Nigerian Air Force MI-35M Hind E dumping flare during this year's Air Force Day.

Nigerian Air Force Day 2022

Stormtrooper11:


What China cannot copy, doesn't exist.

Balogunodua:
Ukraine armored vehicle destroyed near Zarya plant in Rubizhne.

What's the name of this MRAP?!

Nigerian Air Force first female fighter pilot.

Middle, Nigeria's hero pilot FLT I.K Dairo, he was shot down while conducting COIN Air Interdiction, managed to eject from his downed aircraft and escaped.

Nigerian Air Force immediately launched a rescue mission to find him, extracted the pilot. Thank goodness he's back to flying.

He flew the Super Mushak during this year's Air Force Day.


Gallant Pilot, F**king Hero, with two large balls.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says Abayomi Dairo, a flight lieutenant, survived after one of its fighter jets crashed in Zamfara.

There was a report of the crash on Sunday, but Edward Gabkwet, NAF spokesperson, said the air force was still trying to get the report of the incident.

Confirming the crash in a statement on Monday, Gabkwet said the fighter jet was returning from a successful air interdiction mission between the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna states when it came under heavy fire from bandits and crashed in Zamfara.

According to him, Dairo, the pilot of the jet, successfully ejected.


Luckily, the gallant pilot of the aircraft, Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, successfully ejected from the aircraft. Using his survival instincts, the pilot, who came under intense ground fire from the bandits, was able to evade them and sought refuge in nearby settlements awaiting sunset,” the statement reads.

“Using the cover of darkness and his phone set for navigation, Flight Lieutenant Dairo was able to elude several bandits’ strongholds and maneuvered his way to a Nigerian Army Unit, where he was finally rescued.

“It is instructive to note that upon receipt of the news of the crash, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, had directed that all efforts must be emplaced to rescue the pilot. Accordingly, NAF Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms and helicopter gunships provided close air support to NAF Special Forces and Nigerian Army troops who were able to locate the crash site and the pilot’s parachute, while also combing nearby locations for any sign of the pilot. It is gladdening to note that while in hiding, Flight Lieutenant Dairo confirmed that the presence of NAF aircraft within the vicinity of the crash site helped in scaring the bandits who were after him, thus enabling him to find refuge and escape to a safe location.





https://www.thecable.ng/just-in-pilot-survives-as-bandits-shoot-down-air-force-jet-in-zamfara/amp

Video following his dramatic rescue.

Aggressor!!!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytE6toe4_DE

Dont know how the guests enjoyed the air display without binoculars. Non of the dignitaries appeared to have one.

Fynline:
Dont know how the guests enjoyed the air display without binoculars. Non of the dignitaries appeared to have one.

F-7 did not fly, apparently NAF wanted to avoid another embarrassment.

Still in China for upgrade

Toju200:
Still in China for upgrade

Thanks. Modified

kabe1:
Nigerian Air Force first female fighter pilot.

Middle, Nigeria's hero pilot FLT I.K Dairo, he was shot down while conducting COIN Air Operations, managed to eject from his downed aircraft and escaped.

Nigerian Air Force immediately launched a rescue mission to find him, extracted the pilot. Thank goodness he's back to flying.

He flew the Super Mushak during this year's Air Force Day.


Gallant Pilot, F**king Hero, with two large balls.

I see you noticed that one, great guy, great to see him today in flight and next to him is the famous deadly Super Tucano attack pilot

Stormtrooper11:

What's the name of this MRAP?!

I think it a Kosak APC

Forensics experts from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations DCI Kenya were invited to Syschelles for conduct a forensic investigation of a mysterious cache of arms that was discovered there.

DCI Kenya is taking the invitation as proof that their forensic expertise have finally come of age to finally begin to have a reputation for expert work.

DCI Kenya forensic lab In Nairobi ... They plan to build a forensic lab in every administrative region in the country..

Stargate254:
Forensics experts from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations DCI Kenya were invited to Syschelles for conduct a forensic investigation of a mysterious cache of arms that was discovered there.

DCI Kenya is taking the invitation as proof that their forensic expertise have finally come of age to finally begin to have a reputation for expert work.

DCI sleuths seems to be on top of their game also did forensic analysis for victims of a certain fire tragedy inTanzania sometime back.

First, it was the Ukrainians and the western ambassadors complaining that Ramaphosa spoke to Putin before speaking to Zelensky. Now this.
The sooner these guys accept that SA is non-aligned, the better.
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-05-23-german-chancellor-scholz-to-ask-ramaphosa-how-he-can-remain-non-aligned-on-ukraine/

Nigerian Air Force JF-17 4.5 gen fighter aircrafts

Nigerian Air Force Air assets

Nigerian Air Force JF-17 pilots

As earlier predicted, the Nigerian Navy has began negotiations to purchase another LST to compliment NNS Kada.

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, NNS KADA is expected in the country on Friday 27 May 2022. Efforts are also ongoing for the acquisition of another LST.


https://www.navy.mil.ng/2022/05/24/text-of-the-press-briefing-by-rear-admiral-ss-garba-mni-chief-of-policy-and-plans-on-the-occasion-of-the-66th-nigerian-navy-week-celebrations-on-24-may-2022/

kabe1:
The NN is also in the process of taking delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to enhance our Maritime Surveillance/Domain Awareness assets including NN response capability. Needful to add that the construction of SDB IV and V at Naval Dockyard Limited, Lagos has commenced.


https://www.navy.mil.ng/2022/05/24/text-of-the-press-briefing-by-rear-admiral-ss-garba-mni-chief-of-policy-and-plans-on-the-occasion-of-the-66th-nigerian-navy-week-celebrations-on-24-may-2022/

along with an additional AW139 and 4 AW109 Agusta

Toju200:
along with an additional AW139 and 4 AW109 Agusta

Any links?

kabe1:


Any links?

CHECK : Defence Budget under Navy .

Lurker4Long:
First, it was the Ukrainians and the western ambassadors complaining that Ramaphosa spoke to Putin before speaking to Zelensky. Now this.
The sooner these guys accept that SA is non-aligned, the better.
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-05-23-german-chancellor-scholz-to-ask-ramaphosa-how-he-can-remain-non-aligned-on-ukraine/

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-05-24-ramaphosa-and-german-chancellor-scholz-sharply-disagree-on-ukraine/

There's fake news,disinfo,manipulated pix all mixed in with real news during global events,the J/Uke situation being the best example which occasionally drops gems!
It seems Zelensky's party plans to introduce a bill to authorise execution of their own retreating soldiers.

Lurker4Long:


https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-05-24-ramaphosa-and-german-chancellor-scholz-sharply-disagree-on-ukraine/

This is actually a dangerous stunt by SA. We need to call out Russia for what it is, being "non-aligned" is being translated as being "being aligned with Russia". I honestly don't think it will end well with SA.

GreenandGold:


This is actually a dangerous stunt by SA. We need to call out Russia for what it is, being "non-aligned" is being translated as being "being aligned with Russia". I honestly don't think it will end well with SA.

I personally disagree with some aspects of our stance, but I completely understand the logic of it.
It would be "dangerous" and "not end well" if we were some vassal state whose foreign policy can be bought.
Our foreign policy has always been independent and informed by our own interests. Our western friends have always understood that, with the exception of that idiot Trump, who imposed tariffs on our steel not because of any anti-competitive behaviour on our part, but a foolish and unsuccessful attempt to mold us into a client state.

Defence minister admits Badger IFV unlikely to happen

The SA Army is unlikely to see any Badger infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) supposed to be procured under the more than a decade old Project Hoefyster, with Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise conceding no progress was made in recent years and Armscor recommends cancelling the contract.

Is the project to replace the Ratel and its variants with the Badger and its variants cancelled, Democratic Alliance (DA) shadow defence and military veterans minister Kobus Marais wanted to know from the Minister.

Replying to his parliamentary question, Modise’s written response dated 15 May reads in part[b] “Denel, by their own written admission, has conceded that they cannot complete Project Hoefyster within specification, budget or timescale.[/b]”

“Over the past three years there has been virtually no progress on the project due to financial and capacity constraints within Denel. As a responsible acquisition agency, the board of directors of Armscor resolved during December 2021 to cancel the Project Hoefyster industrialisation and production contract on Denel in principle, conditional on engagement with all relevant stakeholders.

“Based on a recommendation by the SA Army, Armscor submitted to the DoD (Department of Defence) Acquisition Forums that Project Hoefyster be deferred upon completion of Phase One (Development) by Denel. Completion of Phase One would imply that a baseline would be established for the future industrialisation and production of the range of vehicles, should funding become available and sufficient capacity within the domestic defence industry exist. Completion of Phase One and establishing an acceptable baseline would imply [that] the cost of development would not be regarded as fruitless and wasteful.”

She further informs Marais R200 million is needed to complete the development phase over a three year period. Production, Modise states, will take six years, again funding dependent. It would cost an estimated R9 billion.

Canning Hoefyster does not affect the need of the SA Army, particularly its Infantry Formation, for an IFV to replace the Ratel, currently in service for 48 years and when taken into use, the first wheeled IFV.

Options to provide another IFV to the landward force include a Ratel upgrade. This would use engines, gearboxes and other components acquired for Hoefyster. Modise told Marais investigation of the “most appropriate and cost effective solution” would only start when the Hoefyster cancellation is confirmed.

“The DoD supports the pursuance of a replacement for the Ratel ICV in order to stimulate and support the South African defence industry (SADI)” as well as maintain specialist capabilities, Modise states with a warning to end her reply.

“The pursuance of an acquisition of a replacement or upgrade of the Ratel would be subject to sufficient funds being allocated to the DoD to meet the requirement.”

Spending on Hoefyster, Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (PCDMV) heard in February, is R7.6 billion to date. When VAT, escalation and the ubiquitous “other costs” are included, Armscor values the entire project at R16.2 billion.

Hoefyster was planned to deliver 246 Badger vehicles to partially replace the long-serving Ratels. Five variants – command, missile, section, fire support and mortar – were announced for the new wheeled vehicles.

Denel is unable to complete Project Hoefyster due to insufficient capability. Earlier this year Armscor recommended cancelling the Badger contract as Denel Land Systems (DLS) cannot deliver and recalling R1.4 billion in bank guarantees as well as R550 million covered by Denel. Hoefyster items worth R1.2 billion could be sold off.

Interim Denel Chief Executive William Hlakoane told defenceWeb Hoefyster, which is a dozen years late, suffered a myriad of issues, including scope creep as well as designing and building simultaneously. “We are still committed to deliver, but not under the same budget,” he said. “Is there still a need for the full 220 Badgers? The SA Army survived so far without it. Maybe we only need to supply 60 to 80.” A final decision will be made by Armscor and the DoD.

The SANDF is making a lot of talk about the Ratel replacement, simply take the Mbombe 8x8, end-of-story.

kabe1:
Defence minister admits Badger IFV unlikely to happen

“Is there still a need for the full 220 Badgers? The SA Army survived so far without it. Maybe we only need to supply 60 to 80.” A final decision will be made by Armscor and the DoD.

SANDF generals are curving under government political pressure instead of standing on their duties. The Ratel has paper armour, in fact, the reason why it even survived the Border War was because the armed groups of Angola were amateur fighters. In a conventional war with a conventional military, it would be sliced. Replacing hundreds of Ratels with 60-80 Badgers is nothing but falling under political pressure.