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The NAF
On Twitter has detailed the actions it took from the Time the Boys were Kidnapped.
The NAF disclosed the use of
NAF SF
NAF ISR
NAF FLIR
They also indicated they restricted movement of The Bandits .
The NA through DHQ has indicated the use of
Encirclement .
NA SF
Job well done.
Both Forces also indicated Bandits were under Constant surveillance for 6 Straight days.

Freed
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God bless Nigeria ��
Thank you for everything

Any updates on the LST Warship being built in the Emirates?

On his way out the US imposed Sanctions on Turkey for buying the Missile system from Russia.

marvin906:
Hey guys is it possible for an amphibious assualt ship like Algeria own assualt ship to be upgraded to a mini aircraft carrier might not carry large numbers of jets but capable of carrying helos and small numbers of jets

Absolutely Not.Whomever thought about that should be counseled.
Loads from Helicopters (Impact) compared to impact dynamic from Planes totally different.

komekn:
Without the specifics of the comments and the context it almost impossible to say this is good thing or not.

That commendation could actually be comedic condemnation.

For instance, l could commend the bravery and ingenuity of our Alpha Jet pilots carrying out bombing raids without precision bombs and modern fire control systems with AESA radars.

Marvelling at the very limited infrastructural support given to our pilots. And therefore a condemnation of our Government.

I am talking hypothetically.

It was not Hypothetical the German Pilot actually said it.
It is much easier for some Nigerians to criticize and blast our own Soldiers and Pilots .
It goes without saying the same people would praise other Countries Soldiers.
One day this Bh insurgency will end.

kabe1:
Nigerian Air Force JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet.

Deliveries are imminent.

When they arrive , Please come with the Intensity
The same intensity.

There was an Attack on the school
Gov Masari has confirmed it.
Massive NA/NAF/NPF/ Vigilantes involved in rescue operations.
Gov Masari has shut down all boarding schools this morning.

youghs:
Is it by force to donate

Yes:
It is considered NON- LETHAL Military aid and goes on the books reported to Congress and GAO as such .Just curious to the timing. It is also meant as a statement that the US considers Nigeria it's No.1. Naval Ally in the Gulf of Guinea.
You donate or sell to Allies
You don't to enemies or frenemies ; You withhold or deny critical spare parts ( especially for little things made in the USA WITH OEM) to likewise send a message : Turkey is the example now.
The US it is not necessary just in it for the value of the aid that matters in addition to what sensitive / non -sensitive equipment they give . ( That is the statement being made).

youghs:
I'm confused, Who buys them?

Private Collectors.

Shakespearenko:
Nigeir should upgrade their T-55s to this standard.

The idea was to buy the T-72 ( GEJ ADMINISTRATION) but the ones bought were not of the best quality , hence no upgrades. this was followed recently by the bid process to buy more Tanks according to LT.Gen Lamidi Adeosun they looked at COUNTRIES ( Read China and Russia) and decided based on the requirements and the time frame needed they ( NA) decided to go with the Chinese made VT-4. This is significant because some Tankers ( NA) were sent to China, we have pictures of some Chinese PLA in the unloading and the LT.GEN said there were going to be Chinese Trainers who would come to Nigeria ( Did already) and Tankers were trained.
What this tells us barring a change in administrative way of thinking at the Presidential level , the NA armored corps at least for the foreseeable future will be turning to upgraded versions of Made in China Tanks ( I don't have any information on their performance in battle under heat conditions) Personally the T-55s are past their shelf life and should be scrapped / used for Target practice in the NA IMHO. Nigeria needs toa repair / overhaul and upgrade their remaining T-72s I believe in 2019 some T-72s had their engines stripped and replaced and some parts were bought.
IMHO
Nigeria in better economic times should simply buy brand new upgraded T-72s and strip the old ones for parts and use the rest for target practice.

Nice find Bro
It is hoped these Migs are being getting rid of so as to make way and build permanent structures
For the incoming JF17s
Maintenance culture has been sucking since the 1970s
Gaaaawd !!!

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-africa-47639452?
BBC NEWS is reporting that Sudan one of the biggest Countries in AFRICA has given Russia the opportunity to lease a Naval port for a period of 25 years.

shadowprimezero:
That's an FV-103 Spartan. Old vehicle

Unless it is a different variant it does not look like this model from the back.

Cannonleo:
BMP 1?

Yes it looks like a BMP Tracked version.
It appears from Military Sources NA got some APCs quietly
From whom ?
From where ?
Sad News :
An NA convoy got ambushed according to @human angle

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/investigationspecial-reports/428234-exclusive-nigerian-army-promotes-39-brigadiers-97-colonels-285-others-full-list.html
LIST OF ARMY PROMOTIONS
COL SAGIR MUSA has been promoted to Brig Gen .

remi1444:
I read somewhere that non RC officers cannot hold Command positions- SSC and DSSC officers cannot.

Don’t know about Non-RC
I do know SSC and DSSC have held Command positions.
Lt.Gen Buratai most definitely saw to that :
Stand out in combat :Get promoted
Get things done: Get promoted
A General is a General be it a One, Two , Three or 4 Star.
Being an SSC or DSSC gets relegated to the dust.
Gen Buratai also promoted a Warrant Officer to the rank of Captain- A practice not seen since the Civil War for exceptional bravery and leadership.

Lami1996:
A colonel can only be a "acting" brigade commander,the appointment belongs to a Brig.Gen.

That is why I said Senior Colonel usually It tends to be a Brigadier General.

SamuelAnyawu:
What's the difference between a Brigade Commander and Garrison Commander.

I'm Confused

I thought it's same

Rank
A Brigade Commander most likely will be headed by a Senior Colonel or Brigadier General.
A Garrison it actually depends on what it is and the size ( It could be a Cantonment) /Battalion headed by a Lt. Colonel.

rka1:
Only thing that the USA can sanction directly is the Super Tucano deal, but I doubt it will happen as it will give impetus for Nigeria to disregard any sanctions against Russia and go for the remaining Mi-35m helos.

IGNORE HIM PLEASE
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-55147863

Abubakar Sadique Kurbe @sadiqueKurbe
On Twitter has an excellent article on what exactly happened at Koshebe ( The actual location of the Massacre).
It is an excellent read on Twitter.

rka1:
Maybe this will explain it better.

https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/india/article/pafs-difficulties-grow-as-its-frontline-fighter-jf-17-faces-worsening-maintenance-issues/689118?__twitter_impression=true

I don't have to dream, everything has come to pass so far. I bet you will be conspicuous by your absence on this forum when it comes. I suppose the accommodation being built for the Pakistani pilots and technicians in Makurdi is a dream?

Come on, you can do better.

He cannot help himself.
The day the 3 Birds land.
He will be crestfallen, bitter and angry.
It is who he is.

davidmarker:
Our grandchildren will also be talking about the imminent arrival of the jf17, and so will the grandchildren of our grandchildren and so on...
imminent doesn't mean the same thing in nigeria as outside nigeria.

When the JF-17 do land in Nigeria please come here wit the same intensity

Tobiloba2407:
This helicopters aren't brand new, they're second hand, when i was brand new i was surprised, because when the first mi 171e was inducted with the aw109 attack helicopters, it was stated first of second hand helicopter, with a second one expected.

More so, Serbia only maintains helicopters from not only Eastern Europe, but western Europe, not actually manufacture.

And your point is what exactly because the spokesperson said it was brand new and you showed a document saying it wasn't, what exactly is your point?
It won't fly ?
It was manufactured in Russia, sold to Serbia, sold to Nigeria.
It' is not capable of carrying troops?
Nigeria doesn't need this type of helicopter?
What exactly is your obsession?
America promised to give Nigeria brand new Apaches
Please we all await your answer with bated breath
perhaps while you at it you will also explain what the AFGHANs use

giles14:
choppers that fall from the sky. why not go directly through the OEM Serbia don't make the Mi-171 for god sake.

So you want us to tell you who the OEM or you can finally figure it out

giles14:
brand new Mi-171 from Serbia? hmmmm dem don start again

it is brand new if it wasn't they would say so , they ( NAF ) would tell you it is second hand . There is no shame in that . The NAF did inform us when they got second hand equipment from the NNPC and the CUSTOMS ( The two bells). IMHO They need to get 12 more mi-171 brand new or second hand it doesn't make a difference.
IMHO what is important ( not discounting your opinion , respectfully ):
It is a G2- G2 sanctioned event / It came with spares/ it will be fitted in Nigeria so our boys will get further practical experience/ More rockets.

While it is gratifying that the long awaited NAF582 ( MI-171) has arrived the FG needs as a matter of urgency to acquire more . The current needs require at least short term 6xMI-171E to meet up with the current challenges , it needs to be done within the next year's budget. However I am glad the bird has arrived it will save lives and replace the mi-171 that was lost three years ago. The NAF also has to be commended since 2015 it has been a complete turn around from the dark days of 2009 when it struggled to put two Helicopters in the air simultaneously. This is no longer the case .
We await the inductions of the UCAVS with the return of the operators from China this is the next logical step hopefully December will be a good time for the NAF.
Godspeed.

Xbee007:
When are the drones and JF-17 coming na? Tis taking too long.

December 2020
12 X DRONES are expected
I also expect to see the JF-17s also in December although the Construction for the Pakistani Mentoring crew is ongoing. By the way China and Nigeria signed another MOU on defense issues , it appears this will be for procurement of some kind , perhaps that is why the details have not been seen or broadcast but it does signify a deepening on Military ties between Nigeria and China. As it is the biggest financial transaction Nigeria has made under the PMB Administration has been the $490.00 A29 Tuscano deal with the USA.
The question needs to be asked at this point what will this deal in terms of short term and long term, one thing the China have been aggressive about is courting African Countries ( specifically Nigeria) on their Military industrial complex, they have not been shy about filling the vacuum left by the Western world.
There will be speculation as: to whether Nigeria will :
Inquire about getting a Mini- Submarine.
The Chinese equivalent of the Javelin Anti Tank Missile.
The Long awaited Frigate.
More APC.
This might be a prelude to the first $ ?Billion Weapons procurement deal we don't know but there's increasing pressure on PMB'S Administration to procure more up to date equipment.

SamuelAnyawu:
Exactly my point.

As we are speaking L39Z , MI35S are conducting joint NA/ NAF missions with them providing close air support as recently as last week, it is expected when the A29S arrive there loitering ability will be a force multiplier .

jln115:
Largest ship ever built in Africa

It doesn't go anywhere It is more and more like a Christmas tree brought out once a year to strut its feathers , Let me to my Southie brothers who love to tell us Nigerians what we are always doing wrong . Your next door Neighbor ,Mozambique is on fire , the JIHADISTS have not only seized swathes of towns surrounding CABO DELGADO They actually now have access to the Ocean. Meanwhile the SADCC held a meaningless meeting last week in which they pledged to do something ..... whatever that means if they wanted to do some thing with the peacock they would of offered to land Troops , equipment on the backend of where the JIHADISTS , but not to worry, Cameroon did the same to Nigeria 2009 to 2014, until BH decided to take up fulltime residence in Cameroon.
Don't help Mozambique
Nigeria is your problem
Continue
By this time next year as you guys continue to procrastinate they ( jihadists ) will keep moving south

RemoveKebab:
Any report on the ongoing tigray crisis.

Bloomberg Africa is reporting that Ethiopia launched an offensive today.
Heavy Artillery +Tanks.
Remember this is a hilly area.