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bidexiii:
Like I said earlier on, am so how happy and scared that this could be an awaiting coffin carrier for our troops.
Going by the security threats and challenges we are facing might have prompted decision makers to go for these old retired birds to fill some roles.
Let's do some analytical break down in terms of spare parts availability, aircraft being obsolete, complexity in upgrading and the overhauling cost?
Somepeople might say, why dont we go for newer platforms in such category.

1) [/b]Are KV-107 Helicopters Still in Active Military Service Anywhere[b]
No – not in modern frontline service.
Japan used KV-107s widely across its Self-Defense Forces (Ground, Maritime and Air) from the late 1960s through the 1990s.
Today, all KV-107s in Japan are retired and examples are in museums or on static display.
The helicopter was replaced by newer rotorcraft like the Boeing-type CH-47 Chinooks (CH-47J/JA) and other modern types in Japan.
So Japan does not operate KV-107s currently and does not have a modernised fleet still flying today.

2) [/b]Can These Old Helicopters Be Modernised?[b]
In theory, yes — but with major challenges:
Modernisation Possibilities
Older helicopters like the KV-107 can be refitted with modern avionics (glass cockpits, GPS, digital navigation, radios), engines, and mission systems.
Countries have done it in the past for older airframes (e.g., CH-46 Sea Knights in limited roles).
[/b]REAL LIFE; Practical Challenges[b]
Airframe age: KV-107 first flew in 1958; most surviving examples are more than 40–50 years old. [/b]Metal fatigue, structural wear and outdated certifications make them expensive to keep airborne[b]
Factory support closure: Kawasaki and Boeing no longer produce KV-107s, so original production lines are shut down. Modernisation is harder without OEM support.
Certification and safety: Bringing such old helicopters up to current airworthiness standards would require extensive engineering and regulatory process.
[/b]So while technically possible, modernisation is often not cost-effective compared with acquiring newer, supported helicopters[b]

3) [/b]How About Spare Parts Availability?
and Japan’s Legacy of Parts[b]
Japan built dozens of KV-107 helicopters under licence and had an extensive domestic supply base at the time; parts were often locally produced.
However, since the helicopters have been retired for decades, most of that production support is long since shut down.
[/b]Options for Spare Parts Today[b]
Survivor inventory parts: Spare parts scavenged from retired airframes, museums, private collections or storage facilities can be a source — but supply is limited.
Second-hand markets: Some civilian operators and boneyards sell legacy parts from stored helicopters.
Reverse engineering / custom manufacture: Some militaries or companies can manufacture replacement parts from drawings, but this is expensive and time-consuming.
OEM support: Because neither Kawasaki nor Boeing actively supports KV-107 production anymore, there is no modern OEM logistics tail that you can subscribe to. In other words, although “parts exist” in museums or storage, they are not easy to sustain a fleet with, and there’s no official pipeline from Japan to supply them today.

4) [/b]Does Japan Have a Modern Equivalent Still in Service?[b]
Yes — but not the KV-107 type.
Japan operates more modern helicopters such as:
CH-47J/JA Chinook heavy lifts (locally built by Kawasaki under licence) — these replaced KV-107s in transport roles.
These have ongoing production support, spare part supply and upgrade paths, making them far easier for modern militaries to operate than an old KU-107. Japan also collaborates internationally on support and upgrades for these newer types.

Odunayaw:
I don't understand this purchase at all

I stumbled on this X post and waved it off
https://x.com/THETROJANBEAST/status/2011263536438141349?t=YHXRCyt7wLMpYJad-Q1XyQ&s=19

Seeing Gebi has brought my facepalm. This is an obsolete platform!

bidexiii:
[/b]Troops foil ISWAP attack in Azir as NAF airstrikes neutralise fleeing terrorists [b]



The Nigerian Military troops of Operation HADIN MAI have foiled attack by ISWAP, neutralising several terrorists and disrupting their attempted withdrawal after an attack on military formation in AZIR in Damboa LGA in Borno state.

Zagazola Makama report that the elimination of the terrorists followed an intervention by the Nigerian Airforce Component of Operation Hadin Kak who provided decisive close air support to ground troops during the attack in the early hours of Friday.

The attackers initially attempted to breach part of the defensive perimeter but were met with overwhelming and sustained firepower from gallant troops, with support from the Air Component and other Nigerian Army aerial platforms.

After a prolonged firefight lasting over an hour, the terrorists were decisively overpowered and forced to withdraw.

During the engagement, the terrorists’ Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) fire affected troop-carrying vehicles which were partially gutted by fire. Despite this, troops maintained firm control of the situation.

Several terrorist weapons and ammunition were recovered from the enemy’s abandoned positions, including a 60mm mortar tube, mortar bombs, locally fabricated explosives, heavy machine gun rounds and hundreds of rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.

Crucially, the operation did not end at the FOB. Persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms immediately tracked the fleeing terrorists, enabling follow-up operations along identified withdrawal routes by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK).

Sources said that at about 1:40 a.m., NAF assets were immediately scrambled to provide close air support to the engaged troops.
On arrival over Azir, our aircrew observed friendly forces firing in the direction of the terrorists’ withdrawal routes.

The sources added that a wide-area scan of the general location revealed terrorist elements regrouping and taking cover under trees, noting that the aircrew swiftly acquired the targets and engaged them in successive, precise passes.

According to the sourcss, the operation achieved its intended effect, with many terrorists neutralised and their ability to reorganise or mount further attacks in the area significantly degraded.

The coordinated strikes effectively disrupted the enemy’s movement and inflicted heavy casualties. After the engagements, the aircrew conducted further scans of the area, with no additional threats observed,” the sources said.


Source: @Zagazola

bidexiii:
Incoming Hardware for the Nigeria Military.

Hopefully for the NA Aviation.

VonSmallhausen:
Nothing to be scared of my brother. The truth is that we need these items urgently. See the time it is taking to get brand new aircraft and attack helicopters up to 2 years in most instances. Meanwhile, aircraft generally can last a long time once they are well maintained. See all our domestic airlines now.

VonSmallhausen:
Good one. These look like troop carriers.
Should enhance the Army's ability to take the fight deep into ungoverned areas of the Country.

bidexiii:
Locals of Ganaru area of magama lga Area of Niger state have discovered another unexploded tomahawk missile warhead.

Bloodofthelambo:
alright

Bloodofthelambo:
hello mate, I left the telegram group by mistake, kindly help with the link

bidexiii:
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bidexiii:
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bidexiii:
More..

Floky215:
IRAN...

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bidexiii:
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VonSmallhausen:
It does look like a warhead..but i doubt the proven and famed tomahawk cruise missile could fail as frequently as is suggested. Over 3 instances of these warheads have been discovered. Even if 50 missiles were fired, a failure rate of 3 in 50 is too high for such an advanced weapon.

Something is wrong.

bidexiii:
It seems the tomahawk warhead missile failed to detonate/explode on impact, in three deferent locations.