Odunayaw:
Interior of the Mi-17

Is there a reason why we don't have a full squadron of this birds?

ocelot2006:


We should've stuck with the Mi-35. My opinion though.

GabrielYulaw:


At Bidexii, given the speed we bought and inducted the choppers, are we going to buy more? It sure makes more sense than getting the Vipers that has still not arrived and can be cancelled whenever Uncle Sam gets haemorrhoids.

kabe1:
Here’s a breakdown; By October 2022 NAF had placed orders or was in final stages of negotiations for 8 aircraft types.

2x AW109 Trekker helicopters
2x Beechcraft King Air 360 ISR
4x Diamond DA-62 ISR
6x T-129 ATAK helicopters
3x Wing Loong II UCAV
2x CASA-295 medium airlift/surveillance aircraft
12x AH-1Z attack helicopters
24x M-346 trainer/attack aircrafts (First official confirmation from CAS).

55 aircraft’s in total, so far 10 have been delivered;

1x Beechcraft King Air 360 ISR
4x Diamond DA-62 ISR
2x T-129 ATAK helicopters
3x Wing Loong II UCAV.

bidexiii:

bidexiii:
NAF SET TO INDUCT THE T-129 COMBAT HELICOPTERS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to induct its newly acquired T-129 ATAK helicopters and King Air 360i aircraft on 6 February 2024 at the NAF Base, Makurdi, Benue State. The induction ceremony will be performed by the Special Guest of Honour, the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, to be represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON.

The event no doubt signifies a major boost to Nigeria’s national defense capability under the current dispensation. Specifically, the new platforms would enhance NAF's firepower as it jointly confronts the various security challenges in the country, alongside sister services and other security agencies.

Edward Gabkwet
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

5 February 2024

bidexiii:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYFzMYmBTJU?si=03DIIituHbK-IBi6


MILKOR is making Africa proud and Turkey is not joking at-all, there equipment are close notch to western/European standard.

bidex111:




I didn't say the ammo is stored outside ?
Part of the Markeva MBT ammo is stored at the rear and it was indicated in the video, the explosion only just needs the ammo stored at the rear to cook-up and boom.
the 3rd picture is not a recent one; its one of the two Mrkeva MBT lost during the 2nd Lebanon war, similar thing happened. there was a hit at the rear that set up the ammo.

bidexiii:
Three Gripen and four Hawk fighter jet of the SAAF performing a practice flypast over Centurion prior to the SAAF Prestige Day event on the 1st of February 2024.

Photo credit; Dian Townsend.

bidexiii:
GOC 1 DIVISION COMMISSIONS NEWLY CONSTRUCTED 1 DIVISION GARRISON GATE NAMED AFTER LATE MAJ SA ONI

The General Officer Commanding(GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army(NA) and Force Commander Operation WHIRL PUNCH, Maj Gen VU Okoro has today 30 January 2024 commissioned the newly constructed 1 Division Garrison main gate named after late Maj SA Oni who paid the supreme price in the line of duty on 13 August 2023 in Niger State.

bidexiii:
GEN LAGBAJA IN MANGU, ORDERS TROOPS TO ADOPT MORE AGGRESSIVE POSTURE IN STAMPING OUT THOSE DISRUPTING PEACE ON THE PLATEAU

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has ordered troops of the 3 Division Nigerian Army and the Joint Task Force Operation Safe Haven to adopt more aggressive posture and decisively stamp out terrorists causing mayhem in Plateau and contiguous states. Gen Lagbaja handed down the stern order today Saturday 27 January 2024, while addressing troops during an operational tour to Plateau, following a recent disruption of peace in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to the Army Chief, "Go hard on those disturbing the peace of the Plateau and neutralize any terrorist annihilating people and burning or destroying property and other economic valuables".

The COAS, who had earlier been briefed on the security situation by the General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander Operation Safe Haven, Major General Abdusalam Abubakar, acknowledged that the security dynamics on the Plateau are complex due to its political background, interwoven with cultural and economic sentiments. These he added, account for the prolonged duration of the conflicts and the escalation in its lethality. Gen Lagbaja inspected the arms and ammunition recovered by the troops and commended them for not allowing the crisis to escalate to other parts of the state. He assured that he is confident that the troops will be more resilient and leave no stone unturned in ensuring that peace and tranquility is restored on the Plateau and other troubled parts of the country. Gen Lagbaja therefore, charged the troops to live up to the expectations of all peace loving and law abiding residents of the Plateau, harping that trust is earned and the troops must do all within their means to maintain the trust of the people they are tasked to protect. "Our Operations and activities must be in compliance with the rules of engagement and devoid of sentiments", he emphasized.

Gen Lagbaja noted, that he is aware of the difficulty and challenges confronted by the troops, as they legitimately carry out their duties, particularly, some of the weighty allegations being touted against them. He clarified that though one cannot completely rule out the possibility of one or two cases of misconduct during operations, he guaranteed that the Nigerian Army and indeed the Armed Forces of Nigeria have an internal regulatory mechanism that does not permit considerations for ethnic and religious affiliations when deploying troops. He urged the troops to remain disciplined, dutiful, responsive and responsible, adding however, that the full weight of the law will be brought down on any personnel found compromising.

Gen Lagbaja also paid a courtesy call on the Plateau State Governor Barr Caleb Mutfwang, where he expressed appreciation to the Government and good people of Plateau State for their effort in ensuring that peace reigns on the Plateau. He intimated that a marching order has been handed down to troops to sternly enforce law and order and to be decisive in tackling the security situation on the Plateau. He concluded that peace must reign on the Plateau and other troubled parts of the country.

Responding, the Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang disclosed that he had never doubted the capability of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in delivering on their constitutional mandate. He clarified that the civil populace has a role to play in enhancing security on the Plateau. "As a government, we know that we have a responsibility to motivate them.The recent breach was totally avoidable and people must work harmoniously to regain peace and harmony," Governor Mutfwang asserted.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Major General
Director Army Public Relations
27 January 2024

abbati19:
https://www.state.gov/u-s-security-cooperation-with-nigeria/

In August of last year, Nigeria delivered the first payment for 12 AH-1Z Attack Helicopters worth a total of $997 million. The FMS case includes an additional$25 million of funding allocated for the Nigeria’s AGI program

bidexiii:


Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral EI Ogalla AM, visit to the Spanish Navy Ship AUDAZ, Cartegena, Spain on Wednesday 24 January 2024. The CNS was briefed by the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander José Antonio Aparicio Méndez on the peculiarities of the Ship.
#OnwardTogether

kabe1:


The CNS also visited Navantia shipyard, it would be nice if we can also order Corvettes from them.

However I think Turkish Miglem Corvettes might be more suitable for us.