Nigerian Navy Ship NNS Lana

The Chadians military just destroyed one of the rebel columns that left lybia and was heading for Ndjamena.
We are paying the effects of the fall of Kadhafi. Most many weapons of the ex-lybian army are in the hands of many of these terrorist groups in mali, niger and Chad.

fabselad:
The Chadians military just destroyed one of the rebel columns that left lybia and was heading for Ndjamena.
We are paying the effects of the fall of Kadhafi. Most many weapons of the ex-lybian army are in the hands of many of these terrorist groups in mali, niger and Chad.

The French Airforce did most of the work while Deby was shitting himself. Though, they wouldn't hesitate to drop him in an instant if he stops serving their interests i the region.

shadowprimezero:


The French Airforce did most of the work while Deby was shitting himself. Though, they wouldn't hesitate to drop him in an instant if he stops serving their interests i the region.

Nope not in this time. The french airforce intervened 1 or 2 years.

Chad's President Idriss Deby has died from injuries suffered on the frontline.

jteku:
Chad's President Idriss Deby has died from injuries suffered on the frontline.

Just saw this on Aljezeera

Nigerian Navy Ship makes Port Visit in Lisbon, Portugal

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South African Army

jteku:
Chad's President Idriss Deby has died from injuries suffered on the frontline.

This is really bizzare!!

Chad army deep upgraded Type 59G tanks.

BREAKING NEWS

Biggest evidence yet to suggest Nigerian navy is in the process of procuring a new frigate to replace Aradu.



The two-day Nigerian Navy (NN) Retreat 2021 held at new Conference Hall of Naval Headquarters (NHQ), Abuja ended on Tuesday, canvassing for the procurement of a new frigate to serve as Flagship to replace the Nigerian Navy Ship ARADU and improve NN Order of Battle.

The 125.6-metre (412 ft 1 in) multi-role frigate, NNSA ARADU, is the largest warship in the inventory of the Nigerian Navy.

It sailed from its shipyard and arrived at Lagos on 21 December 1981 and was commissioned into service on 22 February 1982.

The retreat also agreed that NHQ should consummate Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to improve availability of spares for improved naval platform availability to effectively secure Nigeria’s maritime domain.

In addition, Naval Headquarters also promised to standardise the equipment holding of all operations commands and bases to improve the combat readiness and logistics support in the NN for enhanced operational effectiveness.

The retreat with theme, “Effective Management for Nigerian Navy Operational Efficiency,” was attended by Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Principal Staff Officers at NHQ, Flag Officers Commanding (FOCs) and Commanders of operations bases, while the rest of the NN units, ships and establishments participated virtually via Zoom video conference link.

https://globalupfront.com/2021/04/20/nigerian-navy-ends-2-day-retreat-seeks-new-frigate-to-replace-its-flagship-nns-aradu-commissioned-22-february-1982/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigerian-navy-ends-2-day-retreat-seeks-new-frigate-to-replace-its-flagship-nns-aradu-commissioned-22-february-1982

There are a number of options available to the Nigerian navy in the frigate class for a replacement of Aradu.

The front runners would most likely be

- Meko A200

- Sigma class Frigate (Damen)

- Type 054

- Gowind class design

- maybe something from India.


If I were to choose the Type-054 should be the likely replacement for Aradu, however with Damen doing a lot of business in Nigeria across the military and civilian sector, and France selling a number of vessels to Nigeria it might be tight.

Areas has launched 1700 fighter II boats for the Nigerian Navy

kabe1:
BREAKING NEWS

Biggest evidence yet to suggest Nigerian navy is in the process of procuring a new frigate to replace Aradu.



The two-day Nigerian Navy (NN) Retreat 2021 held at new Conference Hall of Naval Headquarters (NHQ), Abuja ended on Tuesday, canvassing for the procurement of a new frigate to serve as Flagship to replace the Nigerian Navy Ship ARADU and improve NN Order of Battle.

The 125.6-metre (412 ft 1 in) multi-role frigate, NNSA ARADU, is the largest warship in the inventory of the Nigerian Navy.

It sailed from its shipyard and arrived at Lagos on 21 December 1981 and was commissioned into service on 22 February 1982.

The retreat also agreed that NHQ should consummate Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to improve availability of spares for improved naval platform availability to effectively secure Nigeria’s maritime domain.

In addition, Naval Headquarters also promised to standardise the equipment holding of all operations commands and bases to improve the combat readiness and logistics support in the NN for enhanced operational effectiveness.

The retreat with theme, “Effective Management for Nigerian Navy Operational Efficiency,” was attended by Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Principal Staff Officers at NHQ, Flag Officers Commanding (FOCs) and Commanders of operations bases, while the rest of the NN units, ships and establishments participated virtually via Zoom video conference link.

https://globalupfront.com/2021/04/20/nigerian-navy-ends-2-day-retreat-seeks-new-frigate-to-replace-its-flagship-nns-aradu-commissioned-22-february-1982/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigerian-navy-ends-2-day-retreat-seeks-new-frigate-to-replace-its-flagship-nns-aradu-commissioned-22-february-1982

Lol

Still not solid enough.

We need to know the type and country of origin (Germany or China)

iblawi:


Lol

Still not solid enough.

We need to know the type and country of origin (Germany or China)

They are to lobby government to procure a frigate.

They are just in the lobbying stage, not even an RFI or RFQ has been sent to manufacturers.

This is the first time they have publicly stated plans are in motion to buy one.

kabe1:
There are a number of options available to the Nigerian navy in the frigate class for a replacement of Aradu.

The front runners would most likely be

- Meko A200

- Sigma class Frigate (Damen)

- Type 054

- Gowind class design

- maybe something from India.


If I were to choose the Type-054 should be the likely replacement for Aradu, however with Damen doing a lot of business in Nigeria across the military and civilian sector, and France selling a number of vessels to Nigeria it might be tight.

intel with me say china for now. because of it maintenance and spare part

JOSCOFELIX:
intel with me say china for now. because of it maintenance and spare part

I think China too.

Type 054A frigates from China comes equipped with an SR2410C phased radar and 32-cell Vertical Launching System (VLS) able to launch the YJ-12 anti-ship cruise missiles.

Other armaments include eight C-803 anti-ship / land-attack cruise missiles, one PJ26 76 mm dual-purpose naval gun, two Type 730, 7-barrel 30 mm CIWS guns or Type 1130, six 324mm Yu-7 ASW torpedo launchers, two Type 87 240mm anti-submarine rocket launcher (36 rockets carried) and two Type 726-4 18-tube decoy rocket launchers.

The Type 054 frigates are powered by four Shaanxi 16 PA6 STC diesel engines, each developing 5700 kW. The ships have a crew of 165 each and can reach a top speed of 27 knots with an estimated cruising range of 8,025 nautical miles (14,862 km).

MEKO A-200 frigate

The MEKO A-200 frigate measures 121m in length and accommodates up to 120 crew members. Its armament includes a 127mm or 76mm main gun, a pair of 30mm-40mm secondary guns, two 12.7-20mm cannons, eight surface-to-surface missiles, 32 surface-to-air missiles, two anti-submarine (ASW) torpedo tubes, and sea mines.

The ship can house two 5t helicopters, two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and an all-weather capable boat. It is outfitted with various sonars, trackers, radars and navigation systems, as well as two torpedo decoy launchers and two EM/IR decoy launchers for countermeasures.

The MEKO A-200 frigate is capable of full-four-dimensional warfare (AAW, ASW and ASuW, BCW). It can also conduct general missions such as search and rescue, patrol, special force, and humanitarian purposes.

Powered by a CODAG-WARP (water jet and refined propellers) propulsion system, the frigate can attain a maximum speed of more than 29k and offers a range of 7,200nm at 16k.

DAMEN Sigma Frigate

DESIGN MISSIONS
• Naval patrol of the EEZ;
• Deterrence;
• Search and Rescue;
• ASW, AAW, ASUW and EW.

WEAPON SUITE
• Medium calibre gun 76 mm;
• 2 x small calibre guns;
• 2 x SSM launchers;
• 12 Cell VL SHORADS;
• 2 x torpedo launchers;
• 2 x decoys/chaff;
• ECM.

SENSOR SUITE
• 3D surveillance & target indication radar & IFF;
• Radar/electro-optical fire control;
• Hull mounted sonar;
• ESM.

kabe1:


They are to lobby government to procure a frigate.

They are just in the lobbying stage, not even an RFI or RFQ has been sent to manufacturers.

This is the first time they have publicly stated plans are in motion to buy one.

IMHO
Nigeria should return to Germany there is Good Solid History there.
They can implement a Contract whereby say after 10 years there will be a System upgrade of both Electronic and FCSs and Missile Systems.
For such a FlagShip . Nigeria must be very deliberate who Should not be in the running to build a Ship that would costs in the neighborhood of $250-$300M
The only other Country that should be considered is China.
There is good history there also. There should be an understanding of a Timeline with what type of TOT will be given to NN Engineers.
This has to be part of the package.

Also from Damen



DESIGN
MISSIONS
• Naval patrol of the EEZ;
• Deterrence;
• Search and Rescue;
• ASW, AAW, ASuW and EW.

WEAPON SUITE
• Medium calibre gun 76 mm;
• Close in weapons system;
• 2 x small calibre guns;
• 2 x SSM launchers;
• 12 Cell VL SHORADS;
• 2 x torpedo launchers;
• 2 x decoys/chaff;
• ECM.

SENSOR SUITE
• 3D surveillance & target indication radar & IFF;
• Radar/electro-optical fire control;
• Hull mounted sonar;
• ESM.

LTGEN:

IMHO
Nigeria should return to Germany there is Good Solid History there.
They can implement a Contract whereby say after 10 years there will be a System upgrade of both Electronic and FCSs and Missile Systems.
For such a FlagShip . Nigeria must be very deliberate who Should not be in the running to build a Ship that would costs in the neighborhood of $250-$300M
The only other Country that should be considered is China.
There is good history there also. There should be an understanding of a Timeline with what type of TOT will be given to NN Engineers.
This has to be part of the package.

Germany and China would naturally be our main options.

There was supposed to be a transfer of technology contract for the second OPV (NNS Unity) , but I don't know what happened.

The ship was supposed to be completed in Calabar.

kabe1:
MEKO A-200 frigate

The MEKO A-200 frigate measures 121m in length and accommodates up to 120 crew members. Its armament includes a 127mm or 76mm main gun, a pair of 30mm-40mm secondary guns, two 12.7-20mm cannons, eight surface-to-surface missiles, 32 surface-to-air missiles, two anti-submarine (ASW) torpedo tubes, and sea mines.

The ship can house two 5t helicopters, two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and an all-weather capable boat. It is outfitted with various sonars, trackers, radars and navigation systems, as well as two torpedo decoy launchers and two EM/IR decoy launchers for countermeasures.

The MEKO A-200 frigate is capable of full-four-dimensional warfare (AAW, ASW and ASuW, BCW). It can also conduct general missions such as search and rescue, patrol, special force, and humanitarian purposes.

Powered by a CODAG-WARP (water jet and refined propellers) propulsion system, the frigate can attain a maximum speed of more than 29k and offers a range of 7,200nm at 16k.

nigeria government have a problem with Germany right from Goodluck Jonathan period but i do know of now. and that was the main reason nigeria navy want for china light frigate

kabe 1 intel reaching me say a type 52d frigate / destroyer is under review

Why does the Nigerian Govt like buying capital millitary platforms peicemeal and in insufficient numbers?

Case in point - South Africa bought 4 Meko Valour Class frigates and 3 Type 209 submarines in one transaction. Egypt is buying FREMM Frigates and Mistral LPDs for fun ..not to talk of Gorwind and Meko Class corvettes. Algeria buys MEKO Class Valour frigates from Germany and corvettes from China in substantial numbers.

Nigeria is making noise over a sole destroyer as it's replacement Flagship? Haba!

There are 3 operational naval commands (Western, Eastern and Central). The Nigerian Navy should be given the funds to purchase at least 6 well armed OPVs (with missile capabilites), 3 Meko 200 'Valour' Class frigates with similar armaments as those purchased by Algeria and at least 2 Type 52D frigates from China.

Let's be absolutely clear- Nigeria currently has no navy, just a well equipped Coast Guard with a number of in-shore patrol craft (Shaldags, and OCEA PF72 patrol boats etc).

The hand-me-down Hamlilton Class ex -Us Coastgaurd long patrol vessels - NNS Thunder and NNS Okpbana, have no missile or ASW /ASuW capabilities whatseover. The OPVs purchased from China - NNS Century and NNS Unity have no missile, ASW or AsuW capabilies either- and these are supposed to be our capital ships NNS Aradu (our current Flag ship) for all intents and purposes has been reduced to a training vessel with all it's missile capabilites removed. The newly acquired NNS Lana is a Hydrographic Survey Vessel and is not armed.

Senegal is currently in the process of building naval vessels in France will soon (by 2022) have FACs with missile capabilites and thus become the only navy in West Africa with such vessels...and the Nigerian Navy ..sorry Coast Guard will then be caught napping!

Yagz:
Why does the Nigerian Govt like buying capital millitary platforms peicemeal and in insufficient numbers?

Case in point - South Africa bought 4 Meko Valour Class frigates and 3 Type 209 submarines in one transaction. Egypt is buying FREMM Frigates and Mistral LPDs for fun ..not to talk of Gorwind and Meko Class corvettes. Algeria buys MEKO Class Valour frigates from Germany and corvettes from China in substantial numbers.

Nigeria is making noise over a sole destroyer as it's replacement Flagship? Haba!

There are 3 operational naval commands (Western, Eastern and Central). The Nigerian Navy should be given the funds to purchase at least 6 well armed OPVs (with missile capabilites), 3 Meko 200 'Valour' Class frigates with similar armaments as those purchased by Algeria and at least 2 Type 52D frigates from China.

Let's be absolutely clear- Nigeria currently has no navy, just a well equipped Coast Guard with a number of in-shore patrol craft (Shaldags, and OCEA PF72 patrol boats etc).

The hand-me-down Hamlilton Class ex -Us Coastgaurd long patrol vessels - NNS Thunder and NNS Okpbana, have no missile or ASW /ASuW capabilities whatseover. The OPVs purchased from China - NNS Century and NNS Unity have no missile, ASW or AsuW capabilies either- and these are supposed to be our capital ships NNS Aradu (our current Flag ship) for all intents and purposes has been reduced to a training vessel with all it's missile capabilites removed. The newly acquired NNS Lana is a Hydrographic Survey Vessel and is not armed.

Senegal is currently in the process of building naval vessels in France will soon (by 2022) have FACs with missile capabilites and thus become the only navy in West Africa with such vessels...and the Nigerian Navy ..sorry Coast Guard will then be caught napping!

Welcome Yagazie. I'm afraid your realist assessments will soon earn you detractors here.

Why do I feel like someone opened that account to air his mind without fear of being "caught"


Anyway, there's nothing new Yagz is saying. Alas, there's nothing we can do

Odunayaw:
Why do I feel like someone opened that account to air his mind without fear of being "caught"


Anyway, there's nothing new Yagz is saying. Alas, there's nothing we can do

fabselad:
The Chadians military just destroyed one of the rebel columns that left lybia and was heading for Ndjamena.
We are paying the effects of the fall of Kadhafi. Most many weapons of the ex-lybian army are in the hands of many of these terrorist groups in mali, niger and Chad.

This is victory... Not bombing a few estreemist teenagers and snapping their dead body... This is classic victory...

Despite claiming it repelled the attacks, lost three BTR Armoured Personnel Carriers, Panhard AML-60 and another Melara Mod 56 Pack Howitzer to the terrorists.

Am just wondering how long it takes backup team or gunship to arrive when ever a base is attacked in broad day light, the new service chiefs Need to address this we are wasting too much hardware.