By Victor Akaa
In a bid to enhance their understanding of global geopolitics and military-industrial dynamics, participants of the Air Force War College (AFWC) embarked on an international study tour to Morocco and Türkiye.
NAF Spokesperson Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet said in a statement that the tour, themed “Military Industrial Complex and National Development: Lessons for Nigeria,” aimed to equip participants with a deeper understanding of international politics, security, and interdependence among modern nation-states.
During the tour, Air Vice Marshal Gabkwet said participants explored the technological advancements and manufacturing capabilities of the armed forces in Morocco and Türkiye, examining how these nations have leveraged their military-industrial complexes to drive national development.
The goal, according to Commandant Air Vice Marshal Gabriel Kehinde, was to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the linkages between military capabilities, technological innovation, and economic progress.
Upon their return, participants presented their findings, highlighting unique strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) observed in each country. These insights will inform the Nigerian Air Force’s strategic planning and decision-making processes, optimizing its military-industrial capabilities. The successful completion of the study tour demonstrates the NAF’s commitment to fostering a highly informed and strategically minded officers’ corps, capable of addressing evolving challenges in a rapidly changing global security environment, Enugu Reporters gathered.
