₦airaland Forum

Jelal0007:
thank goodness for this wonderful piece of news. However it raises some serious concerns about ISWAP using military vehicles, call signs and uniforms to attack military bases. I read a tweet some weeks ago on Twitter by @fulanNasrullah. He explained in detail how ISWAP was able to achieve this feat. That's what they used in attacking the metele base. Bidexiii, if you're on twitter, visit the guy's handle. You'll be amazed.

EVarn:
Ara II?

Henry240:
300 units minimum in my opinion. So we can replace a huge number of the technicals.

I also think a lighter version should be developed. Something that can deploy Strike units.

Also a 6x6 unit like the Titus from Nexter an armed with a 20mm should be a priority.

We deploy more men with a larger version, and have considerable firepower to provide firepower in distances of up to 5km.

Henry240:
According to Jane's, the Nigerian army currently has 21 ARA MRAPs in service.

Ara 1 - 8x Units

Ara 2 - 13 x Units.

jln115:
I can guarantee that, that 20mm canon won't quite work as well as one with a barrel....

rka2:
Elite forces..

Henry240:
Seeing this vehicle is legitimately one of the happiest moments of my life.

The progress Nigeria has made in building a nonexistent defence industry before 2013, to this.

My God!!!!

We can do it.

Henry240:
This is the General Dynamics Flyer 72 used by US special forces, you can see it bears a lot of resemblance with NA medium tactical patrol vehicle.

Central driver sitting, with infantry men sitting on each side, at the back and a central gunner station.

NA Medium Tactical Patrol Vehicle is also similar in layout, but larger. This design allows the vehicle carry more men, while the driver concentrates on driving.

In fact the layout in the NA vehicle is even more legit. It can carry 4 soldiers in a ready to fire sitting position at the back and 3 soldiers including the driver in front.

On the NA vehicle, there's still an option to carry 4 additional soldiers in the rear, although I would think, that should be reserved for supplies.

bidex111:
Guys it's on.....NTA on Dstv.

bidex111:
ANNOUNCEMENT

This is to inform personnel of the Nigerian Army and members of the public that the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) will today show/broadcast LIVE coverage of the Grand Finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration and Combat Support Arms Training Week 2019 by 10:00am.
Please tune to the station by the time stated above.

Toju200:
BAUCHI STATE GOVERNOR COMMENDS NAF AS SOC HOLDS REGIMENTAL DINNER NIGHT

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Operations Command (SOC), in line with the established traditions of the Service, held a Regimental Dinner Night at the NAF Officers’ Mess Bauchi yesterday, 5 July 2019. The Regimental Dinner is conducted quarterly in furtherance of one of the key drivers of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar’s, Vision which is "Focus on Comradeship, Regimentation and Inter-Service Cooperation”.

Speaking during the event, the Special Guest of Honour, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Mohammed Baba, expressed delight to be at the Regimental Dinner and commended the NAF for maintaining its noble traditions while sustaining efforts to combat terrorism, armed banditry, kidnaping and other forms of criminality in the country. He said the NAF, under the leadership of Air Marshal Abubakar, had remained focused, dedicated and resilient in carrying out its statutory duties of defending the territorial integrity of the nation in a professional manner. He therefore urged the NAF not to relent in its efforts but sustain the momentum to ensure that Nigeria is safe and secure. “As you continue with these responsibilities, I assure you that, I will further create an atmosphere for cooperation with you and other security agencies in the State”, the Governor added.

Earlier in his remarks, the CAS, while tracing the history and relevance of the Regimental Dinner Night, stated that the tradition began in the 16th Century in England where it was used to honour heroes and celebrate victories in battle. He added that the Dinners also serve as avenues to enhance officers' observance of etiquette, comradeship, regimentation and inter-Service cooperation in the Nigerian Armed Forces whilst also providing opportunity to unwind and celebrate achievements. He said it was fitting that the Dinner was being hosted to celebrate the achievements of the SOC, which was established to improve the ability of the NAF to respond to emerging demands of the national security environment as well as cover some of the capability gaps observed during NAF participation in counter-insurgency operations. He remarked that the achievements of SOC and its component units, especially the Special Forces personnel, in various Internal Security operations, clearly justified the establishment of the Command. Notwithstanding, he urged personnel of the Command not to rest on their oars in the efforts to secure Nigeria and Nigerians.

Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar remarked that the NAF had embarked on aggressive infrastructural development effort to provide better training facilities and decent living accommodation for the improved welfare of personnel. He said the NAF leadership would continue to support training and retraining efforts as well as sustain the focus on improving personnel welfare, especially for those in combat situations. The CAS therefore urged personnel to maintain the training facilities and other infrastructure provided in Bauchi. “You must also endeavor to remain within the ambit of the law and carry out your roles in line with the Rules of Engagement for the various Internal Security operations you are involved in”, he added.

The CAS seized the opportunity to thank the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, for the priority attention given to the training, operational and other requirements of the NAF. He equally thanked the Government and people of Bauchi State for their support and hospitality, especially the immediate host communities of Durum, Malmo and Kuhu, for the conducive working environment and good relations extended to the NAF. The CAS also commended the efforts of the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) SOC for providing the leadership that ensured the continued success of units under the Command.

Other dignitaries in attendance at the Regimental Dinner included officials of the Bauchi State Government, the AOC and principal staff officers of SOC, Commanders and Commandants of NAF units in Bauchi as well as other senior military officers.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

Jelal0007:
the ak 47 is known for its poor accuracy especially when engaging targets from afar. If we can't ditch the Ak-47, there are improved versions
of the ak rifles that comes with better accuracy.

Henry240:
French Commandos and their Nigerian counterparts conduct military operations in Tongo-Tongo, Niger.

Remember Tongo-Tongo is the location 4 American special forces were killed by terrorists.

French Special forces drive Land cruisers. Apparently all that fancy special forces vehicles from Panhard can't stand the heat in Niger.

krattoss:
lol..just imagine KGB,or navy seal wielding some rusty ak47

U reason am naa.

krattoss:
special force carrying AK 47

Henry240:
Proforce MRAP.