{"id":113198,"date":"2024-07-12T20:09:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T19:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=113198"},"modified":"2024-07-12T20:09:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T19:09:02","slug":"defence-aviation-ministers-visit-spain-for-nigerias-air-surveillance-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/defence-aviation-ministers-visit-spain-for-nigerias-air-surveillance-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Defence, Aviation Ministers visit Spain for Nigeria\u2019s air surveillance, security."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1804399566705105448\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Bayo Davids<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\nMinister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru and his Aviation counterpart, Festus Keyamo are currently in Spain for bilateral discussions aimed at advancing Nigeria&#8217;s airspace.<\/p>\n<p>The two Ministers led the Nigerian delegation on a three-day visit to Indra in Spain in a bid to strengthen Nigeria\u2019s air surveillance and security.<\/p>\n<p>The mission, titled \u201cAir Surveillance for the Sovereignty, Security, and Safety of the Nigerian Airspace through Dual Use Technology (Civil and Military),\u201d is aimed to enhance Nigeria\u2019s air surveillance capabilities through cutting-edge dual-use technology.<\/p>\n<p>A statement issued on Friday by the Personal Assistant to the Defence Minister, on Media and Publicity, Mati Ali said the delegation was received by Jose Vicente de los Mozos, the CEO of Indra along with senior executives including Javier Ruano, VP of ATM, Luis Permuy, VP of International Sales, Emeric Osmont, Director of West Africa, Sergio Sanchez, Director for Institutional Relationships, and General (Rtd) Francisco Almerich, Former Chief of Air Defence Command Centre, Spanish Airforce.<\/p>\n<p>Indra is one of the world\u2019s leading global technology and consulting companies and the technological partner for the core business operations of its customers worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The itinerary included tours of Indra\u2019s Headquarters, Simulator Factory, and Academy, where the delegation inspected the latest security and safety equipment, including the Indra Defense facility.<\/p>\n<p>The visit featured a welcome and introductory speech by the CEO of Indra, followed by detailed presentations on the latest Air Traffic Control System (ACC APP TWR) Demo, Dual Project Scope Definition, Voice Communications System Demo, and a demonstration of Radar and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS).<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, the Nigerian delegation comprised high-ranking officials including \u201cAbdulfatai Buhari, Chairman, Senate Committee On Aviation, Abdullahi Idris Garba, Chairman, House Committee On Aviation and Air Marshall Hassan Bala Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Bayo Davids Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru and his Aviation counterpart, Festus Keyamo are currently in Spain for bilateral discussions aimed at advancing Nigeria&#8217;s airspace. 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