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Did Nigeria acquire A-29 Super Tucano?

Yes. In 2021, Nigeria acquired A-29 Super Tucano, 12 units from Embraer/Sierra Nevada (USA)(~USD 593 million). Status: delivered 2021-2022 (pre-window context for fleet). Reported by defence press reporting. The documented package: 12 A-29 Super Tucano from Embraer/Sierra Nevada (USA) ~USD 593 million.

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Year2021
ItemA-29 Super Tucano
Quantity12
SupplierEmbraer/Sierra Nevada (USA)
Value~USD 593 million
Statusdelivered
Sourcedefence press reporting

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