Abuja—The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Saddique Abubakar, said yesterday there was urgent need to boost the capacity of Nigerian Air Force to meet its responsibilities.

He spoke against the backdrop of involvement of the Nigerian Air Force in the battle to rid the country of terrorism in the North East and other serious security issues confronting the country, such as Niger Delta militancy.

To this end, Abubakar, in an NTA programme, said that NAF would soon take delivery of 12 new Mi-35 attack helicopter gunships fitted with modern facilities to fire guided missiles at enemy positions.

Aside the gunships from Russia, he said a new set of fighter jets from the United States of America with ISR facilities would soon be delivered to NAF as soon as the US Congress, which gives approval on manufacture and sale of such hi-tech weaponry, gave its nod.

Commenting on the activities of Boko Haram terrorists and their camps in Sambisa, Air Marshal Abubakar said: “We have degraded the capacity of the Boko Haram terrorist’s group to move around inside the Sambisa forest.

‘’The only problem we are having is that of the terrain. It is a big challenge because the place has been mined and troops cannot just move freely.” Noting, however, that the terrorists had been fleeing the forest because of airforce bombardment, Abubakar said the task was immense.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/terrorism-air-force-expecting-12-attack-helicopter-gunships-russia/amp/

Mi-35 in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bW4NrUYK0g



Intro
The Mi-35M is a multi-role combat helicopter manufactured by Rostvertol, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters. It is an export variant of Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter. Primarily designed for attack and military transport missions, the helicopter delivers superior flight performance and manoeuvrability than its predecessor.

The production of Mi-35M started in 2005. The aircraft integrates modern, high-precision weaponry for destroying ground-based armoured targets and providing air support for ground missions. It can be modified as an attack, ground assault, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) or transport platform.

The Mi-35M is one of the modern combat helicopters in the Russian Air Force inventory. It is also operated by the armed forces of Venezuela, Brazil and Azerbaijan.

Features
Based on the Mi-24 Hind, the Mi-35M incorporates several improvements, including shortened stub wings, a new rotor system, modern avionics, upgraded turboshaft engines and a hydraulic system. The cockpit and vital components of the helicopter are significantly armoured.

It can be deployed in combat missions in various geographies with high-temperature and high-altitude environments and features round-the-clock combat capabilities for conducting missions during day and night. It is also capable of operating from unprepared and poorly equipped airfields.


http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/mi-35m-hind-e/

IPOB,Jonathan-NDA,Boko- haram,how market?

Getting ready for October 1st.

This is how its done. This is how to rule a country. Not like that moronic mr clueless that smuggled millions of dollars to SA on the pretext of buying imaginary weapons!

Average cost of that bird is 25 million dolls
Including maintainance cost and all, we are looking at roughly 350 million or thereabout.
Until I see them land at the base, I refused to be emotionally amused.
I want to jump for joy, but no be naija we dey.

He who has ears, listen to what the spirit says!!!

God bless Nigeria but punish her enemies

Very cheery news to me. We need to drastically upgrade our military in terms of hardware and personnel so anyone has to think very long and hard when struck with the idea of doing something silly to this country.

I know some bunch of inconsolable never-do-wells will huff and puff at this as well. Regardless, all terrorist groups from Boko Haram to NDA to iPOD are hereby put on notice. Thread carefully.

Nice one

LRNZH:
Abuja—The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Saddique Abubakar, said yesterday there was urgent need to boost the capacity of Nigerian Air Force to meet its responsibilities.

He spoke against the backdrop of involvement of the Nigerian Air Force in the battle to rid the country of terrorism in the North East and other serious security issues confronting the country, such as Niger Delta militancy.

To this end, Abubakar, in an NTA programme, said that NAF would soon take delivery of 12 new Mi-35 attack helicopter gunships fitted with modern facilities to fire guided missiles at enemy positions.

Aside the gunships from Russia, he said a new set of fighter jets from the United States of America with ISR facilities would soon be delivered to NAF as soon as the US Congress, which gives approval on manufacture and sale of such hi-tech weaponry, gave its nod.

Commenting on the activities of Boko Haram terrorists and their camps in Sambisa, Air Marshal Abubakar said: “We have degraded the capacity of the Boko Haram terrorist’s group to move around inside the Sambisa forest.

‘’The only problem we are having is that of the terrain. It is a big challenge because the place has been mined and troops cannot just move freely.” Noting, however, that the terrorists had been fleeing the forest because of airforce bombardment, Abubakar said the task was immense.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/terrorism-air-force-expecting-12-attack-helicopter-gunships-russia/amp/

Tell Buhari that i don't care and i no send. I must continue bombing

shukuokukobambl:


Tell Buhari that i don't care and i no send. I must continue bombing

LWTMB!!!

NIce

blackpanda:
This is how its done. This is how to rule a country. Not like that moronic mr clueless that smuggled millions of dollars to SA on the pretext of buying imaginary weapons!

u speak well bro,,,,,,,bravo!!



#military

nice one Baba, IB borrowed $2B to fund the military but all we got was looting and Alfa jet. God go punish them alll

Nigeria will be great one day, that's what im sure of

What a nice development, I hope it doesn't turn fund diversion and openly scam as they usually do

.

so na wetin he wan dey use our budget money for be that? God abeg dash buhari small sense

Sai Baba

I hope they are for your boko haram fulani brothers.

As for we IPOB, we careless, we can't be intimidated.

Rikidony:
nice one Baba, IB borrowed $2B to fund the military but all we got was looting and Alfa jet. God go punish them alll

even if i was a sadist this comment make me laff nd mess together...lol

Hmmmm

Boko Haram ...... suya time!!

Nigeria is at War
Oh boy

19th Aug
My BD

Then for give us Apache fighters nah

Make una bring am first haba!!

All this for October 1st

Question of the day: Are this weapons paid by the past administration or this present govt?

If it's been paid by This present govt were did dey get the fund for that?