kikuyu1:


Interesting proposition! I read you loud and clear regarding the RCWS. Pls expound with a motorised brigade ORBAT of these RCWS equipped ARvs with prices and sources. There's too little discussion here,just the usual in theatre NA pix we've seen for a DECADE!

SuperSixSeven:
Makes me sad to see that the NA is loosing the media war - ignoring public relations is an inexcusable mistake. ISWAP is currently controlling the narrative by showing proof of their operations while the NA is just releasing ready-made text statements over and over again. Why dont they understand that (high quality) content on social media is a essential tool in the 21st century?

Odunayaw:
[/b]Although I agree with you on NA being poor with media but ISWAP can only deceive unstable folks waiting for their news[b]

Zagazola and a good number of peeps on Twitter gave us pictures of NA dealing with Iswap at Buni Yadi

Odunayaw:
Although I agree with you on NA being poor with media but ISWAP can only deceive unstable folks waiting for their news.
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Zagazola and a good number of peeps on Twitter gave us pictures of NA dealing with Iswap at Buni Yadi

Lurker4Long:


None of us care for ISWAP propaganda - I hope - but what is the Nigerian military doing? It shouldn't be left to the troops on the ground.
Exactly the same problem I have with the SANDF: were it not for Botswana and Lesotho, we'd have no idea what SAMIM is doing in Mozambique.

Even more of a responsibility for the Nigerian military to communicate more transparently and effectively, seeing it's fighting on home soil.

Odunayaw:
Honestly we've cried, begged, offered help, threatened the NA to be better. 7 years on NOTHING

Alas, we just make do with independent reporters

Lurker4Long:


None of us care for ISWAP propaganda - I hope - but what is the Nigerian military doing? It shouldn't be left to the troops on the ground.
Exactly the same problem I have with the SANDF: were it not for Botswana and Lesotho, we'd have no idea what SAMIM is doing in Mozambique.

Even more of a responsibility for the Nigerian military to communicate more transparently and effectively, seeing it's fighting on home soil.

komekn:


First of all having a RWS on a light skinned pick up truck is simply ridiculous and not the way to go.

You want it on your APC, IFV ,LAV, MRAPS, etc.

You really need to have in the NA at least 1500 armoured vehicles ,that are mobile , resilient and fit for purpose.

A brand new Type 70 Toyota pick up truck ( soft skinned) military spec, will cost you about $60k . What's the lifecycle of this pick up after being hit a few times by the obligatory AK47 rounds Hard usage ,etc I really do not know.

However, I would procure used surplus equipment for a fraction of the cost, which is still relatively new and fit for purpose.

For example the M117, which is an MRAP type armoured vehicles. Which the Greeks got for a mere $70k with electronic hydraulic turrets still intact .

That means we can fit them with cheaper but still very effective HMG and 40mm Grenade launchers from Ukraine. Then retrofit FLIR and target acquisition software. You are good to go .

What do you think will happen to the entire arena of conflict in the North if you immediately commit 1500 armoured MRAP type fighting vehicles.

In the first instance , taking out technicals will be routine. It means you go off road and dont follow designated routes or roads. It means you drive at night without lights.You now have stealth with element of surprise. And the complete end of using soft skinned pick up trucks in a battle zone.

How much will all this cost a little above $110 million. Which would you rather be in s Toyota pickup or this .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnfeEKOcC-Q



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



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKdW9YDmVkc

komekn:


First of all having a RWS on a light skinned pick up truck is simply ridiculous and not the way to go.

You want it on your APC, IFV ,LAV, MRAPS, etc.

You really need to have in the NA at least 1500 armoured vehicles ,that are mobile , resilient and fit for purpose.

A brand new Type 70 Toyota pick up truck ( soft skinned) military spec, will cost you about $60k . What's the lifecycle of this pick up after being hit a few times by the obligatory AK47 rounds Hard usage ,etc I really do not know.

However, I would procure used surplus equipment for a fraction of the cost, which is still relatively new and fit for purpose.

For example the M117, which is an MRAP type armoured vehicles. Which the Greeks got for a mere $70k with electronic hydraulic turrets still intact .

That means we can fit them with cheaper but still very effective HMG and 40mm Grenade launchers from Ukraine. Then retrofit FLIR and target acquisition software. You are good to go .

What do you think will happen to the entire arena of conflict in the North if you immediately commit 1500 armoured MRAP type fighting vehicles.

In the first instance , taking out technicals will be routine. It means you go off road and dont follow designated routes or roads. It means you drive at night without lights.You now have stealth with element of surprise. And the complete end of using soft skinned pick up trucks in a battle zone.

How much will all this cost a little above $110 million. Which would you rather be in s Toyota pickup or this .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnfeEKOcC-Q


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKdW9YDmVkc

keep2silent:


Ahhh Broz, so its only media war NA lose? Broz see Nigeria losing the whole of itself as Nigerian nation.

Bandito boys now hold new territory in Niger State few 100 miles away from Aso Rock FCT, created their own mini state inside Niger State under a Bandit Governor ruling two dozen villages in 5 LGA whose INEC elected Local Government Chairmen pick race run.

That ISWAP assault force drives to war in complete ORBAT standard motorized platoon of Nigerian Army they built as a full size motorized infantry platoon of our Army vehicles including Dubai sardine can Isotrex Tom Tom APC. See why NA DShkM protected mobility stupidiity waste of dollars are called half useless for our threat level?

Their 105mm cannon looks padded underneath by recoil force shock absorbers, also many parts removed to reduce weight, and Italian Mod56 howitzer has natural low recoil short barrel so 4x4 truck can support firing.

ISWAP improvised an Infantry Fire Support Vehicle, Assault Gun, Tank Destroyer that can destroy any Nigerian Army vehicle except our six VT-4 MBT.

Sadly only failing ideas decide FGN procurement. Better ideas are deleted. Even if its just the alleged 1,300 MRAP ISR IFV triple role on loan, cant PMB smartly avoid ending his 3,000 days in office in shame of guerillas defeat a general?

Nigerian Army only repels attackers, like NA is now a mosquito repellant?

bidexiii:
#CION
#BREAKING:

Troops From Nigeria And Niger (MNJTF ) Neutralizes Several Bokoharam Insurgents, As Bunkers And Equipment In Mallam Fatori Axis Towards The Fringes Of Lake Chad.

Scores Of Insurgents Were Eliminated While Some Arrested.

bidexiii:
Troops of 73 battalion headed by Lt Col. Yakubu and a CJTF Commander Joint Task Force, conducted clearance OP. Around Mulai, Katapilan, Jeriya, Kulakumu, Duwari, and Katapilan Bimi. They located area used by ISWAP to fired rockets targeting Maiduguri Air Base.

Lurker4Long:


It is what it is, mate. How are things?

bidexiii:


More

JOSCOFELIX:
oga i humbly say to you ,you are a lie. They is no 1300 mrap offer to nigeria on loan or gift. Stop lying in this thread. You lying aabout Niger state go and ask what naf ground unit NA have being doing in niger state. ASK AND STOP LYINIG

keep2silent:


You are humbly ignorant o

You think you know all about all of Nigerian Government, all procurement files, all official documents in all agencies, all activities, all plans in Nigerian civil service? No way.

You claim to have special intel but you don't even know publicly available information like Niger State. Very funny.

Here is proof of what I said about Niger State where Bandits hold territory now.

"Niger Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, confirmed that Boko Haram terrorists have seized a territory in Kaure village in Shiroro Loca Government Area and have hoisted it flag there.

Kaure is 2 hours by road to Abuja. According to him, no fewer than 50 communities across the two local government areas have fallen under the Boko Haram control."

"The Secretary to the state government, Ahmed Matane, raised the alarn at a press conference in Minna on Tuesday.

Mr Matane said armed bandits were aligning with insurgents to indoctrinate residents in some communities in Shiroro Local Government Area."

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/boko-haram-takes-over-50-niger-villages-hoists-flag/

I go back to silence and wish you all Happy New year on the forum. Well done everybody.

Roan77:


Outdated news, next please.

Roan77:


Outdated news, next please.

MAN1960ii:


Thank you my brother... I don't know how some people think something that happened months and some weeks ago they want it to remain the same.
Ok the Governor came out publicly to say there are terrorist in some communities in his state and some people here expect the situation to be the same today, the military is active and the top military brace will look into the governor's statement and then make subsequent deployment of troops to those affected communities..

STOP COMING HERE TO SAY WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW

The way they say things is as if there is no Government in the contry, so you are telling me since this news came out those communities have not seen security personnel's in their community.. ENEMIES of the STATE always happy to hear BAD news

keep2silent:


Here is a December 14th report, today is December 31st.

"The Council Chairman of Mashegu, Alh. Alhassan Isah Mazakuka said victims who sustained injury in the attack are receiving treatment.

Mazakuka, Adogon Malam, Kulho among other communities in Mashegu LGA have been experiencing series of banditry attacks that have led to the death of many. Just last week, scores were feared dead."

You know Niger security situation better than Niger State Governor and Council Chairman reporting series of attacks in present continuous tense if you understand English.

Shay you have cleared all Bandits and Insurgents out of Niger State since those 16 days ago.

I dont insult anybody, but using English Language not meaning any insults, I say you and him are just fooling yourselves on Niger Banditry while Niger Government officials say you are wrong.

I leave you alone, I won't waste my time. Keeping silent is better

bidexiii:
Kogi State gets First Female Air Commodore .

Air Commodore Halima Musa was the only woman among the newly promoted senior officers by the Nigerian Airforce.

tutudesz:

I thought this argument was about communities under Bokoharam Control and not banditry

komekn:


We have combatants fighting for thier very lives some have even died. We lack equipment and manpower.

Boko , ISWAP and their affiliates are taking over territory we are fighting an existential war on multiple fronts.

We have Russian expansionism outside of our external borders . France had very unwisely departed from Mali ( after Russian disinformation campaign) making it a defacto launch pad for the West African sub regions Islamic jihadists.

Islamic jihadists have now gone into hitherto very peaceful countries like Ghana Togo, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire and what are we doing.

We have major issues our CASUALTY rate is off the scale and we are not winning this war. The country is in its worse state of insecurity since it's birth.

And you are posting pictures of top brass on s social jamboree.

It's DISSAPOINTING.

bidexiii:
Screen grabs of Ak Alfa versions !

youghs:


Does this mean the beryl performed poorly?