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shadowprimezero:
Turkish defence industries seems to be the only NATO power after the US, pushing the boundaries of defense technologies from unmanned systems, aerospace, land systems and naval platforms. It's quickly outpacing the rest of Europe

Do you believe this comment? Really this is hilarious

Germany, France, the UK, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Czech republic, Poland..... All these countries and you jumped to Turkey?

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Approximately 45 meters in length, SDB3 Incorporates a modern, stealth ship design. The ship has a state of the art radar and would be armed with a 30mm main cannon.

She would be able to spend 23 days at sea on each patrol.

SDB3 would be the most modern ship built in west-africa and a force multiplier for maritime security in Africa when launched.

Nigerian Navy Seaward Defence Boat 3

Simrad halo pulse compression radar already installed.

The ship is due to be launched first quarter 2021

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South African army pathfinders

malcom1X:
Guy be a man.
Don't ever borrow money from your wife to do anything. If you don't have tell her you don't have. That her money should be spent on her children.

Pay her dowry, don't owe her, it's her money. She saved you from embarrassment.

If you can't borrow money from your own wife, who should you then borrow from?

There are speculations across the web that Nigeria will order another LST.

Nigeria's new LST will be launched this year 2021, and delivered to the Navy in 2022.

A new LST order would make sense as the work load on a single ship might be too high.

Nigerian army KIA Light Armoured Vehicle

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MARITIME SECURITY: SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT TO ALSO OPERATE FROM PORT HARCOURT CAS SAYS, AS HE COMMISSIONS CT SCAN, NEW ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES AT 115 SOG

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has disclosed that the 115 Special Operations Group (115 SOG) Port Harcourt would be taking on more roles in the area of maritime security as it would serve as one of the operating bases for the 3 special mission aircraft being deployed to Benin as part of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Deep Blue Sea Project, aimed at comprehensively addressing insecurity and criminality in Nigeria’s territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The CAS made this known today, 20 January 2021, while commissioning a Computerized Tomography Scan (CT Scan) machine and a block of 30 x one bedroom accommodation for airmen at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base Port Harcourt. The acquisition and installation of tha CT Scan facility at the NAF Reference Hospital Port Harcourt is aimed at enhancing medical services to personnel and their families as well as the NAF’s host communities.

The CAS, while highlighting the crucial role 115 SOG plays in supporting the NAF’s operations in various Theatres across the Country, further noted that, given the imminent delivery of the special mission aircraft, the NAF had begun the upgrade of infrastructural facilities on its Port Harcourt Base, to ensure that personnel remain focused on their tasks and contribute in adding value to the Service. He noted that the new CT Scan machine had been installed with this in mind, whilst the Air Force Secondary School (AFSS) was being upgraded to a Comprehensive Secondary School with the construction of male and female students’ hostels currently ongoing. According to him, “the NAF has been providing the much-needed air support at various Theatres of Operation across the Country, in which 115 SOG plays very crucial roles. In recognition of the crucial roles being played by the officers and men of 115 SOG in achieving the noble objective, the NAF has intensified efforts to address the challenge of inadequate living accommodation for airmen/airwomen whilst taking steps to improve educational and healthcare delivery facilities for personnel and their families”.

Air Marshal Abubakar therefore commended the Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command (AOC TAC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Olusegun Philip, as well as the Commander 115 SOG, Group Captain Dooyum Laha, and his personnel for their efforts towards ensuring the security of the Nation. He stated that the NAF Headquarters, on its part, would continue to provide all necessary support to enable the Unit function more effectively and efficiently.

While fielding questions from the Press on the NAF’s ongoing contributions to the fight against COVID-19, the CAS noted that the Service has continued to provide Liquid Oxygen (LOX) from its Plant at the 103 Strike Group (103 STG) Yola and airlifting them to COVID-19 Management Centres in Abuja and other locations across the Country. He noted that the 103 STG LOX Plant produces 1,000 litres of LOX in 24 hours, which is in excess of the NAF’s requirements for its air operations and for use in its Medical Centres across the Nation. Hence, the LOX Plant has, since the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic, been producing clinical oxygen for distribution to COVID-19 Management Centres and designated Hospitals, as part of measures to support the management of serious COVID-19 cases. The CAS equally highlighted that the NAF had employed its C-130H aircraft (NAF 913 and NAF 917) to airlift thousands of Kilogrammes of medical equipment and other materials procured by the West African Health Organization (WAHO) for distribution to 13 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries to help curb the spread of the virus, while also conducting several airlift missions within the Country during the lock-down period. He emphasized that the NAF would sustain the free provision of LOX, in addition to airlift missions, in continued support of the Government’s efforts towards combating the COVID-19 Pandemic.

In his welcome address, the AOC TAC, while expressing gratitude to the CAS for the various laudable projects on the Base, noted that the CT Scan facility would undoubtedly enhance the provision of qualitative healthcare services for NAF personnel and their families as well as host communities in Rivers State and indeed the entire Niger Delta Region of the Country. According to him, “the commitment of the CAS to the provision of infrastructure for the optimum performance and comfort of NAF personnel, especially NAF base Port Harcourt, is very impressive and well appreciated”. The AOC therefore reassured the CAS of the firm resolve and dedication of personnel to do their utmost in contributing to the peace and security of the Country.

Others present at the event were the Joint Task Force Commander, Operation DELTA SAFE (OPDS), Rear Admiral Akinjide Akinrinade, and NAF Branch Chiefs as well as Service Commanders and Heads of Security Agencies in Port Harcourt. Before leaving Port Harcourt, the CAS also inspected ongoing construction work at the AFSS Port Harcourt as well as other projects on the Base.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
20 January 2021

GeneralFarouq:
The mi24 is not even for export. That why Russia created mi 35 version... So I don't evenNigeria has mi 24/ what we have is the variant which is mi 35

shogz89:
my thoughts too.

MI-24V is a Ukrainian export version of the MI-35.

Main differences are

MI-24V has a chin mounted quad-barrel 12.7mm main gun.

MI-35P has a dual barrel side mounted 30mm gun.

Nigeria has all 3 variants of the MI-35 attack helicopter

The Nigerian Navy in last 6 years has acquired a total of 172 RPBs, 114 RHIBs, two SDBs, 12 Manta Class/IPCs, three Whaler Boats, three Tug Boats and two barges. 22 Fast Attack Boats, 14 UAVs, 4 Helicopters, 14 River Town Class, 12 House boats and four capital ships.

NN Research and Developmental efforts gained traction in 2020 with local construction and production of equipment that erstwhile are usually vendor driven and are sourced from manufacturers outside the country. In consolidation of the local shipbuilding efforts, indigenous construction of a 43m SDB III and 2 logistic supply vessels/houseboats at Naval Dockyard Limited and Naval Shipyard Limited respectively are progressing steadily.

These vessels are programmed to join the service by first quarter of 2021. Importantly, about 170 riverine patrol boats were built in-country, thus complementing indigenous shipbuilding capacity, employment generation and skills acquisition.

[b]Fleet Renewal/Acquisition

NIGERIAN NAVY GETTING UAV'S FROM CHINA & SOUTH-AFRICA

It is pertinent to state that fleet renewal is one of the critical pillars of SD 1 and 2 and the strategic objective is to develop the right mix of ships and air asset capability to effectively sustain NN presence across the spectrum of maritime area of interests. In 2020, NN made significant strides in the recapitalisation of her fleet with the support of the FG.

Under capital ships and Inshore Patrol Craft, one Hydrographic Survey Ship from OCEA SA launched and is expected to be delivered by Apr 2021. In addition, five OCEA FPB were added to NN Fleet during the year under review. Furthermore, four x C-Falcon 17m Inshore Patrol Craft from OCEA SA are expected in Nigeria. The NN is also expecting four units of 17M Manta Boats by Messrs Suncraft, scheduled to arrive January 21 while MOD Emergency Procurement of two x 40m Fast Patrol Boat by Messrs DAMEN is also awaiting delivery.

In addition to the capital ships, 25 units of 9.5m RHIBs and 15 units of 8.5m RHIBs Boats were constructed by Suncraft for the NN and are currently in NDL undergoing As & As before final acceptance. Also, 90 other boats are either expected for delivery or have been distributed to NN units.

The NN has taken delivery of 1 X AW 139 Helicopter from Messrs Leonardo Helicopter currently waiting commissioning in Lagos. The NN is also in the process of procuring a total of 14 UAVs to enhance response capability, through Messrs Epsilon in South Africa and CACTIC in China. These are expected to be delivered within the current year.

In retrospect, the NN in last six (counting 2021) years has acquired a total of 378 platforms of varying categories, including 172 RPBs, 114 RHIBs, two SDBs, 12 Manta Class/IPCs, three Whaler Boats, three Tug Boats and two barges. Other platforms acquired included 22 Fast Attack Boats, 14 UAVs, four Helicopters, 14 River Town Class, 12 House boats and four capital ships.[/b]


https://allafrica.com/stories/202101190103.html

Toju200:
this is the mi35m look at the hard port closely only two with the rocket pods visible.
The FLIR pod is even visible

This is my last comment on this.

This screenshot is from one of Papel's documentaries.

Nigerian Air Force MI-24V in Yola


I don't know where you got the idea that all Nigerian MI-24V's are grounded.

Augusta A109 helicopters practicing medvac drills last year

Toju200:
Dudeeee what is Major inspection...

Also I've seen the Mi24v in PH they're grounded long side three dauphin helo.
Some without Rotor blades some with Flat tire..
Okay check the documentary on NAF aircraft maintenance go to the part of Mi35p from that part you'll see an Mi24v without Rotor blades at the background.
When last did you see the AW109 after the second crash in Enugu??

MI-24 spotted in the northeast in July 2020.

Note the chin mount and absence of FLIR pod

Toju200:
Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar revealed that, as part of plans to further boost its aircraft serviceability status, the Service was on the verge of completing in-country Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) and avionics upgrade of additional 2 Alpha-Jet aircraft at the 407 Air Combat Training Group, Kainji. He equally disclosed that 2 x F7-Ni aircraft were undergoing LEP in Makurdi, while 7 of same aircraft type were being air freighted to China for overhaul and avionics upgrade. “Plans are in top gear to carry out major inspection on the Mi-24V and A-109 helicopters, Kabe1

Major inspection on an aircraft doesn't mean the aircraft is not available for combat. That's what you have failed to prove.

This is what i'm asking you to prove.

In this video, you can clearly hear the Air Chief say aircraft serviceability in the Nigerian Air Force is 85%



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXgUyv1wNfk





So where is Toju200 manufacturing his figures from?

Toju200:
no we actually received 5 not six the first two in 2016 if I'm not mistaking the other two in 2018 the one which was spotted in Russia.it was even in one of NAF budget I think the Helo came but was announced publicly.its even in the banner NAF displayed during The Mi-17 induction.
The Mi-24Vs in pH aren't active..
I'm sure one mi-24v is supposed to be in the NE
The Helo in KD is a mi-35p

Man, where is the evidence for all this BS you're sprouting?

You can clearly see an MI-35p in Katsina (North West) in this video


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

Toju200:
The CAS said so himself
Both the Mi-24V and Agusta 109e LUH will soon undergo Reactivation just like the mi35p

post the link of the CAS saying so.

Else i call B.S on this.

Toju200:
we have only 5 mi-35m two is at Maiduguri one I'm sure is In Zamfara we lost one in Damask the other one is on rotation.
Our Mi-24 are to undergo maintenance all of them so they're not active at the moment.

What is your evidence to support this?

Raaven:
yes chinese Norinco SM4-120mm [6x6 self-propelled mortar ]

we have seen them in algerian army first time in 2019 during an exercise

Is that a 12.7mm I see?

The vehicles can defend themselves well if under attack.

Nice!!

Raaven:
what i like the most when i see these t90 blitz attack exercise , is the accuracy of shots while moving at high speed . most tanks need to mive very slowly to fire with good accuracy

pic : T90S MBT . yesterday exercise algeria

I agree, that was impressive.

Although I didn't see the use of drones in this exercise.

Also defence against UCAV, how do you counter them, defend against them.

Armenia was completely wrecked with drones, if you see the recent Iranian army exercise and their implementation of loitering swarm kamakazi drones, you can clearly see how effective drones are.

bidexiii:
I enjoyed the video, especially the T90.
I whiched we went for this beasty.

I prefer the VT4 we have, we just need like 200 more units, but the T-90 is impressive though.

Raaven:
sukhoi 30 MKA . yesterday refueling with an ilyshin 78

This was sweet!!!

The capability of the Algerian military is impressive.

Raaven:
last algerian army exercise yesterday . near moroccan borders


start the video from 01:05


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6-IEqYrfz4

from 05:30 to the end . blitz MBT attack

Watch from the start to the end. It was really satisfying.

Is the mortar system new?

It looks like a Chinese platform.

Raaven:
T90 MBT , yesterday algerian army exercise

This is one of the very few times I'm seeing photos from Algerian army exercises, mostly videos are released.

Also Egypt almost never releases Pictures only videos any reason why this is the case in North Africa?

Raaven:
mi 24 MKIII

Are these still in service?

I thought the army was going to retire them after placing an order for the MI-28NE?


Of the 42 units of MI-28NE ordered how many have been delivered?

Algerian army T-90s