€1,000,000 contract: Nigeria buys 24 M-346FA (Fighter Attack) combat jets from Leonardo

The Nigerian Ministry of Defense buys new combat aircraft from Italy.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by Africa Intelligence. Nigeria has signed a contract with Leonardo for 1,000,000,000 euros. For this money the Nigerian army will buy 24 M-346FA (Fighter Attack) combat jets. They will replace the Dassault Alpha Jet A/E. There is no information yet when the deliveries of the planes will begin.

Flashback

The M-346FA (Fighter Attack) is an Italian combat aircraft manufactured by Leonardo. The aircraft is capable of flying at a speed of 1060 km/h. The range of the M-346FA (Fighter Attack) is 2,000 km.

Source: Africa Intelligence