NAF Shows Tech-Driven Vision For Nigeria At Future Air Conference

As part of efforts to strengthen international defence cooperation, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) delegation led by Air Vice Marshal IH Etukudo, Chief of Policy and Plans, participated in the Future Air Force Conference in Prague, Czech Republic, from 17–18 September 2025.

The conference drew senior officers and delegates from nations including Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia, France, and the USA, alongside defence industry leaders and global air power experts.

AVM Etukudo delivered a keynote address outlining the NAF’s modernisation drive aimed at building an agile, resilient, and technologically driven force aligned with Nigeria’s security needs.

The conference explored critical themes such as pilot training, modernisation of syllabuses, instructor expertise, and airspace requirements, while also emphasising international collaboration across policy, diplomacy, security, R&D, and the aviation industry.

Nigeria’s participation underscored its growing role as a credible partner in shaping global security. Engagements with key stakeholders provided valuable insights into leveraging technology, enhancing training, and refining airpower strategies to meet evolving threats.

These outcomes reinforced the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar’s vision of a future-ready force capable of contributing to both national security and wider international stability. As AVM Etukudo aptly noted, “The Nigerian Air Force is committed to building partnerships that drive innovation, enhance capability, and foster collective security in today’s complex global environment.”