
The CN-235 was by design meant to be lighter and smaller than the larger, yet very reliable and highly popular, C-130 Hercules, essentially serving as a supplementary asset where it would be inefficient to use a larger transport platform.
Nigeria has taken a step towards bolstering its military transport capabilities by acquiring four CN235-220 multipurpose aircraft from Indonesia. This marks the first export order for PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) in 2024 and signifies a significant development in bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations.
According to PTDI’s statement at the Singapore Airshow…