# US backs Nigeria's acquisition of 12 attack helicopters

> The post reads, “U.S.-Nigeria security cooperation continues to advance our shared efforts to strengthen regional security.

- Published: 2026-09-29T13:00:53.547Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T13:00:53.547Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: 2017 sale of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, Possible Foreign Military Sale to Nigeria involving 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters and related equipment, US State Department, United States Mission in Nigeria

## How it developed

- 2026-09-29T13:00:53.547Z - Punch: [US backs Nigeria's acquisition of 12 attack helicopters](https://punchng.com/us-backs-nigerias-acquisition-of-12-attack-helicopters/)

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