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Nigeria: fighters jets to arrive from China

Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria - "To protect territorial integrity of the nation"

MISNA sources revealed that Federal Government of Nigeria will purchase 12 fighter jets and 3 training aircraft at price of USD 251m from the People’s Republic of China. Information Minister, Frank Nweke, explained to local press that "It was a clear demonstration of Government’s efforts to ensure that our armed forces are adequately equipped and combat-ready to protect Nigeria’s territorial integ...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 127987
Rome, Italy, 09/30/2005 12:59
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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