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NIGERIA NAVY SHIP, KADA, ARRIVED IN PORT GENTIL, GABON, AS PART OF HER HOMEWARD VOYAGE TO NIGERIA ON SATURDAY, 21 MAY 2022; SHE WAS RECEIVED BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF, REAR ADMIRAL IA DEWU, THE FLAG OFFICER EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE

NAF @ 58 ANNIVERSARY: MINISTER OF DEFENCE SAYS IMPROVED SYNERGY HAS ENHANCED OPERATIONS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 58th Anniversary celebration kicked off on a high note with the Honourable Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi(Rtd) stating that increased levels of successes by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) can be attributed to the improved levels of synergy and cooperation among the Services, He stated this while declaring open the NAF Day Anniversary Celebration 2022 Seminar held at the NAF Base, Kano. The Minister also noted that the theme for the Seminar, ‘Enhancing NAF’s Operational Efficiency in Joint Operations for Effective Response to Contemporary National Security Imperatives’ was apt, as it would address operational challenges being experienced in the field particularly in the areas of air to ground integration and Unmanned Aircraft Systems optimization in the theatres. “That is why I believe that this Seminar could not have come at a better time as it will facilitate better use of airpower in the joint employment of our Armed Forces”, he noted. The Minster also stated that the despite its limitations, the NAF since its inception, has commendably carried out the core functions of protecting Nigeria’s air space and providing support to surface forces. In doing so, he noted, the NAF has always displayed the highest level of professionalism and shown great resourcefulness in the areas of manpower management, Research and Development and in air operations execution. Major General Magashi (Rtd) also reiterated the commitment of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration towards revamping the fortunes of the NAF and the AFN in general. According to him, ‘Today, the fleet of the Nigerian Air Force have been reinforced with several platforms which have improve its Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance as well as attack capabilities and extended the reach of the Armed Forces.” He then called on the NAF and the AFN to renew their commitment and determination to play their part in addressing the security challenges threatening the peace and progress of the Nation.

In his welcome address, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao noted that since assuming office, President Muhammadu Buhari has fully supported the AFN in general and indeed the NAF in particular to enable them achieve their set objectives. Accordingly, the Federal Government has committed substantial national resources to enhance the overall capabilities of the Armed Forces in a bid to addressing the security challenges in various parts of the country. This, he said, has not only succeeded in ameliorating equipment constraints experienced in previous years and the attendant implications of such constraints, but it has also spurred NAF personnel to be more committed to the decimation of subversive elements, who seek to undermine the peace, progress, unity and faith of Nigeria. Air Marshal Amao also stated that the theme of the seminar was timely as the seminar will enable the NAF appraise its current efforts while further repositioning itself to continuously project air power to definitively meet its constitutional mandate. He went on to state that the seminar stood out among other activities lined up for the celebrations as the deliberations were expected to produce tangible strategies going forward in NAF operations. Accordingly, he noted, one of the papers presented will address Air to Ground Integration and Operational Efficiency from a holistic perspective while the other will proffer ways of Optimizing NAF’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operations for efficiency in joint force employment. He then expressed confidence that the discourse will spur better ideas for the NAF to be more effective in the discharge of its responsibilities.
The CAS then specially recognized and appreciated the unflinching support of the President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, without which NAF’s achievements would have been unrealizable. He also expressed deep appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for his continued support to the NAF in Kano and to the Special Guest of Honour, the Honourable Minister of Defence for his guidance and encouragement. The Seminar also had in attendance, senior military officers from the services headquarters as well as senior retired military officers.

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

22 May 2022

Toju200:
they aren't retiring the A-jets or L39 soon
They'd be upgrading the L-39 with Genesys system
For the Alpha jet it's subject to upgrade too

All early model Alpha jets will be retired, only the units bought from the US will continue to fly once the M-346 attains FOC in Nigerian Air Force service.

Currently, only 3 units of L-39 have gotten Genesys upgrades, it is very unlikely that any more will receive that upgrade as the M-346 would render them into obsolescence.

Production of the Alpha Jets have since ceased, where do you think NAF will continue to source parts to keep them flying from?

GreenandGold:
That's one impressive list

Yes, it is. The Nigerian military is slowly but surely building up military capabilities in priority areas.

The M-346F/A is by far the most significant Nigerian Air Force purchase. This aircraft will allow the Nigerian Air Force to retire the Alpha jets and L-39NG aircrafts that have served the Nigerian Air Force for the past 43 years.

When we add the various UCAVs we have, it gives the Nigerian military a decent strike capability.

Chinese Z-20 Helicopter.

Seeing the current arms embargo the Russians are likely going to face, Nigeria could consider this helicopter in the future.

Although, I seriously doubt the Americans would allow Nigeria purchase a copy of an American helicopter from China.

Toju200:
missed the Turkish UCAV,Dearsan warships

Exactly.

South African Navy MMIPV

Nigerian government spokesperson on Twitter.

Odunayaw:
If the FG invests in Law Enforcement and Intelligence gathering like it does to the ministry, the results will triple

We don't have enough Tanks, IFVs, Artilleries, , Mortar systems,Fighter Jets or Blue water capabilities. There's still a long way to go for the Nigerian military.

Troops from Nigeria, Chad and Niger conduct joint COIN operations.

NPF will soon take delivery of an unknown number of Panthera T8 3DR from MSPV.

Nigerian Air Force aircrafts at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
Several NAF aircrafts will take part in flybys to mark the 58th anniversary of the service.

From left to right.

• PAC MFI-17 Mushshak
• 3x A29 ST
• 2x L-39ZA
• 3x Alpha jets
• 3x JF-17

Gireiboy:
[s]Still! it doesn't change the fact that 'white south Africans' are settlers. Besides, since when did white people become indigenous to Africa? Black people have more legitimate right to claim does land than some Whitey[/s].

This is unacceptable, it's racist and not the sort of thinking we have come to expect in this thread.

Please desist.

Stray bullet about to hit Africans.

ANALYSIS: Proposed U.S. law seeks to punish African countries for ‘aligning’ with Russia
A new law to punish states that back certain Russian actions could have major implications for African countries.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/531252-analysis-proposed-u-s-law-seeks-to-punish-african-countries-for-aligning-with-russia.html

GreenandGold:
The "vacant land" theory is 100% false, in fact, it was used by Boer settlers to later justify Aparthaied land grabs.

1. The land was ALWAYS settled by certain Bantu groups. Iron age tools dating as back as 200AD were found in South Africa. In fact we have an copper smelter dating back 12 000 years ago in South Africa, who smelted metals in SA? the Bantus, not Khoi.

2. Shaka Zulu wars did not kill 2 million people, there was never that amount of people in the region in the first place. In fact, Shaka's regiments were about a few 1000 warriors the most. Even in the chain of events (Mfecane), there was no way 2 million people could have been killed directly or indirect (because; the first reason in this point).

3. Land sold to the "Boer settlers" is a myth. Vortrekkers claim that Dingani (Dingaan) signed off the land from Durban to Vryheid to them. They claim that he signed a contract written in Dutch. A Zulu man that has never seen written text was given a contract in Dutch to sign off 33% of the Kingdom to some guys who came across the ocean? It's a laughable and invalid claim.

South African Tomato Fight!!!!! Yea!!

The SA Navy's first Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel, SAS King Sekhukhune I (P1571), was delivered by Damen Shipyards today in Simon's Town. This is the first of three MMIPVs ordered under Project Biro.

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Multi Mission-Inshore Patrol Vessel I coming alongside in Simon’s Town escorted by a tug and receiving a water salute.

SAS KING SEKHUKHUNE, South African Navy

Nemesis4you:
The best music i like is silence but from my younger days i recollect a song named - no rest for the wicked

Now i feel due to so much weird wahala getting associated with imported weapons, one can safely and surely modify the same as - no rest for the importer of arms

My brother, wahala everywhere



There's a song in Nigeria that goes similarly also - " Wahala e no dey finish, make you try dey enjoy".

Nemesis4you:
This is really funny

I have heard of arms exporters imposing restrictions on use/deployment of their arms due to their concerns on human rights etc etc

First time i am hearing arms exporters imposing/demanding restrictions on use of their arms due to concerns over their weapons public image

Oh man, can it get worse

That's hilarious.

South African Navy, SAS Sekukhune (P1571)

GeneralFarouq:
BREAKING: Many schoolchildren feared dead in Kano explosion
https://punchng.com/breaking-many-schoolchildren-feared-dead-in-kano-explosion/

Kano is quite far from the Usual place of madness, how a bomb was transported must be investigated

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GeneralFarouq:
Suicide Bomber in Kano Sabo gari.






Graphics Image ahead

Please don't post graphic content in this thread.

Please take down that picture.

Proforce Defence will be exhibiting at Eurosatory.

They also showed images of their recent exports to Niger Republic, including exports to Ghana.

Glad to announce that Proforce Limited, Nigeria's first indigenous defence corporation, will be exhibiting at #Eurosatory2022 in Paris, France.

We will be showcasing our innovative solutions for all defence needs and operations. Visit us at Hall 6F 137! #ProforceLimited pic.twitter.com/U6Hd6dvhlp

— Proforce (@Proforcedefence) May 17, 2022

Odunayaw:
You obviously don't have enough oxygen in your brain.. because what nonsense is this?

South African Navy MMIPV

NNS KADA ARRIVES LUANDA PORT AS PART OF HER HOMEWARD VOYAGE TO NIGERIA ON SUNDAY 15 MAY 2022

GeneralFarouq:
No lesson from Ukraine can prepare any African Country (especially West Africa) for a future war against a Super power . Why
1. The Russians are careful with destruction because of public opinion and the fact that they have sympathizers amongst Ukrainians.
2. The war is in Europe, against whites Europeans, that why there is UN, EU outcry. Take a look at Palestine. Where is human right in all these, a journalist Shireen Abu Akleh shot dead by Isreali' forces, still the condemnation in is not loud.
3. In a war with Africa, just like we saw in Syria Iraq and Afghanistan, there is no regard for anything not Europe white. As mush as I hate to say this, No super power would hold back on using their deadliest weapons on Blacks (Racism)
4. The use of Media- Well they have control of these so how (like Ukraine) would we seek sympathy across the world to condemn their fellow govt.

I couldn't fault anything you have said.

I agree 100% with your comments on this subject.

davefurn:
Hmmm... Very different from the YouTube vid but wow!!!!!!!....

Don't mind him, the last parts of his contribution is wrong.

The Soviet backed forces defeated Apartheid South-Africa, a communist government took over in Angola, the Namibians gained independence from Apartheid South-Africa, and the Apartheid government fell.

How it is they want to claim a defeat as victory continues to amaze me.