Nigerian Air Force Delegation Attends El Alamein International Airshow 2026, Explores Aviation Cooperation and Capability Modernisation

Nigerian Air Force Delegation Attends El Alamein International Airshow 2026, Explores Aviation Cooperation and Capability Modernisation

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) participated in the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, held from 7–10 September 2026 in El Alamein, Egypt, as part of efforts to strengthen international partnerships and explore opportunities for capability development in line with the Service’s operational requirements. The Nigerian delegation was led by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Yaro Abdullahi, who represented the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke. Also in the delegation was the representative of the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Vice Marshal John Laoye. During the event, the delegation engaged senior Egyptian military authorities, including the Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Air Force, Major General Gamal Salah Abu Taleb, with discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding Nigeria-Egypt defence relationship and identifying practical areas for enhanced aviation cooperation.

The delegation also engaged international aviation, aerospace and defence industry stakeholders, gaining insights into emerging technologies, aircraft platforms, sustainment solutions and other capabilities relevant to military aviation. These engagements further provided a platform for interaction with air forces, defence establishments and industry leaders from across the world, while reinforcing opportunities for strategic partnerships and technology-driven capability development.

The NAF’s participation in the airshow is consistent with a key driver of the Chief of the Air Staff’s Command Philosophy to modernise the NAF Order of Battle for effective and decisive airpower delivery. Through sustained engagement with credible international partners and the global aviation industry, the Service continues to explore opportunities to enhance operational capabilities, strengthen local capacity and adopt technologies required to meet evolving national security demands.