The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) proudly participated in the 55th Paris International Air Show held from 16–22 June 2025 at Le Bourget, Paris. The NAF delegation, led by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal Iboro Harry Etukudo, joined over 2,500 exhibitors and nearly 300,000 global aviation stakeholders at the world’s aerospace and defence exhibition. The event provided a vital platform to engage with cutting-edge technologies, assess next-gen military hardware, and identify innovative solutions to strengthen the NAF’s operational and maintenance capabilities.
Guided by the strategic vision of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, the NAF’s participation aligned with key priorities such as proactive logistics support, a robust maintenance culture, and leveraging technology for enhanced air operations. During the exhibition, the NAF team held productive engagements with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), industry leaders, and global defence partners, exploring opportunities in sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), hybrid-electric propulsion, unmanned systems, and advanced aircraft platforms critical to NAF’s evolving mission needs.
This year’s Air Show spotlighted innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration—key themes that reinforce the NAF’s ongoing modernisation drive. With valuable insights gained and strategic relationships deepened, the Nigerian Air Force remains committed to building a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of safeguarding national interests in today’s dynamic security environment.