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Salatavor:
If you engage your people positively they will never think you are using helicopter to drop arms against them. Nigerians are not Naive, all over the world Nigerians are seen as great people. If they think you are dropping arms against them, then there must be a reason why these sets of intelligent people think so. F#ck you for calling Nigerians naive.

Kindly mind the language you use when addressing others, just post things related to the thread and enjoy your life, i don't know you and you don't know me and you are not more Nigerian than me.

Piece of Advice,

don't take things personal here.

Nimasa AW109 lands takeoff from a community I believe in the south south part of Nigeria, But our naive nigerians are wailing on social media that the government are dropping arms for bandits ���

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NASS TEAM IN USA TO ASSESS PROGRESS OF WORK ON NAF A-29 SUPER TUCANO AIRCRAFT

As part of their oversight functions, the National Assembly (NASS) Joint Committee on Defence and Air Force are currently in the United States of America (USA) on inspection tour of Embraer Defence Security Incorporated (EDSI), manufacturers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. Specifically, members of the joint committee are in the USA to assess the status and progress of work on the NAF A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. On arrival at EDSI yesterday, 27 May 2021, the NASS team led by Senator Michael Nnachi, was briefed on the progress of work on the NAF A-29 Super Tucano programme and the scheduled date of delivery.

While briefing the NASS team, Colonel Authur Ford of the United States Air Force Fighters and Advance Aircraft Directorate stated that 10 out of the 12 aircraft were ready for delivery while 2 were undergoing modification and integration to NAF specific operational configuration. He went on to state that 6 of the aircraft are scheduled to arrive in Nigeria in July 2021 while the remaining 6 will be delivered before the end of October 2021. The NASS team was assured that the aircraft, expected to play critical roles in the fight against insurgency and criminality, would be delivered as planned.

Responding, Senator Michael Nnachi commended EDSI for the quality of work on the NAF A-29 Super Tucano. He however queried the long duration of time from the date of full payment to expected date of delivery, which he estimated to be between 3 to 4 years. In response, the Col Ford informed the team that the long duration was due to the challenges of configuring the aircraft to fit NAF’s required specifications.

The visiting team which also included Honourables Babajimi Benson, Shehu Koko, Abubakar Maki and Honourable Abass Adigun were received on arrival at Jacksonville, Florida by the Nigerian Defence Attaché to the USA, Air Commodore Jibrin Usman, the Lead Foreign Liaison Officer on the A-29, Air Vice Marshal Sule Lawal and senior management staff EDSI.

EDWARD GABKWET
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

27 May 2021

Covert1:
LOVE FOR COUNTRY:
Timely and excellent speech by the CDS Gen. Leo Irabor at the Interment. In his own words "Why are we here...how did we get here...what's the purpose of allegiance..? Love for country. This exposes everything wrong with the absence of president Buhari himself for whatever reason. It's a shame he didn't.

The Late COAS Lt. Gen. Attahiru and other gallant officers buried in fine military tradition.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62OQjVxa8R4

Am based in kaduna, what I believed happened can be based on weather, clouds approached that evening and it rained that evening even though the airport is more than 20km from my location, as news broke of the crash, first thing that came to my mind was weather could be the cause of the crash.

I still believe they forced the landing on a bad weather...

Covert1:
The President Has Been Briefed And Has Confirmed It In A Statement. Too Sad Event. As Hard As It Sounds To Say Now There Can Be No Vacuum. A New COAS Must Be Appointed Immediately. The President Needs To Go A Bit Further To Reassure The Military And Nation.

The burail was just few KM from Bubu's Aso rock, but he choose to stay indoor watching it live on NTA

What's going on in Nigeria abeg

https://dailynigerian.com/breaking-nigerian-military/

AIRING OF DOCUMENTARY TITLED, “NIGERIAN AIR FORCE @ 57: RENEWED VIGOUR.”

Watch out for an interesting documentary, titled “Nigerian Air Force @ 57: Renewed Vigour,” which will be aired on NTA (Available on DSTV Channel 251) and TVC (Channel 418 on DSTV) as follows:

NTA - Monday, 17 May 2021, from 5.30 to 6.00pm.

TVC - Wednesday, 19 May 2021, from 9.00 to 9.30pm.

The documentary highlights the progress the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has made over the past 57 years, with particular focus on the giant strides recorded under the current NAF leadership.

Thank you for your continued interest in the NAF

kabe1:
Israel's most powerful warship provides security for oil installations as fighting escalates in Gaza.

You can see an iron dome system on the flight deck.

With just a single battery installed at the flight deck and if Hamas decide to launch over 20 rocket at the warship, there is a chance they might hit

NAF COMMENCES ACTIVITIES FOR 57TH ANNIVERSARY, TO INDUCT NEWLY ACQUIRED AIRCRAFT

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to induct its newly acquired JF-17 multi-role Thunder aircraft into its inventory to add impetus to the ongoing fight against insurgency, armed banditry and other forms of criminality in the Country. The induction ceremony is part of the activities marking the 57th Anniversary celebration scheduled to take place in Makurdi from 19-20 May 2021. This was disclosed today by the Chairman, NAF Day 2021 Organizing Committee, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar while briefing members of the press on the activities lined up for the low-key celebration. With the theme, “Enhancing Nigerian Air Force Airpower Capabilities for Effective Joint Operations in Response to Contemporary National Security Challenges”, the anniversary is aimed at emphasizing the renewed focus on cooperation and collaboration among the Services in military operations. The theme is also in tandem with the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao’s vision of “Enhancing and sustaining critical airpower capabilities required for joint force employment in pursuit of national security imperatives”.

In addition to the induction of JF-17, the anniversary would also feature a seminar and aerial display by some NAF platforms. There would also be series of pre-event activities which would take place simultaneously at designated NAF Units across the Country. Speaking further, AVM Abubakar stated that there would be pre-event activities which include Juma’at Service, Church Service and medical outreaches to host communities. He disclosed further that the Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) would also be embarking on humanitarian support activities across the 6 geo-political zones of the Country in addition to the launching of NAF Telemedicine facility in Abuja.

Speaking further, the Chairman noted that the seminar scheduled to take place on 19 May 2021 would provide opportunity for seasoned experts to brainstorm on doctrinal development and joint force employment as well as standardization of training and interoperability of equipment in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The seminar would equally proffer workable strategies aimed at checkmating the myriad of security challenges in the country. The induction of the JF-17 Thunder aircraft and aerial display, the Chairman said, would be conducted simultaneously on 20 May 2021 to mark the end of the 57th Anniversary Celebration.

EDWARD GABKWET
Air Commodore
Director of Public
Relations & Information
Nigerian Air Force

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Imagine for a minute that you are a trained soldier.

In fact, a Lieutenant.

You have a wife and two kids.

Now, imagine that during the quarterly rotation, you were sent to Bornu to fight insurgence (Boko Haram)

On this fateful day, as you were moving with your platoon.

There was an ambush.

Gun fire ensured.

You shot with all you've got.
You know that you have a slim chance of surviving the attack.

As you were running out of ammo, you called john, your buddy, for fresh supply.

No response.

You glanced and saw John's head split into two halves.
By your left is Barry, his torso turn and one of his arm lying 10 ft away.

With nothing to fight with, you made a run for it and took a deep dive into the abondoned crater while bullets were getting fired at you.

You passed out

When you woke, you saw yourself in the hospital.

The doctor came in.
"Officer, you are awake, we did an emergency surgery"
"We had to amputate you"

We are sorry.

You then asked.

'What of my team mates ?"

"Well, you lost 18 men and 2 survivors", the doctor replied. "You and Barry.

Barry is still in intensive care."

Now, 3 months later, at the defence headquarters.

Your commanding officer, General Gida told you.
"You are back, lieutenant "

" Good news!
We rounded up all the terrorist that attacked your platoon after in another battle confrontation."

They are now in rehabilitation center.

"Can I see them?" you asked

'Sure!'

You got wheeled to the center.

They opened the door.

And yes.

' There they are !'

Across the hall,
Young men in white flowing gowns were eating fried and Jellof rice with multiple chicken parts.
Some were drinking wine.

Laughter filled the air.
Having a ball.

You were told they will soon be taken abroad on scholarship.

Government sponsored.

As you were getting back to the generals office.

Just outisde the defence headquarters gate, you saw the wives of your team, now widowed, as they agitate with high voices and placards.

"We have been abandoned!"
"Pay us our husbands benefits!"
"We are hungry"

Just imagine all that.

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It is the reality of a Nigerian Soldier in the corridor of terrorism.

Copied......

Listen to this Eeben Barlow interview on Al Jazeera


https://www.instagram.com/tv/COi4Htrnsig/?igshid=ftvoq30eo5zo

kabe1:
Nigerian navy

What do you guys think about Nigerian Navy adopting Jet packs.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4FUBfp9kS0

Boko Haram Releases Photos Of Newly captured Operation vehicles from Nigerian Army.

Xbee007:
That is flare for confusing heat seeking missiles.

Was referring to this pix

Raeblack:
BOTSWANA AIR FORCE

am not clear, wats up with the flame on the first pix

JOSCOFELIX:
NNS unity and NNS century have missile capacity stop believing media all the time

Oga they don't

Despite claiming it repelled the attacks, lost three BTR Armoured Personnel Carriers, Panhard AML-60 and another Melara Mod 56 Pack Howitzer to the terrorists.

Am just wondering how long it takes backup team or gunship to arrive when ever a base is attacked in broad day light, the new service chiefs Need to address this we are wasting too much hardware.

Chad's President Idriss Deby has died from injuries suffered on the frontline.

Ken006:
Well they did

I just watched the video, it looks edited, yes the plane went down but it kind of look doctored, especially the explosion.

https://www.facebook.com/513141502358014/posts/1455731748098980/

NAF 475

UPDATE ON MISSING NAF ALPHA JET AIRCRAFT

Intelligence report gathered by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) indicates that the Alpha Jet aircraft (NAF475) that went off the radar with 2 crew members on board on 31 March 2021 might have crashed.

The cause of the crash as well as the whereabouts of the 2 pilots remain unknown. The pilots are Flight Lieutenant John Abolarinwa and Flight Lieutenant Ebiakpo Chapele.

Extensive search and rescue efforts are still ongoing by NAF surveillance aircraft as well as NAF Special Forces and Nigerian Army troops on ground.

At this point, the NAF is not ruling out anything regarding the incident. It however remains hopeful that the crew would soon be found and rescued.

EDWARD GABKWET
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE ALPHA-JET LOOSES RADAR CONTACT

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha-Jet has lost contact with radar in Borno State, while on interdiction mission in support of ground troops. The mission was part of the ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the North East. The loss of radar contact occurred at about 5:08 pm on 31 March 2021.

Details of the whereabout of the aircraft or likely cause of contact loss are still sketchy but will be relayed to the general public as soon as they become clear. Meanwhile, search and rescue efforts are ongoing.

EDWARD GABKWET
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
1 April 2021

Raaven:
oldies .. algerian mig 21 fleet . used now days as decoration at the entrance of air bases or rusting under the sun

with the size of the cockpit in the first pic, is like a tiny human sitting on 5,000 lbf of thrust from a jet engine an maneuvering it

Great video of NAF Alpha Jet low fly pass in the front line.


https://www.facebook.com/100000536383420/posts/4279646932063144/

Funds meant for arms purchase ‘missing’ under Buratai, other service chiefs — NSA


https://dailynigerian.com/funds-meant-arms-purchase/

Toju200:
Nigeria air force A29 super tucano Jungle camo scheme for second batch

i heard we are expecting 7 to be delivered for first batch

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Toju200:
niceee
Miniature.
It's as good as how u want to use em.
Troops of Op Haran Daji uses this drone.
It's multi purpose.
Incase u don't feel like using it how much can I get it from you

Lolz

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A Nigerian Air Force NAF201 jet, a B350 aircraft, which departed Abuja at 1033UTC with six persons on board, including two crew, has crashed at the Abuja Airport.

All six persons on board are reported dead.

The aircraft was said to have reported engine failure at 1039 and crashed landed on the final approach path of Abuja Runway 22 at time 1048UTC.

Fire services are already at the scene of the accident.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivxJar59xJU