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South African Army Tanks

South-African army Olifant (upgraded Centurion) Tank

Nemesis4you:
DRDO TDV

What is a TDV?

SuperSixSeven:
Skyhawk helicopters?? There is one MI-35M in the NAF with the callsign "Skyhawk" - is it that what you mean?

Skyhawk is the nick name NAF calls MI-35M helicopters.

If you look at almost all Combat footages that involve MI-35M helicopters, you'll see NAF describing them as such.

Whyem15:
The airforce will still get attack helos, the security situation demands it. The animals we fight are those who will come back to the battlefield after a fixed wing aircraft has expended its main ammunition and returned to base because of fuel. We need aircrafts that will remain in the air for hours. The Tucanos might be fitted into that role for now but it still won't be able to do what an attack helo will do. We still have 6 MI-35s in Russia waiting to be delivered, Ajuri Ngelale mentioned they will be delivered this year some months ago.
Why sign the agreement with Russia if we are not looking to buy new weapons from them. And considering we've been using Russian helicopters for some time now.....

If all the M-436 are delivered, including the loitering time the Tucano has, add that with the UCAVs we have in service.

In fact I predict that we would see more UCAVs , MI-17 helicopters before attack helicopters.

That comment Ajuri made on that interview didn't seem like he made that with any strong evidence.

Off course I would be happy to see more Skyhawk helicopters, I just don't see any new purchase for them happening soon.

Although I agree that the recent military agreement with Russia adds some weight to your argument, but that agreement could refer also to other areas.

However all in all, there are interesting times ahead, I just hope all these purchases lead to very, very improved security situation in Nigeria.

Stormtrooper11:
Absolutely. We're in the process.

Good news!

Stormtrooper11:
We were told to go back to our homes. The motorbike battalion NA arrived. Made some speeches, saying we should go to bed. They left. Arrived home, saw plenty broken molotov cocktails everywhere. Still tensed. Learnt they are coming for us. They have advantage. They are on higher ground.

You need to ensure that you are vigilant and safe.

I will advice you leave that entire area. Do what you need to do to stay safe.

Man get only one head oh.

Stormtrooper11:
My area is under attack. Gunshots. We just ran away from home. People screaming. Just pray we make it

I hope you're safe.

iblawi:
The air force kept getting funds because they keep proving the war can't be won without them and they will keep getting more.

I wish we can get KC-390 and mi-17 in good numbers. I really think jf-17 will come before transport planes because the deal have reached advanced stage and it will be the only strike role left unattended to.

Transport aircrafts are also on the pipeline and the likely type that will be bought have been looked into ( KC-390, C-295, not sure)

I feel sorry for the navy sha but buying 1 frigate, 1 LST, 1 hydrographic ship, etc is crazy to me but when it comes to patrol boats you will see 300+. I wish they can prove why they are important.

KC-390 was inspected by our former minister of defence when he was invited to Brazil.

However Jet engine transport planes seem to me like a more expensive proposition than propeller driven transport aircrafts.

I think the C-130J should be our target, considering we have experience flying the C-130 already, there is manpower on the ground to fly & maintain the aircraft.

I would only consider the KC-390 when Air Peace finish building their MRO facility. They are the largest user of Embrear aircrafts in Africa.


C-295 was also offered to Nigeria through the Air Force, former CAS, S.B Abubakar said he was going to move the proposal up the chain for approval at that time, but we have heard nothing since then.

We need additional MI-17s for real, with these new fighter aircrafts, A-29 , CH-4 & M-346FA, do you think NAF would still purchase additional Attack Helicopters? I don't see that possibility.

I really have doubts about additional JF-17s, but we would have to wait & see.

Nigerian navy has gotten approval to purchase 2 additional OPVs.

As for the Frigate, the Navy said they would lobby to get funding to buy a replacement for Aradu, no funding received yet.

They also said when the LST is delivered, they would place order for an additional unit.

For me, I would prefer NN get a minimum of 1 Frigate & 2 Corvettes.

However let's see how things progress.

Salatavor:
a vivid narrative of our failure... These picture here represents the conventional strike capability of the Nigerian airforce... Just these 3 planes... If any country that knows it salt attack us by hair. We will have to defend our lives and future with these Chinese planes...

You need to spend more time learning basic diction instead of worrying about who would attack Nigeria by "hair".

iblawi:
Single engine F16 or single engine gripen E/F or the single engine J10 will fit am sure.

JF-17 has it role to play and that role can only be fill best by a single engine multirole fighter jet. It's very normal for NAF to go for the latest block available.

Advance trainer aircraft can't fill the role of a multirole fighter jet even if it has 4 engines.

Why I also think additional JF-17 purchases might be in jeopardy is the Nigerian Air Force has received a lot of financing in the past 6 years, and for good measure.

However FG might want to look at funding the Navy next.

Navy would be needing Frigates and Corvettes, also another LST, so funding might go for that purpose.

iblawi:
Single engine F16 or single engine gripen E/F or the single engine J10 will fit am sure.

JF-17 has it role to play and that role can only be fill best by a single engine multirole fighter jet. It's very normal for NAF to go for the latest block available.

Advance trainer aircraft can't fill the role of a multirole fighter jet even if it has 4 engines.

I think before NAF goes for any new JF-17s, they most likely go for a Transport plane.

Our C-130s are getting really old.

GreenandGold:
Someone needs to recognise him as Africa's biggest "unofficial" military reporter. He's everywhere.

Oga Military Africa himself

DSS Special Operations Tactical Unit

Odunayaw:
Who is this person sef

Lionel4power

Indian Navy & German Navy exercise in Gulf of Aden yesterday. Ships involved are INS Trikand with German frigate Bayern.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH1QQdfSzKw

Odunayaw:
Are you sure?

Because the numbers of the M346 cast doubts on the JF17 na

There's no way NAF would purchase the JF-17 now. It's very unlikely.

The purchase of this aircraft (M-346FA) would be a very huge boost for air operations, when you add the Tucanos & the CH4 drones, we have a capable air deterrent.

I think this purchase means we won't see Attack Helicopters any time soon either.

Xbee007:
It also carries some of Super Tucano weapon package.

Same number of weapons station as the JF-17.

This really bad news for the JF-17.

It seems to be a very capable platform. I will need to read up more on the aircraft.

Whyem15:
At that quantity and with delivery starting within a relatively short period, are we getting used? It's important to know about this so as to be able to estimate how long they will last.

This contract might have been signed a long time ago, the denials are to prevent uproar in Nigeria.

I would think we are getting brand new jets.

Remember NAF got nearly 1 billion dollars in the recent supplementary budget.

Odunayaw:
Ah! The JF17 must have failed in the eyes of NAF niyen

That's what I think, but we cannot say for sure though.

It means the Alpha Jets can now rest after 45 years in service.

The venerable dodo bird!!!

Xbee007:
24!!!

This is a huge number, it means the Nigerian Air Force simply has no excuse to deliver.

They even purchased the FA variant, you can imagine.

Top of the line aircraft.

JOSCOFELIX:
but this present chief are full of secret procurement. both the nigeria airforce and the company denied. chai fear who no fear nigeria ooo

Secret procurement breeds corruption, it should be totally discouraged.

This is my humble opinion.

JOSCOFELIX:
last last we go invade egypt

I no follow you talk oh!!

JOSCOFELIX:
every well catch fire ooo. Good planing. they should have plan for attack helo and transport helo.
but uncle kabe1, i heard that some top level both retire and active service chief are not happy with j 17 performance . please how true is this. just asking . thanks

This is what @riceproducers was also saying.

I haven't seen any open source to that effect though.

jakeporeshenko:
Incoming

This is incredible news, fantastic purchase.

Africa Intelligence was right after all!!

jakeporeshenko:
Incoming

@riceproducers

Breaking: the Nigerian Air Force has received Federal Government approval for the acquisition of 24 M-346FA fighter attack aircrafts.

Contract agreement for 12 aircrafts has been signed and deliveries will commence this year.


Source: Nigerian Air Force Documentary

shadowprimezero:
Whats up with the metal frame on the RDRV?

I think it's for climbing, breaching.

I wish Nigerian Special Forces use a multirole, multi mission vehicle like this.

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South African Navy Frigate

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