Insecurity: $1bn attack helicopters, others approved for Nigeria

The sale of 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters to Nigeria worth nearly $1bn, has been approved by the United States of America (USA).

The approval was made by the US through its State Department after US lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency on Thursday announced the sale of the helicopters and related defence systems to the Nigerian military.

The package includes $25m for human rights-related training, according to YahooNews.
The sale includes the Bell-made Cobras; 28 General Electric-made T700-401C engines; 2,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems used to convert unguided missiles into precision-guided missiles; and night vision, targeting and navigation systems.

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