Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar are currently in Turkey to facilitate the speedy delivery of T-129 ATAK helicopters to the Nigerian Air Force .
The remaining four helicopters are expected to be delivered before the end of the second quarter of 2024. He stated that the minister earlier held talks with his Turkish counterpart, retired Lt.-Gen Yasar Guler, on critical bilateral and defence cooperation issues as part of programmes lined up for the visit.
He stated also that Badaru and Abubakar visited selected Turkish companies, including Turkish Aerospace Industries, MKE, Aselsan and Roketsan in the quest for collaboration.
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