SiriusBlack: I doubt that the Streit MRAP has entered N.A service...the MK3 on the other hand, ill say about 150 units are in full operation..troops still move around in Hilux vehicles...the Igirigi is most likely going to be our main APC anytime from now..As for the CS VP3 MRAP, quatities are still quite light...just can't wait to see the goodies from the $1bn procurement fund.

Litmus:


In short, who are we fighting?

Jakumo:

From his terrorist Al Queda-linked collaborators in north Africa and beyond, Ayatollah Buhari is obtaining a chunk of change and the services of hardened Chadian rebel fighters, along with lots of ex-Libyan army weapons and explosives. The terror group will ultimately be annihilated by federal military might, backed by Western nations united in resolve to protect their substantial investments in Nigeria, but the body-count tally on both sides will go up for a good while yet, before that figure goes down for good.

The external sponsors of Nigeria's current rebellion seek oil concessions from the imposed leaders of the fundamentalist rogue state that they hope to create from the ashes of Nigeria's mortal remains, and so their invasion continues apace, spreading southward from the north east. Ayatollah Buhari imagines himself to be Nigeria's future Grand Sheikh, vested with sweeping God-like powers to loot Nigeria's petroleum sales proceeds with reckless abandon, and to silence forever any "enemies of frogress" foolhardy enough to express dissatisfaction with that arrangement.

Ibnsultan: The two posters above me are trying to destroy this topic. Your allegations against GMB is baseless n without proof. And if he is a so called sponsor was stoping the security agencies from arresting and prosecuting him the military engagement in NE is a tough one but with conts effort Victory shall be ours. Thank u

Henry120:

Hopefully we get to see "goodies" from the $1bn dollars procurement fund. Since it's going to most likely be a "government- government" deal, it should be a more open transaction.

The Igirigi as it is, is an amazing APC, and represents a significant leap for us. I hope to see it more widely deployed, it is our APC. Post all photos of the Igirigi you have.

For the 1 billion USD, the Airforce should get additional helicopters and fighters. It is imperative that they do.

decatalyst:

LAUGH WAN TEAR MY BELLE WITH THE QUOTE AND YOUR RESPONSE

barcanista: What is the intent of this thread? Is it to gv d sect classified info on military activities or what?


The DSS and Military should fish out the OP and close this thread as a matter or National Security

Pennywise:

You are a foool like your father, and the one before him. In your thinking, national geographic and History channels should be shut down because they reveal too much about America's war capabilities.

Nice to see this thread again after the interlude.

olapluto:
Decorum! Insulting people does not add value to your rep. Its immature and uncalled for.

Pennywise:

You are a foool like your father, and the one before him. In your thinking, national geographic and History channels should be shut down because they reveal too much about America's war capabilities.

Nice to see this thread again after the interlude.

SiriusBlack: I doubt that the Streit MRAP has entered N.A service...the MK3 on the other hand, ill say about 150 units are in full operation..troops still move around in Hilux vehicles...the Igirigi is most likely going to be our main APC anytime from now..As for the CS VP3 MRAP, quatities are still quite light...just can't wait to see the goodies from the $1bn procurement fund.

Ibnsultan: #unitedNigArmy..

komekn:

Siriusblack,

I want to be constructively critical and proffer solutions, military engagement is essentially about strategic management and the allocations of fit for purposes resources and assets, with the best return on application (investment)

Boko is roaming around with impunity because the right strategy and assets are not in place. I don’t know if our top brass are clueless, negligent or just downright corrupt.

Communication is everything in COIN, it seems we are not linked in, units are isolated not in any communication loop. There has to be an interface that should result in immediate actions from pre planned contingency resulting from battlefield intelligence and situational awareness. Expedience wins war and delay loses wars.

We order six Mi-35M helicopters and we think it’s an achievement only two have been delivered and we have the whole NE to cover what’s wrong with our strategic planning? I would buy 20 used mil 24 helicopters urgently from multiple sources Poland, Belarus, Russia very easily on the cheap no more than $3 million per unit and get a S.African or Israeli company to upgrade them with thermal night visioning weapons targeting systems and superior avionics within weeks and we will be operational.

Buy a number of used Su25’s from Russia, Czech Republic, Belarus, Georgia, etc, of course these planes may not be as good as the A10 but are very robust and need minimal maintenance reputed to fly on poor quality aviation fuel, even kerosene, and petrol, again not more than $2million per unit, pick up 24. Possibly even cheaper get after market kits from Israel to upgrade them.

The mbb bo105 is familiar to the NAF we can buy them and have after-market upgrades kits fitted for laser targeting, thermal and night visioning, ask the Germans for a friendly deal at 200k per unit we should get 30 with tow anti tank missiles. That’s not more than $8 million incl. upgrades., that will enable us to give quick fire support through unit commanders not central command even with multiple engagements.

Again get in touch with our friends the Germans used 100 leopard 2 tanks 250k each as a deterrent at our base camps and forward bases that’s a mere $25 million for arguably the best MBT in the world. Another thing to consider most of them have never seen combat are well maintained and I bet in excellent condition, also I got great trust in German engineering. We have a huge trade deficit with the Germans in our favour so credit terms will be very easy.

The deal changer is IFV’s and APC’s with the right weapons stations not light armoured vehicles (igirigi), that a 20mm will rip right through and don’t have enough fire power to reply in kind and with accurate precision.

When I talk about weapon stations I really am talking about remote weapon stations with laser range finders with target acquisition software making use of thermal and night vision technology. Depending on the weapon type you can be almost 100% accurate even at ranges of 1.5km, that means one IFV or APC could possibly take out multiple boko technical’s and their stolen APC’s before they can even see where we are. This would be a game changer in this war there would be no talk of desertion and for sure, know where near the level of casualties we have experienced, which is probably in hundreds.

Currently our procurement to me stinks; I would like to know how much we paid for those giant Chinese MRAPS that are not fit for our purpose.

komekn:

Getting things into perspective, WHAT IS AMAZING ABOUT IT

komekn:

Siriusblack,

I want to be constructively critical and proffer solutions, military engagement is essentially about strategic management and the allocations of fit for purposes resources and assets, with the best return on application (investment)

Boko is roaming around with impunity because the right strategy and assets are not in place. I don’t know if our top brass are clueless, negligent or just downright corrupt.

Communication is everything in COIN, it seems we are not linked in, units are isolated not in any communication loop. There has to be an interface that should result in immediate actions from pre planned contingency resulting from battlefield intelligence and situational awareness. Expedience wins war and delay loses wars.

We order six Mi-35M helicopters and we think it’s an achievement only two have been delivered and we have the whole NE to cover what’s wrong with our strategic planning? I would buy 20 used mil 24 helicopters urgently from multiple sources Poland, Belarus, Russia very easily on the cheap no more than $3 million per unit and get a S.African or Israeli company to upgrade them with thermal night visioning weapons targeting systems and superior avionics within weeks and we will be operational.

Buy a number of used Su25’s from Russia, Czech Republic, Belarus, Georgia, etc, of course these planes may not be as good as the A10 but are very robust and need minimal maintenance reputed to fly on poor quality aviation fuel, even kerosene, and petrol, again not more than $2million per unit, pick up 24. Possibly even cheaper get after market kits from Israel to upgrade them.

The mbb bo105 is familiar to the NAF we can buy them and have after-market upgrades kits fitted for laser targeting, thermal and night visioning, ask the Germans for a friendly deal at 200k per unit we should get 30 with tow anti tank missiles. That’s not more than $8 million incl. upgrades., that will enable us to give quick fire support through unit commanders not central command even with multiple engagements.

Again get in touch with our friends the Germans used 100 leopard 2 tanks 250k each as a deterrent at our base camps and forward bases that’s a mere $25 million for arguably the best MBT in the world. Another thing to consider most of them have never seen combat are well maintained and I bet in excellent condition, also I got great trust in German engineering. We have a huge trade deficit with the Germans in our favour so credit terms will be very easy.

The deal changer is IFV’s and APC’s with the right weapons stations not light armoured vehicles (igirigi), that a 20mm will rip right through and don’t have enough fire power to reply in kind and with accurate precision.

When I talk about weapon stations I really am talking about remote weapon stations with laser range finders with target acquisition software making use of thermal and night vision technology. Depending on the weapon type you can be almost 100% accurate even at ranges of 1.5km, that means one IFV or APC could possibly take out multiple boko technical’s and their stolen APC’s before they can even see where we are. This would be a game changer in this war there would be no talk of desertion and for sure, know where near the level of casualties we have experienced, which is probably in hundreds.

Currently our procurement to me stinks; I would like to know how much we paid for those giant Chinese MRAPS that are not fit for our purpose.

SiriusBlack: Link bridge between Nigeria and Cameroon..blown up by BH insurgents after insurgent attack at Ngala..Borno State.

Ibnsultan: #unitedNigArmy

komekn:

Siriusblack,

I want to be constructively critical and proffer solutions, military engagement is essentially about strategic management and the allocations of fit for purposes resources and assets, with the best return on application (investment)

Boko is roaming around with impunity because the right strategy and assets are not in place. I don’t know if our top brass are clueless, negligent or just downright corrupt.

Communication is everything in COIN, it seems we are not linked in, units are isolated not in any communication loop. There has to be an interface that should result in immediate actions from pre planned contingency resulting from battlefield intelligence and situational awareness. Expedience wins war and delay loses wars.

We order six Mi-35M helicopters and we think it’s an achievement only two have been delivered and we have the whole NE to cover what’s wrong with our strategic planning? I would buy 20 used mil 24 helicopters urgently from multiple sources Poland, Belarus, Russia very easily on the cheap no more than $3 million per unit and get a S.African or Israeli company to upgrade them with thermal night visioning weapons targeting systems and superior avionics within weeks and we will be operational.

Buy a number of used Su25’s from Russia, Czech Republic, Belarus, Georgia, etc, of course these planes may not be as good as the A10 but are very robust and need minimal maintenance reputed to fly on poor quality aviation fuel, even kerosene, and petrol, again not more than $2million per unit, pick up 24. Possibly even cheaper get after market kits from Israel to upgrade them.

The mbb bo105 is familiar to the NAF we can buy them and have after-market upgrades kits fitted for laser targeting, thermal and night visioning, ask the Germans for a friendly deal at 200k per unit we should get 30 with tow anti tank missiles. That’s not more than $8 million incl. upgrades., that will enable us to give quick fire support through unit commanders not central command even with multiple engagements.

Again get in touch with our friends the Germans used 100 leopard 2 tanks 250k each as a deterrent at our base camps and forward bases that’s a mere $25 million for arguably the best MBT in the world. Another thing to consider most of them have never seen combat are well maintained and I bet in excellent condition, also I got great trust in German engineering. We have a huge trade deficit with the Germans in our favour so credit terms will be very easy.

The deal changer is IFV’s and APC’s with the right weapons stations not light armoured vehicles (igirigi), that a 20mm will rip right through and don’t have enough fire power to reply in kind and with accurate precision.

When I talk about weapon stations I really am talking about remote weapon stations with laser range finders with target acquisition software making use of thermal and night vision technology. Depending on the weapon type you can be almost 100% accurate even at ranges of 1.5km, that means one IFV or APC could possibly take out multiple boko technical’s and their stolen APC’s before they can even see where we are. This would be a game changer in this war there would be no talk of desertion and for sure, know where near the level of casualties we have experienced, which is probably in hundreds.

Currently our procurement to me stinks; I would like to know how much we paid for those giant Chinese MRAPS that are not fit for our purpose.

SiriusBlack: I doubt that the Streit MRAP has entered N.A service...the MK3 on the other hand, ill say about 150 units are in full operation..troops still move around in Hilux vehicles...the Igirigi is most likely going to be our main APC anytime from now..As for the CS VP3 MRAP, quatities are still quite light...just can't wait to see the goodies from the $1bn procurement fund.

cool318:

@ibnsultan, Are they seized or newly procured weapons

cjrane:

Oga Sirius,
One cannot doubt your patriotism to Nigeria and I understand your aim to provide sincere answers to all these classified weapons questions.
But as a soldier, you know first hand that when the enemy knows your plan, strategy and type of weapons, you be walking into a deadly trap.

Some of these people asking about weapons are Boko Haram. I am getting uncomfortable the way you answer them. This now borders on national security.

cjrane:

Oga Sirius,
One cannot doubt your patriotism to Nigeria and I understand your aim to provide sincere answers to all these classified weapons questions.
But as a soldier, you know first hand that when the enemy knows your plan, strategy and type of weapons, you be walking into a deadly trap.

Some of these people asking about weapons are Boko Haram. I am getting uncomfortable the way you answer them. This now borders on national security.

komekn:

Siriusblack,

I want to be constructively critical and proffer solutions, military engagement is essentially about strategic management and the allocations of fit for purposes resources and assets, with the best return on application (investment)

Boko is roaming around with impunity because the right strategy and assets are not in place. I don’t know if our top brass are clueless, negligent or just downright corrupt.

Communication is everything in COIN, it seems we are not linked in, units are isolated not in any communication loop. There has to be an interface that should result in immediate actions from pre planned contingency resulting from battlefield intelligence and situational awareness. Expedience wins war and delay loses wars.

We order six Mi-35M helicopters and we think it’s an achievement only two have been delivered and we have the whole NE to cover what’s wrong with our strategic planning? I would buy 20 used mil 24 helicopters urgently from multiple sources Poland, Belarus, Russia very easily on the cheap no more than $3 million per unit and get a S.African or Israeli company to upgrade them with thermal night visioning weapons targeting systems and superior avionics within weeks and we will be operational.

Buy a number of used Su25’s from Russia, Czech Republic, Belarus, Georgia, etc, of course these planes may not be as good as the A10 but are very robust and need minimal maintenance reputed to fly on poor quality aviation fuel, even kerosene, and petrol, again not more than $2million per unit, pick up 24. Possibly even cheaper get after market kits from Israel to upgrade them.

The mbb bo105 is familiar to the NAF we can buy them and have after-market upgrades kits fitted for laser targeting, thermal and night visioning, ask the Germans for a friendly deal at 200k per unit we should get 30 with tow anti tank missiles. That’s not more than $8 million incl. upgrades., that will enable us to give quick fire support through unit commanders not central command even with multiple engagements.

Again get in touch with our friends the Germans used 100 leopard 2 tanks 250k each as a deterrent at our base camps and forward bases that’s a mere $25 million for arguably the best MBT in the world. Another thing to consider most of them have never seen combat are well maintained and I bet in excellent condition, also I got great trust in German engineering. We have a huge trade deficit with the Germans in our favour so credit terms will be very easy.

The deal changer is IFV’s and APC’s with the right weapons stations not light armoured vehicles (igirigi), that a 20mm will rip right through and don’t have enough fire power to reply in kind and with accurate precision.

When I talk about weapon stations I really am talking about remote weapon stations with laser range finders with target acquisition software making use of thermal and night vision technology. Depending on the weapon type you can be almost 100% accurate even at ranges of 1.5km, that means one IFV or APC could possibly take out multiple boko technical’s and their stolen APC’s before they can even see where we are. This would be a game changer in this war there would be no talk of desertion and for sure, know where near the level of casualties we have experienced, which is probably in hundreds.

Currently our procurement to me stinks; I would like to know how much we paid for those giant Chinese MRAPS that are not fit for our purpose.

HandOfChukwu: Exactly, I don't know exactly why it's always the dumbest possible leaders that get into power here in Nigeria but it must stop, we have the highest GDP in Africa..yet we cant afford to spend $250 million to buy 1000 MRAPS or just $25 million like you said to buy 100 of the best tanks in the world from Germany, where does the money go? Under Goodluck Jonathan's hat? That would explain why he always has that same dirty hat on anyway.