Leonardo is supplying aircraft and training to the Nigerian Air Force, supported by Italy.

The entities involved

• Nigerian Air Force →

  air warfare branch of Nigeria's military

  • Multiple Nigerian Air Force incidents occurred on Oct 23, including a crash in Makurdi and a mishap near Kaduna.Fri 11:26
  • NAF personnel allegedly invaded JED office in Bauchi State during operations affecting services.Thu 18:49
• Leonardo →

  Italian defense, security and aerospace company

  • Leonardo developed a specialized simulator for Bristow Group Inc.Fri 16:42
  • The company Leonardo is headquartered in Rome, Italy.Fri 07:33
• Italy →

  country in southern Europe

  • Riots inspired by France spread to Italy, prompting Macron's address and involving Greta Thunberg.12:01
  • The Middle East crisis is causing geopolitical tensions that are now risking rising tariffs and affecting fuel prices in Italy.10:37

Related events

• The Nigerian Air Force carried out airstrikes in Borno State on September 11, 2026.Sep 12
• NAF ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Ondo state, and a NAF helicopter made an emergency landing in Makurdi.Oct 8
• The Nigerian Air Force sustained air operations against criminal elements in Benue State.Oct 8
• The Nigerian Air Force enhanced security and conducted air strikes in the Lake Chad region of Nigeria.Mon 20:21