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Lurker4Long:
More details emerge...

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/aerospace-aerospace/landing-gear-mishap-unlikely-to-affect-bronco-iis-chances-in-socom-competition/

Hopefully this is the case.

NAF WINGS 6 NEW HELICOPTER PILOTS, ASSURES OF SUSTAINED AIR POWER DELIVERY

Operational manpower development in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) received a boost today, 16 July 2021, when the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao winged another set of 6 helicopter pilots who recently completed their basic flying training at Draken Helicopter Academy in the United Kingdom. In his remark during the winging ceremony, Air Marshal Amao reiterated the importance of the human factor as the most critical airpower component that must be enhanced and sustained for effective and efficient performance. This, according to the CAS, gave reason for the increase in manpower development witnessed in the NAF in recent times. He went on to state that these efforts are expected to place the Service in a dominant position to deliver on its constitutional role more effectively, especially in the light of NAF’s involvement in several internal security operations across the country. The overall effect of these efforts, according to the CAS, is that the NAF, operating in synergy with sister Services and other security agencies, will be better positioned to more effectively counter both domestic and foreign threats to the nation’s security and the wellbeing of our people.

Speaking further, Air Marshal Amao revealed that the NAF currently has a total of 195 officers and airmen/airwomen undergoing various training courses abroad cutting across several specialties and trades. He also stated that locally, there are 12 student pilots undergoing Basic Fighter Training at 403 Flying Training School, Kano, while 10 others are undergoing Basic Transport Training at 401 Flying Training School, Kaduna. He emphasized that these courses are aimed at maintaining combat readiness by increasing the number of pilots to man existing aircraft, including the 26 new platforms acquired by the Federal Government in the past 6 years. On the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, the CAS stated that about 60 NAF personnel, comprising pilots, engineers, technicians, and other specialists, have completed their training on the aircraft in the USA. While encouraging the newly winged pilots, the CAS urged them not to rest on their oars as the feat they have achieved also comes with a burden of responsibility as so much is expected of them. He also advised them to continue to give their best to the Service and the Nation. Air Marshal Amao also used the opportunity of the ceremony to appreciate President Muhammadu Buhari for his unflinching support to the NAF.

Earlier, the Chief of Training and Operations (CTOP), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) James Gwani, noted that the winging of the pilots further lends credence to one of the Key Drivers of the CAS, which is to “Pursue purposeful training and human capacity development’. He added that the new pilots would undoubtedly further enhance NAF’s capacity for effective, efficient, and timely employment of air power in response to Nigeria’s national security imperatives. While giving the highlights of the courses, the CTOP stated that the Basic Flying Course 24B, which commenced from 27 February 20 to 20 June 21, included 3 phases: Basic Rotary Wing Phase, Operational Rotary Wing Phase and Conversion Phase. The ceremony had in attendance Branch Chiefs of Headquarters NAF, Directors as well as relatives of the newly winged pilots.

Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

16 July 2021

AskiaHarem:
Wow wow slow down we first half to see if the stagnant Russian economy can even afford to produce them in bulk. Remember the su57 and T14 Armata? Years later still only a handful of those things exist.

How's the Russian economy stagnant?

Coolliot:
To fight who with it or deter who? We can't fight any country that really has enemies that require stealth aircraft....it better we stick to out jf17 hopefully block 3, and maintain our local champion and build infrastructure and economy with human capacity. A country isn't only about its military.
Mind you the Security issues Nigeria has now, isn't about strong or weak military, it's about the other variables that affect human wellbeing that are lacking. Provide and environment that makes the citizens happy , and security would slowly creep in.

You're missing the point.

Nigeria does not even invest in it's military.

Infrastructure projects constitute by far the largest spending of the government right from Obj to Buhari.

This is a military thread, hence we focus on military issues only.

The aircraft we have been talking about, we don't even know what it looks like, however it is the most trending military topic today, across the world.

Hence our discussions have been centered on it.

Roan77:
Do you think we can afford this aircraft, maintenance and operational costs?

It is targeted at countries like Argentina, UAE (Heavy spender), India (Heavy spender)

I think we would be able to afford it. It's an aircraft for the future, so we should have a need for it.

Whyem15:
It may still take several years before it enters serial production, and the cost will be the most important factor to consider. We still don't know the role the aircraft is being produced for and if NAF has ordered for more JF-17, I doubt they will be considering any such aircraft anytime soon.

This is exactly why it's perfect for Nigeria.

Remember we got our own advanced Jets late. So by the time the JF-17 must have been fully inducted, this aircraft would have achieved maturity.

South African army brought out the big guns to quell looters.

bidexiii:
I love the fact that's it's a single jet engine, nice concept. Now the F35 will have a competitor now .

The NAF should start considering this aircraft

I agree with this completely.

Close up shots of new Russian single engine 5th generation fighter.


I would think the Nigerian Air Force would be very interested in this aircraft.

Nigerian locally made Inshore Patrol Boats and Rhibs( imported) due for commissioning.

Russia's new 5th Gen single engine aircraft targeted at the export market.

Aircraft is due to be unveiled at MAKS 2021

Salatavor:
[s]Rejoice not my beloved people for these things you see are not instruments of war. They are farm implements remodeled to look terrifying. Why are they not being considered for armed overwatch? Because they can be armed but they cannot watch[/s].

You're a nonentity.

Nigerian Air Force A-29 Super Tucano

Nigerian Navy Naval Air Station we can see 2 x AW-139 and 1 x A-109 about to take off.

NTSA:
Nice stuff...seems you guys are investing lots of resources on your navy.

Nigerian spends around 4 billion dollars on defence, most of the funds go to the air force.

I'll say 45% to the Air Force, 30% to the army and 25% to the Navy.

NTSA:
Nice stuff...seems you guys are investing lots of resources on your navy.

Investing in the Nigerian Air Force - Yes

Nigerian Navy- Not really

Lurker4Long:
Off-topic:
registration for 35-50 year olds to get vaccinated opened last night and I duly registered. Got my first jab an hour ago.

Congratulations!!!

Odunayaw:
Too simplistic. Except the cause of the accident raises eyebrows there'd nothing like all you've said.

No need to argue over this, end results will tell.

Odunayaw:
How?

You're in a competition with other aircrafts, and your aircraft sustains this sort of accident.

You don't have a chance any more.

Your rivals will capitalize on this, the client would also score your aircraft poorly.

Lurker4Long:
I came here to post this. It's at the USSOCOM trials for Armed Overwatch. No details yet.

If there was any chance initially for this aircraft, this accident has completely destroyed it.

What happened to this Paramount Group Aircraft?

youghs:
Bro do you know whether the system covers Nigeria's total coastline

Yes, it covers Nigeria's entire coastline. I think there are about 15 base stations right from calabar to badagry.

shadowprimezero:
NAF pilots conclude their training at Moody Airforce Base. As can be seen, the Super Tucanos are already integrated with their GBU Paveway PGM's

Beautiful!!

Nigerian Navy SBS training with US Army Special forces (Green Beret)

Nigeria's advanced maritime security surveillance system, Falcon Eye

Nemesis4you:
3 LCH produced for IAF are part of the 15 limited series production batch , pilot training for same already begun & customer acceptance test will start soon , another 6 LCH will be delivered this year

Rest what you said is reasonable , NA (or anyone) will have all the valid reasons to go only for service proven platforms

If customer acceptance test hasn't started it means the helicopter hasn't entered service yet.

However that's really not the crux of the matter.

Nigerian made Proforce Police/ Law Enforcement APC

joscofelix2:
it is true sha.i have asked people with intel, they all say no that intel but say maybe a c14 classified info. But for me i think the guy just decided to right this when he saw the pic of army pilot and indians, may be he wish they was going to be a procurement

Exactly !!!!

joscofelix2:
do not say that with confident. Even if i do not support the intel but you have no knowledge of military procurement.because i do not see nigeria army sending their pilot to india without something in mind. Army is full of secreat procurement

You guys should please think.

There are only 3 LCH helicopters produced, none is in Indian Air Force & Army service.

Why would you think the Nigerian army that has no experience flying and operating basic helicopters, no experience with flying advanced helicopters would suddenly purchase a helicopter that's not in service anywhere in the world?

Can't you see how unreasonable such a procurement sounds?

willybaby:
lol I didn't know defensenews Nigeria had disciples, i like him sha

Nigeria is not buying any LCH from HAL.

willybaby:
Our new birds are on there way.. newly formed
Nigerian Army aviation corp.. just ordered a squadron of the HAL LCH from india...

Army pilots in India 4 training

Are you a disciple of Defense News Nigeria?

...because all these fantasies usually emanate from him.