The Nigerian Army has acquired additional protracted TP-2 drones and reconfigured its aviation assets for combat operations as part of efforts to enhance operational effectiveness against emerging security threats across the country.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this at the close of the 2026 COAS conference on Wednesday, where senior military officers reviewed ongoing operations, training, and the country’s evolving security environment.
According to him, the investment in modern combat capabilities was aimed at strengthening surveillance, target acquisition, precision strikes, and casualty evacuation during military operations.
He said, “Our investments in modern capabilities, such as the acquisition of additional protracted TP-2 drones and the configuration of the Nigerian Army aviation for combat purposes, are timely and strategic.
“These force multipliers have significantly enhanced our surveillance, target acquisition, precision strikes, and casualty evacuation capabilities,” he said.
