₦airaland Forum

Exnavyboy62:
Let's not deceive ourselves, we all know OPV 76 is not a light frigate, even with it's modular design and if it gets outfitted with weapons and sensors for any type of Sea based warfare it's tonnage still hinders it from being classified a light frigate

What is the argument for Nigeria getting a Frigate (s) instead of buying more OPVs?

What will, hypothetically speaking 4 Frigates do for the Nigerian Navy, shouldn't we instead invest in Anti-ship systems like the Neptune or Bastion, then purchase additional OPVs like the OPV 76?

slimthugchimee2:
Is it just me or is Toyota pickups slowly disappearing from the battlefield?

They are not as rampant as before, where a full line of convoy is made up of only pickup trucks.


I just hope they continue like this untill those pickups fully disappear from the battlefield

That's what happens when you procure nearly 400 armoured vehicles.

It also shows that Nigeria has the money to properly equip troops, but laxity, laziness and corruption of past governments made it seem like the funds were never available.

It also depends on the government in power, this government has prioritized security, even though we haven't seen the results yet.

I think Pickups are important in today's land battlefield, any responsible government should employ a right mix of vehicles.

Video of Nigerian army Armour conducting COIN operations.

Nigerian Army soldiers from 134 SF Battalion clearing ISWAP hideouts during operation Sahel Sanity. pic.twitter.com/YAyM4aWqL8

— Jake (@Jakepor21) June 23, 2022

Toju200:
NA convoy #Op Desert sanity

Sweet convoy.

jl115:
the dog barks but the caravan moves on

Kind of ironic when you are the lead dog.

Nigerian military

Very close quarters combat.

https://mobile.twitter.com/optamasting/status/1539705696400416769

Stargate254:
True but we also have to note that circumstances are different in every war..

In this case it was basically Russia against Nato weaponry in Ukraine... We are talking about a Ukraine that is able to resupply and replenish weaponry every month.
If this was Nato against Ukraine, The US would have detroyed all air defences and air assets of the Ukraine on week one b4 enforcing a no fly zone over Ukraine airspace thereby mainitaining complete air dominace, then they would have put a blockade on Ukraine territory against getting any kind of military help from outside. And within a month Ukraine would have run out of military supplies, and any kind of replenishment within the territory would have been intercepted and destroyed by fighter jets in a moments notice...
If it had happened in Nato sytle fashion like this, the artlicles would be writing a different story and telling us that mordern conventional wars are determined by air superiority and not artlillery or tanks.

Excellent submission my brother.

kabe1:
Proforce Limited had a very successful exhibition at Eurosatory2022 held in Paris, France. We welcomed visitors from across the world who were happy to discuss and find better solutions to numerous security challenges.

Nigerian delegation to Eurosatory seems substantial.

Although the question is not about just visiting alone, I hope they are making actual efforts to close out contracts.

ItooWorWor:
Someone left this thread to go wail on another


Guess the USA US Secretary; Victoria Nuland statement must have provoked our dumb Southie baby

Proforce Limited had a very successful exhibition at Eurosatory2022 held in Paris, France. We welcomed visitors from across the world who were happy to discuss and find better solutions to numerous security challenges.

davefurn:
To me, us is not to be blamed.... They are just fighting for their best interest, if Nigeria was a superpower in her position; we will do thesame. That's why they trained ukraine for 8 yrs, afghan for 20 yrs; they have the money, they follow capitalism if a few bucks has a possibility of solving my problem; I will very well do it. Same with socialism which builds relationships

Look at the country of Ukraine, completely destroyed and now landlocked.

For a war that could easily have been avoided.

Exnavyboy62:
As far as this war goes, all I can say is America is a hypocrite country.
They say they don't want war but keep on sending weapons to Ukraine. If these same military aid was given to terrorist affected countries, the so called "American led War on Terrorism" would have been history.
Based on my understanding the real deal is that the US doesn't want competition for the attribute of world super power so to prevent that they came up with the proposal of Ukraine joining NATO knowing that it would trigger response from Russia and it turns out Russia's response was the invasion of Ukraine. So instead of America to agree to Russia's terms of not expanding NATO to the East they incited Ukraine to go to war. Because of the inavsion everyone thinks Russia is the aggressor so sanctions are placed on Russia and military aid is extended to Ukraine. This is a strategy the Americans are using to destabilize Russia and they may do so China by using Taiwan.
Mind u America will do worse if Russia, China and Iran were to form a military alliance and Mexico was invited to join

This is the reason why so many countries/people are supporting Russia. The Ukrainians allowed themselves to be used as cannon fodder.

Cuban missile crisis comes to mind.

Nigeria's largest defence manufacturer with portfolio cutting across Land systems, Aerial systems and Maritime systems exhibiting at the world's biggest defence show, Eurosatory.

Nice video of Nigerian Air Force A-29 Super Tucanos conducting CAS missions in the North East.

NAF A29s in the skies of Borno, Nigeria.

🎥: @optamasting pic.twitter.com/EY14n5CaxA

— Stromm (@Youghs1) June 21, 2022

Great thread on the battles for Hostomel Airport.

https://mobile.twitter.com/mdfzeh/status/1530293273994092544

Omofaye99:
SNC Senior Vice President Ed Topps was on hand to represent
the company, stating, “SNC is proud to help improve the
security of the Nigerian people through the A-29 Super Tucano
programme. The airplane is performing above expectations,
thanks to the professionalism of NAF pilots and maintainers.
We hope Nigeria can increase operational effectiveness by
adding another squadron of A-29 aircraft as quickly as
possible.”


kabe1

Toju200

Odunayaw

davefurn

Do you guyz think we should add another squadron of the A-29 aircraft?

We need to add an additional squadron of A-29 Aircrafts. It's only logical.

Angola Air Force

Omofaye99:
I have never believed DNN for a second this was from a friend, but I never asked him where he got that news from.

Let's wait and see, however I doubt we will see any soon. However you never know.

Exnavyboy62:
I'm thinking maybe the STM 2400 light frigate because a delegation from Defence headquarters had discussions with Turkey's STM defence industry on procurement of some equipments.
Who knows we might also get the STM light submarine.

That was at a defence exhibition in Turkey, not necessarily a discussion. Nigerian military planners attend these shows on a yearly basis.

When approval is given for the purchase of a Frigate from the Nigerian Navy, they ships would come from either China or Germany. The Nigerian Navy would not purchase a Frigate from Turkey.

Omofaye99:
Words are flying around that Nigeria is getting a Frigate armed with both offensive and defensive missiles.





How true is this. kabe1

Words from that clown, Defense News Nigeria on Twitter.

The Nigerian Navy set up an evaluation committee to persuade the federal government to purchase a Frigate for the Nigerian Navy.

There's no evidence to suggest this evaluation exercise is completed, there's also no evidence to show the Nigerian government has given approval for such purchase.

What we are sure of at this time is, the Nigerian Navy will get an additional LST to support NNS Kada.

AnambraPrince:
Even if your mother is a witch, love her like that. Love can break any curse. She didn't kill you with her witch in the womb, she gave birth to you, raised you, nurtured you till you grew old. Is it now in old age that she needs you that she will now kill you?

My God, I am very angry right now.

Nigerian made Bullet-Proof vests

Exnavyboy62:
Good day everyone
I'm new here and I've been following this thread as a guest since 2021. Love this thread 100%.
I'm also used to the South Africa/Nigeria nairaland war �

Welcome to the thread bro. Are you ex-Navy or ex-military high school?

Omofaye99:
I heard they are going boom boom with Rwanda.

Apparently Rwanda has been supporting M23 rebels for decades. Tensions have been up and down for multiple years, it's going up again.

This time around, Eastern African countries are forming an expeditionary force to help the DRC combat M23 rebels.

Congolese army tank heads towards the front lines on May 25, 2022

Nigerian troops conduct training exercises.

Nigerian Air Force Super Puma helicopter.

Nigeria plans to return between 2 - 4 units of Super Puma helicopter back to service from long term storage.

China's new Aircraft carrier. This new ship uses an electromagnetic catapult system. China is the second country after the US navy to use this system.

CNS Admiral Gambo and CAS Air Marshal Amao earlier today in Zindin-Misau, Bauchi-State.

Omofaye99:
Some drowning military can't afford this


Even if you give them for free, they will be grounded in weeks

Massive news and important foreign direct investment for Nigeria.

SierraNevCorp to inaugurate their permanent presence in Nigeria & ongoing success of the A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft program. We remain committed to providing the tools & training for Nigeria to counter insecurity.

At the time the deal was completed, it was the largest ever Foreign Military Sale in Sub-Saharan Africa, valued at $497 million.

We hope Nigeria can increase operational effectiveness by adding another squadron of A-29 aircraft as quickly as possible.”


Some ignorant people were claiming the Nigerian government paid 600 million dollars for this deal


https://ng.usembassy.gov/u-s-nigerian-military-partnership-leads-to-private-sector-investment/

Flanker:
Any new delivery for the VT4 tanks to nigeria ?

Nigeria received only 6 in april 2020 at the delivery ceremony

https://www.overtdefense.com/2020/04/16/nigeria-receives-chinese-armored-vehicles/

Although Nigerian media reported Nigeria placed orders for 35 Tanks, quoting our Defense minister.

In May 2019, Minister of Defence, Brigadier General Mansur Dan-Ali, said the Nigerian government had provided funding for the acquisition of modern equipment for the Nigerian armed forces, with some in service and others on the way

This included 35 main battle tanks, 25 Typhoon MRAPs (mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicles), 20 Armoured Guard Booths, five armoured mine-clearing vehicles, 50 troop-carrying vehicles and 40 Buffalo vehicles, among others for the Nigerian Army.


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2021/03/nigerian-military-receives-tanks-artillery-from-china/amp/