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Nigerian Army PF ARA MRAP

NAF COMMISSIONS MULTI-PURPOSE FITNESS CENTRE IN NAF BASE YENAGOA

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commissioned a multi-purpose fitness centre at its base in Yenagoa, as part of efforts to promote the physical fitness of its personnel. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was represented by the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Mobility Command, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Steven Onuh, performed the commissioning. The representative of the CAS noted that the military is an institution, which undertakes a lot of physical activities and as such must be physically and mentally alert.

AVM Onuh expressed hope that the fitness centre would go a long way in boosting the morale of NAF personnel to achieve the desired level of preparedness to cope with the operational commitment of the NAF in the ever changing security environment. The AOC further stated that physical fitness is not only a prerequisite for operational preparedness but also a key determinant of the overall wellbeing of individuals. According to him, the NAF has embarked on massive promotion of physical and sporting activities by upgrading facilities and constructing well-equipped fitness centres across its bases in the country. He then reminded personnel of the responsibilities the security challenges in the country have imposed on the Armed Forces and therefore advised personnel to avail themselves of the advantage of the fitness centre.

In his remarks at the occasion, the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) of Mobility Command, AVM Awoyoola expressed appreciation to the CAS for providing the befitting fitness centre. According to him, upon assuming office, the AOC Mobility Command embarked on the establishment of a mini sports ground for the personnel aside from other sporting initiatives to encourage participation of personnel in sports. He added that the newly commissioned fitness centre would thus further encourage personnel in the Command to participate in sporting activities. He also stated that the Command’s decision to name the fitness centre after the CAS was in appreciation of his dynamic leadership style and his constant efforts towards infrastructural development in NAF Base Yenagoa. The new gymnasium has ultra modern body fitness equipment and table tennis boards, in addition to other facilities.

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Kenya Military Academy cadets together with Moi Forces Academy school students perform external community service environmental clean-up exercise from Kiondo to Dundori Forest.

KDF airforce officer with colleagues from the army in somalia

Henry240:
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Awesome the infantry corps is having a fill of this beauty.

Henry240:
Nigerian Army PF ARA MRAP

Intimidating, if theres a 6x6 variant it will be scary !

newafricaken254:
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Its been written that a maintenance culture would save us ALL BILLIONS! The opportunity cost of such wastage is truly tragic-remember the Jags? Brand new frames allowed to rot for want of a bleeping hangar. Sometimes I almost weep for us.

kikuyu1:


Its been written that a maintenance culture would save us ALL BILLIONS! The opportunity cost of such wastage is truly tragic-remember the Jags? Brand new frames allowed to rot for want of a bleeping hangar. Sometimes I almost weep for us.

Kenya had jags in service ?

Henry240:
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great but for me the steering is too close,
is this vehicle drive over an IED troops may survive but am not sure the driver will live to tell story.as a result from internal bleeding

giles14:
great but for me the steering is too close,
is this vehicle drive over an IED troops may survive but am not sure the driver will live to tell story.as a result from internal bleeding

You can always adjust the seat.

tdayof:

You can always adjust the seat.

that will be great

giles14:
that will be great

I just checked the rg33 steering it's almost the same and the Oshkosh own too.

You can look up pictures through google.

giles14:
great but for me the steering is too close,
is this vehicle drive over an IED troops may survive but am not sure the driver will live to tell story.as a result from internal bleeding

I see where you are coming from, but the seats can be adjusted. That's not a problem, only a matter of moving the seat forward or backwards.

Nigerdeltaboi:
Awesome the infantry corps is having a fill of this beauty.

I'm telling you bro, it is such a beautiful vehicle. I'm so impressed by it.
My hope is, we are able to get another type of Light Modular Armoured Vehicle(LMAV) in addition to the PF2. Then a 6x6 version of the ARA, also a tracked APC.

Actually the interior looks very good. I love the paddings. Seats and steering wheels can easily be adjusted. Size of the wheel can also be adjusted if needed. We'll know how and what they will modify after trials.

giles14:
great but for me the steering is too close,
is this vehicle drive over an IED troops may survive but am not sure the driver will live to tell story.as a result from internal bleeding

Nok234:

Intimidating, if theres a 6x6 variant it will be scary !

A 6x6 version mounted with a 30mm cannon would be it for me.

Henry240:

A 6x6 version mounted with a 30mm cannon would be it for me.

IMO 2 axis stabilized 20mm will be optimal firepower solution

30mm cannon will add weight + weight of ammo + passengers

nemesis4u:


IMO 2 axis stabilized 20mm will be optimal firepower solution

30mm cannon will add weight + weight of ammo + passengers

You take out 3 passengers, weight saved can be taken up by the 30mm.

20mm is good, but less powerful.

Henry240:

You take out 3 passengers, weight saved can be taken up by the 30mm.

20mm is good, but less powerful.

yeah that can be done but the no of passengers reduced might be higher

only the guys working on it will know for sure when they go for such changes

anyways it will be a good idea to get high caliber firepower on ara be it 20/25/30 mm

Henry240:

I'm telling you bro, it is such a beautiful vehicle. I'm so impressed by it.
My hope is, we are able to get another type of Light Modular Armoured Vehicle(LMAV) in addition to the PF2. Then a 6x6 version of the ARA, also a tracked APC.

spot on boss

Beech1900D HISAR Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft , Algerian AF

Mounted under the fuselage in a large fairing is the HISAR. The aircraft are also equipped with Sky Guardian ESM and Wescam Type 16 FLIR and SIGINT function also was added .

HISAR An adaptable airborne surveillance system that incorporates multiple sensors, air and ground workstations , and data links to fit a variety of mission needs. The system’s Multimission Radar (MMR) performs real-time processing, and operates in all weather, night or day, making it the perfect choice for a diverse range of applications in surveillance and reconnaissance, environmental monitoring, and maritime surveillance. The high-resolution synthetic aperture MMR also features ground moving target indication, wide area coverage, long range, a sea surveillance mode, and detailed narrow sector search abilities. The multisensor options include forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensors, as well as medium- and long-range optical sensors . This multiplatform turnkey solution is lightweight and adaptable, designed for installation on a variety of fixed-wing aircraft, including unmanned aerial vehicles. The HISAR radar is small enough to fit on an executive turboprop or jet. It is integrated on a number of platforms, including the King Air 200 and Beech 1900D, the de-Havilland-7 and -8, and the Grob Egrett (a German/US high-altitude long endurance manned single turboprop aircraft made out of composites, with a wingspan similar to a Boeing 737). HISAR™ 2K adds tethered aerostat compatibility.

HISAR is Raytheon’s turnkey offering to the airborne surveillance and reconnaissance market in the $10m to $30m-per-system class. A HISAR system in this class includes the airborne platform, sensors, ground station and a complete logistics package. Designed to perform a variety of missions, HISAR can be used for border surveillance, maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, detection of oil spills and other disasters. It also can be a valuable aid in curbing the drug trade, gun smuggling and other illegal activities. With its real-time, all-weather, day or night surveillance capabilities, the system is readily adaptable to a host of current and evolving needs.

Algerian1:
Beech1900D HISAR Multi Mission Surveillance Aircraft , Algerian AF

Mounted under the fuselage in a large fairing is the HISAR. The aircraft are also equipped with Sky Guardian ESM and Wescam Type 16 FLIR and SIGINT function also was added .

Like those green patterns.

As people are very quick to post supposedly bad news, I will just drop this one here.


https://theeagleonline.com.ng/nigerian-army-denies-killing-of-30-soldiers-by-isis/

newafricaken254:
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Old Bedfords never die!

I don't know how effective much this kind of kick, as part training is. Yemen

kenya defence forces training in Exercise Swift Eagle with Jordanian Armed Forces in Aqaba, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.continues

Hrmnn:


Old Bedfords never die!

still see them in nairobi hauling sand,ballast and other construction material,from and to constructions sites

rka2:
As people are very quick to post supposedly bad news, I will just drop this one here.


https://theeagleonline.com.ng/nigerian-army-denies-killing-of-30-soldiers-by-isis/

Apart from the pictures released by BHT, they also released a video propaganda in which I personally have seen years ago and is still very much present on Sahara reporters YouTube page.


Bokoharam got jokes.

"Even monsters need horses".

The PF ARA MRAP is off to state trials with the Nigerian Army.

President Buhari receiving briefing from service chiefs at the State House.