Aircraft
Nigerian Air Force Orders More Russian Helicopters
Mil Mi-17/24/35 rotorcraft are a key weapon against terrorism for the African state.
More Mil-35M attack helicopters are heading for Nigeria. (Photo: Nigerian Air Force)
More Mil-35M attack helicopters are heading for Nigeria. (Photo: Nigerian Air Force)

Russia’s arms exporter Rosoboronexport has confirmed that deliveries of Mil Mi-35M attack helicopters to Nigeria will resume in November this year, under a follow-on order for the type awarded in October 2015. This year, Russia is going to provide two helicopters. The remaining 10 will come in 2017.


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