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Buratai moves to modernize army equipment

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has intensified effort to modernize the Nigerian Army hardware and software equipment.
He made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, while talking to journalists on the side-line of a two-day seminar and exhibition of equipment for the Land Forces of West Africa.
The seminar which has participants from several countries, show cased a variety of military equipment by its manufacturers.
Buratai said the Nigeria Army is partnering with renowned military equipment manufacturers experienced in the production of military hardware and software, including communications technology.
He added that, “Their presence here will help greatly modernize the Nigerian Army in line with contemporary developments in science and technology.”
“That’s why we are collaborating with them, they came from different parts of the world and we are seeing the impact and result,” he explained.
He added that, “Our aim is to collaborate with the organizations and industries so that we have the best to modernize our own army as well.”
The Director Peconian limited, Phelim Rowe, also told journalists that, “We need manufactured in Nigeria equipment and internationally, we can have a real partnership both militarily and with industry.”
“In terms of equipment, we are talking about armored vehicles, helicopters, army aviation, artillery, communications, ballistics vest and many more,” he added.
He explained that, “it’s a very wide ranging land forces equipment conference, if you go in and see the exhibitors from around the world you would be impressed.”

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/buratai-moves-to-modernize-army-equipment.html

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VISITING REPUBLIC OF BENIN ARMY CHIEF COMMENDS NIGERIAN ARMY

The Nigerian Army has been commended for its leading role in restoration of peace and security in the West African sub-region and concerted efforts in peacekeeping all over the world. This commendation was made by the visiting Republic of Benin Chief of Army Staff, Colonel Fructeux Gbaguidi Abdias, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja when he paid courtesy call on his Nigerian Army counterpart, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai.

The visiting Benin Republic's Chief of Army Staff, Colonel Fructeux Gbaguidi, thanked the Nigerian Chief of Army Staff for the warm reception accorded him, disclosing that he was in Nigeria to participate in a seminar on West African Land Forces held at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja from 26th to 27th September 2017 and deemed it necessary to visit his Nigerian Army counterpart.

He added that it was imperative to pay courtesy call on his Nigerian counterpart since he was visiting Nigeria for the first time and to interact with him on ways to enhance the bi-lateral relationship between his country and the Nigeria. He also added that the visit was also in appreciaition of the critical leading role Nigerian Army is playing in peace restoration and maintenance not only in the West African sub-region, but the entire world. He solicited for continued support and cooperation between the two Armies.

In his reponse, the Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Arny, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, thanked Colonel Abdias for the visit and pledged the Nigerian Army’s support to the Republic of Benin's Army on manpower development, particularly on military training.

Lieutenant General Buratai recalled that Nigeria and Benin Republic have had a long cordial relationship, maintaining that they are best of friends and partners in different peacekeeping operations, joint military operations under the auspices of ECOWAS and the Multinational Joint Task Force. He urged the visiting COAS to take advantage of training facilities of the Nigerian Army for the benefit of Republic of Benin's Army officers and soldiers. He further stated that Nigerian Army has incorporated French language in its institutions to enable it collaborate effectively with our neighbouring countries, particularly Benin Republic.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Rations

TROOPS THWARTS ARMED ROBBERY ALONG JANGEBE-GUSAU ROAD ZAMFARA STATE

Troops of 1 Division on Operation SHARAN DAJI deployed at Magami, Gusau LGA of Zamfara State on Tuesday 26th September responded to a distress call on armed bandits operating along Jengebe-Gusau road robbing hapless civilians. The troops mobilized immediately and engaged the bandits, in the process they killed 1 bandit and captured 1 another, while some escaped with gunshot wounds. The troops recovered 1 Locally made Pistol, 1 Tecno mobile telephone handset, a female Handbag, 1 wallet and the sum of N20,000.00k.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

TROOPS OF 1 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY AMBUSH ARMED BANDITS IN ZAMFARA STATE AND CLEAR CATTLE RUSTLERS CAMP IN KATSINA STATE

Troops of 1 Brigade, 1 Division Nigerian Army, deployed at Anka Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State on Operation SHARAN DAJI on Tuesday 26th September 2017, received information that suspected armed bandits were crossing with rustled animals along Kuran Mota cattle route in Anka LGA.

The troops mobilized and ambushed and engaged the suspected armed bandits in a fierce gun battle. The armed bandits however, fled and abandoned 269 cows and 241 sheep. The recovered animals were safely moved to Anka and will be handed over to Zamfara State Government officials who would hand over to the legitimate owners.

In a related development, troops of 223 Battalion, 1 Division Nigerian Army, on the same day, in conjunction with men of Department of State Service conducted a joint raid operation on suspected armed bandits’ settlement in Dandume LGA of Katsina State. The team recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 rifle magazine, 1,253 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) and 1 motorcycle.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

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COMMANDER ROYAL JORDANIAN AIR FORCE TOURS NAF FIELD UNITS, COMMENDS OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

The Commander of the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF), Major General Yousef Al-Hnaity, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operational procedure, adding that it was obvious that the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, had done a lot to raise the operating standards of the NAF. He expressed those views after visiting NAF operational units in Yola and Maiduguri on 26 September 2017, incontinuation of his working visit to the NAF. Major General Al-Hnaity was able to witness, firsthand, the NAF operational procedure, including briefing of pilots, prior to one of the missions in furtherance of the ongoing Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency (COIN) operations in the Northeast.

The top Jordanian military chief, a fighter pilot himself, subsequently interacted with the pilots who took the missions as well as other NAF frontline pilots. He observed that the system put in place by the NAF for mission planning, air intelligence acquisition, imagery analysis as well as command and control, in addition to the apparent dedication of NAF pilots and ground crew, demonstrated the strong commitment of the NAF to fight terrorism and save Nigeria. He also expressed pleasant surprise after inspecting the modern facilities at the NAF Medical Centre in Maiduguri, including the Cancer Screening Centre, with which the NAF had been providing free medical care to Internally Displaced Persons and other locals. He then restated his country’s readiness to support the NAF in every way possible.

Earlier in his remarks, the CAS, who accompanied Major General Al-Hnaity on the visit to the Northeast, thanked the Jordanian delegation for finding time to visit the NAF frontline units. He particularly appreciated the Commander of the RJAF, for interacting and sharing experiences with the NAF pilots. In addition, he stated that he was enthusiastic about the promises that the visit held, especially in the area of capacity building for NAF personnel. He then again expressed the readiness of the NAF to share its experiences in Research and Development with the visiting Jordanian team. The Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Tactical Air Command of the NAF, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Mohammed Idris played host to the Jordanian Team while in the northeast. The Jordanian Air Force Commander and his delegation immediately departed for Lagos to visit selected NAF units while the CAS returned to Abuja.

In Lagos, Major General Al-Hnaity and his delegation paid a courtesy call on the AOC Logistics Command of the NAF, AVM Ibrahim Yahaya. The team also visited the 631 Aircraft Maintenance Depot and the 301 Heavy Airlift Group (HAG), which maintains and operates the NAF C-130H aircraft respectively. The Team equally visited the 205 Rotary Wing, which operates and maintains the NAF Super Puma helicopter. It is worthy of note that the C-130H aircraft and the Super Puma helicopter play a crucial role in the prosecution of the ongoing operations in the Northeast. It is therefore gratifying to note that the Jordanian Team indicated its readiness to immediately initiate support for the operation and maintenance of both the C-130 aircraft and Super Puma helicopter since the 2 aircraft are also on the inventory of the RJAF. Furthermore, th Team visited the 643 Equipment Supply Depot of the NAF. The Team Leader then expressed the willingness of RJAF to collaborate with the NAF in the area of capacity building for aircraft spares inventory management.

The Commander of the RJAF and his team proceeded from Lagos to Kaduna on 27 September 2017 and were received by very senior NAF officers. While in Kaduna, the Jordanian Team visited some of the NAF's training institutions. The Team also undertook a visit to the Air Force Research and Development Centre, where it was briefed on some of the ongoing NAF Research and Development projects. Major General Al-Hnaity expressed his satisfaction with the depth of research works being undertaken by the NAF. He reiterated that technology was instrumental to prosecuting air warfare in modern times. He therefore stated his happiness that the NAF was taking giant strides towards technological advancements. He however remarked that the nation should be ready to invest sufficiently to consolidate on the steps being taken by the NAF. One thing that the NAF had going for it, according to Major General Al-Hnaity, was the obvious determination of the NAF leadership and personnel to overcome all odds.

Clearly, the visit by the Commander RJAF, Major General Al-Hnaity, was successful and it also revealed several areas of possible collaboration between the 2 services. The 2 parties have agreed to initiate steps towards implementing the identified areas of possible collaboration. Meanwhile, the top Jordanian military chief is scheduled to return to Jordan tomorrow, 28 September 2017.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

peterphd:
Damn! How did they ID that guy? Nice Intel work by our security agencies.

Am still pondering how did they take to ID these guy. The BHT in the picture doesn't look like the arrested guy....?

overhypedsteve:
men the guys that identified this man need to be promoted. E go hard even the best facial recognition specialist to identify am

Yeap they deserve promotion.

TROOPS DISCOVER AN IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE NEAR IDP CAMP

Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation LAFIYA DOLE averted a disaster on Sunday 24th September 2017 when on routine patrol they discovered and safely detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted near the Internally Displaced Persons’ camp in Rann, Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State by suspected Boko Haram terrorists long ago. The IED which was carefully concealed and planted about 300 metres to the camp, was discovered and safely detonated by the Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) team of the unit.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

TROOPS RAID ARMED BANDITS CAMPS, RECOVER COWS AND SHEEP IN KAHIRU FOREST ZAMFARA STATE

Troops of 1 Brigade, 1 Division Nigerian Army on Operation SHARAN DAJI on Monday 25th September 2017, carried out a successful raid on suspected armed bandits Camps at Kahiru forest, Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

On approaching the camp, the suspected bandits opened fire on the troops and attempted to escape. The troops returned fire, killing one of the armed bandits and recovered 50 cows, 82 goats and 25 sheep abandoned by the armed bandits.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

Algerian1:
their is the maroccan Touria Chaoui first flight in 1951 pic 1, 2

and the egyptian latifa nadi its the 1st woman in Africa to fly solo , first flight 1933 pic 3 , 4

From the little research I just did, it looks Like the two are commercial not military pilots.

And the Moroccan pilot died at the age of 19, she never flew at a professional stage.

jpphilips:
Some ingrates won't mind the evil government returning to power.

NIGERIA POLICE ARREST AND HAND OVER WANTED BOKO HARAM TERRORIST IN ONDO STATE

The Nigeria Police Ondo State Command on Sunday 24th September 2017 at about 2.00pm, arrested a declared wanted Boko Boko Haram Terrorist group member, Idris Ibrahim Babawo aged 42, that goes by the names “Idiko” and “Nagada”.

He is believed to be on serial number 165 on the wanted Boko Haram terrorists list. He was handed over to the 32 Brigade, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, at about 2.00pm today Monday 25th September 2017 by the Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Police.

Preliminary investigation shows that the terrorist kingpin hailed from Chinade village, Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State. He escaped from the North East due to military onslaught on the terrorists with a view evade arrest and prosecution. But nemesis caught up with him.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

Photos] Somalia celebrates Africa's first female pilot, Asli Hassan Abade


Somalia is celebrating the continent’s first female pilot who was an officer of the country’s Air Force decades ago.
The 59-year-old Asli Hassan Abade, returned permanently to Somalia in July 2017 after over two decades abroad. Till date, she is the country’s first and only female pilot having made her first flight in 1976.
She left Somalia in the 1970s to train as a pilot in Italy and later moved to the United States. She returned to her native land to join the Somali Air Force and started flying planes in 1976.

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http://www.africanews.com/2017/09/25/photos-somalia-celebrates-africa-s-first-female-pilot-asli-hassan-abade/

#Mali; combat helicopter and drone commute constantly in the sky of #Tombouctou.

Wing Loong drone for Egyptian air force in East Owiant military airport .

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ROYAL JORDANIAN AIR FORCE TO COLLABORATE WITH NIGERIAN AIR FORCE ON COUNTERTERRORISM

The visiting Commander of the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF), Major General Yousef Alhnaity, has pledged the readiness of the RJAF to collaborate with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the fight against terrorism, militancy and other forms of violent extremism. He made the commitment today, 25 September 2017, during his visit to the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, at the NAF Headquarters, Abuja. According to him, the world is now fighting a new brand of warfare that requires collaboration. The Commander, who was accompanied by a delegation of officers from RJAF, stated that “Air Power” was the way to go, if the country must contain the war against terrorism. He added that RJAF would provide the NAF with required logistics, aircraft spare parts as well as training of NAF pilots and engineers while soliciting other areas of assistance for RJAF.

In his response, Air Marshal Abubakar said that the 21st Century conflict was characterised with armed fight against non-state actors. He also reiterated that no country could singlehandedly defeat terrorism, no matter how powerful. He added that recent NAF advocacy visits to countries like the United States of America, United Kingdom, Russia, Pakistan, Egypt, Morroco, Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Jordan were therefore aimed at building strong partnerships with friendly nations. The CAS stated that the NAF was committed to the budding partnership with RJAF. According to him, three NAF pilots had already been trained in Jordan and another set was about to depart for training. He also indicated the readiness of the NAF to offer assistance to the RJAF, especially in the area of Research and Development in which the NAF has been recording major feats.

The top Jordanian military chief also visited the recently established Air Force Comprehensive Girls School Abuja, where he expressed his satisfaction with the standard of teaching facilities in the school. Thereafter, he paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff at the Defence Headquarters. Major General Yousef Alhnaity and members of his delegation are set to proceed on a visit to selected NAF bases, including Maiduguri and Yola, where he would interact with NAF frontline pilots. The NAF would continue to take every necessary step to fulfil its constitutional mandate of preserving the territorial integrity of the nation.

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TROOPS ARREST ILLEGAL AMMUNITION DEALERS AND ARMED BANDITS

On Sunday 24th September 2017 at about 2.00pm, troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army in conjunction with elements of Department of State Services trailed and arrested 2 illegal arms dealers; Abdulkarim Jibrin and Suleiman along Funtua-Gusau road in Zamfara State. They were caught driving a Golf Volkswagen car with registration number AWE-534-AA (Nasarawa) containing 1,479 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition. Preliminary investigation shows that on their way to deliver the ammunition to armed bandits. The suspects are in Department of State Services custody.

In a related development, troops of 1 Brigade, 1 Division Nigerian Army, deployed at Rabah Local Government Area, Sokoto State, also on Sunday 24th September 2017, at about 1.00pm arrested suspected cattle rustler, Abdullahi Jummo Nakogiwo at Dalingen in Rabah Local Government Area (LGA). Similarly, troops deployed at Dangulbi, Maru LGA, Zamfara State, on routine patrol apprehended 3 armed bandits at Gobirawan Chali. The team recovered 1 AK-47 rifle magazine, 40 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, the sum of N45,500.00k, Nokia mobile telephone handset battery and 3 Airtel SIM cards. The suspects have been handed over to the Nigeria Police.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

A new pic for the Egyptian air force attack helicopter Kamov K-52 Alligator in Russia Before shipping to Egypt .

U.S. air strikes kill 17 Islamic State militants in Libya -U.S. military.

iblawi:
Nothing about JF17 thunder still.

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