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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8-W-SZU9UE?si=ftzUPuphVR6zmZak

This means the Nigerian army has been building capacity for nearly 10 years.

I think after we might see an order for 12 x Black Hawk Helicopters from the army in the near future.

The S70i Black Hawk Helicopter from Poland would be a contender.

Nigerian Army Aircraft Engineer temporarily assigned with the Nigerian Air Force since 2016.

"The Nigeria army aviation once fully operationalised would provide rapid deployment, intimate air support, casualty evacuations, delivery of logistics supply among others.".

"The NA aviation is not fully operationalised, it is still in it coordinating stage, headed by a coordinator. The current acting coordinator Nigerian army aviation is Brig Gen MS Akali.

The headquarters of the Nigerian army aviation corp is located at Giri, Abuja FCT.
In 2019, the premier Aviation battalion was created in jaji military cantonment Kaduna, named 601 aviation Battalion".

"THE NIGERIAN ARMY AVIATION CORP



The Nigerian army aviation wing has been long coming, it was already created since the time of general Sani Abacha, however it was later shelved and revived by Lt Gen TY Buratai (rtd) in 2015.
Since 2014, the Nigerian army has made commendable progress in training pilots, aircrafts engineers, technicians and other ground support crew.
Some officers of the NA were sent to the US for helicopter pilot training, some of the trained pilots were transferred temporarily to the Nigeria police aviation and others operated for a while with the NAF."

Combining the airlift and CAS capabilities of the UH-1 Huey together with the attack firepower of the incoming Cayuse Warrior helicopters, the Nigerian army will be able to mount air assault operations using the firepower and mobility of these helicopters.

The Bell Helicopters all have updated flight avionics.

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NIGERIAN ARMY TAKES DELIVERY OF ITS FIRST SET OF AIRCRAFTS ...As Army Aviation becomes a reality

The Nigerian Army (NA) has taken a significant step in enhancing its operational capabilities with the delivery of the first batch of new aircrafts. The berthing of the aircrafts marks a significant milestone in the development of the Nigerian Army Aviation’s capacity to provide air support for ground operations. The aircraft BELL UH-1H (HUEY) helicopters, were formally received by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja in a brief ceremony held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Thursday 20 June, 2024.

Receiving the aircrafts, General Lagbaja, noted that the renewed drive to establish an NA Aviation wing was conceived by the then-former COAS, Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah (rtd), in 2014, with a three-phase ten-year implementation plan.

The COAS extolled former Chiefs of Army Staff, maintaining, that their tenacity and drive, along with the collective efforts of personnel and Nigerian Government’s political will, have been instrumental in realizing the fruition of NA Aviation.

Gen Lagbaja appreciated the various successive administrations for their support in training NA Pilots and Ground Crews as well as putting in place requisite structures. The COAS profoundly expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fulfilling his promise to fund the acquisition of NA platforms and providing all support to actualize the dream.

The BELL UH-1H Helicopters are equipped with advanced sensors and enablers to conduct a range of missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance, rescue, logistics, transportation, and medical evacuation.

The Army Chief also appreciated the forerunners, particularly the sister services and the Nigerian Police Force Aviation wing, for their support and encouragement. He noted that the NA is spurred to serve the nation better with the acquisition of the new platforms and provide Nigerians, an enabling environment for economic prosperity.

In his remarks, the Coordinator, NA Aviation, Brigadier General Musa Alkali, stated that the arrival of the NA Aviation vanguard platforms is a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance the operational capabilities of the NA Aviation, in line with the COAS’s Command Philosophy.

Brig Gen Alkali stressed that the acquisition of the platforms is a clear demonstration of the NA’s aviation resolve, which started 40 years ago to continuously improve and adapt in the face of an evolving security landscape, adding that this will boost the NA’s reconnaissance, surveillance, and air mobility capabilities. The Coordinator acknowledged the tireless efforts of those involved in the execution of the NA Aviation plan, as well as the international partners.

Earlier, a Consultant for the Nigerian Army Aviation, Major General Emeka Onwuamaegbu (retired) who is also a trained Helicopter Pilot, lauded the Nigerian Army for sustaining the vision over the years that saw to the actualization of the Nigerian Army aviation.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Major General
Director Army Public Relations
20 June 2024

Exnavyboy62:
The same UH-1 Huey that crashed and got the President of Iran killed…?? I just hope it’s not second hand . Great development though, the army deserves its own aviation squadron.

The UH-1 Huey is not a new helicopter and it's no longer in production. There's nothing wrong in buying second hand military equipment either.

You have to understand the army is building capacity, and the UH-1 one of the most dependable helicopters ever produced.

It's a welcome start for the army.

bidexiii:
Nice photos @kabe1

It would be good if they arm those heli's with chain guns

I believe this will be used purely for logistics. I don't see the army arming these.

The MD Helicopters from America will be used only for Attack missions.

Army Takes Delivery Of Two Helicopters To Expand Aviation Capabilities




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGm09C4QhQs?si=rPg9tcHKItMvSdKk

Toju200:
let's get to work

Exactly!!

Who's excited!!!!

Bell Uh 1-H


Nigerian army has received it's set of UH-1 Huey Helicopter
The army is also taking delivery of Cayuse attack helicopters

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South African Air Force Aircrafts

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SAAF Gripen Fighter Jets

Faithful007:
The first picture is an ILS antenna.

Yes.

NabiAsli:
I use to day dream that our NN will acquire 3 Song Class submarine and 3 Kilo Class submarine
1 song and 1 Kilo class for Western Command
1 Song and 1 Kilo class for Eastern Command

Then 1 each of Song and Kilo for training of our fine officers

Then i wake up

9ja na cruise

So what happens to the Central Naval Command in your dreams?

Exnavyboy62:
The navy needs frigates. At least one that is big enough to serve as a flagship. I always have everyday fantasies of what the Nigerian navy should have ranging from frigates to corvettes to submarines to Amphibious Assault ships and so on and so forth. But whenever I remember the navy has a short term, mid term and long term plan that it is abidding by, my mood just gets disrupted.

Where will the funds come from for such an expansion?

JOSCOFELIX:
frigate it still very important you cannot play regional security or even Continental leader without a frigates infact will need about 4-5 of them

I guess you're right, but there are reasonably sized Corvettes and Small ships we can invest in instead.

Instead of buying 4 Frigates, why don't we do 2 Frigates and 4 Corvettes?

NTSA:
I would go for something that compliments the logistics of the land forces maybe 3 additional LSTs ,dedicated Helicopter carrier and plus amphibious Tanks. I think this can make Nigeria play a bigger role in regional security .

Bold, however such a force will be considered aggressive by our neighbors.

Besides the Nigerian government doesn't have the funds to afford a dedicated helicopter carrier like Algeria.

GanagiBitrus:
Has Finidi debunked it?
Anyway we are in Social Media court & not in a Law Court.

Osimhen did not handle the situation well.

He probably looked at Instablog and Yabaleft, then rushed to Instagram Live.

According to Colin Udoh, Finidi has debunked it.

This is why Social Media needs to be regulated, it's very easy to be used as a tool for conflict.

Osimhen's reaction is unacceptable, he needs to be punished.

We know he gives 200% for Nigeria, but NFF cannot let this slide otherwise we will see copycat behaviors in the Team and a further breakdown.

It doesn't matter if we don't go to the world cup at this point.

All the players were celebrated like winners even though we did not win Afcon, so why ne this disrespectful to your manager?

GanagiBitrus:
👉Source

A source told SCORENigeria that Finidi used the poster boy of Nigeria football Victor Osimhen to drive home his point that the country’s top stars are not fully committed to the Super Eagles.


Where's the evidence of Finidi George making this statement?