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Increase in counter-insurgency success in Nigeria's North-West due to drones by June 30, 2025?
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Nigeria Acquires 43 Bayraktar TB2 Drones from Turkey, Confirmed by Brigadier General U.G. Ogeleka, for North-West Operations
Dec 22, 2024, 08:48 AM
Nigeria has finalized a purchase of 43 Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) from Turkey as part of its efforts to enhance counter-insurgency operations, particularly in the North-West region of the country. The acquisition was confirmed by Brigadier General U.G. Ogeleka, the Commander of the Nigerian Army Space Command, during a ceremony for newly trained drone pilots. This deal positions Nigeria as the largest user of Turkish-made armed drones in Africa, reflecting a significant step in the country's military capabilities against terrorist groups.
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