August 1, 2025 The recent allocation of land by the Akwa Ibom State Government for the establishment of a Forward Operational Base (FOB) for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) marks more than just a ceremonial handover, it is a powerful testament to growing civil-military collaboration in safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and critical national assets. As Nigeria
Jos, July 27, 2025 — The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has commended the Air Force Military School (AFMS), Jos, for its enduring legacy of excellence in discipline, academics, and military training, as the school marked 45 years of service to the nation. Speaking during the Joint Passing Out Parade
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced a specialized training programme on anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) radar systems in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance air defence capabilities and counter evolving security threats. The initiative, which began on Saturday, July 26, 2025, is designed to equip personnel with advanced skills required
ABUJA, July 25, 2025 – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has enhanced its aerial warfare capabilities with the induction of a new set of combat-ready Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operators, as part of efforts to maintain strategic dominance across Nigeria’s airspace and support ongoing security operations. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has warmly received retired members of the Nigerian Air Force across several states, pledging ongoing improvements in their welfare. In a nationwide “CAS Parley” held simultaneously in locations like Lagos, Kaduna, Calabar, Port Harcourt, Bauchi, Bayelsa, and Abuja, the Air Force leader emphasized that veterans
July 8, 2025 | Abuja In a significant move to advance regional defence cooperation and indigenous aerospace development, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has cemented a fresh partnership with the Ethiopian Air Force (FDRE AF), focused on co-producing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), training, and technical collaboration. The engagement, which took place from July 1–3, 2025,
In a renewed and decisive offensive against terrorism in Nigeria’s North-East, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt a significant blow to the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad faction of Boko Haram, executing a series of precision airstrikes that dismantled key insurgent strongholds in Borno State. The coordinated air raids, which took place on Saturday,
Kigali, Rwanda | July 3, 2025 — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has added another feather to its cap on the continental stage as Wing Commander Ademola Oluwatoyin Ogunleye emerged as the second overall best student at the Senior Command and Staff Course Intake 13 of the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC),
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development have announced a strategic partnership to stage Nigeria’s first-ever International Airshow, scheduled for December 2025, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s aviation history . The partnership was cemented during a courtesy visit by Permanent Secretary Dr. Ibrahim
As regional tensions in the Middle East continue to evolve and global attention remains fixed on defense posturing, military observers and defense analysts are increasingly calling on the Islamic Republic of Iran to complement its well-established missile arsenal with a modern, fully developed air force. According to experts, the strategic pairing of these two military
