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Did Niger acquire Su-30 fighter jets + Il-76 transport + Il-78 tanker?

Yes. In 2026, Niger acquired Su-30 fighter jets + Il-76 transport + Il-78 tanker, 4 Su-30 + 1 Il-76 + 1 Il-78 units from Algeria(Not disclosed). Status: Arrived Niamey 30 Aug 2026 after failed mutiny;…. Reported by Ecofin Agency, 30 August 2026.

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Year2026
ItemSu-30 fighter jets (4) + Il-76 transport + Il-78 tanker (Algerian military support)
Quantity4 Su-30 + 1 Il-76 + 1 Il-78
SupplierAlgeria
ValueNot disclosed
Statusdelivered
SourceEcofin Agency, 30 August 2026

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