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Nigerian Air Force Day Celebration 2022

Nigeria Day 4

Formation test flights have taken place today with Mark and Chris Heames ready for the show, more briefings and meetings and the team also had the honour of meeting the Nigerian Air Force Air Marshall.

Another first saw Mark and Chris flying in formation with an Augusta 109 helicopter trailing a huge Nigerian Flag (it appears they remembered to bring their flag,, sorry we don’t mention Mark forgetting the flags do we 🤦🏻) this flight brings unique challenges to all involved due to the differences in airspeeds and wake turbulence from the rotor wash, not to mention the consideration of a huge flag flying between the two Extras!

Nigerian Air Force A-29 Super Tucano, MI-35p Attack Helicopter and 2 x CH-4 UCAV

#DHQUpdate
PRESIDENT BUHARI EULOGIZES NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES INITIATIVE OF DEVELOPING VIABLE PROJECT FOR EFFICIENT MILITARY OPERATIONS

President Muhammadu Buhari has eulogized the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for coming up with a robust initiative aimed at developing viable project for efficient military operations. The President gave the compliments at the commissioning ceremony of a secured communication network for the Armed Forces project nick named GIWA 2 Project in Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja on 2 May 2023. According to the President , the project GIWA 2 is designed to provide secure means of communications, real time instant reporting as well as information exchange between the AFN and other security agencies and bring about enhanced collaboration between defence intelligence and entire security community.. He added that the project will provide a platform for the denial of freedom of action by all perpetrators of insecurity across Nigeria. He therefore urged the AFN to continue to break a new ground and remain at the forefront of main stream technology and other cutting age initiatives. This, he pointed out will facilitate the provisions of a safe, secured and peaceful environment for Nigerians.

Also speaking at the occasion, the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Lucky Irabor stated that the project was conceived following the directive by Mr President in 2021 for the Armed Forces and other security agencies in Nigeria to embark on operations to allow farmers return to their farms. The CDS noted that the project is a " breakthrough in the technological advancement of communication system in the AFN. Continuing, he said the project has the capacity of providing voice, data and video as well as other value services to the Armed Forces. In his words, " It is a welcome development in the evolution of Nigeria security land scape". General Irabor emphasized that the project will greatly assist in the conduct of operations and ultimately promote national security.

In his goodwill message to the AFN at the occasion, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami gave insight that the project will be used to gather intelligence, build trust , enhance the reputation of security institutions in Nigeria and promote confidentiality.

Also present at the occasion was the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) Mr Godwin Emefiele who affirmed that insecurity devastates the production capacity of an economy and undermines governance in a country. He was optimistic that the project will guarantee jobs and enhance the nation's security architecture Mr Emefiele explained that insecurity impinges on economic growth and expressed the CBN commitment towards promoting project that will boost the nation's economy and create jobs through increased agricultural production.
Services Chiefs, Inspector General of Police, heads of other security agencies, senior military officers both serving and retired from across the services and other invited guests graced the occasion. Highpoint of the occasion was presentation of an artistic portrait of Mr President dressed in a Field Marshal rank military regalia by the Chief of the Defence Staff.

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NAF EVACUATES 94 NIGERIANS FROM SUDAN

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has brought back home 94 Nigerians stranded in Sudan. The evacuees, flown in NAF 913 C-130H aircraft, arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja at 2254 UTC (11.54pm local time) last night, 3 May 2023. The evacuees are among the first batch of 276 Nigerians airlifted from Aswan in the wake of the ongoing security challenges in Sudan. The NAF effort is in furtherance of its constitutional role of aid to civil authority, and in line with the commitment by the Federal Government to rescue and successfully return back home Nigerians living in Sudan. The airlift operation is most heart warming as it coincides with the NAFs 59th anniversary celebration holding in Enugu from 4-7 May 2023.
On hand to receive the returnees on arrival were the Honourable Minister for Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Umar Farouq; the Ministrys Permanent Secretary, Dr Nasir Sani Gwarzo; Director General National Emergency Management Agency, Ahmed Habib; and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

First batch of Nigerian Evacuees arrive Abuja from Sudan

Nigerian Air Force Super Tucano Pilot

kabe1:
Preparations are in top gear for Nigeria's Air Force Day celebration

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Preparations are in top gear for Nigeria's Air Force Day celebration

This news has been trending for a while and some of the big defense news sites are starting to retweet it.


BIG BREAKING

Nigeria will be the 1st Country to buy Unspecified number of India HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) on soft loan.

Six members of Nigeria Army had alrdy completed training on India HAL Dhruv & Chetak Helicopter..

Big Boom for Indian defense Export

Exnavyboy62:
12x AH-1Z helicopters with only APKWS(laser guided rockets) no form of guided missiles for approximately 1 billion dollars. What new development does it bring to the table, it's no different from a Mil Mi 35 with guided rockets also.
Meanwhile, 12x A29B Tucanos with APKWS and other relevant kits for 500 million dollars.
We've been scammed.

I agree that the price is high, and we are better severed with procuring additional T-129 ATAK helicopters instead.

1 Billion Dollars for an aircraft we can't explore all of the capabilities it has on offer is too much.

Nigerian soldiers in combat

Antiochus:
Keep up the good job Kabe1

Please If i may ask this question. Do we produce bombs too. If not Nigeria should start producing these bombs too o. We should leatn how to build own ordnance and air to air missiles too.

We have produced rockets for aircrafts, I don't know about bombs. However I'm sure there are people more knowledgeable than I am and with more information.

We can only guarantee the safety and security of Nigeria with a domestic defence industry. While we have made tremendous strides in the past decade, I am concerned that military planners in Nigeria are yet to fully embrace indigenization of local hardware.

The Nigerian army has purchased nearly 800 armoured vehicles in the last 8 years, only a few of this number have been locally made.

This is a serious concern.

Toju200:
Air Vice Marshal Lubo, please allow me to stand on existing protocol, and thank you so much for having us here today.

As the U.S. Air Force says, let’s “aim high” for the next iteration with the AH-1Z. Thank you.

This means Nigeria might still get the AH-1Z Attack Helicopter after all.

Visit of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral AZ Gambo CFR to the Chief of the South African Navy, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese on Tuesday 2 May 2023 at the South African Navy Headquarters, Pretoria
#onwardtogether

NAF ordnance techies transport, load and install a M904 fuze/MK-81 bomb onto the A-29 Super Tucano before an airstrike.

The use of MK-81 bombs has a powerful effect on terrorists due to the kill radius/powerful explosive

Nigerian Air Force Pilot

Nigerian Air Force pilots carry out pre-flight checks on the A-29 Super Tucano

The Nigerian Air Force is using the FAB-500 M62, a very powerful and high explosive bomb against ISWAP terrorists. This is mounted on the Mi-17 attack helicopter.

Nigerian Air Force C-130-H aircraft stationed in Aswan airfield, Egypt getting set for evacuation of Nigerians from Sudan.

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Kenyan Defense Forces in the DRC

Nigerian Special Forces in combat

SuperSixSeven:
Where is my retarded friend Kabe1?

You can find me in this thread below. Got tired of the toxicity in this thread.

https://www.nairaland.com/7598879/militaries-africa-thread

3 x Nigerian Air Force C-130s fly to Egypt tonight to ferry stranded Nigerians from Sudan.

Nigerian NSCDC

Holding what looks like a Chinese origin or Israeli PDW

Hon. Minister of Aviation, Sen
@hadisirika at the closing ceremony of the On Arms Precision Training for Aviation Security Personnel of @FAAN_Official
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The event took place at the National Institute for Security Studies(NISS), Lower Usman Dam, Bwari, Abuja today April 28, 2023.

Training was conducted by personnel of Nigeria's DSS