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The Libyan army shot down a new Turkish Bayrakdar Drone
I keep asking myself what is Turkey doing in Libya, what’s there interesting or what are they gaining. Only God knows how many drones what millions of dollars that they have lost.

IS-West Africa photograph of a Nigerian government vehicle captured in an ambush near Gajiram, Borno state:

IS-West Africa militants yesterday claimed to have ambushed a Nigerian army convoy on the Gajiram-Monguno road in Borno state and to have repelled an army attack in Yobe state:

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FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY: NAF FLIES 1,700 COMBAT HOURS IN 4 MONTHS AS CAS COMMENDS FRONTLINE TROOPS, COMMISSIONS OPERATIONS CENTRE, OTHER PROJECTS IN MAIDUGURI

As part of its sustained efforts geared towards eliminating the remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and other terrorists’ groups in the North East of the Country, the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD) has attacked over 33 different BHT targets and flown close to 1,700 hours in the last 4 months. This was achieved in 889 Air Interdiction (AI); Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR); Battle Damage Assessment (BDA); Close Air Support as well as Tactical Airlift missions executed in 1,075 sorties with about 1.6 Million litres of Jet A-1 fuel expended from 1 January 2020 till date. This was disclosed today, 13 May 2020, by the ATF Commander, Air Commodore Precious Amadi, while briefing the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, during the CAS’ Operational Visit to Headquarters ATF (HQ ATF) Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Maiduguri.

The Commander noted that the ATF had continued to pursue its mandate of contributing to the total defeat of the BHTs in order to bring peace to the North East. According to him, in the First Quarter of 2020, the ATF had conducted several subsidiary independent operations including Operations RATTLE SNAKE 2 & 3 and Operation DECISIVE EDGE, while also providing effective support for the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and allied partners in order to decimate, dislocate and deny the BHTs freedom of action. He further revealed that the ATF, with its sustained aerial bombardments of identified BHT targets, has continued to shape the battlespace to create the enabling environment for the OPLD Land Component to operate more effectively as evidenced by the successes recorded in the ongoing joint subsidiary operation, codenamed Operation KANTANA JIMLAN.

Speaking during the visit, which also featured the commissioning of a newly constructed and equipped Operations Centre as well as a new Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ (SNCOs’) Mess and new Block of 30 x single bedroom accommodation for Airmen, the CAS expressed delight with what had been achieved during the period. He commended the Commander as well as his officers and men for the successes recorded, noting that, as a result of the air operations conducted by the ATF, several top BHT and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) leaders had been killed while their Camps and Logistics facilities had been destroyed, thereby curtailing their operations. He however charged the officers and men not to rest on their oars but remain resolute to ensure total defeat of the insurgents.

Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar noted that the security challenges facing the Nation were obstacles to the Country’s developmental aspirations that could only be surmounted through collective efforts. He noted that the NAF, through the ATF, had continued to perform very critical roles in providing the much needed air support required for ground operations. The CAS further noted that, in pursuit of the NAF’s constitutional role and in line with his Vision for the Service, he had constantly sought not only to evolve strategies that would enable the Service to adequately project Air Power to effectively and efficiently deal with prevalent security threats, but to also ensure that personnel welfare is given utmost priority. He assured the personnel that their accommodation needs would continue to be addressed to ensure that every airman serving in Maiduguri is properly quartered. “In line with my Vision, the NAF will continue to do its best to ensure that accommodation problems are eradicated in the Service”, the CAS reiterated. He added that this was the reason why more blocks of accommodation were being built to pave way for the deployment of additional personnel to boost the Counter Insurgency (COIN) operations.

The CAS also stated that, with the recent additions to the welfare package of NAF personnel in Maiduguri, he expected the troops to reciprocate by dealing harder and more effective punches against the remaining elements of the terrorists. According to him, “I urge you not to relent as we have to continue fighting until the insurgents are completely eliminated. It is our professional duty to protect Nigeria from the menace of insurgency. Your efforts and sacrifices, both individually and collectively, are highly appreciated. Thus, I re-assure you of continuous provision for the effective discharge of your duties”.

While reaffirming the NAF’s unwavering commitment to the execution of its constitutional roles in the ongoing COIN efforts, Air Marshal Abubakar also seized the opportunity to express the gratitude of the Service to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, for his support towards the achievement of its desired Air Power goals. He equally implored personnel to stay safe and follow all the guidelines, stipulated by both National and State Authorities, to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Earlier, while delivering his welcome address during the commissioning, the ATF Commander thanked the CAS for making it a priority to visit the frontline troops and for his untiring efforts at executing projects to make them more effective in the discharge of their duties. According to him, the newly commissioned and well-furnished SNCOs’ Mess would provide an atmosphere for relaxation for the personnel after work, whilst fostering discipline amongst the airmen/airwomen. He equally noted that the new Operations Centre would further enhance Real Time Monitoring of air operations being conducted by the ATF. The Commander noted that the new projects, coming barely 2 months after the commissioning of the new Aircraft Hangar that has enhanced the personnel’s level of comfort in carrying out aircraft maintenance activities, were indeed morale boosters. He therefore reassured the CAS of the ATF’s unflinching commitment towards ensuring success in the fight against insurgency.

The CAS, who was accompanied on the visit by Branch Chiefs and Directors from Headquarters NAF, has returned to Abuja.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
13 May 2020

Kabe2:
I'm not seeing this news on NAF twitter.

Let's wait and see.

It’s true

Juchii:
As expected, the documentary on NTA came with poor graphics. Very poor graphics

Am streaming on NTA YouTube channel not bad and a friend of mine is watching on TV NTA. The graphics is not that bad.

JUST IN: Shekau has just released an audio saying his clip that went viral yesterday was made five years ago. He renews his threat against me and for the first time warns Ahmad Salkida (@A_Salkida) to be careful. He mocks G5 Sahel and says he is committed to his ideology as ever.

Toju200:
Update:The base was not hit

NAF is maintaining high alert and deploying overwhelming force.

BHT ISWAP will surely regret..
Mi35m gunships and other helos are airborne currently looking for those bastards..

Situation under control.

But why do they choose to attack when the NAF is celebrating its 56 anniversary or his it to stop the ongoing pounding.
I remember on this thread and the other, people complaining about the air force chief wasting resources on training regiments on Base protection and SOF, that they are not the army. Well in times like this you need them to protect task payers money used in buying million of $ worth of hardware.

#Russian TOS-1 Buratino heavy flame thrower 220 mm rocket launcher

#NA

#EAF MIG-29M

#EA

#NAF PANTHERS
#SOF

blacKDalia:
Yes, it is.

rka2:
I am laughing in Spanish because Yankee don't know what they are doing, abi? Waste of their taxpayers money . They don't know what they are doing when they can use high end 5th gen fighters that cost tens of thousands of dollars an hour to hunt rag heads and provide close air support to their troops

After all, the rag heads will just shoot them down

No mind some people for this forum.

Niger says 75 Boko Haram fighters killed in two operations




https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/niger-75-boko-haram-fighters-killed-operations-200513115236405.html

rka2:
Off topic: Third Super Tucano ordered for US Air Force operation by Air Force Special Operations Command.

https://defence-blog.com/news/sierra-nevada-to-deliver-additional-a-29-attack-aircraft-for-combat-aviation-advisor-mission.html

why are you laughing ?

Lieutenant Charles was laid to rest yesterday in Borno. May his humble and gentle soul continue to rest with his creator. Amen!

blacKDalia:
Photoshop.

BIG NO

Photo of the Egyptian heavy ghost corvette, the Luxor 986 category 2500, built in Alexandria Marine Arsenal company in cooperation with Naval Group (former DCNS) under the contract between Egypt France in 2014, which is the manufacture of Corvette in France (Fatih 971), which already entered the service in 2017, and manufacture of the other three corvetes locally in Alexandria Marine Arsenal company where The Corvette was inaugurated in Port Said 976 (inaugurated in September 2018) and the corvette was aligned goats 981 (inaugurated in May 2019) and the fourth and last corvette will be launched in Luxor 986 soon.

remi1444:
what's the name of the rifle of the guy in the 4th picture. Is he the AFSF corp?

They are upgraded AK riffle used by the NAF.
A member NAF Panthers.

NAF @56

HOW AVM UKO OBONG RAPED NIGERIA!

A former commander of the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) has temporarily forfeited N510 million to the federal government.

Uko Obong, an air vice marshal, headed the PAF between 2013 and 2015, mainly during the Goodluck Jonathan administration.

The forfeiture was granted by Justice A. R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, according to a statement from the anti-graft agency, EFCC.

The EFCC said its “intelligence scooped the money stashed in Sterling Bank and discreet investigation revealed it was a proceed of unlawful activities, traced to AVM Obong.”

AIRING OF DOCUMENTARY: “NIGERIAN AIR FORCE: A FORMIDABLE FORCE AT 56”

Watch out for a compelling documentary, titled “Nigerian Air Force: A Formidable Force at 56”, which will be aired on NTA (Available on DSTV Channel 251, GoTV Channel 91 or via other NTA authorized platforms) on Wednesday, 13 May 2020, from 8.00pm to 9pm. The documentary highlights the progress the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has made over the past 56 years, with particular focus on the giant strides recorded in the last 5 years. Thank you for your continued interest in the NAF.

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TROOPS OF 7 DIVISION SECTOR 1 OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE NEUTRALISE 18 BOKO HARAM CRIMINALS, RESCUE 72 WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM BHTS' CAPTIVITY, CAPTURE LOGISTICS SUPPLIERS AND RECOVER SEVERAL WEAPONS

In their efforts to defeat terrorism in the North East, toops of 7 Division Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE had continued to sustain offensive operations in the ongoing operation KANTANA JIMLAN within the Sector Area of Operations.

Projecting ahead on the successes so far recorded in the Sector, the dogged troops of 144 Battalion in a well planned ambush operation on 4 May 2020 at about 0230hours (2:30am), dealt a decisive blow on BHT/ISWAP Criminals along Visik high grounds. The troops engaged the criminals in a heavy fire fight which forced them to abandon some stolen items and fled in dissaray through the Mandara mountains with severe gunshot wounds and unconfirmed number of the terrorists met their waterloo in the process.

While the ambush operations were been conducted, another ambush team of the same 144 Battalion had at about 0400hours (4am), based on credible information indicating some activities of BHTs and their collaborators/ logistics supplies led the gallant troops to successfully intercept and apprehend the criminals in a 3 canter trucks loaded with 1300 Jerricans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) enroute Kamale. The suspects have been transferred to Headquarters 7 Division Military Intelligence Brigade for detailed investigation.

Similarly, on 4 May 2020, the gallant troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion deployed at the Strong Response Area Ngoshe near the Nigeria - Cameroon borders of 26 Task Force Brigade conducted an offensive fighting patrol along Agapalwa general Area. The troops came in contact with BHTs' Logistics elements and after fierce battle, four of the terrorists were neutralised while others fled with gunshot wounds abandoning their push-cart with assorted grains and other food items.

Additionally, on 5 May 2020, at about 0435hours (4:35am) troops of 271 Task Force Tank Battalion Michika, deployed along road Mubi- Kamale intercepted some BHTs marauders trying to smuggle 2 brand new Bajaj Motor Cycle possibly to Kamale in order to aid the planned attack of the BHTs operating within the area. The terrorists abandoned the motorcycles and fled on sighting own troops.

Following the event at road Mubi-Kamale, on 7 May 2020 at about 2350hours (1150pm) BHTs launched 4 Motar Bombs from Uvaha high ground into own troops Defensive location at Limankara. Consequently, troops returned fire towards the terrorists which resulted in the death of three suicide bombers that attempted to infiltrate the same camp.

Unfortunately, two soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice due to the bomb launched into their trenches, while two others sustained injuries.

Similarly, two civilians also lost their lives as a result of the bombs explosion which landed on their house. Two vigilantes also sustained injuries.

Despite several BHTs failed attempts to gain grounds in Sector 1 AOR, the troops had continued to sustain and maintain offensive against the criminals as troops of 152 Bn in Army Super Camp Bama on 7 May 2020 at about 1930hours (7:30pm) dealt a big blow on BHTs' convoy mounted on 1 Mowag and unconfirmed number of Gun trucks and Motorcycles. In that encounter, three soldiers sustained injuries but are in stable condition, while three suicide bombers were neutralized while attempting to infiltrate troops' location.

In the same vein, troops of 151 Battalion while on ambush operation at Firgi BHTs' crossing point on 9 May 2020, at about 0045hours (1245am) came in contact with terrorists. After a fierce encounter four BHTs were neutralised while several others escaped with fatal injuries. Items recovered during the encounter include 2 AK47 rifles, 1x fully loaded magazine of 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, locally fabricated ammunition, 1 x motorcycle and 4 x bicycles

Also, troops of 3 Battalion (Main) Army Super Camp 11 Gamboru Ngala while on long range fighting patrol and clearance operation, had successfully cleared Fuye and Melere villages and later advanced to Ndufu and Muktu villages where they noticed visible BHTs activities which were effectively destroyed by the troops. Troops advanced to Muktu village where contact was made with the crouching terrorists which led to the death of four terrorists and the capture of eight locally made guns, one dane gun, one BHTs' flag and Islamic books were also recovered.Troops also rescued 72 civilians from BHTs' Captivity comprising of thirty four (34) women and thirty eight (38) children. The rescued children were subsequently vaccinated with polio vaccine at a military medical facility before they were handed over to IDP Camp officials.

In summary, within the period under review, about 18 BHTs criminals were neutralized while many escaped with gunshot wounds. A total of 72 women and children in BHTs captivity were rescued. Arms and ammunition, logistics supplies and other equipment were captured, while BHTs smugglers /collaborators were also captured.

While Applauding the troops for their commitment and the successes recorded so far, the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai has directed all the troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE across the North East Theatre of Operation to redouble their efforts to ensure the speedy defeat of the terrorists soon.

rka2:
I think they meant 6 armoured craft as in amphibious vehicles.

Edit: "NIMASA Executive Director, Operations, Rotimi Fashakin said in addition to the two special mission vessels, ten fast interceptor boats have been delivered and seven more will arrive later in the year. Two special mission aircraft, three helicopters, four unmanned aerial vehicles and 16 armoured vehicles are also being acquired."

I think the special mission aircraft are Cessnas and the expected unmanned AVs might be the order from the US?

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/nigeria-receives-two-special-mission-vessels-to-fight-piracy-maritime-crime/


https://www.africaintelligence.com/central-and-west-africa_business/2020/03/20/nigeria-brings-in-cessna-aircraft-and-agusta-helicopters-for-deep-blue-project,108398678-art

Ow thanks man!

rka2:
Maritime Security: FG Set To Deploy Integrated Architecture – Amaechi

In an effort to comprehensively tackle insecurity on Nigeria’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, the Federal Government says it is set to deploy its integrated maritime security infrastructure. The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, stated this Monday in Lagos while briefing the media ahead of the launch of the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, also called the Deep Blue Project.

Giving a breakdown of the assets being installed under the Deep Blue Project, Dakuku revealed that a good number of the assets had arrived the country, including six interceptor boats and a special mission vessel, saying a second one will come in before the end of February.

The Director-General also disclosed that the first special mission aircraft will be in the country before the end of the first quarter of the year, while six armoured aircraft were already in the country, and the first unmanned aerial vehicle would come in before the end of February.

Dakuku stated, “We expect the first helicopter in the first quarter of this year. Almost all the communication gadgets are in the country as well as the Personal Protective Gear (PPG). The C4i centre is fully operational in Kirikiri, the NIMASA Research Centre. Those are the assets we have on ground.

“However, between now and June this year, over 80 per cent of the assets would be in the country and they would be manned by Nigerian military.”

Dakuku stated that the training aspect of the project had since commenced in phases. He said the first set of training for C4i operators and intelligence officers had been concluded. Basic infantry training for soldiers who would fight on land around the littoral areas has also been concluded and the soldiers awaiting deployment, according to him.

“These trainings would continue over time as we try to integrate the intelligence officers with the C4i and those operating the special mission vessels and aircraft,” Dakuku said.

Isichei Osamgbi

Head, Corporate Communications,

NIMASA

isichei.osamgbi@nimasa.gov.ng

February 3, 2020
https://sundiatapost.com/maritime-security-fg-set-to-deploy-integrated-architecture-amaechi/

Everything should be ready to go now we are in April

Interesting to hear:
-Six intercepting boats
-special mission aircraft
-special mission vessel of which one is already on ground and the second to arrive in February.
-one unmanned aerial vehicle due to arrive in February also.
Now I don’t understand what they meant by ; [/b]“six armored aircraft”[b] already in the country?
Another convincing part of the report: [/b]“Dakuku stated, “We expect the first helicopter in the first quarter of this year“[b]. Are they not the “armored aircraft” already in the country ?

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Please can someone please give me explanations why a 4th generational jet will be expensive than a 5th gen jet.
Cost of Su35 - $85m
Cost of Su57 - $42m, And have not gotten any convincing answer from the internet during my research.