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First In Africa, Nigeria Air Force Develops Bomb-detonating Robot. by Nobody: 8:29pm On Mar 31, 2013 |
As part of efforts to check the indiscriminate bombing of places in parts of the country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it is in the process of developing a robot for the detonation of high caliber bombs. According to the Commandant, NAF Institute of Technology, Kaduna, Air Vice Marshal John Oshoniyi, the institute has already developed an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), code named “Amebo,” for surveillance and intelligence gathering in crises-prone areas of the country. Oshoniyi spoke on Monday at a press briefing as part of activities to mark the 41st graduation ceremony of the institute. The commandant explained that when the project is completed, the robot would go a long way in countering the activities of terrorist groups as the detonation of bombs will not require the physical presence of a human being at the scene. According to him, “we all know that human beings have always gone to detonate bombs and in view of the danger involved, anything can happen. “It is because of this that we decided to go into research and the development of the bomb detonation robot.” Oshoniyi described the UAV as the first in the African continent, noting that, “we do believe that Nigeria is capable of attaining higher pedestal in military aviation and defence-related technology. “It is pertinent to note that following the successful launch of the our Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Amebo II last year, a modified and much improved version, codenamed Amebo III, was produced and exhibited during the recently concluded Air Expo 2012, organized by the Nigerian Air Force. This latest version is awaiting test flight. “In further recognition of our research efforts, the institute has been attracting interest from overseas companies who are seeking to collaborate in the area of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle development. “All these collaborative efforts are geared towards repositioning the Nigerian Air Force for sustained employment of airpower in the realization of the vision of the current Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Mohammed Dikko Umar. “It is equally worth mentioning that some state governments have indicated their interest in partnering with the institute towards manpower development for the respective states. “With adequate funding and political support, we can develop better operational Unmanned Aerial Vehicle that will find use in pipeline and other power line monitoring and aerial surveillance and this will ultimately reduce incidents of vandalization and sabotage thereby enhancing our economic well-being. “The UAV can also be used to enhance internal security through the provision of real time information when effectively deployed in crises-prone areas.” A total of 158 students, comprising personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Air Force as well as civilians will graduate from the MSc, PGD, HND and ND programmes of the institute, on Thursday. |
Re: First In Africa, Nigeria Air Force Develops Bomb-detonating Robot. by NwaNimo1(m): 8:38pm On Mar 31, 2013 |
Another 'scheme' to chop money . . . . |
Re: First In Africa, Nigeria Air Force Develops Bomb-detonating Robot. by kramer: 10:52pm On Mar 31, 2013 |
Sounds like some pre-april fool story to me... Why would you use a UAV (an aerial surveillance device) to diffuse bombs?? Or are you talking about two stories here? If so it should be made clear |
Re: First In Africa, Nigeria Air Force Develops Bomb-detonating Robot. by Nobody: 11:02pm On Mar 31, 2013 |
Tales of ogogoro joint. Before I buy this thrash, let them go to kano and borno state respectively and detonat abi defuse bombs first |
Re: First In Africa, Nigeria Air Force Develops Bomb-detonating Robot. by Tolexander: 11:06pm On Mar 31, 2013 |
Don't even know why am afraid to believe anything now. Maybe cos of tomorrow! If it is true, how will amebo detonate bomb on a suicide bomber? Cos it won't be good hearing amebo was slapped by the suicide bomber. |
Re: First In Africa, Nigeria Air Force Develops Bomb-detonating Robot. by Nobody: 10:50am On Apr 01, 2013 |
kramer: Sounds like some pre-april fool story to me... Why would you use a UAV (an aerial surveillance device) to diffuse bombs?? Or are you talking about two stories here? If so it should be made clearIts a single story |
Re: First In Africa, Nigeria Air Force Develops Bomb-detonating Robot. by Nobody: 11:31am On Apr 01, 2013 |
That robot'll kill people by detonating bombs.They should make a bomb-defusing robot instead. |
Re: First In Africa, Nigeria Air Force Develops Bomb-detonating Robot. by Generalmbc(m): 1:21pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
Toluwarni: As part of efforts to check the@op, this is old news!! |
Re: First In Africa, Nigeria Air Force Develops Bomb-detonating Robot. by Nobody: 2:48pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
Generalmbc: @op, this is old news!!LOL.. Yeah! But some folks didn't know about it until now... |
Re: First In Africa, Nigeria Air Force Develops Bomb-detonating Robot. by Rossikk(m): 5:20pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
Nwa_Nimo: Another 'scheme' to chop money . . . . Your very existence is a scheme by someone to chop money. Mor.on. |
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