakar consults far and wide with industry suppliers

Nigeria
Elbit, Thales and Nexter approached to arm Leonardo fighters

Nigeria
French firm Sofema looks after Nigerian Air Force

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Turkish defence consortium to secure dangerous Abuja-Kaduna road

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Defence giants Leonardo and PolyTech top Nigeria pre-election spending

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