The Federal Government is about to take delivery of 34 fighter jets to prosecute the war against terrorism.
This is according to The Nation which said a team of experts headed by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, are currently in Italy finalising the procurement process.
Citing the report, the Air Marshal Abubakar-led team consisted of officials of the Ministries of Defence and Finance who participated in a Programme Management Review Meeting with Messrs Leonardo S.p.A in Rome.
“On the list are 24 M-346 Fighter Ground Attack (FGA) jets and 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters.
“M-346 jet known as the Alenia Aermacchi, is an advanced trainer and light attack aircraft, with the advantages of precision strike, high speed, and maneuverability. It is said to be precise in Intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
“The Trekker helicopter which is called AW169 or AW189, offers several advantages in military and counter-terrorism operations due to its endurance in the battlefield and quick response to emerging threats,” the report read.
