Army to expand aviation programme, moves to train pilots in South Africa

The Nigerian Army is expanding its aviation programme and exploring opportunities to train its pilots in South Africa as part of efforts to strengthen its operational capabilities and the long-standing The post Army to expand aviation programme, moves to train pilots in South Africa appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.


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