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The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of another batch of 125 units of CS/VP3 MRAP’s from Chinese defence giant Poly Group.

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Nigerian made military vehicles and Kit

kabe1:
Nigerian made military vehicles and Kit

We are progressing.
We'll get there. Thanks Kabe1.

kabe1:
Nigerian Air Force A-29 Super Tucanos flying over the skies of Lagos on election day.

These guys flew over my airspace that day. They flew so low that even a stone could reach them. I knew immediately they were Tucanos and were on surveillance mission.

Antiochus:
We are progressing.
We'll get there. Thanks Kabe1.

We are really progressing. The government needs to do more to patronize Nigerian made products.

We have purchased over 400 MRAPs in the last 12 months and all came in from China.

That's not good enough.

We could have shared it 50/50 or 70/30 in favour of the Chinese.

There are many good quality products Nigerian defence companies are producing. We need to patronize them more.

Antiochus:
These guys flew over my airspace that day. They flew so low that even a stone could reach them. I knew immediately they were Tucanos and were on surveillance mission.

Election duties, equipped for ISR missions and suitably suited for the missions they carried out on election day.

My only concern is we need at least 2 squadrons in service.

Nigerian Air Force T129 attack helicopters will be equipped with Aselsan avionics.

Delivery of the first 2 helicopters is expected this year.

Algerian Navy Landing Ship Vessel Kalâat Beni Abbes

Nigerian troop deployment to Abyei region in South Sudan.

kabe1:
Nigerian troop deployment to Abyei region in South Sudan.

Nigeria is back to UN missions in South Sudan and Guinea Bissau.

In my opinion, this is not a good thing, UN missions of old made the Nigerian army weak and unprepared to face real threats.

While we can contribute a few soldiers to these missions we need to concentrate on the real threats that face Nigeria.

With Boko Haram and ISWAP technically defeated in Nigeria, the military seems to think they have the time to run around in these mickey mouse UN missions.

We really need to consider the suitability of these missions to our army.

Proforce MK3 ARA MRAP upgrade

Nigerian Army continues to deliver Brand New Norinco CS/VP3 “Bigfoot” MRAP’s to frontline troops.

Senegalese Special Forces

Proforce is currently at #LAAD2023, Latin America's biggest defence and security trade show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

APS Nigeria. Ltd presenting its Tube launched kamikaze drone to Nigerian Defence research development bureau (DRDB)

Proforce is honored to have hosted a visit from high-level delegates, including the Republic of Benin's Minister of Defence, Mr. Fortunet Alain Nouatin, accompanied by Naval Capt. Olatoundji, Capt. Hountondji Eric and Mr. Dosu. Our discussions were very fruitful.

kabe1:
APS Nigeria. Ltd presenting its Tube launched kamikaze drone to Nigerian Defence research development bureau (DRDB)

Nice one

Nigerian army COIN operation

Nigerian soldier, Bigfoot MRAP, 12.7 HMG, COIN

Nigerian Special Forces soldiers

Nigerian military getting ready to receive new C2/Recon vehicles.

A-29ST PROGRAM: NAF COMMISSIONS OPERATIONS SUPPORT FACILITIES, WINGS ADDITIONAL 6 PILOTS

The Nigerian Air Force yesterday commissioned operations support facilities and winged 6 additional pilots on the A-29 Super Tucano (A-29ST) aircraft. The latest facility induction is a major milestone recorded by the Service in its acquisition of the United States-made aircraft. The ceremony signifies the official completion of the A-29ST projects by the Government of the United States as part of the government-to-government sale of the A-29ST aircraft to Nigeria.

The occasion was chaired by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal Idi Lubo, who represented the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao. Speaking at the occasion, AVM Lubo noted that the projects are the last of the infrastructure development packages executed towards actualising full operation and security of the A-29ST aircraft, while expressing the hope that the facilities would ensure optimal employment of the aircraft in furtherance of NAF readiness and responsiveness to security challenges in the country.

As the A-29ST programme winds up, yesterday event provided the opportunity to wing 6 pilots who constitute the last batch of a total of 24 pilots trained within the package. Recall that discussion about NAF acquisition of the A-29ST aircraft started in 2016; however, the contract for the production of the aircraft was awarded to Sierra Nevada Corporation in 2018. The contract comprised supply of 12 aircraft and infrastructure and facility upgrade to support the aircraft operation. The first phase of the contract has since been completed with the delivery of the entire aircraft, while yesterday infrastructure handover and commissioning ceremony marked the completion of the second phase.

Special appreciations to the Governments of Nigeria and the United States and everyone who made the project a reality, including those who graced the event yesterday, particularly the Charge D’affaires US Embassy in Nigeria, Mr David Greene, and representative of the US Air Force, Brigadier General Joel W. Safranek among several others.

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KDF Special Forces in the DRC

kabe1:
Nigeria is back to UN missions in South Sudan and Guinea Bissau.

In my opinion, this is not a good thing, UN missions of old made the Nigerian army weak and unprepared to face real threats.

While we can contribute a few soldiers to these missions we need to concentrate on the real threats that face Nigeria.

With Boko Haram and ISWAP technically defeated in Nigeria, the military seems to think they have the time to run around in these mickey mouse UN missions.

We really need to consider the suitability of these missions to our army.

You are very right. What they don't know is those terror group might be regrouping with sophisticated weaponry. Nigeria needs to watch its own back before watching other African countries.

Global Stars, a British aerobatic team has announced they will be performing at the Nigerian Air Force display on the 4th of May at the Nigerian Air Force base in Enugu.

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has completed the training of the first batch of qualified Aviation Security personnel who are to bear arms at airports as the Federal Government finalises moves to deploy armed AVSEC officers.

NAF HOLDS 59TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The 59TH anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is scheduled to hold in Enugu from 4 – 7 May 2023. The theme of the celebration is “Doctrinal Imperatives for Successful NAF Operation”,

the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR is expected to be the Special Guest of Honour. Activities lined up for the celebration include aerial display and induction of new platforms comprising the DA-62 aircraft, Wing Loong II and CW Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV),