Namibia boosts Air Force with newly acquired aircraft

NAMPA

2025-05-08

WINDHOEK, 07 MAY 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (L), Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare (M), Vice President Lucia Witbooi (R) being briefed by Namibian Air Force Air Vice Marshal Teofilus Shaende (R) about the new NDF Y-9E aircraft at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

By Linea Dishena
WINDHOEK, 08 MAY (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia is now better equipped in terms of military requirements after the acquisition of two Y-9E aircraft for the Namibian Air Force (NADF) from China in late 2024.
Speaking during an inspection of the two transport planes at the Hosea Kutako International Airport on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the new additions are good assets for Namibia.
“You see when they...

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WINDHOEK, 07 MAY 2025 - One of the newly acquired Y-9E aircrafts by the Namibian Air Force at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 MAY 2025 - Namibian Air Force Air Vice Marshal, Teofilus Shaende (L) pictured with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the inauguration of the NDF Y-9E aircraft at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. (Photo by: Tyrese Campbell) NAMPA

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