The US Approves $997m Attack Helicopters For Nigeria
Apr 18, 2022 ·
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The United States has approved the sale of military equipment to Nigeria worth $997 million after US lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which...
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The United States has approved the sale of military equipment to Nigeria worth $997 million after US lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which announced the sale of the helicopters and related defence systems to the Nigerian military says the weapons include 12 attack helicopters, 2,000 advanced precisions kill weapon system guidance sections, and a night vision imaging system.
The United States says the sale of weapons is part of efforts to boost security for Nigeria.
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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which announced the sale of the helicopters and related defence systems to the Nigerian military says the weapons include 12 attack helicopters, 2,000 advanced precisions kill weapon system guidance sections, and a night vision imaging system.
The United States says the sale of weapons is part of efforts to boost security for Nigeria.
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