₦airaland Forum

Odunayaw:
Hueys are for NA

bidexiii:
For the NA arm aviation; they currently operate Bayraktar TB2, some sources claimed 43-46. But am not so sure or can comfirm this.
Also we operate 2 Bell UH-1H "Huey" helicopters (NA 010 and NA 011) and they have ordered 12 MD Cayuse & Magnus MF-212 light attack and surveillance aircraft.
And all of a sudden everything went quite with the procurement.

abduleez1:
I see. Thanks.

Which Unit would get these CV-107 purchase? NA right?

Odunayaw:
I don't get. What platform?

abduleez1:
Sorry.... Meant the Kawasaki KV-107 transport helicopter. That Chinook predecessor.

bidexiii:
[/b]COMMANDANT AFCSC VISITS CAS, SEEKS STRATEGIC GUIDANCE AND SUSTAINED NAF SUPPORT[b]

The Commandant, Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, AO Shogbamu, on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Abuja. During the visit, the Commandant expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in him through his appointment and pledged to deliver beyond expectations. He also commended the CAS for the notable infrastructure development recorded within the first 100 days of his tenure, describing the achievements as impactful and morale-boosting for personnel.

Air Vice Marshal Shogbamu explained that the visit was to formally notify the CAS of his assumption of office, seek strategic guidance, and solicit sustained Nigerian Air Force support toward strengthening training and professional development at the College. He underscored the importance of continued collaboration in sustaining AFCSC’s reputation as a centre of excellence for joint operations, leadership development, and inter-agency cooperation.

In his remarks, the CAS noted that the Commandant carries significant responsibility, stressing that AFCSC remains a cornerstone institution in shaping both junior and senior military leadership. He highlighted the College’s critical role in equipping officers with competencies in service correspondence, jointness with sister services, inter-agency synergy, and civil-military relations. Air Marshal Aneke assured the Commandant of the NAF’s continued support to enable the College’s leadership achieve its mandate.

#NigerianAirForce #AFCSCJaji #CourtesyVisit #LeadershipDevelopment #JointOperations #AirPower #NationalSecurity

bidexiii:
For the NA arm aviation; they currently operate Bayraktar TB2, some sources claimed 43-46. But am not so sure or can comfirm this.
Also we operate 2 Bell UH-1H "Huey" helicopters (NA 010 and NA 011) and they have ordered 12 MD Cayuse & Magnus MF-212 light attack and surveillance aircraft.
And all of a sudden everything went quite with the procurement.

Odunayaw:
Certainly NAF in my opinion. At best it'd majorly focused in NW/NE

bidexiii:
[/b]OPERATION IGBO IDANU I: TROOPS DEAL STRATEGIC BLOW TO TERRORIST NETWORK, OVERRUN KEY CAMP AND RECOVER ARMS[b]

Troops of 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have recorded a major operational success under Operation IGBO IDANU I, dealing a decisive strategic blow to a notorious terrorist network linked to Kachalla Ibrahim and Shu’aibu in Kogi, state.

Advancing through dense forest, difficult terrain, and multiple riverine obstacles, the troops displayed exceptional resilience, professionalism and tactical discipline. Despite severe movement constraints caused by fallen trees and marshy ground, the force pressed forward with determination, highlighting the unflinching resolve of the Nigerian Army to dismantle terrorist strongholds and restore lasting security in the area.

The operation, personally led by the Commander 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi, involved troops dismounting and advancing on foot to achieve tactical surprise and operational dominance. This bold manoeuvre enabled the force to penetrate deep into the terrorist enclave, resulting in the complete overrun of the camp. Although the terrorists fled on sighting the advancing troops, a thorough exploitation of the objective led to the recovery of significant quantities of arms and ammunition, including eight boxes of 7.62 x 54 link ammunition containing bandolier of 250 rounds each and one box of high-velocity grenades. These recoveries have significantly degraded the terrorists’ operational capability and logistics base.

Following the successful clearance operation, the terrorist camp was systematically destroyed and set ablaze to deny the criminals any opportunity of reoccupation. Troops have continued aggressive patrols and sustained offensive operations within the general area to exploit the success, disrupt fleeing elements and prevent regrouping.

This operation sends a clear and resounding message to terrorist elements that their hideouts will continually be identified and neutralised, reaffirming the firm commitment of the Nigerian Army to safeguarding lives, protecting communities and ensuring lasting peace and security across the region.

bidexiii:
More...

bidexiii:
More operational photos....

bidexiii:
[/b]OPERATION IGBO IDANU I: TROOPS DEAL STRATEGIC BLOW TO TERRORIST NETWORK, OVERRUN KEY CAMP AND RECOVER ARMS[b]

Troops of 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have recorded a major operational success under Operation IGBO IDANU I, dealing a decisive strategic blow to a notorious terrorist network linked to Kachalla Ibrahim and Shu’aibu in Kogi, state.

Advancing through dense forest, difficult terrain, and multiple riverine obstacles, the troops displayed exceptional resilience, professionalism and tactical discipline. Despite severe movement constraints caused by fallen trees and marshy ground, the force pressed forward with determination, highlighting the unflinching resolve of the Nigerian Army to dismantle terrorist strongholds and restore lasting security in the area.

The operation, personally led by the Commander 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi, involved troops dismounting and advancing on foot to achieve tactical surprise and operational dominance. [/b]This bold manoeuvre enabled the force to penetrate deep into the terrorist enclave, resulting in the complete overrun of the camp. Although the terrorists fled on sighting the advancing troops a thorough exploitation of the objective[b] led to the recovery of significant quantities of arms and ammunition, including eight boxes of 7.62 x 54 link ammunition containing bandolier of 250 rounds each and one box of high-velocity grenades. These recoveries have significantly degraded the terrorists’ operational capability and logistics base.

Following the successful clearance operation, the terrorist camp was systematically destroyed and set ablaze to deny the criminals any opportunity of reoccupation. Troops have continued aggressive patrols and sustained offensive operations within the general area to exploit the success, disrupt fleeing elements and prevent regrouping.

This operation sends a clear and resounding message to terrorist elements that their hideouts will continually be identified and neutralised, reaffirming the firm commitment of the Nigerian Army to safeguarding lives, protecting communities and ensuring lasting peace and security across the region.

bidexiii:
This always irritate and infruitate me when i hear stuffs like this about terrorist always fleeing when sighting government forces advancing.

Why can't we have a full stealthy SOF sting operations that would catch these mofos on surprise and send them to there creator.
In few month now they would be back to the same forest to hibernate and start their mission all over again.

[/b]Nice to see this SOF guy with thermal sights on there CZ-Bren 2 tiffle[b]

Odunayaw:
If we talk am dem go de vex.

Get Eeben Barlow to consult on refining our COIN approach.

VonSmallhausen:
My views exactly. But part of the problem is our lack of medium lift choppers. The terrorists live in inaccessible locations difficult to reach on foot. unfortunately using vehicles they can probably hear our boys miles away. We need to use choppers to insert them or even drop them from parachutes to ensure a better element of surprise.

Odunayaw:
If we talk am dem go de vex.

Get Eeben Barlow to consult on refining our COIN approach.

VonSmallhausen:
My views exactly. But part of the problem is our lack of medium lift choppers. The terrorists live in inaccessible locations difficult to reach on foot. unfortunately using vehicles they can probably hear our boys miles away. We need to use choppers to insert them or even drop them from parachutes to ensure a better element of surprise.

bidexiii:
[/b]Looks like the Nigerian military/ONSA has taken delivery of an unknown number of French made PANHARD PVP light armoured vehicle[b]

bidexiii:
[/b]Looks like the Nigerian military/ONSA has taken delivery of an unknown number of French made PANHARD PVP light armoured vehicle[b]

bidexiii:
Honestly if irritated when I see words like that, sometimes you hear troops dislodge bandits/terrorists hiding inside a particular area.

Let's hope the NA would learn few things from the US intervention about COIN. Our top brass has been doing things old ways for long.

Odunayaw:
The US is the worst to learn COIN from in my opinion.

bidexiii:

Your reasons or opinion.

bidexiii:
NA lacks special units like the SBSC and the airforce panthers, they need dedicated SOF that can carry out surgical strike on terrorist cell/hideout.
And like you said we need dedicated helicopters to insert and extract these SOF anytime and anyhow.

These video link might be of interest to you guys;

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CHxY6Gs5o/

Nigeria Police Force Helicopter extract ONSA Tactical team and two soldiers after a successful raid on a terrorist camp.
Terrorists have been trying to avoid contact with these guys, but they've been relentlessly pursuing and taking them out. pic.twitter.com/DZhijvzAbD

— Toju weston (@TojuWes) February 2, 2026

Odunayaw:
They've won none