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Nigeria has enhanced its military capabilities with the acquisition of two more T-129 Atak helicopters from Türkiye’s Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), bringing its fleet to four.
These helicopters were ceremonially handed over to the Nigerian Air Force as part of ongoing defense agreements. In addition to the helicopters, Nigeria has procured 1,456 unguided 2.75-inch rockets, 30 L-Umtas laser-guided anti-tank missiles, and 50 laser-guided Cirit missiles. Negotiations are reportedly underway for a broader defense deal exceeding $2 billion.
Nijerya Savunma Bakani Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Katsina eyaletindeki Nijerya Hava Kuvvetleri (NAF) üssünde, Türkiye'den satin alinan ve eylülde teslim edilen T129 ATAK savas helikopterinin göreve baslamasi vesilesiyle düzenlenen törene katildi. ( Nijerya Hava Kuvvetleri - Anadolu Ajansi )
Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, attends a ceremony at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in Katsina, marking the operational debut of the T129 ATAK attack helicopters, which were purchased from Türkiye and delivered in September" >
Nijerya Savunma Bakani Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Katsina eyaletindeki Nijerya Hava Kuvvetleri (NAF) üssünde, Türkiye'den satin alinan ve eylülde teslim edilen T129 ATAK savas helikopterinin göreve baslamasi vesilesiyle düzenlenen törene katildi. ( Nijerya Hava Kuvvetleri - Anadolu Ajansi )Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, attends a ceremony at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in Katsina, marking the operational debut of the T129 ATAK attack helicopters, which were purchased from Türkiye and delivered in September
Türkiye has emerged as a global leader in defense technology, with its domestic defense companies making significant progress over the last two decades.
TAI, the manufacturer of the T-129 Atak helicopters, has gained international recognition for its high-quality military products.
Nigeria’s adoption of these systems reflects the country’s trust in Türkiye’s defense expertise and its commitment to modernizing its military infrastructure.
The number of Atak helicopters in the NAF's inventory increased to four. (Photo via TAI)" >
The number of Atak helicopters in the NAF's inventory increased to four. (Photo via TAI)
The T129 Atak is a twin-engine, tandem-seat, multi-role attack helicopter designed for armed reconnaissance and attack missions. Equipped with advanced avionics and a variety of weapon options, the helicopter is capable of operating effectively in challenging geographical and operational conditions. The helicopter’s weapon systems include:
UNSPECIFIED - NOVEMBER 19: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - 'BAYKAR / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Baykar Bayraktar TB3 PT2, a Turkish medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), successfully takes off from TCG Anadolu's short runway with a 12-degree inclined ramp on November 19, 2024. Bayraktar TB3 PT2, which completed its tests on a ship from the open sea, made world aviation history as the first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to succeed in landing and taking off from a ship with a short runway. Bayraktar TB3 performed a 46-minute test flight at the meeting point of the Aegean and the Mediterranean, and then successfully landed on the same short runway without using any landing support equipment. ( Baykar - Anadolu Agency )" alt="Nigeria strengthens defense with T-129 Atak helicopters from Türkiye">
UNSPECIFIED - NOVEMBER 19: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - 'BAYKAR / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Baykar Bayraktar TB3 PT2, a Turkish medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), successfully takes off from TCG Anadolu's short runway with a 12-degree inclined ramp on November 19, 2024. Bayraktar TB3 PT2, which completed its tests on a ship from the open sea, made world aviation history as the first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to succeed in landing and taking off from a ship with a short runway. Bayraktar TB3 performed a 46-minute test flight at the meeting point of the Aegean and the Mediterranean, and then successfully landed on the same short runway without using any landing support equipment. ( Baykar - Anadolu Agency )
Turkish defense company Repkon has signed a contract to establish an artillery shell production facility in Pakistan.
This facility will have the capacity to produce and fill up to 120,000 155mm artillery shells annually. Repkon has previously built similar facilities for the U.S. Department of Defense, further underscoring Türkiye’s growing global influence in defense manufacturing.
Türkiye’s defense industry, led by innovators like TAI, continues to expand its global footprint by forming strategic partnerships with nations like Nigeria and Pakistan.
These collaborations not only showcase Türkiye’s cutting-edge military technologies but also reinforce its reputation as a reliable and capable global defense supplier.
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