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Thursday, March 08, 2012

Nigeria plans to increase the procurement of naval equipment in 2012

[Manta Mk II ASD littoral interceptors]As part of the 2012 military budget, the Nigerian Navy plans to fund the purchase of several dozen warships, including two offshore patrol vessels and numerous patrol craft, as it modernises and expands its military.

Specifically, the budget provides for the following acquisitions:
  • Two offshore patrol vessels (value: $42 million)
  • Three Shaldag Mk III fast patrol craft (value unknown)
  • Three 24-meter coastal patrol craft (value unknown)
  • Six 17-meter Manta Mk II ASD littoral interceptors (value: $13.7 million)
  • Helicopters and spare parts (valued at $6.5 million)
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