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Exnavyboy62:
It is with great pleasure that I post this;
" I don't think the NAF is interested in the AH 1vipers".
It is to me one of the best decisions made by the C.A.S not to proceed with the purchasing of the "missile-less" AH 1vipers for 1 billion dollars, that's what I would call RIPPING of the highest order. Luckily for us the T129 AH is battle proven and Turkiye will not have a problem in supplying them alongside AGMs. It is also ready to share the technology with Nigeria and I'm sure the deal is way more economical than the1 billion dollars viper AH. My only concern now is that a certain "leader in global war against terrorism" will be jealous and will not want to provide spare engine parts for future references

The American deal for AH-1Z Viper helicopters is done and dusted. We are getting the Vipers definitely.

As far as the ATAK from TAI goes, I'm still not sure, infact I'm not sure of any AH for Nigeria, until we see them in Nigeria.

As far as the ATAK goes, it is easy for the Americans to scuttle any sale to Nigeria, ask Pakistan.

The advantage the ATAK gives Nigeria is the allowance to use the helicopters anywhere we like without restrictions.

MAN1960:
New delivery for the Nigerian military on 06 17 2022


https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMN47UQGG/?k=1

Not military, that's a police armoured vehicle.

kabe1:
Before there's a mis communication.

The Presidential Guards is a branch of the Nigerian army in charge of security in Abuja, parts of Niger state and parts of Nassarawa state.

The Attack happened in Bwari(Bwari is on the outskirts of Abuja), the intended target was the Nigerian Law school in Bwari.

A Nigerian army patrol came under attack, however the attack was repelled, although the army lost 3 soldiers.

I think the security situation around Abuja is about the seriously deteriorate, except the security agencies launch an operation to nip this in the bud. You don't have to be a security expert to see this coming.

Statement from DHQ | Troops of 7 Guards Battalion and 167 Special Force Battalion in conjunction with the air component of Operation WHIRL PUNCH conducted a clearance patrol around Bwari general area between 24 – 26 July 2022.

Troops successfully cleared Kawu and Ido villages. Consequently, about 30 terrorists were neutralized and their enclave and hideout were destroyed. Ground troops also recovered 6 x motorcycles, 2 x AK47 rifles, 1 x fully loaded LMG magazine amongst others during mop up.

Lurker4Long:
Thanks. Wasn't there a jail-break of terrorists in or near Abuja recently? Worrying developments.

Kuje prison is in Abuja, the outskirts of the city. 60 Boko-Haram Terrorists were imprisoned there, all of them fled. A number of them have been recaptured, however a good number of them are still at large, majority actually.

Worrying developments ........ Are you serious!!!!

That's the understatement of the year that has had Russia invade Ukraine.

We are looking at a very precarious situation in the country, not just Abuja.

Lurker4Long:
What's this I'm hearing about an ambush on the presidential guard in Abuja?

Before there's a mis communication.

The Presidential Guards is a branch of the Nigerian army in charge of security in Abuja, parts of Niger state and parts of Nassarawa state.

The Attack happened in Bwari(Bwari is on the outskirts of Abuja), the intended target was the Nigerian Law school in Bwari.

A Nigerian army patrol came under attack, however the attack was repelled, although the army lost 3 soldiers.

I think the security situation around Abuja is about the seriously deteriorate, except the security agencies launch an operation to nip this in the bud. You don't have to be a security expert to see this coming.

South African Army Shared Accord Exercise with the United States Army

Nemesis4you:
Am so damned tired of this life

Wish I was born in Antarctica with no humans around

Or maybe during spacefaring age

Would be flying alone in my spacecraft into the universe away from any darn humans

No vowulence plz for unloading my wishes

The world is exhausting, but be encouraged by the fact that we care, that I care about your well-being.

bidexiii:
Am thinking either one of the AH-1Z or ATAK helicopter is for the Army aviation and NAF.

Possibly.

kabe1:
Breaking News

TUSAS CEO Temel Kotil has finally announced the sale of 6x T-129 ATAK helicopters to Nigeria

While the T-129 ATAK is an excellent helicopter, I don't think this helicopter is what Nigeria needs right now.

If we are looking at the purchase strictly through political lenses, it makes sense, especially seeing that the AH-1Z would have operational restrictions, it probably makes sense to purchase another type in limited quantities.

However, how does the Nigerian Air Force plan to maintain the MI-35M, AH-1Z and T-129 ATAK helicopters?

Lurker4Long:
Link to the announcement please. And shouldn't the vendor wait till the Nigerian govt has made its own statement?
Only mention anywhere is this:

The TUSAS CEO confirmed this in an interview with CNN Turk few days ago.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYIBW1BahyY

Odunayaw:
What?!

Eggzactly!!!!

Brazilian Navy Ship visits Nigeria

Flanker:
Why ? I'm here to enjoy african military pics too , so show us your goods.

It's just a joke.

GreenandGold:
If one wants to post pictures, one needs to wait until the North Africans are done..

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NAF SEEKS STRONG COLLABORATION WITH TURKISH AIR FORCE IN DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY, FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao and the Commander of the Turkish Air Force (TurAF), General Hasan Kucukakyuz have expressed the willingness of the 2 air forces to collaborate on defence technology in order to enhance their operational efficiency in the fight against terrorism currently being experienced by both countries. This was made known when Air Marshal Amao recently paid a courtesy call on the Commander TurAF during his 5-day official visit to Turkey. Both also emphasised the need for Nigeria and Turkey to share their experiences on the use of unmanned aircraft systems in counterterrorism operations. This, according to them would enable strategic synergy and enhance proficiency with renewed commitment to wipe out terrorism.
While appreciating Turkish military experience in counter-terrorism operation which spanned over a decade, Air Marshal Amao stated that Turkey was able to achieve operational successes against terrorists due to the usage of right military equipment. “Turkey has succeeded in developing a robust defence industrial sector capable of meeting up to a significant percentage of critical requirements of her armed forces and other security agencies”, he said. Air Marshal Amao therefore called for greater collaborations with the Turkish Air Force Command, even as he said, the NAF appreciates the existing cooperation in the areas of training and extension of invitation for NAF personnel participation in some of the TurAF international military exercises. He then requested for more support from the TurAF in the areas of upgrade and modernization of platforms, air defence training, special forces training as well as training slots in information communication technology for NAF personnel.

Speaking further, Air Marshal Amao noted that the 2 countries could greatly benefit from military student exchange training programmes as the consideration would enhance critical understanding of the 2 countries’ security environments and deepen greater cooperation. While reiterating the need for strong collaboration in defence technology, the CAS stated that the signing of Defence Industry Cooperation Agreement by the 2 countries offered greater opportunity for the NAF and TurAF to work more closely together.

In his remarks, the Commander, TurAF, General Hasan Kucukakyuz noted that Turkish Air Force is willing to deepen cooperation with the NAF by assisting the Service in any area that could ultimately strengthen its operational capabilities. He stated that the NAF would, from now, fully participate in its international military exercises, including ANATOLIA Eagle. General Hasan promised to liaise with the NAF and assist in all areas of military cooperation with other Services in Turkey as well as defence procurement concerns. The 2 air chiefs agreed to fashion out modalities that would enable a meeting between officers of the 2 air forces to outline areas of comprehensive cooperation that could be of mutual value to botho sides.

During the 5-day visit, the CAS toured some prominent Turkish defence companies for identification of possible defence products that could be required by the NAF. These include Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), Aselsan, Havelsan, Manatek, BNW Group, Fly BVLOS and Airways Group and Express Technics. He also paid a courtesy call on the Nigerian Ambassador Extraordinaire Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Ismail Yusuf Abba.

Air Marshal Amao was accompanied on the visit by the Chief of Logistics, Air Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya and Director of Operations, Air Vice Marshal Nnamdi Ananaba from Headquarters Nigerian Air Force.

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

23 July 2022

lionel4power:
Defence Nigeria appeared to have been blocked. But it seems it back online now.

Ok, thanks.

Exnavyboy62:
author=lionel4power . Defense news Nigeria has on Twitter

The military couldn't take it anymore, spreading false info about them. Maybe they filed a complaint to the president and just an order from our C in C, Sai Baba who banned Twitter, the clown's acct is GONE

What happened?

Toju200:
next up F7

Yeah.

Toju200:
For Angola

Are you sure?

They are getting LST's from France.

3x Nigerian Air Force L-39ZA have been delivered to 403 FTS in Kano after avionics upgrade in Czech Republic

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MULTI NATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE HANDS OVER DONATED MILITARY EQUIPMENT TO TROOPS

Sequel to the visit of the Force Commander Multinational Joint Task (MNJTF) Force Commander (FC) Maj Gen Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim to the African Union (AU) Continental Logistics Base Doula, Cameroon in November 2021 where the FC and his team inspected and identified various equipment that would be useful in its Counter Insurgency operations. The equipment include Armored personnel carriers (APC) Troops Carrying Vehicles, Buses, high caliber generators, Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) equipment and office equipment among others. Consequently approval to issue was sought from the AU through the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC). Thereafter ,after the necessary paper work and authorization by the AU, the host country Cameroun,escorted the equipment to the recipients Troops Contributing Countries ( TCCs) of Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad respectively.

In a statement released to journalists, the Chief of Military Information Officer Lieutenant Colonel Kamarudeen Adegoke said that, the FC in company of the Theatre Commander (TC), Operation Hadin Kai, Maj Gen CG Musa , formally handed over the equipment to Sector 3 of the MNJTF. The items were received after a brief ceremony by the Commander Sector 3 with headquarters in Monguno Nigeria ,Maj Gen GM Mutkut.

In his remarks, the FC said the equipment were given to the sector to improve their combat efficiency and to enable them take the fight to the enemy. He praised the doggedness of the Sector in the course of Operation Lake Sanity and urge them to do more. The TC , Maj Gen Musa in his remarks ,thanked the AU for the donations and said with such donations the North East (NE) operational environment will soon be secured and this would allow forces to concentrate on other security challenged areas in the country. He charged the Sector to be offensive minded always.The Commander Sector 3 thanked the AU and LCBC through the FC and stated that the equipment would be well maintained and deployed effectively against the Insurgents stating that he to whom much is given, much is expected from him.

In related development, on Saturday 16 July 22 at MNJTF Sector 1 Headquarters Mora Republic of Cameroon, the FC accompanied by staff officers and Head of Cells from HQ MNJTF formally handed over the equipment meant for the Sector. The equipment include Armour Personnel Carriers, Counter Improvised Explosive Device equipment, 2 high caliber generators , vehicles and office equipment.In attendance were outgoing Sector 1 Commander Brig Gen Bouba Dokebreo and other senior officers of the Sector headquarters. The Sector Commander in his remarks thanked the AU and the LCBC for facilitating the delivery of the equipment. Brig Gen Bouba further appreciated the FC for always supporting the Sector in the course of its operations.

The FC in his remarks stated that he is happy and proud of the work of Sector 1 MNJTF and with the new equipment, the sector would maintain and surpass its high standards. He added that he is sad that the Sector Commander is leaving the MNJTF for another assignment. However, he praised and thanked him for his stellar services rendered to the MNJTF and most especially to his country the Republic of Cameroon. He described the Sector Commander as a professional officer that would be sorely missed.

In another development, the equipment meant for the Republic of Chad were formally handed over to Sector 2 MNJTF in Bagasola ,Chad by the Chief of Staff (COS) of the Headquarters MNJTF Col Nana Njomo Paulin who represented the FC on Monday 18 July 22.In his remarks during the handing over, the COS said the equipment were provided to improve the Sector’s capacity in the counter Insurgency operations in their area of operations. He urged the Sector to maintain the equipment and make judicious use of them to help secure the Lake Chad Basin areas. Receiving the equipment on behalf of the Sector, the Deputy Sector Commander , Brig Gen Omar Adam thanked HQ MNJTF for facilitating the issue of the equipment and promised to use them judiciously.

Earlier, on 7 July 22, the Deputy Force Commander (DFC) MNJTF Brig Gen Harouna Assoumane on behalf of the FC handed over the equipment allotted to Sector 4 MNJTF with headquarters in Diffa Niger Republic. In his speech, the DFC expressed his gratitude to the AU for making the equipment available and urged the Sector to always maintain the equipment to improve their combat efficiency. The event was witnessed by Commander Sector 4 MNJTF , Col Maj Sani Kiaou and the Inspector General of the National Gendarmerie of Niger Republic. Brig Gen Sidikou Abdou Issa. The 2 senior officers were also happy with the arrival of the equipment and thanked the AU for the donation. Equally, the equipment meant for the Headquarters MNJTF arrived N'Djamena Chad safely. They were inspected by the Head of Mission (HoM) of the MNJTF,Ambassador Mamman Nuhu accompanied by the FC, The HoM expressed satisfaction following the detailed arrangements made for the safe delivery of the equipment to all TCCs. He said the equipment would surely lead to greater stability in the Lake Chad Basin. He wished the MNJTF more success in its operations. All the events were hitch free and the FC has safely rejoined his headquarters in Ndjamena Chad. (Attached are photographs of the various hand over ceremonies)

kabe1:
Nigeria Defence



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7NVe0nKr-Q

The Imo state governor confirms he has bought APCs from Proforce.

He said it in this video.

Nigeria Defence



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7NVe0nKr-Q

jl115:
quite a bit longer than the Hornet actually

Yea, it's longer. The concept and sitting arrangements are similar though.

Again with vehicles that Proforce produces, we will see upgrades and updated models soon.

The PF Viper which is a brand new vehicle has already had updated versions.