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Exnavyboy62:
I still find it difficult to believe that North Koreans are starving. Trust me when I say this, hunger can make you do the unthinkable just to get food and Mr Kim Jong Un is just an obese, defenceless guy.If the people were really hungry, they would have revolted and against him a long time ago. But the case is different.

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

Just watch and listen to this news report of 1 month ago and tell me if it looks or sound like North Koreans are starving.

GabrielYulaw:
Love or hate this guy, his nuclear weapons is why the US has not invaded. They are his insurance policy and have proven extraordinarily effective.

But while Kim struggles with obesity as the rest of his citizens starve, it bears asking if even without nuclear weapons, China would agree to let the US invade N0rth Kore@ for fear it is maskirovka for an actual invasion of Ch1na

I still find it difficult to believe that North Koreans are starving. Trust me when I say this, hunger can make you do the unthinkable just to get food and Mr Kim Jong Un is just an obese, defenceless guy.If the people were really hungry, they would have revolted and against him a long time ago. But the case is different.

RiceProducers:
Nigeria is also getting a new Frigate from the same shipyard refurbishing Aradu.
Aradu refurbishment includes a system upgrade.

The worst news I've ever received from this thread. It's either the higher authorities of the Navy are trying to circumvent money for their personal interests or they are just ignorant of the modern naval world.

kabe1:
Since you are here, I will expect that you be respectful to differing opinions, please do not bring the unruly behavior that is well versed in the other thread to this place.

Moving on, my thoughts on NNS Aradu, the ship is 43 years old and has passed it's effective life cycle. It's systems are old, it's engine is broken, it's weapon management system is outdated. NNS Aradu has had many accidents, the most recent repair was done at the Naval Dockyard in Lagos where there were problems with water ingress into the ship.

The ship completed repairs and had to be towed out of the dockyard by Tugs back to NNS Beecroft.

NNS Aradu while a powerful warship back when it was launched in the 80's is a complete shadow of it's self.

The cost of refitting NNS Aradu back to a warm fighting frigate would be so high, it's systems, guns, radars, engines etc etc would need to be completed replaced.

I am of the opinion that the Navy would be better served with acquiring 2 x brand new ships.

There's so much emotional attachment with NNS Aradu, the ship is way past it's prime.

If we are looking at purchasing Frigates the BRP Jose Rizal class Frigates would be an excellent fit for us, instead of investing in a ship that's way past it's prime.

I don't even know if I should cry or laugh. Other Navies are going for stealth frigates, Nigerian Navy wants to refurbish a 42 years old frigate . It would have been better if the Navy decided to acquire second hand frigates like the Type 053H3 or Type 054. I remember sometime in 2020, the cost of refurbishing Aradu was estimated at 250 million dollars, isn't that enough to get us something better than a 1980s ship😭

Shaytun:
The Nigerian Navy has received FG approval to refurbish its flagship NNS Aradu (F89), the approval also includes a component to purchase a light frigate from Dearsan Shipyard.

Other Navies are going for stealth frigates, Nigerian Navy wants to refurbish a 42 years old frigate. Who do us like this 😭??

Exnavyboy62:
The last time I checked, the Mil Mi 35 has 6 hardpoints that can carry a payload of 6,500 kg compared to the AH-1Z Viper with 4 hardpoints that can carry a payload of 5,700 kg, so what the hell are you bragging about??
The Mil Mi 35 can be used to transport and evacuate troops to and from mountainous areas because of its tyres which has an advantage over transport helos with skids and it can to carry 8-10 personnel in it's cabin unlike the AH-1Z viper that lacks a cabin.

In addition to this, the Nigerian Airforce can operate the Mil Mi 35 in any part of the country and they can be fitted with missiles without political restrictions unlike AH-1Z Vipers that are coming with indefinite restrictions due to of "violation of human rights"(unfounded and unproven) and fear of"civilian collateral damage".

Faithful007:
Quote me when the Russians have made their own guided rockets then.

Ah1Z has a more powerful engine and carries more weaponry, it has precision rockets, has skids for unfavorable terrain. Outranges them all.

T-129, albeit less powerful, is actually more of a US/Italian helicopter than Turkish; with US engines and power train ( less powerful than AhZ engine) Italian airframe and construction, and then Turkish avionics.

The last time I checked, the Mil Mi 35 has 6 hardpoints that can carry a payload of 6,500 kg compared to the AH-1Z Viper with 4 hardpoints that can carry a payload of 5,700 kg, so what the hell are you bragging about??
The Mil Mi 35 can be used to transport and evacuate troops to and from mountainous areas because of its tyres which has an advantage over transport helos with skids and it can to carry 8-10 personnel in it's cabin unlike the AH-1Z viper that lacks a cabin.

Tinfoil:
www.adzuna.co.uk

https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/4095390986

The EU is asking for people of N.African and M.E decent to go fight in Ukraine in exchange for citizenship and €20k

Their citizens are tired of joining the Foreign legion. Now they are trying to entice the Arabs and North Africans that they view negatively to their demise. Such arrant nonsense. How long before they decide to entice sub-saharan Africans who are really desperate to migrate and gain foreign citizenship.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kimbo5c0Ak

Just woke up on a normal day, doing my routine check for latest military news on the various defence channels I subscribed to on YouTube then I came across this documentary of over 8 years ago.
It is such a miracle how the Nigerian Armed forces transitioned from, an unorganized, private military organization dependent, risk loving rugged military to a modern day organized, competent, professional military force to reckon with

Shaytun:
BREAKING: The Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered a large cache of arms & ammunition from ISWAP/BokoHaram insurgents armoury in Sambisa Forest in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria

Victory is from God alone, we thank God for the armed forces who made it this far from over 14 years ago, it's not easy.

Faithful007:
You're just mixing up impossible scenarios and confusing yourself. Where are you going to get the Mi35 compatible guided rockets from itfp? APKWS is not compatible with Mi-35. It doesn't have the required laser target pointer.

And by the way, Mi35 and AH1 are not the same kind of helis. The AH1 is an attack helicopter while Mi35 is a multirole helicopter. Big difference in Manuverability and load out.

Ohh really...?? Thanks for the tip captain obvious. I never said APKWS is compatible with the Mil Mi 35, the Russians can also make guided rockets that can be fitted with the gunship. So try not to misquote me.
Now tell me, what new capabilities does the AH-1Z Viper bring to the table regarding Nigeria's COIN operations?? What can it do that the Mil Mi 35s in the inventory can't do and the already incoming T-129 Atak unlike the AH-1Z Viper that is expected to be delivered by 2025??

Faithful007:
What's the name of the mi35 guided rocket?

I'm not saying the Mil Mi 35 fires guided rockets, the Russian gunships fire unguided rockets of 70mm but what difference is there between an AH-1Z Viper with APKWS and a Mil Mi 35 with guided rockets??

Stormtrooper11:
Godforbid we get Tejas instead of J 10c.

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Speaking of getting Indian made equipments, there are rumors flying about Nigeria getting the HAL LCH Prachand.

kabe1:
This means Nigeria might still get the AH-1Z Attack Helicopter after all.

12x AH-1Z helicopters with only APKWS(laser guided rockets) no form of guided missiles for approximately 1 billion dollars. What new development does it bring to the table, it's no different from a Mil Mi 35 with guided rockets also.
Meanwhile, 12x A29B Tucanos with APKWS and other relevant kits for 500 million dollars.
We've been scammed.

India has already messaged African Union members that its locally built armaments are far superior in quality and durability compared with Chinese armaments and much cheaper than Western defence systems.

If I talk, I'm in trouble .
DJ Nemesis4Singham, pls touch not my comment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8SPaNyyGzg

Latest development on China's 8th Type 055 "Destroying-Cruiser"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbyPytv8otE

Egypt acquires 12x CH-47 Chinook helicopters from Boeing

Shaytun:
Nigerian Army

Baba Buhari looking sharp like he's reliving his first regime (1982-85)

bidexiii:
A Nigerian Air Force Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 surveillance aircraft made a gear-up landing on the grass to the right of runway 18R at Lagos-Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

Our pilots are really top notch professionals. Landing on a grass with the belly. Isn't this the second time this is happening without the the plane going up in flames from friction??

Flanker:
RSF taking kharthoum airpory with 05 egyptian Mig29 M and arresting egyptian personnel

Egypt is definitely not going to like this. All hell is going to let loose if this is not handled properly.

iblawi:
The Nigerian Air Force says the Federal Government is working towards taking delivery of the 12 AH-1Z cobra attack helicopters being procured from the United States. The Federal Government had paid about $1bn for the helicopters to combat insecurity.

The spokesperson for NAF, Commodore Ayodele Famuyiwa, told our correspondent in a telephone interview on Thursday that the equipment would assist the military in fighting insecurity.

https://punchng.com/fg-awaiting-delivery-of-attack-helicopters-air-force/

Ohh so the Nigerian govt is still striving to get them despite the army been falsely accused of human rights violations and carrying out forced abortion campaigns ?? What a shame...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO0rnLsTK4c

MRAPS, MRAPS, MRAPS. Just as the army of Chad is known as Toyota Army, at this point I think the Nigerian Army will be regarded as MRAP Army.

bidexiii:
NA MADE SNIPER ARMOURED VEHICLEs

1st pic on display is for the NA and 2nd for NPF

Seriously, Sniper MRAP?? We need to work on our weapons naming skills in Nigeria. That's a weird name to give these beautiful armoured vehicles.

Meanwhile in the DRC


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M3T_nFEs9I

The Airforce of Zimbabwe seeks technical support from the Nigerian Airforce

So any update yet on the launching or commissioning of the second Warrior class MMIPV??
Is the SA Navy is still interested in the Damen Stan 1800 Patrol vessel now that funds are available??

GreenandGold:
Wow, I have been around for a decade

Happy 10-Year Anniversary to me! 🥂🥂

Here's to a veteran who has witnessed the good, bad and ugly side of life in this Nairaland online-verse and the tragedy and comedy of online civil warfare on this military thread.Faithful to nairaland for 10 years despite all the psychological, emotional damages from vawulence, now that's one hell of a tough, unbroken spirit you've got in you.
Many are willing but a few make it(May the soul of Kikuyu1 rest in perfect peace and he be admitted into the ranks of the righteous souls😔).
Cheers boss🍻😁

And this, gentlemen is how the US created the Taliban and kick started terrorism.

bidexiii:
United Kingdom homeland security had a 2-week maritime patrol course run by @HantspolMarine for @ndlea_nigeria officers.

I'm feeling Coastguard vibes here

Lurker4Long:

BTW, heard anything about Botswana looking at 15 Tejas?

LMAO . I'm sure they are just looking at the jet for admiration sake, nothing more.