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The Nigerian Navy must not rest on its oars. It must not rest nor slack. Having been ranked as a top Navy in Africa,, Navy chiefs must ensure that the force remains on top, and not slide down.

To remain on top, Navy chiefs must now develop a new 10yrs strategic plan. The plan would consider current strengths, weak points and capability gaps, and set out policy and plans to improve over the next 10yrs.

Possible areas the Plan should focus on are:

A) New flagship (× 1 multi-purpose frigate)
B) Submarine warfare (×3 submarines)
C) Dedicated Anti-submarine boats x3 (based on the NNS Oji , but equipped with towed sonar, torpedo, dept charges, missiles, etc)
D) Sub-surface Falcon eye (if not in existence)
E) Navy Air Wing (×6 helicopter gunships for long range rapid defence).
F) Landing platform Dock x1 (doubles as helicopter carrier and Drone carrier)
E) Electronic warfare ship x1 (Navy intelligence)
F) Navy DICON (made in Nigeria radar, missiles and combat management software)

Also, made-in-nigeria boats should be prioritized. The Navy should improve the NNS Oji as a standard template for its patrol boats. And set up processes to ensure faster construction of the Oji class boats.

The NNS Aradu should be refitted in Nigeria as a "Navy skills development Project". Foreign Experts could be brought in to direct the project. But the refit and systems upgrades should be done in Nigeria by the Navy to develop their skills. Crane-based Ultra-sonic scanner for ships should be acquired as well as all relevant equipment for the project. That is how to develop skills and capabilities.

The new 10yr strategic plan should focus on improving our Strength, and addressing our capability gaps. We must remain No. 1 for a long time. I trust our Navy generals to deliver.

Models for consideration by the Navy.

Go to step C to the ones.... and quite

DiamondSword799:
Models for consideration by the Navy.

Fixed the same... and I appreciate