Aksungur
Turkish Aerospace twin-engine armed drone; Nigeria's air force lists 12 as expected aircraft.
Turkey's Aksungur leads Nigeria's air-force wish list, published on 25 October 2026: 12 aircraft against two Chinese CH-4Ds. Abuja has yet to publish a contract, price or delivery schedule for the Turkish drones.
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Listed as 12 expected aircraft
Drones: Industry & Defence: Nigeria lists 12 Aksungur armed dronesBackground
Twelve Aksungur drones head the Nigerian Air Force's list of expected new aircraft, published on 25 October 2026, against two Chinese CH-4Ds. Nigeria has released no contract, price or delivery schedule for the Turkish aircraft.
Aksungur is a medium-altitude, long-endurance drone designed and built by Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ). Its maker lists two PD-170 diesel engines, a 24.2 metre wingspan, a maximum take-off weight of 3,300 kg, capacity for over 750 kg on six wing hardpoints, and up to 50 hours' endurance with camera and radar sensors. The Turkish Navy received its first aircraft in October 2021; Kyrgyzstan's border guard and Chad are reported export operators.
Nigeria already flies both Turkish and Chinese armed drones, Military Africa reports. On the new list Turkish aircraft outnumber Chinese six to one, which would make Turkey the main supplier of the air force's armed drones if the orders are confirmed.
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 26 October 2026. Editorial standards.