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dragon2:
MY 2kobo. We really need more power down at infantry level. Its nice to be able to call on the air-force for strikes, but to go on a full offensive, weapons and tactics are necessary.The tactic side we are not lacking,but weapons and communication down to infantry or platoon level is key for a successful punitive ground assault. I dont think MRAPs should be used for search and destroy.Light attack helios can be used for that.You dont want to lose MRAPS if you are not taking and holding ground. The MRAPS should be saved for punitive expeditions where they are used with IFV's close at the back and tanks further out.
We all know that technicals are a problem for our infantry and bokoharam use them in a shoot and scoot tactic if we have a strong defence present.The armoured solution real time is IFVs , in the absence of IFVS, for the GI, smoke and frag grenade launchers are a must at platoon level.Smoke for concealment and frag as an indirect weapon when under fire.At company level ATGMs, (like the HJ 8,9,10& 12 ) is a relatively cheap real time alternative to constantly calling on airstrikes for technicals. Also,Sentry drones with IR, Night vision and Laser range finder, far ahead of base camp is also a must at platoon level.It will give the commanders prep time and tactical advantage in a fire-fight.
Our Infantry need to be able to go forward at all times but are being slowed by mines and technicals. We have to be proactive, both in assaults and hot pursuit tactics. We MUST NOT be slowed down by these problems when there are solutions out there,no matter the price.
The Army Command needs to raise its game.

Well said bro, only our red necks are kind of old school. We still do things the old ways and not that our budget can get us these stuffs.
Will get there one day hopefuly.

Toju200:
What of operation last Dance it's supposed to be out by now...
I'm following up this film on insta...

Me too no understand too, the way those guys Dey run there things

Anticipate the new movie coming soon from Papel films titled “Eagle Wings, the Nigerian Air Force story”
Source @jake

shadowprimezero:
NAF Regiment

Anticipate the new movie coming soon from Papel films titled “Eagle Wings, the Nigerian Air Force story”
Source @jake

Nigeria troops in conjunction with the #CJTF killed scores of Boko Haram who attacked Kayamala Village of Konduga LGs .

Toju200:
innoson the humvee of Africa...
Was this a training or Actual operation...

Innoson should sustain the supply of the G12 to the army to replace Hilux in the fleet.

Actual operation

bidexiii:
After weeks in the forest..
Thank God for protection and you’re finally back

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The end is neigh for Abubakar Shekau, the Boko Haram terrorists kingpin, as the Rewards for Justice Programme of the U.S. Department of State has offered a whopping sum of $7 million, which amounts to N2.5 Billion, to anyone that has information about his whereabouts. I hope this will entice those hiding such information to come forward. It is my prayer that it will lead to his arrest or elimination too.

first appearancec of GEO-ONV1-01M new night vision goggles (NVG) in possession of AAF (algerian air force) used by helicopters pilots

After weeks in the forest..
Thank God for protection and you’re finally back

Noticed the super-puma @ the background it’s been a long time ?

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OPERATIONAL VISIT: CAS RESTATES COMMITMENT TO ENSURING SECURITY IN NORTHEAST AS HE COMMISSIONS AIRCRAFT HANGAR IN MAIDUGURI

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has restated the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to ensuring security in the Northeast of the Country, working in concert with sister Services and other security agencies. The CAS made this disclosure today, 1 March 2020, while on an operational visit to the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in Maiduguri, where he also commissioned a newly constructed Aircraft Hangar, which is large enough to house 12 Alpha jets along with associated equipment.

Speaking further during the commissioning ceremony, Air Marshal Abubakar remarked that his frequent visits to the Northeast Theatre were aimed at keeping constantly abreast of activities of the ATF with a view to ensuring that frontline personnel have the support they deserve and that their welfare needs are met for enhanced professional performance. He therefore expressed delight to again be in Maiduguri to interact with the troops as well as to encourage them to remain committed to their duties while being proud of the sacrifices made to ensure that Nigeria is secured and its people protected from the purveyors of evil. The CAS further disclosed that Headquarters NAF, on its part, would continue to provide the requirements of the ATF to sustain its effectiveness in the performance of its assigned tasks. According to him, “We will do everything humanly possible to provide all your requirements to ensure you are effective in the discharge of your duties”.

The CAS remarked that it was in furtherance of this commitment that the Aircraft Hangar being commissioned was disassembled from its erstwhile location in another NAF Unit, where it was underutilized and relocated and re-assembled in Maiduguri, where, he said, it would undoubtedly be more effectively utilized for enhanced operations. He added that the relocation of the hangar was brought about by the observation that NAF Technicians had, over the years, been carrying out maintenance activities in the harsh Maiduguri weather, where temperatures reach as high as 48 to 50 degrees Celsius, in order to ensure that there were serviceable aircraft for the pilots to fly.

Moreover, the CAS noted that the harsh weather conditions also have adverse effects on the avionics and other sensitive equipment of the aircraft when they are left out in the open, exposed to the harsh Maiduguri weather. He said it was therefore decided that a hangar needed to be provided to give some level of comfort to the personnel engaged in maintenance activities so that they can work in a less stressful environment, rather than in the open. This, he said, would also preserve the life of the aircraft, especially the avionics and other sensitive equipment. Air Marshal Abubakar disclosed that the entire project, including the building of the enclosed offices and other facilities within the Hangar as well as the extension of the apron, was executed through direct labour by the NAF Directorate of Services.

The CAS concluded his remarks by commending the Commander ATF as well as his subordinate Commanders, officers and men of the ATF for their efforts, noting that there was no other alternative than to put in their very best to defend the Nation and its values. He urged them to continue to work hard and remain focused on the task of ensuring that Nigeria’s territorial integrity was not undermined, whilst avoiding distractions from unscrupulous individuals and subversive elements.

Earlier in his welcome address, the ATF Commander, Air Commodore Precious Amadi, while thanking the CAS for his frequent visits as well as his continued commitment to the welfare of personnel of the ATF, restated the ATF’s firm dedication to the fight against insurgency in the Northeast. Before departing Maiduguri, the CAS, who was accompanied on the visit by the NAF Chiefs of Training and Operations as well as Aircraft Engineering, was briefed, behind closed doors, by the ATF Commander on the status of ongoing air operations.

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

Toju200:
when was this..

Few days ago

dragon2:
I know a number of people who will want to have their hands on that.

Already it would have been on the way to there laboratories/workshops.....

An American general atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle UCAV lost in Niger due to technical issues....

bidexiii:
Few weeks ago, President al-Sisi inaugurated a New Military-Industries Factory (No.300)

The Factory includes production lines for the manufacture of firearms, ammunition & shells

During the opening ceremony, a new Egyptian-made IFV showcased carrying the name of Sinai-200

The Egyptian Sinai-200 IFV seems to be an upgrade for the Russian BMP IFVs

The Egyptian IFV is characterized with it’s light weight & the STANAG4569 / Level4B Protection against mines/IEDs also it’s equipped with 12.7mm RCWS & Q-Net armor to provide protection from RPG attacks

Few weeks ago, President al-Sisi inaugurated a New Military-Industries Factory (No.300)

The Factory includes production lines for the manufacture of firearms, ammunition & shells

During the opening ceremony, a new Egyptian-made IFV showcased carrying the name of Sinai-200

NA Artillery firing on BHT position

INTERCEPTION OF 140 UNITS OF GAS CYLINDERS & A TRUCK LADEN WITH 600 BAGS OF NPK FERTILIZER BY OFFICERS AND MEN OF FEDERAL OPERATIONS UNIT ZONE B, KADUNA.

In stemming the tide against smuggling, Officers and men of Federal Operations Unit Zone B,Kaduna arrested 2 trucks laden with 140 units of refurbished gas cylinders smuggled into the country from Niger Republic. Similarly, another truckload of NPK fertilizer was arrested along Jibia/Agangaro axis of Katsina state. After 100% physical examination, the said vehicle was found to contain 600 bags of NPK 15-15-15 fertilizer smuggled into the country.

NPK 15-15-15 fertilizer falls under the import prohibition order, and as such, bringing in such product violates section 46 of Customs Excise and Management Act (CEMA) CAP C45 LFN 2004 which states that any goods imported, landed or unloaded contrary to any prohibition shall be forfeited.

In another related development, 200 pcs of used tyres, 90 bales of second hand clothings and 322 kegs of vegetable oil were also arrested along Katsina/Kano axis.

In the same vain, operatives of the unit attached to Ilorin/Jebba/Mokwa axis made another discovery of new antics deployed by smugglers to evade arrest . Large quantity of smuggled rice were criminally sandwiched between watermelons in 2 trucks, which further examination revealed 400 bags of rice (50kg each). The duty paid value of all aforementioned seized items is N185 million.

Compt Mustapha Sarki- Kebbi expressed his determination to sustain the ongoing onslaught against Smugglers calling on business community to avoid trading on prohibited items.

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CAPACITY BUILDING: NAF INAUGURATES ANOTHER SPECIAL FORCES INDUCTION COURSE AS IT COMMISSIONS OBSTACLE COURSE, RAPPELLING TOWER IN BAUCHI

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 28 February 2020, inaugurated another Special Forces (SF) Induction Course and commissioned Obstacle Course and Rappelling Tower at the Regiment Training Centre (RTC) Annex, NAF Base Bauchi. Speaking during the occasion, the Guest of Honour (GOH, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was represented by the Air Officer Commanding Ground Training Command (AOC GTC), Air Vice Marshal Idi Amin, noted that the contemporary security challenges facing the Nation had necessitated the training of more personnel as Special Operations operatives. “These operatives enable us to achieve effects outside the perimeter thereby conferring upon us the necessary advantages to confront asymmetric threats”, he added.

Speaking further, the CAS disclosed that, in line with his Vision to transform the NAF into a highly professional and disciplined force through capacity building initiatives for effective, efficient and timely employment of airpower in response to our national security imperatives, as well as one of the key drivers, which hinges on human capacity development for improved professional performance, the NAF had increased the number of personnel recruited into the Service with a view to building the capability of Regiment personnel in protecting NAF units. He further noted that the NAF had trained 4,000 personnel both locally and overseas to meet specialized needs in Force Protection. He added that the NAF had also built specialized training facilities such as Commando training villages and rappelling towers for the continuous training of Regiment/ SF in Kaduna, Ipetu-Ijesa, Gusau and Bauchi.

While congratulating the students for scaling through the grueling screening process, the GOH, charged them to imbibe the attributes of special operatives which include honesty, courage, perseverance and adaptability to enable them earn a place among the elite team of NAF ‘PANTHERS’. He also seized the opportunity to appreciate the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, for the priority attention and support given to the NAF, which, he said, has impacted positively on the NAF in the areas of training, operational efficiency and improved welfare. He therefore assured of the NAF’s unalloyed loyalty and commitment to continue supporting the Federal Government’s policy thrust of providing security, improved economy and fighting corruption.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Commandant RTC Annex Bauchi, Wing Commander Kehinde Akinyosade, said the course was aimed at equipping trainees with the necessary skills, tactics and procedures required to function effectively as operatives in the NAF SF unit. He further mentioned that the RTC, which is tasked with conducting basic and advanced training for personnel of the Regiment Specialty, has 2 annexes in Bauchi and Ipetu-Ijesa, which conduct specialized training for desert and jungle terrain, respectively. He further disclosed that SF Course 6/2020, which is the second being conducted at RTC Annex Bauchi using indigenous instructors, has a total of 117 personnel, comprising 7 officers and 110 airmen/airwomen, who were selected from an initial 275 personnel who reported for screening.

The occasion featured live firing at the shooting range site as well as the commissioning of a 40ft rappelling tower and obstacle course, which has 23 different apparatus including the sky scraper, ‘Burma’ bridge, deep pool, treble stride ditch, 15ft double wall and swinging duck bridge, amongst others. Another highlight of the event was the crossing of the obstacle course by selected students of the course. Dignitaries that graced the occasion include the AOC Special Operations Command, Directors from NAF Headquarters, Commanders of co-located NAF units as well as heads of other security agencies in Bauchi.

It is noteworthy that the NAF is currently conducting Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training for 35 Regiment/SF personnel at the RTC Annex Ipetu-Ijesha, while 2 more SF courses are planned to take place during the year. One is expected to take place at the 211 Quick Response Group Owerri and the other is expected to hold at Toru-Orua in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

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

Sizzorkay:
You left out the quantities, i want a refund now, I've been cheated
Good job man

Toju200:
thanks uuhm bidexiii is there any link for the full video of the induction ceremony like 1:09:60 video length...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64Cuj0pg_Uk

Toju200:
Last year I remembered compiling a list of Nigeria indigenous military hardwares.
So here is an updated list.

PF ARA MRAP
PF 2 Armoured vehicle
Tsaigumi UAV
Andonni class naval patrol craft
Karaduwa class naval patrol craft
Innoson G12 military vehicle
DICON light armoured tactical patrol vehicle
Ezugwu MRAP
DICON infantry patrol vehicles (mk1 and 2)
Epenal armoured Gunboat
Almarine armoured Gunboat
SeWa Gunboat
DICON ballistic vest and helmets
Proforce ballistic vest and helmets
DICON Demining System.
JC-6 rocket pods
30.1mm Ground to air rocket

OTHER SECURITY AGENCIES
Tekowi tactical patrol vehicle
Innoson vehicles.
Proforce armoured patrol boat.


ONGOING PROJECTS
43meters naval vessels
Replenishment vessel (fuel and water barge)
Ichoku combat drone
NAFSA eagle aircraft
Unmanned hexacopter.
Bion helicopter
DICON Special purpose vehicle (SPV).

EXPORTED HARDWARE
Epenal armoured Gunboat:Chad
PF ARA MRAP: Chad

PLANNED EXPORT
Innoson G12:serria Leone
PF range of armoured vehicle:Niger.

Nice compilation

ARTILLERY TRAINING IN KENYA:

Members of the 101st Field Artillery Regiment, Massachusetts National Guard, instruct Kenya Defense Force artillery soldiers on conducting a fire control alignment test on an M119A2 105mm howitzer at the School of Artillery in Isiolo, Kenya, Jan. 29, 2020. The Kenya field artillery training aims to build partner capacity and provide training on various equipment sets and fires planning.
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)Colonial Battery 1st Battalion 101st Field Artillery RegimentMassachusetts National Guard — The Nation's First

kabe1:
Nigeria's air force procurement makes sense. When we consider the funds available and what has been purchased, it shows air force planners understand what they are doing. Training and Offensive capabilities have been good.

The Super Tucano is the best low intensity warfare aircraft available in the market. The weapons package coming along with it is also great. The ISR capabilities of the aircraft also makes it stand out.

12 MI-35M helicopters is also good.

The A109K purchase also makes sense.

The MI-17, I was hoping we would get a minimum of 6 units. 2 units won't go any where.

On the JF-17, if we look at how the world is going, it is a late purchase, very late intact.

I will say that we take the 3 units and hold on, while we wait for the block 3 to come on stream.

US Special Operations plans to buy 75 light attack aircraft for Armed Overwatch
https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-special-operations-plans-to-buy-75-light-attack-aircraft-for-armed-overwatch/136560.article

kabe1:
Look at the expected aircrafts poster.

12 super tucano
3 jf thunder
1 MI-171

The rest mi35m are not inclusive