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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62: 2:37pm On May 29, 2025
bidexiii:
[/b]NAF AW-109 TREKKER DESERT COLOUR CAMOUFLAGE[b]
Doesn’t the trekker have landing skids rather than wheels…?? And this helicopter seems to have hard points by the side that can carry gun pods or rocket launchers. I believe this is the AW-109M.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 3:02pm On May 27, 2025
Displays here and there, incoming platforms here and there. See as joy wan wound me.

This nairaland is feeling too peaceful. Lurker4Long, GreenandGold, j115, all you saffers on this thread come outside. Show us your airforce’s display for this year or any new toys you are expecting grin
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62: 2:56pm On May 27, 2025
bidexiii:
[/b]CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF INSPECTS ONGOING PROJECTS IN LAGOS AREA[b]

On Monday 26 May 2025, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla inspected several ongoing projects in Lagos area. All the projects were initiated by the CNS and some are nearing completion. The inspection included visits to Naval Medical Center where he saw the newly built reception and other facilities, Naval Dockyard Limited where he assessed progress on the construction of Seaward Defence Boats IV and V.

Notably, the Seaward Defence Boats (SDB) are locally manufactured sea-going vessels constructed by Nigerian Navy Ship Builders and Engineers. The first SDB, NNS ANDONI was completed in 2012, the second SDB, NNS KARADUWA was completed in 2016 and the third SDB, NNS OJI was completed in 2021. All three vessels are still in the service of the Nigerian Navy. It is expected that SDB IV & V will be completed soon.
Thereafter he inspected projects at the proposed Forward Operating Base Tarkwa-Bay and Forward Operating Base Lekki.
All the projects are poised to improve NN operations.
#NigerianNavy
#OnwardTogether
The keel of both SDB IV & V have been laid since 2021 ooo. It’s 2025 no cabin, no deck, just the hull. Originally the expectation was that they would be commissioned alongside the incoming Dearsan OPV 76. But let’s assume Naval Dockyard was held back by budgetary constraints and lack of technical know how in some areas because as the SDB advances in series, the engineering becomes more complicated.

These ones will be 46metres and a follow on, upgraded version of the NNS Oji. Hopefully when the incoming, 55metres Tuzla class patrol boat is commissioned into service, the SDB 6 will be based on it. And then after SDB 6 we can try our luck with license producing the Dearsan OPV 76.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 3:50am On May 22, 2025
Mr Ramaphosa really handled this well. I aspire to have his level of calmness during tense situations like this. One wrong word or mistake in his speech and the likes of CNN would spam propaganda portraying S.A as anti-white. And the opposition party Minister of Agriculture did well to back him up without looking at differences in race or political affiliations.

https://youtube.com/shorts/KGjFGjviwZo?si=0ukyqeU3nYSTEAkl
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62: 1:53am On May 20, 2025
[quote author=bidex111 post=135433584]More videos showing weapons & equipment carted away, Honestly weapons captured from this F.O.B is a serious setback, it will further fuel this terrorist attacks for years..... cry cry cry


needs to be done about Nigeria’s Northern borders because it’s the spill over of terrorists resurgence in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger that is causing the recent setbacks in the decades long Internal security operations that security agencies have been involved in and all this started as a result of military intervention in government. AES said the democratically elected leaders are corrupt and working with France to destabilize their countries, now the situation is getting worse with each passing day.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62: 1:52am On May 20, 2025
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62: 9:33am On May 14, 2025
bidex111:
Video link; https://x.com/ChuksEricE/status/1921990785383202980?t=m5-x-PgZV1LUI9Nqok2m_Q&s=19[/quote]At this point the Chief of Army Staff and other higher ups in the Nigerian army have to be called in for questioning. This is very embarrassing. The armed forces of Nigeria needs a thorough overhaul.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62: 7:12pm On May 04, 2025
bidex111:
More..
This is a serious damage to the reputation of the Nigerian Army. In 2025 we still have military bases being over ran and equipments destroyed or carted away by non state actors with, lesser strength and lesser firepower.
Is it reasonable to say the Nigerian government should take the Egyptian approach towards terrorism whereby the military is prioritized over all other national sectors in terms of finances and the military is invested in heavily regardless of how it affects the other sectors so as to quell this issue of terrorism once and for all.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62:
bidex111:
[/b]The NA, would be focusing on air-based capabilities and its components. A whopping ₦28.6 billion has been set aside for aviation infrastructure, platforms, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and ground control stations "G.C.S." marking an unparalleled investment.

Also the Army HQ intends to acquire units of CSK131 Dongfeng Mengshi light armored vehicles and CS/VP3 mine-resistant vehicles.

Additional Procurement of BMR-3 mine-clearing vehicle, indicating an emphasis on improving counter-IED and route clearance abilities. From these procuments one can tell that the N.A is upgrading its capabilities in Aerial/aviation role and Counter I.E.D roles[b]
I do hope the Dongfeng Mengshi CSK131 order is a local order to be fulfilled by EPAIL. There’s no reason to buy it from China again when it can be locally produced. I also noticed the order for the Camel MRAP which is NA’s nickname for the CS/VP-3 Bigfoot. I was hoping the Army would use the locally made Dodondawa IV to complement the Bigfoot MRAPs that are already in the Army’s inventory rather than procure more from outside.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 12:23am On Apr 11, 2025
Delicious looking recruitment ad material
All it needs is the caption “Join Nigerian Navy” at the end and it’s a chef’s kiss

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62: 8:21pm On Apr 08, 2025
bidex111:
[/b]Troops Launch Operation Munzo, Neutralize Terror Kingpin Mati, Several Fighters And Recover Weapons in Zamfara[b]


The Troops under the Headquarters Operation Forest Yakin (HQOPFY) have commenced “Operation Munzo,” a special clearance operation targeting terrorist camps in Zamfara State.

Zagazola Makama gathered from intelligence sources that the operation kicked off from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bagega in Anka Local Government Area, with troops advancing through Tibuki and Sabuwar Tunga villages to the notorious Mati terrorist camps.

The sources said heavy resistance was encountered as the terrorists engaged the advancing troops with light and support weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades. However, the troops responded with superior firepower, neutralising scores of the insurgents in the process.

Intercepts suggest that the terror kingpin known as Mati, believed to be the mastermind of several attacks in the area, was killed along with several of his fighters during the fierce exchange.

A soldier attached to the Special Boat Service (SBS) sustained a gunshot wound to the lower rib and has since been stabilised and evacuated for treatment.

Items recovered from the scene include one PKT rifle with two belts and 90 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, five AK-47 rifles, and 12 magazines containing 487 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

Also recovered were three Baofeng radios with chargers, military and police uniforms, and other combat gear. Three motorcycles belonging to the terrorists were destroyed on site, while rustled cattle found at the camp were also eliminated.

All terrorist life-support structures in the Mati camp were completely burnt and destroyed during the operation. However, two tyres of a combat support vehicle were damaged, and another vehicle sustained a broken lower arm.

In a separate movement, logistics vehicles advancing from FOB Bagega to FOB Dan Gulbi at about 9:15 a.m. came under ambush near a bridge. The troops promptly repelled the attack.

While casualty figures on the side of the attackers remain unconfirmed, one soldier sustained injuries and is reported to be in stable condition.

“Operation Munzo” is expected to continue in the coming days as troops intensify efforts to dismantle terrorist enclaves across Zamfara’s forested zones.
Stay tuned as Zagazola brings you update deep from the theartre of the North West Operation .


Source: @Zagazola
I’m just happy to see Dodondawa IV in action.
Quick question though, are police personnels also involved in the internal security operations of Nigeria like are they Operating under theatre operations like the Operation Hadin Kai Operation Hadarin Daji and the likes. If yes, what is the average strength of the police contingent for each theatre operation.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 9:36pm On Apr 06, 2025
MiddleDimension:
Ok, you never knew during Jonathan's presidency they were the only ones willing to sell weapons to us.

You also do not know their defence contractors helped us to secure the north east so we could have elections in those places. The Nigerian military did not do that before the six weeks Jonathan postponed the election for.
Yes South African defence contractors helped but we did most of the fighting and securing grin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kimbo5c0Ak?si=-kSxDRLQXMHD2eDS
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 1:54am On Apr 04, 2025
MiddleDimension:
South Africa has more defence experience than we have. They also have better drone manufacturing capability than we do.

The Breich you posted, will be our first attempt, apart from the Gulma and the Amebo prototypes we made, to go into the market.
You forgot to mention the Tsaigumi UAV which is a follow on development of the Amebo and Gulma UAV. In fact the Nigerian airforce ordered 6 units of the Tsaigumi UAV some time around November 2023

https://armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2023/nigeria-air-force-integrates-tsaigumi-local-made-drone
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62: 3:09pm On Apr 01, 2025
andrewza:
The nigerian army uses 12 difrent rifles and 3 difrent calibers 5.56 nato, 7.62mm pact and 7.62mm nato

4 difrent tanks and 3 difrent calibers for the main gun 125mm, 105mm and 100mm

2 difrent tracked scout vechiels but it the same chassie so it not a big deal

5 difrent armoured scout cars.

2 difrent IFVs

Then more than 20 difrent APCs, MRAPs and other armoured vechiles.

Now a lot of these do the same job in a difrent method but in a lot of cases Nigeria has multpil vechiles doing the same job and some of them are in so low numbers as to make it strange you have them. Why does the nigerian army have 5 casspir MRAPs are those even still working are the 40 Reva MRAPs even still working. How much more does it cost in maintance VS the VP3.


İ under stand having small numbers of vechiels if they do a very specfic job like speciol forces but the REVA is a Mrap on par with all the other MRAPs
I’m guessing you got this info from the list of equipments of the Nigerian army in Wikipedia. Not all vehicles you see in that list are still in active service with the Nigerian army. The Nigerian army is very secretive about its inventory and procurements so it’s difficult to keep track of which vehicles are in active service and which are not.

I would assume the Reva and Casspir MRAPs are not in active service because the last time we saw the Reva MRAPs on the field is as far back as 2015s during the Jonathan administration. Nowadays the most common vehicle on the field is the CS/VP-3 Bigfoot MRAPs and the DongFeng Mengshi CSK 131.
As for the Casspir, due to its meagre number of 5, its likely the Nigerian army bought them to test them and see if they would be good on Nigerian terrain or if they would be able to work as expected of them. If anything, both Reva and Casspir have probably been cannibalized for spare parts or used in the developments of some of our locally made armoured vehicles.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62: 2:53pm On Apr 01, 2025
Odunayaw:
The news about Niger pulling out of MNJTF has been debunked.

Someday soon Nigeria will be forced to secure it's borders. Something must force us.
Someday soon is probably today, Although it’s yet to be confirmed, I came across a post on X by Defence News Nigeria that the Cameroonian Gendarmerie has occupied and annexed some parts of Nigeria in the east.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62: 2:51pm On Apr 01, 2025
andrewza:
The biggest issue with Nigeria is they keeping ordering different things.

İt OK to buy one or two jets or tanks a year as long as they the same jet.
In the 1990s, sanctions and arms embargoes were placed on Nigeria which had a lasting effect that caused the Boko Haram insurgency to be a difficult issue to deal with because many of our weapons systems that were of western origin then were grounded due to lack spare parts and we weren’t also able to purchase replacements.
So in order to avoid future occurrences, the defence headquarters diversifies our armaments suppliers. If the west sabotages our weapons systems with sanctions, we have eastern origin weapon systems to rely on and vice versa. But now we are taking note of the importance of self reliance and building our own weapons systems, slowly but steadily.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 2:41pm On Apr 01, 2025
GreenandGold:
I mean, I personally design better-looking vehicles on a Sunday morning. grin
If a 90mm canon could be slapped on it, that would be the perfect replacement for the operators of the Panhard AML-90.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 9:23pm On Mar 30, 2025
bidex111:
This table you're shaking... grin
I swear this brother lives for violence, especially for South African matters grin
But kabe1, calm down bro. Let’s not throw stones while living in a glass house.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62: 10:22pm On Mar 20, 2025
AskiaHarem:
What do you mean? Nigerian soldiers kill/capture FAR more terrorist than vise versa. Instances like the tragedy above are extremely rare. It’s not even close and that gap continues to widen with the constant adoption of new equipment and new tactics What are you talking about?
Your comment makes it seem as if you have sympathy for the terrorists.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 8:09am On Mar 19, 2025
[quote author=Faithful007 post=134602057]Found this on the internet today.

Nigerian military you guys really need to leave these 3rd world antics for good. Cos WTF is this?

Nigerian public system needs a thorough overhauling. It’s no surprise why some say we deserve our leaders. What a shame.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 5:52pm On Mar 08, 2025
Exercise Justified Accords, East Africa


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0sUywIXaXc?si=85X2BrmvzmVWi9ri
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62:
bidexiii:
[/b]EPAIL Nigeria Dodandawa IV MRAP’s.[b]
Watched a TVC news report that Nigerian local defence industries are not yet sufficient enough to meet up with the needs of the Armed forces. If EPAIL can produce a minimum of 20 of these in a year. It should be able to complement if not replace the purchase of Chinese CS-VP3 Bigfoot MRAP. By the way, couldn’t they find a more appealing name for it than Dodondawa IV grin
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 11:44pm On Mar 04, 2025
The second Offshore Patrol Vessel OPV76, (P204), constructed by DEARSAN Shipyard for the Nigerian Navy has successfully completed its first set of sea trials reaching a speed of approximately 30 knots.
__@Jakepor21(X)

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62:
At the same time this same Zelensky went to the White House. President Trump said no more military or financial aid, agree to a peace deal. And if Ukraine was going to require a security guarantee, the only guarantee that the US can provide is American mining companies operating in Ukraine (which sounds more beneficial for the United States than it is to Ukraine). Zelensky refused. Ok good, there are many reasons that point why he refused but this same Zelensky went to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and signed a loan of 2.8 billion dollars. For what, rebuilding Ukraine…?? Buying more weapons…?? Or personal use…??
The only plausible deal I could think of was Russia halting its military advances and in return, no more western supply of weapons aid for Ukraine. And as for security guarantee that Russia won’t occupy Ukraine again(cause they’ve done it not once, but twice within the period of a decade. Raises suspicion of if President Putin has ambitions to revive the Soviet Union), UN peacekeeping troops(none of which would be from the permanent members of the UN security council) will be deployed in Ukraine for the period of time that Ukraine is rebuilt and its armed forces are strong enough to defend the nation. And if Russian troops ever occupied Ukraine again for any reason except being permitted by the UN or Ukraine, then they get the North Korean treatment, i.e worldwide sanctions and isolation(of which BRICS member states must participate or face consequences) and the military intervention of the UN Security Council.

Can you guys imagine, I’m doing the job of the UN. How hopeless is that organization grin
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62:
bidexiii:
Let me break your heart dude; you're far disconnected from reality and I must say also that you are being overwhelmed with emotions & facts.

Calling a "spade a spade"; Zelensky is a fool and arrogant simp. Don't be crowded with emotions bro, Russia is a super-power that wouldn't allow NATO close to her borders a decision Comedian Zelensky has brought on Ukrainians.
Let's sight a scenario; Would America allow Russia/China or a communist country near her border if there wouldn't be a WW3, A scenario i posted in this video link: .

[b][/b]Call Putin a dictator or a murderer, All European president both present and past are far worse, Western countries and NATO has blood on there hands too.

Big up's to President Trumph for saying no more funds for this thieves. Am not supporting Russia for selling Arms to Nigeria, and when was even the last time we struck any major procurement from them, the Uncle Sam sanctions was a setback for us.

If WWIII begins from this war its because an arrogant Zelensky and a devil called prime Minister Keir starmer and other EU president are pushing the fool to keep fighting I stead of coming to the negotiating table.

Trumph has seeing that if this war continues, EU countries would push super powers into a Nuclear war. An Awaiting accident Trumphs wants to avert, yet you sit on your table call him a bully/arrogant.
Welp on one hand, Russia in its attempt to prevent NATO presence at its doorstep(which is understandable by the way) by invading Ukraine successfully pushed Finland and Sweden into joining NATO. Now NATO is present at its doorstep.
On the other hand, President Zelensky was unwise to have listened to former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s advice not to give in to the peace talks proposed by Türkiye in March 2022 when the conflict was still at its early stages and Russia hadn’t taken a significant amount of Ukrainian land. Fast forward to 2025, Russia has at least 20% of Ukrainian territory and is refusing to relinquish the captured territories whether or not a peace deal is struck.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 1:02am On Mar 04, 2025
Shaytun:
Nigeria M346 FA undergoing flight test in Italy.
Since 2024, reports said the first batch of 6 units were to be delivered in late 2024. It’s 2025 and they are still undergoing flight tests. I’m losing patience. I want to see these birds already in Nigerian airspace with Nigerian airforce roundel and the Alpha jets in a military museum.

Next up JF-17C block 3 and Chengdu J-10C Insha Allah. I’m making this a prayer point during this Ramadan. So much so, one would think it’s personal grin
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 1:33am On Feb 28, 2025
The look of an attire of a soldier is not what matters, it’s his/her effectiveness in the field.

And speaking of appealing appearances, I came across this. I’m guessing maybe a new digital camouflage for the Armed Forces but it is yet to be standardized.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 1:27am On Feb 17, 2025
Lurker4Long:
grin grin grin
We could just retire the name "Indian Ocean" rename it "African Ocean"!
grin grin grin
Don’t bother. That would be Gulf of Nigeria soon enough

Breaking News; Trump and Musk proud as Tinubu plans to make South Africa the 37th state of Nigeria.

Don’t worry about the spellings of the headline,just focus on the news content. Ohhh and by the way, that is Musk’s twin brother holding the mic, he prefers to keep a low profile hence, why no one knows about him
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 12:50am On Feb 14, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYgu2PSyuAE?si=GDEV7FWYGJb3M5lj

Some Nigerians can be very ignorant and immature. Just read the comments under this video
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 1:16am On Feb 11, 2025
MiddleDimension:
How do you judge the two planes? If you were to take one to battle, which would it be?

I have seen several videos on YouTube by those who say they are pilots in the US airforce analyzing the SU57. They often times down play the jet and call it a fourth generation fighter. What do you think about that claim?
Su-57 over F-35 because of maneuverability and double engines.

American pilots downplaying the Su-57 as a 4th generation fighter…?? No surprise there, TopGun Maverick has them brainwashed

https://youtube.com/@themoverandgonkyshow?si=XrhsL1twg2Oj1Al2

This is a YouTube channel of a former US airforce pilot. You should hear the type of things he says about aircraft’s from other countries especially China and Russia 😂
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Exnavyboy62: 4:04pm On Feb 09, 2025
bidexiii:
NA SOF

Pic Credits; @Zagazola
Is everybody in the army a special force or is it only special forces that are deployed at the frontline.

Everywhere online, we see Nigerian army personnel’s dubbed as SOFs or putting on an outfit that has SF imprinted on it. Even the vehicles that are used in theatre operations, the text SF battalion are imprinted on them especially the Toyota land cruisers
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Exnavyboy62: 12:47am On Jan 28, 2025
kabe1:
South-African Soldiers have had enough and are hoisting the white flag grin grin grin grin grin grin

Surrendering to M23 Militia grin grin grin grin
See what you have caused, small candle that was given to you, you use it to cook and burn the entire kitchen. We are not letting you cook again.
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