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bidex111:
[/b]Army Troops neutralise Malam Jidda, ISWAP ameer in Borno and recover arms[b]



Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have intensified their ongoing counterterrorism offensives across the North East, neutralising a top terrorist commander and recovering assorted weapons in multiple operations.



Source: @Zagazola

kabe1:
When the Nigerian Air Force ordered the F-7NI in 2005, they were meant to be a stop gap, that was 20 years ago.

While the F-7NI recently completed deep Mid-life upgrades (MLU) in 2022, it's glory days are well behind us. The Nigerian ordered 3 x JF-17s to complement the F-7's and have now opted for 24 x M346FA to perform it's multi role functions.

This leaves us lacking in Air guard, Air Policing and Air Defence.

The Air Force recognizes their's an Air Defence gap to fill, for this reason they have now launched an Air Defence Tender competition.

Leonardo,Indra, Norinco, and Rheinmetall are participating, you can read more here.

https://www.military.africa/2025/06/four-companies-compete-for-nigerian-military-air-defence-and-radar-contract/

However this is for Ground Based Air Defence Systems.

It seems as though we will be stuck with the F-7NI & JF-17 for another 15 years at least.

The J-10CE has recently proven it's capabilities in combat and the program is 40 years old. A mature aircraft we can consider to replace the F-7 when the time finally arrives.

On 24 May when ISWAP attacked the 152 Bn in Kumshe, no soldier was at the base. Danger of leaving these bases defenseless; more weapons + equipment are captured. We shld ask why our troops aren’t engaging. Leaving weapons behind swells ISWAP’s arsenals. pic.twitter.com/GjfbWXPpg0

— Malik Samuel (@Sazedek) June 5, 2025

🇳🇬|#Nigeria: IS has now released footage of Thursday’s nighttime raid on a base in Buratai, which shows numerous military vehicles - including a tank - ablaze. Fighters are also shown capturing a vehicle and destroying parts of the base. https://t.co/N5xRyAsI1w pic.twitter.com/XjAXDJq9Z6

— Charlie Werb (@WerbCharlie) June 7, 2025

bidex111:
[/b] #OPERATIONAL UPDATE'S
Three prominent Boko Haram/ISWAP leaders Amir Abu Ali, Amir Ibunu, and Amir Abu Waldume eliminated in Mallam Fatori and Buratai in the fierce gun battles[b]

On 24 May when ISWAP attacked the 152 Bn in Kumshe, no soldier was at the base. Danger of leaving these bases defenseless; more weapons + equipment are captured. We shld ask why our troops aren’t engaging. Leaving weapons behind swells ISWAP’s arsenals. pic.twitter.com/GjfbWXPpg0

— Malik Samuel (@Sazedek) June 5, 2025

rugged7:
This Trekker helicopters issue. Apart from being executive taxis or air kabu kabu, is it not more useful if they have FLIR pods, night vision possibilities and attached HMGs and rocket pods?
Abi am I missing something with the numbers and rates at which they are being procured?

bidex111:
[/b]Troops repel major ISWAP attack on Mallam Fatori IDP camp, neutralized 12 ISWAP insurgents in Borno[b]



The Troops of the Nigerian Army Sector 3 deployed under Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a large-scale attack by ISWAP terrorists on an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Mallam Fatori, Borno State.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, when over 150 terrorists launched a coordinated assault on troops position from the Kaniram axis.

[/b]It was gathered that the terrorists advanced on foot, firing Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGLs) and deploying armed drones toward the battalion’s main defensive area[b]

The troops reportedly responded swiftly by engaging the terrorists with mortar and tank fire, targeting their avenues of approach from the western flank.

According to the report, “following an extensive firefight that lasted for about four hours, the terrorists managed to breach a section of the IDP camp perimeter.”

However, troops quickly regrouped and counter-engaged the infiltrating terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to retreat in disarray.

Copied; @Zagazola

bidex111:
[/b]COURAGE AND RESILIENCE [b]

NIGERIAN NAVY MARINE

bidexiii:
Someone shed more light on this chain gun

bidex111:
[/b]NAF records major breakthroughs in R&, welfare enhancement — CAS[b]



The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has achieved significant progress in indigenous research and development (R&), armament technology, and personnel welfare under its current leadership.

Abubakar disclosed this during a media briefing in Abuja as part of events marking the 60th Anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force. He said the force had scaled up its innovation drive with several projects already deployed operationally and others pending mass production and commercialization.

“We now hold an annual R& competition at the NAF Headquarters to encourage creativity at the unit and individual levels,” he said.

He revealed that the NAF Research and Development Centre had been upgraded to a full-fledged Research and Development Institute, which has so far produced multiple operational products — some of which have been deployed in theatre and others patented for future commercialization.

“So far, six of our products have been patented by the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP),” he said, adding that these include both military-use and dual-use technologies.

Abubakar noted a major highlight of NAF’s indigenous engineering feat: the Sebu Bifurevi Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), designed and test-flown by Nigerian Air Force engineers and technicians.

“To complete the aircraft’s avionics and navigation systems, we entered a strategic partnership with a Portuguese firm. The UAV is expected to be fully operational before the end of the year,” he stated.

In the area of armament technology, Abubakar said the force had entered a technology transfer partnership with a Slovakian company to begin local production of C-5 57mm rockets in Nigeria.

“This is a huge milestone,” he said. “Once we master this technology, adapting it to other calibres like 7mm or 9mm becomes much easier.”

On personnel welfare, the Air Chief said the force continues to prioritize its human capital, recognizing that a motivated workforce is central to operational efficiency.

“You can have the most expensive weapons systems, but without properly motivated personnel, success remains elusive,” he said.

He highlighted efforts to improve accommodation, uniforms, and logistics support, noting that significant strides have been made though some challenges persist.

Among the landmark initiatives, he disclosed the establishment of the Nigerian Air Force Health Bank, which provides savings and low-interest loans to officers, airmen, and their family members. We also established hospitals, schools and insurance for our personnels.

“This initiative is already yielding results in helping our personnel and their families secure affordable credit and investment opportunities,” he said.

Abubakar assured that the NAF would continue to invest in R&, welfare, and innovation, stressing that self-reliance in defence technology remains a strategic priority for national security.


Source: @zagazola