Leonardo AW-109 Trekker
Type: helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Italy
Manufacturer: Leonardo (formerly Finmeccanica)
First Deployed: 2026
Overview
Light military helicopter ordered by Nigeria from Leonardo Italy. Armed reconnaissance and light attack variant of the AW109 family. Delivery ongoing in 2026 as part of Nigerian Air Force modernization. Complements heavier platforms with rapid-response light attack capability.
Operators
- Nigeria
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