TROOPS RECOVER LARGE CACHE OF AMMUNITION IN BULABULIN

Troops on Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed in the outskirts of Maiduguri following a tip off from the Civilian JTF in the area have recovered a large cache of ammunition at a residential area of Bulabulin Ngarnam, Borno State, today morning.

The recovered ammunition include 3 sealed boxes of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, 3 jerry cans containing various calibres of ammunition, 2 sacks containing 5,998 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition and 1, 760 rounds of 5.56mm SS109 calibre of ammunitions.

In addition, they recovered 5 empty magazines of AK-47 rifle and a magazine of Fabrique Nationale rifle.

The Nigerian Army wishes to once more commend the patriotic zeal and efforts of the Civilian JTF.

We also call on all to be more security conscious and report any suspicious person or group of persons as we believe there could be more of such arms and ammunitions hidden or dumped by the Boko Haram terrorists in other parts especially in the north east.

Thank your for your kind support and cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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Nigerian millitary misses out on global race for submarines

Nigeria is missing out in efforts by countries across the world to build and launch submarines to defend themselves against foreign aggression.

The Global Fire Power (GFP) ranking on submarine strength data through 2016 showed that 40 out of the 105 countries analysed currently have submarines. But Nigeria, which ranks 83, has no submarine yet, while South Africa came first in Africa with three.

According to the data, United States leads with 75 submarines, North Korea follows with 70, China has 68 and Russia came fourth with 60 submarines.

To make Nigeria launch itself into the comity of nations with submarine technology, the navy has commenced preparations to make the Federal Government purchase one between 2021 and 2022. But the current economic downturn may be an obstacle.
The Director of Information for the Nigerian Navy, Commodore Christian Ezekobe told The Guardian that Nigeria currently has no submarine but that a move to purchase one is part of the Revised Nigerian Navy Transformation Plan (R-NNTP).

“We were supposed to have it as early as 2021-2022 but you and I know that with the economic realities of today, that may not be feasible, but it is still in the pipeline,” he said.

But Ezekobe claimed that the lack of submarine power does not deter the navy from fully launching an offensive against any external aggression, saying they are well equipped with other combat ships and technologies that can serve that purpose.

“We have ships with underwater, surface and air capabilities. So, that is not a problem. More so, the trench within the region is key. You recall that we are a hegemon in this region of West Africa, so that is not a problem. But for national prestige and deterrence, we still need submarines in the future,” he said.

The global submarine payload and launch systems market is forecast to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.44 per cent between now and 2020.

A new report by Research and Markets tagged “Global Submarine Payload and Launch Systems 2016-2020” shows that many countries are modernising their naval defence units by manufacturing submarines, surface-mine countermeasure Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUVs) and other combat and tactical UUVs.

“Advanced undersea warfare will be a key trend for market growth. The defence strategies of most countries rely significantly on their undersea warfare. Stealth submarines and UUVs have emerged as the most viable means of gathering intelligence.

“Therefore, undersea warfare is an important element of current and future military operational plans. The submarines and other undersea vehicles have enhanced their stealth and lightweight characteristics due to extensive research and development, wide use of technology and high-fidelity training. The transition from traditionally manned submarines to new unmanned submarines has changed the degree of naval warfare,” the report reads.

Experts are forecasting that rising investments in submarines would be a key driver for market growth. From about $17.57 billion in 2015, the global submarine market is projected to witness 3.47 per cent growth during the forecast period, to reach $20.97 billion by 2020.

A maritime expert, Lucky Amiwero, told The Guardian that it is imperative for the Federal Government to purchase submarines even in the midst of economic challenges because not doing so may be more costly.

“We have to take all necessary steps to get it, not one and not even two. We are not having it because we have failed in our planning system and focus while corruption has worsened the matter.

“It is just like a Nigerian Air Force not having an aircraft, the Nigerian Navy must also have a ship and then a submarine that can go underwater,” Amiwero said.

The United States last month took delivery of another submarine that is sponsored by first lady Michelle Obama and planned to be named after her home state – Chicago.
Submarine builder, General Dynamics Electric Boat, based in Groton, Connecticut, delivered the submarine after nearly five and a half years of construction.

The first lady will be involved in the life of the submarine and the lives of its sailors and their families. It took thousands of shipyard employees in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Virginia and submarine supply businesses nationwide to build the $2.7 billion submarine.


http://guardian.ng/news/nigerian-millitary-misses-out-on-global-race-for-submarines/

Am sure the Navy won't mention anything like submarine at a time like this not even frigates. A well armed corvette might be welcomed.

Government is really trying to fix the economy and we all know it will be better to invest more in the airforce than the Navy at the moment.

The Navy should go renovate most of their vessels for now and bring up this submarine and frigate issues when the economy is better.

#AFSF/72 MSF..

Nigerian Air Force recover missing rifles, arrest six suspects in Adamawa

Air Commodore Haruna Umar, the Commander, 37 Base Services Group of the Nigerian Air Force in Yola, on Thursday said an ex-service man in military uniform has been arrested in possession of two missing rifles belonging to the air force.
Umar, who presented the suspect, Dubi Elisha, along with five other accomplices in Yola, said the six were arrested by a joint patrol of air force and personnel of the Department of State Services.
Umar said: “One Dubi Elisha, a business man at Numan was recently arrested by men of the Nigerian Air Force in a joint operation with personnel of DSS.
“He was found to be in possession of a missing FN Rifle belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, among other weapons.
“Dubi was identified to be an ex-service man who was discharged from the Nigerian Army.”
Umar said the two missing rifles belonging to the air force found in possession of the suspects were stolen from its personnel by one James Dauda who was among the suspects arrested.
He said: “After series of interrogations, James Dauda confessed stealing the rifles.
“According to Dauda’s confession, he sold the FN Rifles to Dubi Elisha, which eventually led to the latter’s arrest.
“Dauda’s voluntary confessional statement also disclosed the involvement of other accomplices.
“These individuals have all been arrested. They are Saul Chamak, Yaro Philemon, Martins Bwara and Tatula Moses.”
Umar said other incriminating items recovered from the suspects included “browning pistol, a double-barrel gun, 30 rounds of 9mm live ammunition, 30 shot-gun cartridges, three arrows, desert camouflage military uniform and one 7.62 mm live ammunition”.
While reiterating the commitment of the air force to deal with criminals in the state, the commander lauded the collaboration of other security agencies to NAF in the state.

iblawi:
Am sure the Navy won't mention anything like submarine at a time like this not even frigates. A well armed corvette might be welcomed.

Government is really trying to fix the economy and we all know it will be better to invest more in the airforce than the Navy at the moment.

The Navy should go renovate most of their vessels for now and bring up this submarine and frigate issues when the economy is better.

exactly..2 Centenary sized corvettes and a makassar lpd is ok till d economy rebounds

Odunayaw:
exactly..2 Centenary sized corvettes and a makassar lpd is ok till d economy rebounds

I agree with this. I would say, 2 Centenary sized Corvettes, a Makassar LPD and 5 more Karaduwa sized ships.

Nigerian Naval needs
1.LPD Ship
2.2 Guided Missile Frigates
3.Increase the Naval personnel to 20K
4.Either put the Aradu back to Sea or purchase another Armed Corvette.

iblawi:
Am sure the Navy won't mention anything like submarine at a time like this not even frigates. A well armed corvette might be welcomed.

Government is really trying to fix the economy and we all know it will be better to invest more in the airforce than the Navy at the moment.

The Navy should go renovate most of their vessels for now and bring up this submarine and frigate issues when the economy is better.

This is very wrong. The Air Force is not more important than the Navy. Without those shipping lines flowing, the Air Force won't see any fancy helicopters or jets.


The Navy is more important than the Air Force, as we do not emphasize Air Superiority in combat. At the moment both Alpha jet and F-7, including CH-3A are enough air superiority for BHT.

We could also do 4 units of this. 63meters Fast Attack Craft (FAC). The FAC can also be qualified as a Corvette, based on it's tonnage. We could also build them at home.



This ship is a state of the art, multi
mission corvette having a length and
breadth of 63 m and 8.8 m,
respectively. The design draught of the
ship is 2.46 m and displacement of 560
tons. The ship has maximum speed of
30 knots and a range of 1000 Nautical
Miles. This ship is propelled by 04
Diesel Engines, 04 Propulsion Shafts
with Fixed Pitch Propellers. The ship
carries surface to surface missiles, 25
mm gun, CIWS, surface search and
tracking radars. It has a stealthier
design with state of the art combat
system.

LTGEN:
Nigerian Naval needs
1.LPD Ship
2.2 Guided Missile Frigates
3.Increase the Naval personnel to 20K
4.Either put the Aradu back to Sea or purchase another Armed Corvette.

if we r dropping d aradu..we had better get two corvettes

LTGEN:
Nigerian Naval needs
1.LPD Ship
2.2 Guided Missile Frigates
3.Increase the Naval personnel to 20K
4.Either put the Aradu back to Sea or purchase another Armed Corvette.

His NNS Aradu not being fixed......?

Henry240:
We could also do 4 units of this. 63meters Fast Attack Craft (FAC). The FAC can also be qualified as a Corvette, based on it's tonnage. We could also build them at home.



This ship is a state of the art, multi
mission corvette having a length and
breadth of 63 m and 8.8 m,
respectively. The design draught of the
ship is 2.46 m and displacement of 560
tons. The ship has maximum speed of
30 knots and a range of 1000 Nautical
Miles. This ship is propelled by 04
Diesel Engines, 04 Propulsion Shafts
with Fixed Pitch Propellers. The ship
carries surface to surface missiles, 25
mm gun, CIWS, surface search and
tracking radars. It has a stealthier
design with state of the art combat
system.

These would be great if we can av 4 unit of these, considering the fact that they are fast attack and armed with surface to surface missiles.

I guess these should not be too expensive for us to afford considering the size.

Egyptian Army busts weapons depos in Western Desert bordering Libya https:///CUlIz1uB4g #RPG #IED #Terror



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx3XNADlsxI

TROOPS ARRESTS ANOTHER MILITANTS KINGPIN IN CALABAR

Troops of 13 Brigade, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, have in a coordinated operation arrested a suspected high ranking militant kingpin Mr. Victory Benjamin (aka Abuja Daddy and G3) and 3 others. The kingpin was arrested at Saint Joseph Hospital, Ikot Ene junction, Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross Rivers State while attempting to collect ransom from one of their kidnap a victim’s relations.

In a related development, troops of the same formation have also arrested 3 militants with locally made pistol and some cartridges while robbing victims around Refugees Camp at Efut Isigi in Bakassi Local Government Area, Cross Rivers State.

Meanwhile, troops have cordoned off the residents of the most wanted militant kingpin, Alias G1 still at large, as already the arrested militants known as “G2” and “G3” are providing useful information that would assist the military to track other criminals in the region.

Thank your for your kind support and cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

23 militants killed in ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ – Military


http://thenationonlineng.net/operation-crocodile-smile-kills-23-militants/

The Guards Brigade’s season of competitions


http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/encounters/the-guards-brigade-s-season-of-competitions/162772.html

#REVA MRAPS.

Al Shabaab attacks Somali town near Kenyan border, kill seven troops


Somalia's Islamist militant group al Shabaab attacked a town in a region near Kenya's border, killing at least seven Somali soldiers, the group and Somali officials said.

Al Shabaab, which regularly attacks Somali forces in its campaign to oust Somalia's Western-backed government, pulled its fighters out of El Wak overnight, residents said on Saturday.

"We captured five military vehicles and killed several members of the government forces," al Shabaab's military operations spokesman Sheikh Abdiasis Abu Musab told Reuters after the assault was launched on Friday afternoon.

Somali Major Mohamed Jimcale told Reuters by telephone from the nearby Somali town of Baardheere that government forces had retreated to another town where there is a base for the African Union's AMISOM force.

"We lost at least 7 soldiers and two vehicles," he said.

Accounts and figures given by the officials and al Shabaab often vary.

Residents and government troops said al Shabaab had cut offer communications to El Wak before the attack. Al Shabaab fighters often stage raids and then withdraw before government forces have a chance to stage a counter attack.

bidexiii:
#REVA MRAPS.

Wonder why Nigeria doesn't go for local production and customization of these to equipped all it's motorized infantry instead of introducing another types.

Then focused moved to building mechanized infantry and doctrine. Which is still lacking in many African nations.

MikeCZA:
Wonder why Nigeria doesn't go for local production and customization of these to equipped all it's motorized infantry instead of introducing another types.

Then focused moved to building mechanized infantry and doctrine. Which is still lacking in many African nations.

I'll take a Nigerian vehicle over foreign any time. Even if we had 10 different MRAPs and an 11th which is of Nigerian origin is introduced we would still go ahead with it.


It is unlikely that we would see any more CS/VP3 MRAP acquisition. The American donated MRAPs are gifts, no harm done.


Moving forward, we would see Proforce Ara MRAPs, and probably more Reva purchases.

bidexiii:


These would be great if we can av 4 unit of these, considering the fact that they are fast attack and armed with surface to surface missiles.

I guess these should not be too expensive for us to afford considering the size.

This is the KCR-60 from Indonesia. The Indonesians have just ordered a fourth. They got a KCR-40 (40 meters), 8 units, KCR-60 (60 meters) 4 units, missile crafts. All the ships are local builds.


I'm optimistic that with the experience gained from the Karaduwa (40 meters, 180 ton), we could forge ahead and build vessels such as the KCR-60.

Henry240:


I'll take a Nigerian vehicle over foreign any time. Even if we had 10 different MRAPs and an 11th which is of Nigerian origin is introduced we would still go ahead with it.


It is unlikely that we would see any more CS/VP3 MRAP acquisition. The American donated MRAPs are gifts, no harm done.


Moving forward, we would see Proforce Ara MRAPs, and probably more Reva purchases.

Sovereign control like I said in another thread?

Some types will be unavailable for training, deployment, reserve and exercises.

And these types are for motorized infantry. Driving around in cycles instead of introducing new capabilities like mechanized infantry.

Infantry fighting vehicles in their different variant. Able to absorb punishment(20mm atleast over the frontal arch), provide fire support(Direct and indirect), anti-tank capabilities, high mobility etc.

The CS/VP3 seems to have failed to deliver on it's promises. How's the Nigerian army test and evaluation facilities?

MikeCZA:
Sovereign control like I said in another thread?

Some types will be unavailable for training, deployment, reserve and exercises.

And these types are for motorized infantry. Driving around in cycles instead of introducing new capabilities like mechanized infantry.

Infantry fighting vehicles in their different variant. Able to absorb punishment(20mm atleast over the frontal arch), provide fire support(Direct and indirect), anti-tank capabilities, high mobility etc.

The CS/VP3 seems to have failed to deliver on it's promises. How's the Nigerian army test and evaluation facilities?

The CS/VP3 hasn't failed to deliver, far from it. It has performed well and is widely deployed across the country. My point is, with the ARA MRAP coming on stream, i don't see the Nigerian army going for the CS/VP3. They both are primarily APCs, while the Reva is a light, more mobile MRAP, a support QRF vehicle, if any word like this exists.

These are the stats for the ARA MRAP


DIMENSIONS :
LENGTH : 6800mm
HEIGHT : 2500mm
WIDTH : 2500mm
WHEELBASE : 3500mm
GROUND CLEARANCE : 250mm
GVW : 19 Ton
PAYLOAD : 3000kg
ENGINE : 218 @ 2200rpm
GEARBOX : Allison 6 Speed Automatic
APPROACH ANGLE : 40deg
DEPARTURE ANGLE : 60deg
MAX SPEED : 96km/h
FUEL TANK CAPACITY : 200 L


The Nigerian army operates an extensive test facility at the Styer vehicle manufacturing plant in Bauchi.



There are a number of IFVs which have reached their terminal life span, however i'm sure there are plans in place to replace them. Unlike the SANDF, we do not usually have "Projects", publicly known projects, example with the Badger.

bidexiii:
TROOPS ARRESTS ANOTHER MILITANTS KINGPIN IN CALABAR

Troops of 13 Brigade, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, have in a coordinated operation arrested a suspected high ranking militant kingpin Mr. Victory Benjamin (aka Abuja Daddy and G3) and 3 others. The kingpin was arrested at Saint Joseph Hospital, Ikot Ene junction, Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross Rivers State while attempting to collect ransom from one of their kidnap a victim’s relations.

when they catch them they'll now do face like boli & epa
see that one in d 2nd pix

Henry240:


I'll take a Nigerian vehicle over foreign any time. Even if we had 10 different MRAPs and an 11th which is of Nigerian origin is introduced we would still go ahead with it.


It is unlikely that we would see any more CS/VP3 MRAP acquisition. The American donated MRAPs are gifts, no harm done.


Moving forward, we would see Proforce Ara MRAPs, and probably more Reva purchases.

na Im oo
aside CS/VP3 mrap/REVA+ d bones US donated I don't c why adding our own MRAP is a bad idea


I heard there r plans to phase out our long-serving Steyr 4kFA( doz grannies don try )...I wish we just standardize on Igirigi for wheeled and probably build another tracked vehicle

Odunayaw:

na Im oo
aside CS/VP3 mrap/REVA+ d bones US donated I don't c why adding our own MRAP is a bad idea


I heard there r plans to phase out our long-serving Steyr 4kFA( doz grannies don try )...I wish we just standardize on Igirigi for wheeled and probably build another tracked vehicle

Hopefully by december we get to see the first vehicle deployed for testing.


I've even forgotten about the Igirigi, i loved that vehicle when it first came out. The Igirigi is an LAV. For LAVs, it could replace vehicles such as the Otokar Cobra, or be deployed alongside it. However, we made so few of them.


The Steyr gotta go, it is simply outdated. However, we haven't yet seen anything in the works as to replacements.

Odunayaw:
when they catch them they'll now do face like boli & epa
see that one in d 2nd pix

Lol..........hahahaaaa......

Henry240:


Hopefully by december we get to see the first vehicle deployed for testing.


I've even forgotten about the Igirigi, i loved that vehicle when it first came out. The Igirigi is an LAV. For LAVs, it could replace vehicles such as the Otokar Cobra, or be deployed alongside it. However, we made so few of them.


The Steyr gotta go, it is simply outdated. However, we haven't yet seen anything in the works as to replacements.

I once watched a video on youtube where the defence minister, said something shocking to me about the Igirigi, that they are all out of service except few.

And the few once are the one that are not being used in the N.E front.

Henry240:


Hopefully by december we get to see the first vehicle deployed for testing.


I've even forgotten about the Igirigi, i loved that vehicle when it first came out. The Igirigi is an LAV. For LAVs, it could replace vehicles such as the Otokar Cobra, or be deployed alongside it. However, we made so few of them.


The Steyr gotta go, it is simply outdated. However, we haven't yet seen anything in the works as to replacements.

I also hope Proforce shows HQ the HCMPAV....All dz foton trucks and others wey dem de use carry malu shld b sold fast fast

Henry240:


The CS/VP3 hasn't failed to deliver, far from it. It has performed well and is widely deployed across the country. My point is, with the ARA MRAP coming on stream, i don't see the Nigerian army going for the CS/VP3. They both are primarily APCs, while the Reva is a light, more mobile MRAP, a support QRF vehicle, if any word like this exists.

These are the stats for the ARA MRAP


DIMENSIONS :
LENGTH : 6800mm
HEIGHT : 2500mm
WIDTH : 2500mm
WHEELBASE : 3500mm
GROUND CLEARANCE : 250mm
GVW : 19 Ton
PAYLOAD : 3000kg
ENGINE : 218 @ 2200rpm
GEARBOX : Allison 6 Speed Automatic
APPROACH ANGLE : 40deg
DEPARTURE ANGLE : 60deg
MAX SPEED : 96km/h
FUEL TANK CAPACITY : 200 L


The Nigerian army operates an extensive test facility at the Styer vehicle manufacturing plant in Bauchi.



There are a number of IFVs which have reached their terminal life span, however i'm sure there are plans in place to replace them. Unlike the SANDF, we do not usually have "Projects", publicly known projects, example with the Badger.

I read on beegeagles twitter handle. That the army is rounding up the numbers of the Bigfoot MRAPS to 200.