Nigeria has joined China & UAE as the only countries operating the WingLoong II Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle. The 2 x @NigAirForce WingLoong II, which can remain airborne for 31hrs in ISR mode & 26hrs in offensive role, will add significant value to COIN & anti-banditry Ops /1
In the last 5 years, 22 brand new aircraft have been acquired & 19 more are expected before mid 2021. Six other UCAVs are also expected by early 2021. @CAS_AMSadique thanks the C-in-C, @MBuhari, for the priority attention given to @NigAirForce to ensure a more secured Nation /2
Close to 200 @NigAirForce pilots, engrs & techs are undergoing training in 9 different countries as part of efforts to bridge decades of gaps in capability & capacity that have made Nigeria vulnerable to asymmetrical threats /3
These additional new air assets & skills acquired by personnel will greatly enhance @NigAirForce’s operational effectiveness which will translate into security for Nigeria & Nigerians /4