The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, led a Nigerian Air Force delegation to Bell Textron in Amarillo, Texas, for a beam-signing ceremony marking a milestone in acquiring 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters. According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the milestone represents an important step in the Nigeria–United States Government defence cooperation programme and Nigeria's efforts to modernise its Armed Forces. The acquisition reflects the federal government's strategic vision to strengthen the nation's defence and security architecture and provide the Armed Forces with platforms to address current and emerging security threats. The CAS expressed profound appreciation during the event.
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