Army Enhances Airpower with Arrival of Bell Uh 1-H Fighter Aircraft

The Nigerian Army has welcomed the arrival of two Bell Uh 1-H fighter aircraft in Abuja.

This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for the military, aimed at strengthening its ability to tackle the prevailing security threats across the nation.

The Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, officially confirmed the delivery of the aircraft in a statement issued on Thursday.

He highlighted that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, is scheduled to oversee the aircraft’s deployment into active operations upon their arrival in Nigeria.

The procurement of these fighter aircraft follows the approval by the Federal Government, as announced by General Lagbaja in September 2023.

At that time, the government sanctioned the acquisition of a total of 12 attack helicopters to bolster the Nigerian Army’s aerial capabilities.

General Lagbaja emphasized the strategic importance of these acquisitions in enhancing the military’s ability to combat the multifaceted security challenges confronting the nation.

The addition of the Bell Uh 1-H fighter aircraft is expected to significantly augment ongoing efforts to secure various regions plagued by insurgency, banditry, and other forms of criminality.