As the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) marks its 60th anniversary, it’s a momentous occasion to reflect on the valor, dedication, and achievements that have characterized its six decades of service to Nigeria. Since its inception in 1964, the NAF has evolved into a formidable force, not just in defending the nation’s airspace but also […]
NAF rolls out drums for its 60th anniversary
Plans are underway by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to mark its 60 years of existence and steadfast service in the defence of Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
Air Force Chief pays tribute to fallen colleagues, seeks support for widows, dependants
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has stated that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and indeed the Armed Forces of Nigeria are duty bound to ensure that the contributions of those who paid the supreme price in the defence of the nation is never in vain.
NAF Trainer aircraft crashes
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Super Mushshak trainer aircraft has crashed in Kaduna after a routine training flight.
Air Force Institute matriculates 1, 319 students
By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, March. 2, 2024 (NAN) The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), on Saturday, matriculated its 7th set of 1,319 students in Kaduna.
Military airstrikes kill 3 top ISWAP commanders, over 80 others
In a significant blow to insurgent activities, the Defence Headquarters has reported that the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai successfully neutralized three notorious commanders—Abacha, Bakura, and Babangida—as well as 22 other jihadists in an airstrike conducted in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
Insurgency: Tinubu inducts attack helicopters into NAF inventory
The fight against insurgency, terrorism , crude oil theft and kidnapping in Nigeria got a major boost on Tuesday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inducts two new T-129 ATAK Helicopters and a King Air 360ER Beechcraft into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF)inventory.
Air Force Chief meets victims of January 2023 accidental air strike in Nasarawa
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has visited the families and victims of accidental air strike in Rukubi in Doma Local Government area of Nasarawa state.
NAF planes strike bandits hideouts, kill kingpin
The Nigerian Air Force said its fighter planes attached to the joint military taskforce “Operation Whirl Punch’’ has neutralised a notorious terrorist and kidnap kingpin, “Janari’’ and several members of his syndicate.
Best tribute to our fallen heroes is sustained momentum of air strike against terrorists, criminals-CAS
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has stated that there is no better way to pay tribute to members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria who have paid the supreme price in the defence of Nigeria than to sustain the joint air, ground and maritime strikes against terrorists, insurgents, economic […]