CAS Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/cas/ Reporting Nigeria security Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:50:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://securitydigestng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-Security-Digest-Favicon-32x32.png CAS Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/cas/ 32 32 NAF Logs 6,100 Flying Hours, 2,900 Sorties as Aneke Marks First Year in Office https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/25/naf-logs-6100-flying-hours-2900-sorties-as-aneke-marks-first-year-in-office/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:50:21 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24615 NAF Logs 6,100 Flying Hours, 2,900 Sorties as Aneke Marks First Year in Office Air Force records operational gains, promotes thousands of personnel, receives five helicopters and advances aircraft modernisation programme The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded more than 6,100 flying hours and 2,900 operational sorties between November 2025 and September 2026, as the […]

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]]> NAF Strengthens Flight Safety Oversight After Fatal NAF 931 Crash https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/14/naf-strengthens-flight-safety-oversight-after-fatal-naf-931-crash/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:11:21 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24546 NAF Strengthens Flight Safety Oversight After Fatal NAF 931 Crash CAS orders stricter aircraft maintenance checks, operational compliance as search and recovery operations continue in Ondo The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has ordered stricter flight safety oversight across the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) following the fatal accident involving […]

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]]> NAF completes acceptance of first M-346 fighter attack aircraft in Italy https://securitydigestng.com/2026/07/27/naf-completes-acceptance-of-first-m-346-fighter-attack-aircraft-in-italy/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:16:57 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24101 NAF completes acceptance of first M-346 fighter attack aircraft in Italy The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the first batch of three M-346 Fighter Attack (FA) aircraft, marking another major milestone in its ongoing fleet modernisation programme and paving the way for the aircraft’s delivery to Nigeria. […]

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]]> No Single Service Can Win Nigeria’s Security War, CAS Declares, Calls for Intelligence-Driven Joint Operations https://securitydigestng.com/2026/07/03/no-single-service-can-win-nigerias-security-war-cas-declares-calls-for-intelligence-driven-joint-operations/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:48:49 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23814 No Single Service Can Win Nigeria’s Security War, CAS Declares, Calls for Intelligence-Driven Joint Operations The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal SK Aneke, has declared that Nigeria’s increasingly complex security challenges can only be effectively addressed through intelligence-led operations, integrated military cooperation and the strategic application of air power, insisting that no […]

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]]> OPINION: How Chief of the Air Staff’s Youth Empowerment Initiative Could Shape Nigeria’s Next Generation, by Chidi Omeje https://securitydigestng.com/2026/07/03/opinion-how-chief-of-the-air-staffs-youth-empowerment-initiative-could-shape-nigerias-next-generation-by/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:37:12 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23808 OPINION: How Chief of the Air Staff’s Youth Empowerment Initiative Could Shape Nigeria’s Next Generation By Chidi Omeje In a country where over half of the population is under the age of 30, the greatest determinant of Nigeria’s future will not simply be the size of its economy or the sophistication of its military hardware. […]

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]]> CAS Hails Joint Forces for Daring Lassa School Rescue, Orders Relentless Offensive Against Terrorists https://securitydigestng.com/2026/06/30/cas-hails-joint-forces-for-daring-lassa-school-rescue-orders-relentless-offensive-against-terrorists/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:40:31 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23743 CAS Hails Joint Forces for Daring Lassa School Rescue, Orders Relentless Offensive Against Terrorists The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has commended troops of the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI and their ground counterparts for the successful rescue of students and teachers abducted during the recent terrorist attack […]

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]]> Synergy Now a Strategic Imperative for Mission Success, CAS Tells Future Military Commanders https://securitydigestng.com/2026/06/30/synergy-now-a-strategic-imperative-for-mission-success-cas-tells-future-military-commanders/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:42:53 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23732 Synergy Now a Strategic Imperative for Mission Success, CAS Tells Future Military Commanders By Staff Reporter The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has declared that synergy among Nigeria’s Armed Forces is no longer a matter of choice but a strategic necessity for achieving mission success, urging future military commanders […]

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]]> Governor Eno Commends Nigerian Air Force’s Expanded Security Footprint in Niger Delta https://securitydigestng.com/2026/05/01/governor-eno-commends-nigerian-air-forces-expanded-security-footprint-in-niger-delta/ Fri, 01 May 2026 07:15:55 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22861 Governor Eno Commends Nigerian Air Force’s Expanded Security Footprint in Niger Delta The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Bassey Eno, has lauded the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for strengthening its operational presence in the state, describing the move as a significant catalyst for peace, investor confidence, and economic growth in the Niger Delta. Governor […]

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]]> NAF Launches Urgent Probe into Alleged Civilian Casualties in Jilli Airstrike https://securitydigestng.com/2026/04/12/naf-launches-urgent-probe-into-alleged-civilian-casualties-in-jilli-airstrike/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:48:04 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22597 NAF Launches Urgent Probe into Alleged Civilian Casualties in Jilli Airstrike The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced an immediate investigation into reports of alleged civilian casualties following an airstrike conducted on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Jilli. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen […]

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]]> “Trust, Not Just Firepower, Defines Operational Success” — CAS https://securitydigestng.com/2026/03/24/trust-not-just-firepower-defines-operational-success-cas/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:32:03 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22363 “Trust, Not Just Firepower, Defines Operational Success” — CAS The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has declared that modern military success can no longer be measured solely by firepower, but by the ability of the armed forces to build trust and foster cooperation with civilian populations. Speaking at the Nigerian […]

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