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demolition:

They've all grown fat. Let's task them a bit.

Oya naa....

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bidexiii:
FLASH: The colourful Passing Out Parade for the gallant pioneer members of the newly Established Female Squad of the NSCDC was held earlier today at the Training College of the Corps in Kastina State. Ready for operational deployment across Nigeria. .

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commissions a Newly Established NSCDC female Squad, which kicked started at the NSCDC Training College Katsina on Thursday 20th May, 2021 with the Honorable Minister of Interior, OGBENI RAUF AREGBESOLA as a special guest of honour.

FLASH: The colourful Passing Out Parade for the gallant pioneer members of the newly Established Female Squad of the NSCDC was held earlier today at the Training College of the Corps in Kastina State. Ready for operational deployment across Nigeria. .

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NAF DAY 2021 ENDS WITH INDUCTION OF JF-17 MULTI-ROLE
THUNDER AIRCRAFT

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Day Celebration 2021 has ended in Makurdi, Benue State with the induction of 3 newly acquired JF-17 multi-role Thunder aircraft into its inventory. The induction ceremony, which took place today 20 May 2021, was performed by the President and Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari who was represented by the Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD), Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd). At the historic occasion, the President stated that the induction ceremony was personally rewarding to him as it marked yet another step in his promise to improve the infrastructure and equipment dispositions of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and other security agencies for enhanced output, professionalism and service delivery. He also added that the induction of the JF-17 aircraft is indicative of how the NAF has continued to advance it capability and capacity over the past 57 years, while developing competencies to achieve its constitutional mandate of defending the Nation’s territorial integrity by air.

The President specially commended the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, for not only remaining at the forefront of the fight against all enemies of Nigeria but also for his numerous initiatives towards bridging NAF human capacity gaps as well as exploiting Research and Development (R&) for improved self-reliance. The President went further to commend the resilience and commitment of members of the AFN and other security agencies for ensuring the sovereignty of Nigeria and its indivisibility. He also appreciated the support of the Government of Pakistan and the efforts of the Pakistan Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Mohammad Tayyab Azam, at sustaining the strategic partnership between Nigeria and Pakistan while assuring that his Administration would continue to work with members of the international community in order to collectively evolve solutions to the common challenges of terrorism and proliferation of small arms and light weapons. The President also used the occasion to salute the gallantry of personnel who have paid the supreme price in the defence of the Nation while also praying for the repose of their souls.



In his address, the CAS stated that the induction of the newly acquired JF-17 multi-role Thunder aircraft marks the climax of the NAF 57th Anniversary Celebration. This, he said, was yet another milestone of the President Mohammed Buhari-led administration’s unwavering resolve to equip and energize the NAF and indeed the entire AFN towards combating terrorism, insurgency, armed banditry and other threats. Air Marshal Amao also revealed that under President Muhammadu Buhari, the NAF has inducted 23 brand new aircraft into its inventory, comprising 10 Super Mushshak trainer aircraft and 13 rotary wing combat platforms and 5 Mi-35M helicopter gunships. Others are 4 Agusta 109 Power helicopters, 2 Mi-171E and 2 Bell 412 multi-role helicopters. The CAS added that, the induction of the 3 JF-17 Thunder aircraft thus brings the total number of newly inducted aircraft in the last 6 years to 26. The CAS went further to state that, “These aircraft have significantly boosted our operational effectiveness in the fight to defeat all threats to the Nation and its citizenry.’’ He also added that, “Through synergy with surface forces, the freedom of action of the insurgents/terrorists in the North East has been effectively curtailed. Consequently, NAF combat and combat support operations, energized by our up-scaled Order of Battle, have contributed to improving the security situation in the North East, whilst also contributing significantly to dealing with threats in the North West, North Central and other parts of the Country.” Speaking further, the CAS disclosed that the NAF is expecting 20 additional platforms, comprising 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from the United States of America and 8 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that would arrive Nigeria in no distant time. These additional aircraft, according to the CAS, will no doubt inject significant impetus into the NAF’s airpower employment capability in support of joint operations. He added that through the immense support of the Federal Government, the NAF has been able to train 133 new pilots during the period to effectively man the new platforms as well as others being expected. The CAS therefore expressed his deepest appreciation to the C-in-C, for his untiring support towards meeting the operational, logistics and welfare needs of the NAF.

Prior to the induction of the JF-17 aircraft, a Seminar was held at the NAF Officers’ Mess, Makurdi on 19 May 2021 where series of lectures were delivered. Some of the topics featured during the Seminar included “Doctrinal Development and Joint Force Employment: An Appraisal of NAF Operations” and “Standardization of Training and Interoperability of Equipment in the AFN: An Appraisal”. The lectures pooled the intellectual minds of experienced serving and retired senior officers from the Armed Forces, other security agencies and members of the National Assembly who discussed ways of improving synergy and joint operations between air and surface forces.

The induction ceremony was attended by the Executive Governor of Benue State, Dr Samuel Ortom, Chairmen of Senate and House Committees on Defence and Air Force, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attairu, Representative of the Chief of Naval Staff, former Chiefs of Defence and Air Staff including Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi (Rtd), Brigadier General Emmanuel Ikwue (Rtd), AVM Abdullahi Dominic Bello (retired) and AVM Femi John Femi (Rtd). Others are Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin (Rtd), Air Marshal Muhammed Dikko Umar (Rtd), Air Marshal Adesola Nunayon Amosu (Rtd) and other senior officers both serving and retired.


Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information

20 May 2021

JUST IN: ALBANAWY APPOINTED ISWAP LEADER, ARRESTS 30 COMMANDERS LOYAL TO LATE SHEKAU AND TAKES OVER SAMBISA FOREST.

The Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) under the new leadership of Abu-Musad Albarnawy has taken over all territories under the control of late Abubakar Shekau in a major revenge onslaught against the former Boko Haram leader.

The fighters, it was also gathered, have arrested 30 top commanders loyal to the late Boko Haram leader, metrowatchonline.com, learnt that the Commanders include: Abdul Bash, Commander Parisu, Abu Mujaheed, Commander of Sabil Huda, Mala
Ali, Commander of Farisu, Amir Hassana, Commander Garin Dambe, Malam Bako, Commander Hizba, Amir Halid, Commander Njimiya Falluja, Commander Garin Mala, Abu- Fatima, Commander, Gwashke, Kaka BK, Commander Garin Abu Asmau among others.
Others are Alai Bukar, Commander Mina Ngawri, Abu-Ubaida, Commander Jungle Gabra, in Pulka, Amir Abdulrahman Commander, Gobara, Abu Muhammad, Commander Alava, Ali Shara, Commander Yuwe Hanyan Bama, Amir Huzayfa Commander Yuwe Hanyan Welcome, Abubakar Sarki, Commander, Yuwe Hanyan Konduga, Ibn Abbas, Commander Barin Bulla Yaga, Ali Ngule, Commander Madara Mountain among others.

Othes also include Ummati Mai Shayi, Commander Madara Mountain, Mala Musa Abuja, The Chief Bomb Maker, Mallam Bana Sharra, Chief Judge to Shekau faction, located at Garin Mala Hassan, Baba Dr. Konduga, Chief Medical Doctor, Alava Road, Ma’azu Dan Lokodisa, The Chief Prison Officer, Alai Abba, the Caretaker of Women, children, Mala Musa, Chief Mechanic Officer, located at Parisu, Abu Zaid, Chief Bomb maker, located at Parisu, Abu Aisha Special Clearance operations Unit, Fairs, Amir Okasha, Bomb Timer, Farisu and Amir Awana among others terrorists.

Impeccable intelligence sources within the North-east war theatre however revealed to metrowatchonline.com that ISWAP fighters in about 50 gun trucks and dozens of motorcycles stormed Sambisa forest recently forcing Boko Haram Commanders loyal to Shekau to surrender or face instant execution.

This development according to our source came after Abu-Musad Albarnawy, who had gone underground for a while now, was reportedly re-appointed as the new leader of ISWAP in the North east war theatre by the ISIS leadership which has become the major source of strength for the insurgents.

The ISWAP, according to the source, stormed Shekau’s camp’s general area “following massive protests against his leadership style after he had eliminated some top Boko Haram Commanders including Abu-Fatima, his Chief of Staff who doubled as the Operation Commander within the past one month”.

The ISWAP finally resolved that with all the mistakes, Shekau had begun derailing against the main cause they had chatted for themselves and that it was time for him to be taken out by force of arms.

Albarnawi, who claimed he had received directives from the ISIS, maintained that he had been designated by the Amir al Muminin (the IS Caliph) to take over and coordinate all activities of the insurgents under one umbrella for easy movement of funds, weapons and materials.

“The ISWAP and Boko Haram have been engaged in several infighting for superiority among factions resulting in the elimination of dozens of Boko Haram fighters from both sides within the past five years”, said our source.

It is believed that three to four factions of Boko Haram may be existing between Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon and these came about as a result of the dictatorial tendencies of Shekau who had survived many attacks and wounds only to bounce back into reckoning in the airwaves and tubes.

In December 2020, the ISWAP had earlier declared all Boko Haram also known as JAS fighters wanted, forcing most of them to flee Lake Chad, after they reportedly attacked an ISWAP position, took their women and looted their weapons.

In a conciliatory message after assuming office, Albarnawy called on all bandits and offenders to repent and insisted that he is ready to give the headship of the organization to his predecessor if the latter repents from his sins.

Albanawi also came with new policies to work with all Jihadists in the alleged IS West Africa control Territory North East Nigeria.

Intelligence sources revealed that “ISWAP top terrorist, Baana Duguri, may have informed commander Modu Sulum that Shekau had been taken out after his camp was surrounded as a result of a top class tip and the leader with his team started fighting back.

“Obviously shooting ensued between the two factions because Shakau’s men were desperate that he was not to be taken alive. Shekau detonated a suicide bomb and killed himself when he observed that the ISWAP fighters had cornered and indeed wanted to capture him alive.

“It was bloody as the two sides also lost some fighters during the shooting. He noted that even yesterday, ISWAP was pursuing Abu Shekau and he Shekau discarded his cap and ran but today the pursuit ended and he’s finally killed.

Sulum and some other commanders were said to have been rejoicing over the death of Shekau, adding that few members who had fed up with his style but afraid to speak out have started returning to their houses after the news.

Meanwhile the waiting game continues to confirm if the Shekau side will announce a new leader entirely or someone with a sub-title Shekau who had resurrected many times will be allowed to resurrect again.

Whyem15:
HumAngle gathered that after his bodyguards were subdued, Shekau surrendered and engaged in an hours-long meeting with the ISWAP fighters. During the parley, he was asked to voluntarily relinquish power and order his fighters in other areas to declare Nai'a (allegiance) to ISWAP’s authority. They had expected Shekau to issue a statement.

If this is true, then the Civil War might continue a while longer, Shekau should have already have a line of succession and his successor or successors would want to continue the war(I pray they do because they might chicken out and surrender).

This means he might still be alive

Odunayaw:
The deriders are nowhere to be found, doubting Thomases along with them.

These Birds give us a foot into net centric warfare. A full squadron of Block 3 and everywhere go maranma

The real game changers are yet to come.. !

#Caption this !

Newly purchased MRAP deployed to the NW and NE to fight Banditry and Insurgency.

#NA SOF

Missed this guys back then

JOSCOFELIX:
two intel with me 1 say it was military artllary strike 2 he blew himself with grenade

Guys let's exercise patient, there are alot of intel's right now, don't let us forget that shekau has been killed 3 or 4 times now, only videos of him surfacing declaring his very much alive.
The next 24 to 72 hours will tell, I think that's why the NA has not made any public statement on the issue.

Close-Up of Combat Module of an STI Tank Destroyer in the North East theatre.

Deep Blue Project: Countdown to Maritime’s Big Event



https://businessday.ng/maritime/article/deep-blue-project-countdown-to-maritimes-big-event/

#throwback

[/b]Capabilities of NIMASA's new CJ-3 Special Missions Aircraft[b]
Guys try and watch these video



https://twitter.com/DefenseNigeria/status/1394600847703740416?s=19

mekussa:
I don't know if I should be happy they are fighting themselves or sad ISWAP came out on top......................

If its true

Mixed reactions for me

Watch these shot video clips :-

NAF'

Alongside the JF-17 thunder and A-29 Super Tucano NAF also has plans to induct Ch-3, ch-4 and Wing Loong II UAV’s into its inventory this year. pic.twitter.com/eNqI4pu4mp

— Jake (@Jakepor21) May 18, 2021

CHADIAN ARMY'

“We won’t use our guns we would ram them with our Toyotas” Chadian 🇹🇩 army soldiers engaging FACT rebels. pic.twitter.com/SBSLY2u3iT

— Jake (@Jakepor21) May 17, 2021

NAF Mi-171 with 3 different weapon/munition configurations.

Photo credit: @jakepor

TRIGITIS:
I thought Nigerian army are unprofessional?
So how come the trainer of ipob force was himself trained by "unprofessional" zoo army?

Dummy that's your thought

bidexiii:
RECEPTION CEREMONY FOR NIGERIAN NAVY'S NEWEST OFFSHORE SURVEY VESSEL, NNS LANA AT NNS BEECROFT, APAPA, LAGOS TODAY

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RECEPTION CEREMONY FOR NIGERIAN NAVY'S NEWEST OFFSHORE SURVEY VESSEL, NNS LANA AT NNS BEECROFT, APAPA, LAGOS TODAY

xterra2:

See our new baby ooo
So excited for the @NigAirForce@woye1 @jeffphilips1 @fimiletoks pic.twitter.com/gZDr41DG7X

— Dr. Banks (O.D McOptom)🇳🇬🇬🇧 (@DBankrichards) May 17, 2021

^^ Video of JF 17 Thunder on Markurdi TAC Tarmac.

To the N.E straight after the induction !

Xbee007:
It seems Nigeria Air Force is now producing unguided rockets. See 2nd image.

Nice screen grabs @xbee007, I can't download or watch he video in my location here , we they inside creek here.

Stephandesward:
Very logical decision, better than the 76mm low velocity, [/b]I just hope it has EO and flir , good digital fire control, this is what we need in 30mm[b], as a plugin to the new hardwares....some things we have are over kills in too little quantities to be effective....let's have our over kills in effective numbers and things ike this .

They all come with fire control and EO flir.
Guess what these babies are very cheap compared to all these modern IFV, the only disadvantages these babies has its her weak armor.

#NA
#SOF

bidexiii:
Chadian army BMP-1 upgraded in Ukraine to what appears to be BMP-1UM standard.
Love what the Chadians are doing with the BMP-1.

Modernizing BMP-1 to BMP-1AM, which traded its 73mm cannon for a 2A72 30-mm cannon and similar turret to the BTR-82A.

The cost of upgrading each BMP-1 will cost roughly the same as modernizing each BMP-2 to the BMP-2M standard with a Berezhok turret. The NA should go for these babies, easy to maintain, rugged, light & fast and they carry enough fire power.
They can be purchased to replace the FV104, FV101, FV107.