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bidexiii:
#Libya; Photos from an #LNA operations showing the loot taken from #GNA-linked forces, including several SA-7 MANPADS, a small commercial quadcopter and various vehicles from multiple Katibas .

It's high time NATO come to the realization of what they did in Libya was a total mess-up not a clean-up. MANPADS everywhere , if these sophisticated weapons should find there way into countries like Mali and Chad, then the Nigerian Military is in deep shit !

#Libya; Photos from an #LNA operations showing the loot taken from #GNA-linked forces, including several SA-7 MANPADS, a small commercial quadcopter and various vehicles from multiple Katibas .

#Algeria- Photos of an extremely rare incident (1st of its kind I believe) released by the MDN: a (locally made) El Djazair 54 UAV located militants' weapons caches (looks like in northern Algeria), directing 2 (locally made) El Djazair 55 UAVs to attack the targets .

SOF team from the #Libyan National Army graduated from the Military College in #Jordan.

Troops appear fitted with Jordanian Tactical gears & equipments.

Egypt also will equip its Rafale fighter jet with the new generation Targeting Long-Range Identification Optronic System (TALIOS) laser targeting pod

As the EAF has contracted on (12) Talios pod, Also The EAF will be the 1st foreign country to get F3R upgrade for their Rafales .

bidexiii:
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HMOD URGES NIGERIA, PAKISTAN NAVIES TO COLLABORATE FOR MARITIME SECURITY

The Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD) Mansur Dan Ali has called on Chiefs of Naval Staff of Nigeria and Pakistan to maximize the opportunities of existing bilateral cooperation in order to tackle national security challenges particularly in the maritime domain. The Minister made the assertion this morning during the visit of the Pakistani Chief of Naval Staff (PCNS) Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abassi to the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.

Represented by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin, the Honourable Minister of Defence noted that both Countries have a long standing bilateral relationship with shared security threats ranging from terrorism to maritime threats.

Mansur Dan Ali further observed that the envisaged bilateral cooperation between the two Navies would be beneficial to the countries towards building capacity for operational efficiency.

Speaking earlier, the PCNS, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abassi who is on a two day working visit to the Nigerian Navy, said his country places much value on her relationship with Nigeria, stressing that there are opportunities for both countries to collaborate in developing military synergy, with emphasis on the Navy

Accompanied by the Chief of Naval Staff Nigeria, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the PCNS remarked that he is in Nigeria to discuss measures for mutual cooperation needed to strengthen both Navies in tackling maritime security threats.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU

COLONEL
Acting Director Defence Information

NAF ROUNDS OFF 55TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH GALA NIGHT, REWARDS GALLANTRY, EXCELLENCE

The activities marking the 55th Anniversary Celebration of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) were rounded off last night, 29 April 2019, in a colourful Anniversary Dinner/Gala Night held at the NAF Officers’ Mess and Suites Kado, Abuja. The event, which featured cultural dances, comedy and live music, also served as a forum for the NAF to reward the gallantry of some its personnel, recognize the outstanding performances of 2 deserving individuals as well as present prizes to the winners of the 2019 NAF Research and Development (R&D) Competition held on 27 April. Tactical Air Command (TAC) clinched First place in the R&D Competition, while Air Training Command (ATC) and 041 Communications Depot Shasha placed Second and Third, respectively.

One of the officers rewarded for gallantry was Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Ilu Yusuf, who had flown over 785 combat hours on the Mi-35 Helicopter Gunship, playing very key roles during various operations in the Northeast (NE) Theatre of Operation, notably during Operation DEEP PUNCH that led to the capture of Camp Zero from the Boko Haram Terrorist group. The second award for gallantry went to Flt Lt Muadab Getso, a seasoned fighter pilot who has logged over 1,000 combat flying hours on the Alpha Jet, participating in several operations in the NE. It is noteworthy that Flt Lt Getso had carried out the seamlessly executed Alpha Jet solo aerobatic performance during the Aerial Display at the Eagle Square earlier that day. The recipients of the awards for excellence were Flt Lt Efe Egbujiobi and Master Arotiba Seunara Peter, from Air Force Secondary School, Ikeja. Flt Lt Egbujiobi, while on United Nations (UN) Mission in Congo DRC, not only performed excellently well but also, added value by undertaking skills acquisition, economic empowerment and enlightenment programmes as well as quick impact projects to alleviate the plights of the host communities in her area of deployment, at her own personal expense, for which she was given commendation by the UN. Master Arotiba Peter, on the other hand, got the award for emerging the best overall candidate in the 2018 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination in the whole of West Africa with 9 A1s in Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Tourism, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Civic Education and Economics, beating over 1.9 million other candidates who sat for the examination.

In his remarks, the Special Guest of Honour (SGOH), Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, commended all the past Chiefs of the Air Staff (CAS), who had at one time or the other contributed to the success story of the Service, while also expressing his admiration for the current CAS for the strings of successes recorded in recent times by the Service. He added that the revolutionary development of the NAF into an operationally efficient Service through quality training of its manpower as well as the reactivation of equipment and platforms through numerous R&D efforts lent credence to the quality and efficiency of leadership in the Service. He also used the opportunity to congratulate the officers who were specially recognized at the event and urged them to sustain their devotion to duty so as to ensure that the NAF continues to succeed in all its endeavours. The SGOH reiterated that,, although the NAF Day 2019 Celebrations provided an avenue for the NAF to showcase itself to the entire world, most Nigerians already understand the sacrifices and efforts of the Service towards ensuring that law-abiding citizens are safe to go about their daily endeavours without fear. He noted that the activities held during the Celebrations would go further to convince more Nigerians that public funds were being well utilized to ensure their safety and security.

Earlier, the CAS, Air Marshal Sadique Abubarkar, who welcomed dignitaries to the event, recounted that the NAF had gone through remarkable developments over the years. He noted that the Service has no doubt lived up to and, in some instances, even exceeded expectations in the discharge of its responsibilities. These achievements, he said, were among the reasons for which the Gala Night was put together. Air Marshal Abubakar also used the opportunity to acknowledge the support of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment to improving the NAF platforms/equipment holding. Aside from the fleet of Super Tucano aircraft the Government recently ordered and paid for, the CAS noted that the NAF had taken delivery of a variety of platforms, especially helicopters, since the inception of the current Federal Government administration. These, he said, included the 2 Agusta 109P inducted earlier in the day, as well as 4 Mi-35M Helicopters, 10 Super Mushshak trainer aircraft and 2 Bell-412 Helicopters, amongst others.

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

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rugged7:
After taking all this time to "upgrade" this helicopter in europe...
And yet, they "upgrade" helicopters with no capacity for night fighting or better still, night vision.
It doesn't make sense.

Don't worry they'll make use of NVG.....

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NAF CELEBRATES 55TH ANNIVERSARY WITH CEREMONIAL PARADE, AERIAL DISPLAY AS 2 NEW AGUSTA 109 POWER HELICOPTERS ARE INDUCTED

As part of activities marking the 2019 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Day Celebration, the President, Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, today, 29 April 2019, inducted 2 new Agusta 109 Power Helicopters into the Service to boost the performance of the NAF’s constitutional roles of defending the territorial integrity of the country, especially the fight against insurgency and other forms of criminality across the Country. The induction was one of the main events of the 55th Anniversary Celebration, which started on 27 April 2019, with Research and Development (R&) Competition/Exhibition and Anniversary Lecture, and came to a climax today at the Eagle Square in Abuja with a colourful and exciting Ceremonial Parade, K-9/Special Forces Display as well as a thrilling Order of Battle (ORBAT) Flypast and Aerial display by some of the platforms in the inventory of the NAF.

Speaking at the occasion, the Special Guest of Honour, President Muhammadu Buhari, who was represented by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, lauded the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for his commendable leadership of the NAF in the last 4 years. The President noted that in fulfilling his promise to end the Boko Haram insurgency and other forms of criminality in the country, he made professionalism and capacity building of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) a major security policy thrust of his administration. The President emphasized that training and acquisition of brand new platforms as well as other support equipment for the AFN and other security agencies was intensified. “I have no doubt that the employment of the newly acquired platforms, in addition to the Super Tucano aircraft, which would be delivered in 2022, would add impetus to the combat efficiency of the NAF”, he said.

The President, who appreciated the contributions of the NAF in addressing the security challenges of armed banditry/cattle rustling and kidnapping in the North West, said the efforts of the Service, in conjunction with other security agencies, had started yielding positive results, thereby restoring Nigeria's pride and honour amongst the comity of nations. He affirmed that his administration would not relent until every spot within the territory of the country enjoys peace and order. The C-in-C stated further that the NAF has been fulfilling its Constitutional mandate of preserving Nigeria’s territorial integrity through the employment and projection of air power. The President, who was impressed with the display and professionalism put up by the NAF personnel during the Ceremonial Parade, said military parades have been a way of determining soldierly qualities and troops cohesion. “The March-Past was elegantly conducted with precision and the parade was generally colourful. This is an epitome of discipline and excellent military posture, which are hallmarks of a modern fighting force. I am further excited by the aerial display by the NAF airplanes. The displays demonstrate NAF’s commitment to achieving high standards of operational readiness”, the President remarked. He acknowledged the roles played by the NAF in the last General Elections by airlifting electoral materials as well as aerial surveillance, which contributed to the success of the elections.

While delivering his welcome address, the CAS noted with nostalgia the 55 years of the existence of the NAF which had been very eventful. He said that the Service had been confronted with a myriad of challenges and had surmounted them all, progressively maturing in the process. The CAS stated further that the NAF had grown in size, spread and equipment holding, all in a bid to fulfill its statutory obligation of protecting and defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria from the air. According to him, “The growth of the NAF since the inception of the Service has been particularly outstanding. From having only a few trainers and transport aircraft in the early years of the Service, the Nigerian Air Force currently has an impressive ORRBAT comprising diverse aircraft with capabilities to perform a wide spectrum of missions. We have also continued to build upon the foundations laid by our noble predecessors by reactivating several aircraft that were hitherto grounded; acquired and inducted various platforms into service and increased the strength of Service personnel by 7,500 airmen/airwomen and 400 officers. Additionally, 2 new commands and 2 staff branches were established to meet the evolving security challenges we are faced with”, he said.

The CAS added that the NAF had also established additional units spread across the nation in response to evolving security challenges and had constructed and upgraded existing schools, hospitals and other infrastructure including 2 Reference Hospitals to attend to the welfare of personnel and their families. “Furthermore, the gap between force projection and force protection capability has been substantially bridged with the training of more than 1,000 Special Forces. These personnel have been deployed as part of the Base Defence forces to deal with the threat to our bases and to support Internal Security Operations in various troubled spots across the country, especially in the North East, North Central and North West, respectively. The current status of the Nigerian Air Force is a testament to the continued and sustained efforts by our predecessors since the establishment of the Service”, he stated. The CAS thanked the President for his continued show of uncommon commitment to meeting the needs of the NAF and improving the capacity and equipment holding of the Service.

The Anniversary Celebration, with the theme “Building Capability for Defence of Nigeria’s Air Space While Responding to National Security Imperatives”, ends today with a Gala/Reunion Night.

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

Fynline:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqV52r9TPOM

Beautiful bird, it would have just he nice if it comes with the FLIR POD...

LIVE TRANSMISSION: 2019 NIGERIAN AIR FORCE DAY CEREMONIAL PARADE, ORBAT FLY PAST/AERIAL DISPLAY

The 2019 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Day Ceremonial Parade and Order of Battle (ORBAT) Flypast/Aerial Display will be transmitted live on NTA (available on DSTV Channel 251 or via the NTA App) from 1pm to 3pm today, Monday, 29 April 2019. The event will also be live streamed on all NAF Social Media accounts from 12noon. Please tune in and watch. Thank you for your interest in the NAF.

#NAFat5

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

jakeporeshenko:
NAF confirmed that production of it Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano has started.

They also showcased armed AW109 and Aw101 transferred from PAF

The painting on the aw101 is horrible....

jakeporeshenko:
Hensoldt spexer 2000, it’s actually for border surveillance no wonder the army found it very unsuitable.

https://www.hensoldt.net/fileadmin/hensoldt/Solutions/Land/Surveillance_Reconnaissance/0813_17_Spexer2000_datasheet_E_intranet.pdf

Tnx man,, never knew the army operated such hardware. Thanks for documentary like these.

nemesis8u:
The one with the 2 man backpack ?

Nop that's the GO--12 ground radar survellance, am talking about the one painted in green color that's weighs 180kg..?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSpAOKytsD4



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI3_2x2N434



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-D0YZ00EHE



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4ffzgEzF3s



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcZIhjFl7GI



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdcW8f-OyhY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoogSMzp-VU



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlR618vQ91w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5SS6hLeD_E

nemesis8u:
Got the link , it seems the system's were inducted long time back. 2006 onwards. Should be present in large nos by now.

@nemesis8u have you watched the video, please can you I.D the 1st ground radar surveillance that was first
discussed by the officer

jakeporeshenko:
I agree, I had no clue that the scope of NAVMC was this large, NA is not joking about self sufficiency in APC and IFV, they even plan to refurbish over 600 armored cars and old IFV with new certified engines, drive trains and 20-30mm auto cannons.

I tell you mate. by the next NA celebration day or Incoming COAS conference we hope to see most of these work been accomplished.

jakeporeshenko:
NA ground observer 12, ground surveillance radar


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-D0YZ00EHE

This is the best NA documentary I've watched so far and I must say am impressed.

Love the officer who took the briefing on the 2 types of ground surveillance radar system; he was articulate and vibrant.
Also kudos to the men of NA engineers under major Gen VO Ezeugwu has the head of the team his doing a great job. Guys I think everyone should watch these video.

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2019 NAF DAY CELEBRATION: SGF COMMENDS NAF R& INITIATIVES AS NAF HOLDS EXHIBITION, ANNIVERSARY LECTURE IN ABUJA

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been commended for its efforts at harnessing the available research and development potentials, especially in the military aviation sector. The commendation was made today, 27 April 2019, by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, during the NAF Research and Development (R&) Competition/Exhibition 2019 held at the Eagle Square in Abuja as part of activities slated to commemorate the NAF 55th Anniversary Celebration. He disclosed that the event was an indication that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) were aspiring to leave their footprints on the global stage, which, he said, was a very welcome development.

While assuring of the Federal Government's continued support to the AFN, the SGF stated that it was now more important than ever before to look inward with a view to gradually weaning the Nation of overdependence on foreign technology and becoming more innovative in the use of local resources. He lauded the great strides attained in recent times by the NAF, especially the induction of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle nicknamed 'TSAIGUMI' as well as the efforts, in collaboration with other partners, to produce the first ever made in Nigeria aircraft at the Air Force Research and Development Center (AFRDC) in Kaduna. He also applauded the recent rehabilitation of the Machine Tool Workshops at the NAF Base, Makurdi and 631 Aircraft Maintenance Depot, Ikeja in collaboration with Oshogbo Machine Tools and the University of Maiduguri.
The SGF specially commended the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for his passion for R&, noting that there was need for the public and private sectors to hold more of such exhibitions that would promote innovation. He added that the present administration would continue to encourage and support all meaningful civil-military research programmes towards making the AFN more self-reliant.

In his address, the CAS disclosed that the NAF R& Competition/Exhibition was organized to motivate innovators and research outfits to explore the possibilities of identifying areas of potential partnership with the NAF in order to strengthen Nigeria's technological base as a veritable tool for national development. Bearing in mind the need for the NAF to be self reliant technologically, Air Marshal Abubakar revealed that the Service placed emphasis on R& as a means of building indigenous technological capacity. He pointed out that the NAF strategy was in line with the focus of the Federal Government which prioritises the promotion of local content, homegrown technology and innovation as principal means of improving the nation's foreign exchange earnings.

Speaking further, the CAS acknowledged the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, for his continued support as well as for creating the enabling environment for the NAF to move its R& efforts to a much higher level. The CAS also used the occasion to appreciate members of the National Assembly and the Ministry of Defence for their untiring support to the NAF.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Chief of Standards and Evaluation, Headquarters NAF, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Remigus Ekeh, noted that R& had assumed new dimension in the NAF, under the leadership of Air Marshal Abubakar. According to him, “By encouraging out-of-the box thinking and innovative approaches to issues, a lot of solutions to operational challenges in the NAF have been locally developed through R&, thereby saving huge resources”, he said.

The highlight of the R& Competition/Exhibition was the inspection of project stands by the SGF and other dignitaries present at the occasion. Six NAF Commands and 9 Institutions participated in the R& Competition/Exhibition. The 6 Commands are Tactical Air Command, Special Operations Command, Mobility Command, Air Training Command, Ground Training Command and Logistics Command. Other Institutions and agencies that showcased their products were Pen Resource Robotics Centre, Gombe, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Sheda Science and Technology, University of Maiduguri, Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Navy and the Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna. The Air Force Research and Development Centre as well as 041 Communications Depot, Shasha, Lagos also participated.

In the same vein, as part of the activities marking the NAF Day 2019, an Anniversary Lecture was held at the NAF Officers’ Mess and Suites, Kado, Abuja. The topic of the Lecture was “Air to Ground Integration in the Armed Forces of Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects”. The lecture, which was delivered by AVM Christian Chukwu (retired), pooled the intellectual minds of experienced serving and retired senior officers from the Armed Forces, other security agencies and members of diplomatic corps to discuss ways of improving synergy between air and surface forces for more effective and efficient operations.

#nafat55

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

AIRING OF DOCUMENTARY “NIGERIAN AIR FORCE REGIMENT AND SPECIAL FORCES”

The Nigerian Air Force wishes to remind the general public to stay tuned to TVC (available on DSTV Channel 418 or via the TVC App) from 7.30 to 8.00pm today, 27 April 2019, for the airing of the documentary on the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Regiment and Special Forces. Thank you for your continued interest in the Nigerian Air Force.

Xbee007:
Photos from the Nigerian Air Force demonstration in Eagle Square, Abuja.

They've started packing up when I got there.

I only got shots of the MRAPs.

Nice job and qood pictures.....