Henry240:
The above article from Warisboring suggests there are 4000 Nigerian soldiers fighting in the Northeast. Unfortunately that figure is false. There are currently 20,000 Nigerian troops deployed in the Northeast area of operations.

The article says we have lost two mi-17. CC Bidexii

One of the more captivating NAF combat footage in recent times.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvnp54M0dEk

Nigerian Air Force Regiment Training Footage


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKkmNFrn3JI

Is warisboring now bringing out false information?

They should have realized the mi-17 NAF referred to was the one in the video released by BHT.




Boko Haram not behind crashed Mi-17 helicopter – Military

The Nigerian Air Force, has said the Mi-17 helicopter, which crashed during an operation in the North-East, was not shot down by Boko Haram terrorists.

Abubakar Shekau, a factional leader of the deadly group had in a new video claimed his group was behind the crashing of the helicopter.

But reacting to the claim by the insurgents, NAF Spokesperson, Adesanya, said, “The Boko Haram did not shoot down the NAF’s Mi-17 helicopter. If that were the case, the public would have been duly informed.

“The NAF remains accountable to the citizenry. This is why we issued a statement immediately after the crash landing of the helicopter, which was on a routine mission in the North-East.

tdayof:


The article says we have lost two mi-17. CC Bidexii

The article has a number of distortions, but it's quite an interesting read nonetheless. Just separate fact from fiction while reading.

For the guys who are going to participate in this twitter chat with the Nigerian Air Force, could you ask why there is a delay in delivery of the JF-17s and the 10 remaining MI-35m.

@newAfricaken254, perhaps you could also help out.

That time we put the ZA-35 on a T-72. Anybody got the pics of the T-72 at AAD/DEXSA back in the early 90s?

-Nigerian Navy SBS Commandos fast-ropping on deck

- Nigerian Navy Commandos FRIES

Nigerian navy

Locally built 40 meters SDB NNS Karaduwa

Nigerian Air Force Regiment

Members of the Nigerian Air Force Regiment rocking locally produced tactical vest from DICON-Marom.

Surplus USMC AH-1 attack helicopter for sale...

http://alert5.com/2018/01/19/surplus-usmc-ah-1ws-up-for-sale/

Kenya police officer showing his marching skills before pass out parade

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNYz_CK1s3o

lionel4power:
Surplus USMC AH-1 attack helicopter for sale...


http://alert5.com/2018/01/19/surplus-usmc-ah-1ws-up-for-sale/

I don't know whether it would be sold to Nigeria.
It is unlikely.
Also consider with the economy improving, Nigeria is likely to continue its procurement of the Russian MI35., However having said that the NAF is now considering westernized helicopters for their SF....They are the Eurocopters HC135

Henry240:
Nigerian navy

Locally built 40 meters SDB NNS Karaduwa

NNS Karaduwa.... Pride of the Nigerian Navy


http://www.africanmilitaryblog.com/2017/12/nns-karaduwa-p102-made-in-nigeria.html

jteku:
Can anyone ID the weapon and what vehicle its mounted on

this is a gunboat as for the weapon , no idea

during last year Exercise Askari Storm,British army 3 PARA Battlegroup. had the opportunity to train, alongside Kenya Army's 20th Parachute Battalion and share skills. at Archer’s Post training area,Kenya. some Kenyan para are armed with black SCAR-H assault rifles

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwht_HW_TLY

Locally built Nigerian army combat vehicles.

Patchesagain:
They are watching you

Pic 1&2: BH propaganda footage of drone footage
Pic 3,4: the yellow dump truck

dude I swear you got me with this. I hope am not thinking conspiracy

members of Kenya Army's 20th Parachute Battalion armed with black SCAR-H assault rifles.during Exercise Askari Storm alongside British army 3 PARA Battle group

Henry240:
The above article from Warisboring suggests there are 4000 Nigerian soldiers fighting in the Northeast. Unfortunately that figure is false. There are currently 20,000 Nigerian troops deployed in the Northeast area of operations.

Source?

newafricaken254:
members of Kenya Army's 20th Parachute Battalion armed with black SCAR-H assault rifles.during Exercise Askari Storm alongside British army 3 PARA Battle group

I am more interested in the rockets they have... Cant tell what it is.

AT4? ILAW? MATADOR?

Surely it isnt an MBT LAW?

Zambian Air Force OPEN DAY DOCUMENTARY 2017


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faDdYr-yKlI

patches689:


Source?

Two divisions, Air Component, Naval units. Their estimation is not accurate.

CaptainStephen:
Two divisions, Air Component, Naval units. Their estimation is not accurate.

according to the COAS, there are 10,000 soldiers deployed in Niger Delta. Then there should be 2x of that at the north east fighting bokoharam.

This link also proves there are over 4,000 soldiers there as claimed.

https://www.channelstv.com/2017/07/25/nigeria-army-promotes-6199-soldiers-fighting-north-east/

patches689:


I am more interested in the rockets they have... Cant tell what it is.

AT4? ILAW? MATADOR?

Surely it isnt an MBT LAW?

a practice NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon) also known as Main Battle Tank and Light Anti-tank Weapon (MBT LAW),.its a training aid that simulates the real NLAW launcher but fires a laser at armoured vehicles equipped to receive the beam

CaptainStephen:
Two divisions, Air Component, Naval units. Their estimation is not accurate.

By Division it could mean the skeleton structure.

tdayof:

according to the COAS, there are 10,000 soldiers deployed in Niger Delta. Then there should be 2x of that at the north east fighting bokoharam.

This link also proves there are over 4,000 soldiers there as claimed.

https://www.channelstv.com/2017/07/25/nigeria-army-promotes-6199-soldiers-fighting-north-east/

Exactly !

MikeCZA:
By Division it could mean the skeleton structure.

only one of the new divisions runs skeletal system which is because its a task force division deployed outside their operational AOR, While 7 division runs fully, 3 division is also deployed as an outpost in key locations.

frumentius:
Can you guys please take this primitive tribalism discussion elsewhere please.

Actually this issue has major security implications. Do you know these 'herdsmen' are creeping ever more south. They've invaded Edo and soon will reach the Atlantic. I do think there's a deeper agenda than just pasture.

CaptainStephen:
Two divisions, Air Component, Naval units. Their estimation is not accurate.

I know what you guys are saying, Im just asking for an up to date source for my own curiosity.

tdayof:

according to the COAS, there are 10,000 soldiers deployed in Niger Delta. Then there should be 2x of that at the north east fighting bokoharam.

This link also proves there are over 4,000 soldiers there as claimed.

https://www.channelstv.com/2017/07/25/nigeria-army-promotes-6199-soldiers-fighting-north-east/

Indeed it does.

Considering 1 Sergeant usually = 1 platoon, and the Nigerian army is modelled on the British Army so a platoon is 24 that puts the number at around 8900 in the NE. This is of course assuming that every sergeant is in a rifle platoon