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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 4:45pm On Jun 28

bidexiii:
Are you saying they're just reactivating just 3
This doesn't look like reactivation, looks more of new acquisitions, dont forget there were hear-say's about getting more T129 attack helicopters.

I don't know to be honest.

However from public information available this looks like reactivation. Where will MI-35 helicopters come from?

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 4:44pm On Jun 28

Are these not the 3 Helicopters huh

There is a serious information gap somewhere.

The President called for the accelerated delivery of the three Apache helicopters already ordered by Nigeria to support ongoing security and counterterrorism operations, underscoring his administration’s determination to deploy all assets against terrorists across the nation.

“Nigeria needs attack helicopters urgently that can be used to confront and overwhelm terrorists. That is my priority now,” President Tinubu said.

Nigeria’s acquisition of the Airbus C-295 platform, broader defence aviation cooperation, as well as aircraft leasing and financing models, including export credit arrangements, sale-and-lease-back structures, and long-term aircraft financing solutions aimed at improving airlines’ access to aircraft and reducing sector financing constraints, were also discussed.

https://statehouse.gov.ng/president-tinubu-welcomes-airbus-proposal-for-maintenance-and-hangar-facilities-in-nigeria-and-urges-accelerated-delivery-of-attack-helicopters/

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 4:39pm On Jun 28

Exnavyboy62:
Correct, also it won’t make sense to procure new Mil Mi 35s when the NAF is expecting the AH-1Z vipers, and operates T-129 Atak, AW-109M light attack helos, Mil Mi 17 Gunships and has converted some of its EC-135 into gunships.
Perhaps 3x Mil Mi 35s will be reactivated to serve as a stop gap pending the delivery of the AH-1Z viper.

There were reports during the President's visit that a contract for more T-129 Helicopters were signed. The MI 35M's have been grounded for a long time, and we haven't gotten a contract to service the helos. If we remember correctly we have also tried a company in the UAE.

It simply doesn't make any sense to purchase 3 x MI 35 despite what the evidence implies in the budget for the following reasons.

1) We signed a contract for 12 units, only 5 were delivered.

2) MI 35M/MI-35 and MI-24 helicopters have been grounded since the full scale war with Ukraine.

3) Unlike Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso perhaps Uganda we don't really have close ties with Russia.

4) The MI-35 in the budget is simply the base model. Russia only makes MI-35Ms now.

5) Off recent the Nigerian Air Force is usually very open about it's procurement of hardware. Every baby in Nigeria knows NAF is procuring M346FA, AH1Z, A109 Trekkers and intrested in CASA C295. Why is this one such a secret!

In my opinion, this suggests this is a reactivation instead of existing MI-35s already in NAF service. We only have the T-129 as active gunships. The other helicopters that are in use for attack are light helicopters fitted with guns.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:29pm On Jun 28

jteku:
But it indicated NEW procurement

My issue with our defence budget at times is that a reactivation can also be classified as NEW.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 6:06am On Jun 28

bidexiii:
Am so happy that we are getting more MI-35m,

It doesn't say we are getting more MI-35M's though.

Just MI-35.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 6:05am On Jun 28

jteku:
Are we getting 6 more T-129 atak helicopters and 3 more MI 35m from russia

I've come to notice that Nigerian Defence budget is usually vague, and doesn't tell the full story.

Has there ever been anything on the defence budget on the AH1Z or M346FA?

Travel › Re: Europe Heatwave: Viral Video Shows Extreme Heat Melting Shoes, Cart & More (pix) by kabe1: 5:42pm On Jun 26

How are China, Phoenix Arizona and NYC Europe?

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 4:20pm On Jun 26

Leonardo M346FA being offered to the American Air Force

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 4:19pm On Jun 26

Nigerian Air Force M346 Fighter Attack Aircraft.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 7:04am On Jun 07

rugged7:
What has happened to the 2 ships under construction in Turkey??
nns Aradu re- fit nko?
Something is wrong bro...

I read the previous Minister of Finance was slow in releasing funds approved by the President.

This was one of the reasons why he was sacked.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 7:01am On Jun 07

kabe1:
Nigerian Navy Ceremonial sunset

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 7:00am On Jun 07

Nigerian Navy Ceremonial sunset

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 2:48pm On Jun 06

Newly inducted Vessels.

During the 70th Anniversary celebration, the Nigerian Navy inducted new patrol vessels (,pictured below) from Poly Technologies.

3 units were inducted!

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 2:46pm On Jun 06

Locally built Nigerian Army vehicles.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 2:44pm On Jun 06

Toju200:
not Nigerian made.
They were ordered by NSA abroad.
Saw them leaving the port enmass last year

Oh really!

Do you have any clear pictures of the vehicle?

I always thought they were Nigerian because they had that local vibes and look like the Vanquisher vehicles.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 11:32am On Jun 06

Nigerian Drone Technology

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 11:27am On Jun 06

Nigerian made Armoured vehicles ordered by MOD.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 11:21am On Jun 06

kabe1:
Nigerian Operators from NIMASA Deep blue project.

A subsidiary of the Nigerian Navy. Operators are maritime focused and are drawn from the Nigerian Navy mainly, Army and Air Force.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 11:18am On Jun 06

Nigerian Operators from NIMASA Deep blue project.

A subsidiary of the Nigerian Navy. Operators are maritime focused and are drawn from the Nigerian Navy mainly, Army and Air Force.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 11:03am On Jun 06

Nigerian Special Forces from the Office of the NSA and KIT.

Operators are drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:58am On Jun 06

Nigerian Army Deployment in Benin Republic.

Nigerian soldiers have now transitioned from Coup suppression to COIN/CTCOIN operations.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 9:51am On Jun 06

Nigerian made Special Forces Vehicle on internal deployment.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 8:10am On Jun 06

kabe1:
Nigerian Navy Commandos

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 8:09am On Jun 06

Nigerian Navy Commandos

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 7:34am On Jun 06

Nigerian Navy Air Arm…to the sky and seas!! pic.twitter.com/66SMYouq6C
— Navy Captain Abi Folorunsho (@AA_Folorunsho) June 6, 2026

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 4:04pm On Jun 04

jteku:
When are we expecting deliveries to commence any idea of the count of first batch

The count for the first batch is 6 units.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 7:27pm On Jun 03

kabe1:
Nigerian Air Force M346FA

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 2:00pm On May 31

Nigerian Air Force M346FA

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:57pm On May 28

kabe1:
Nigerian Navy 70 years Anniversary Open Day

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:56pm On May 28

Nigerian Navy 70 years Anniversary Open Day

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by kabe1: 5:25pm On May 27

bidexiii:
Another controversial UAV at the backed spotted at a NAF BASE during the courtesy visit by the Airforce Chief during the children's day celebration.

How is it Controvesial?

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 9:50pm On May 25

gomol:
Why are they deployed to Benin Republic?

There was a failed coup in Benin Republic, the Nigerian Air Force and Army deployed the same day and helped quashed the Coup.

They've been in the country since then.

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