Following the increasing rate of terrorism in Nigeria and Turkey,
The Nigerian Air Force and its Turkish counterpart have agreed to work together in the area of defence technology in order to enhance their operational efficiency in the fight against terrorism .
The Nigerian Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao and the Commander of the Turkish Air Force, General Hasan Kucukakyuz, disclosed this during Amao’s Five day official visit to Turkey.
A statement on Saturday by the Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, Edward Gabkwet, said the two Air Chiefs emphasised on the need for the 2 countries to share their experiences on the use of unmanned aircraft systems in counterterrorism operations.
This, according to them, would enable strategic synergy and enhance proficiency with renewed commitment to wipe out terrorism.
The statement read, “While appreciating Turkish military experience in counter-terrorism operation which spans over a decade, Air Marshal Amao stated that Turkey was able to achieve operational successes against terrorists due to the usage of right military equipment. He said Turkey has succeeded in developing a robust defence industrial sector capable of meeting up to a significant percentage of critical requirements of her armed forces and other security agencies.
Amao called for greater collaborations with the Turkish Air Force Command, even as he said the Nigeria Air Force appreciates the existing cooperation in the areas of training and extension of invitation for NAF personnel participation in some of the Turkish Air Force international military exercises.”
Gabkwet added that Amao requested more support from the Turkish Air Force in the areas of upgrade and modernisation of platforms, Air defence training, special forces training as well as training slots in information communication technology for Nigeria Air Force personnel.
