Ghana’s Air Force will soon be modernized with Chinese K-8
Air Force To Be Re-Equipped
General News - Tue, 08 Jan 2008
Ghana’s Air Force will soon be modernised with the supply of a new fleet of sophisticated aircraft, Kan-Dapaah, Minister of Defence in Accra said on Friday.
He said in view of the vital role of the Ghana Airforce in the maintenance of security and other social services, cabinet will meet at the end of this month to take a firm decision on the matter.
Kan-Dapaah said this last Friday in Accra, when he addressed the Ghana Air Force West African Soldiers Social Activity (WASSA).
The WASSA celebration enables officers and men of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to interact freely and reflect on their activities over the year.
Mr. Kan-Dapaah said the government has already ordered a K8 aircraft and a simulator, which would be delivered next month to boost the operational efficiency of the Number Four Fighter squadron.
He also said the government received proposals for re-equipping of the various squadrons and announced that a recommendation for the acquisition of a transport aircraft will also be discussed at the January cabinet meeting.
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Air Force To Be Re-Equipped
General News - Tue, 08 Jan 2008
Ghana’s Air Force will soon be modernised with the supply of a new fleet of sophisticated aircraft, Kan-Dapaah, Minister of Defence in Accra said on Friday.
He said in view of the vital role of the Ghana Airforce in the maintenance of security and other social services, cabinet will meet at the end of this month to take a firm decision on the matter.
Kan-Dapaah said this last Friday in Accra, when he addressed the Ghana Air Force West African Soldiers Social Activity (WASSA).
The WASSA celebration enables officers and men of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to interact freely and reflect on their activities over the year.
Mr. Kan-Dapaah said the government has already ordered a K8 aircraft and a simulator, which would be delivered next month to boost the operational efficiency of the Number Four Fighter squadron.
He also said the government received proposals for re-equipping of the various squadrons and announced that a recommendation for the acquisition of a transport aircraft will also be discussed at the January cabinet meeting.
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http://www.modernghana.com/GhanaHome/NewsArchive/news_details.asp?menu_id=1&id=VFZSVmVVNXFVVEU9