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[/b]NIGERIAN NAVY PARTICIPATES IN AFRICA INTERNATIONAL DEFENCE EXHIBITION (AFRIDEX) 2026[b]

#NigerianNavy
#OnwardTogether
#AFRIDEX2026

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[/b]AWDC STRENGTHENS AIR-GROUND COORDINATION AND CIVILIAN HARM MITIGATION IN OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA[b]

Effective military operations depend not only on combat capability but also on seamless coordination, sound judgement and the protection of civilians. In this regard, the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC), Abuja, conducted an in-theatre Air-to-Ground Integration (AGI) and Civilian Harm Mitigation (CHM) training for troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Katsina, from 19 to 23 October 2026. The training brought together 51 personnel, comprising 20 Nigerian Army and 31 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel, to strengthen joint operational effectiveness and promote responsible employment of airpower.

Through classroom presentations, interactive discussions and practical demonstrations, participants explored air-ground coordination procedures, air support limitations, targeting processes, coordinate systems, location marking and emergency close air support. The CHM component addressed civilian harm risk factors in the North-West operational environment, legal and ethical considerations, and measures to incorporate civilian protection into operational planning and execution. Speaking on the training, the Commandant of AWDC, Air Vice Marshal GI Jibia, emphasised the importance of effective coordination between air assets and surface forces, reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to practical, lessons-driven training. The Joint Task Force Air Component Commander, Air Commodore CE Illoh, also commended the initiative and urged participants to apply the knowledge acquired in subsequent operations.

The training forms part of the NAF’s lessons-learnt initiatives to translate operational experience into improved professional competence, stronger coordination and better-informed targeting decisions. It also reinforces the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force and the wider Armed Forces of Nigeria to achieving mission objectives while minimising risks to civilians and civilian infrastructure. In line with the command philosophies of the Chief of Defence Staff and the Service Chiefs, AWDC continues to advance professional military education that supports coordinated, effective and responsible military operations in pursuit of national security objectives.

#NAF #AWDC #OperationFansanYamma #AirGroundIntegration #CivilianHarmMitigation #JointOperations #ProfessionalMilitaryEducation

PROTECTING CIVILIANS, STRENGTHENING AIR-GROUND INTEGRATION

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the leadership of Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, continues to prioritise civilian protection as an integral component of effective air operations. In line with this commitment, the… pic.twitter.com/rze1yfW7qo

— Nigerian Air Force (@NigAirForce) October 27, 2026

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[/b]RANDOM PICTURES FROM AFRIDEX 2026: NIGERIA WOOS GLOBAL DEFENCE INVESTORS[b]

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[/b]RANDOM PICTURES FROM AFRIDEX 2026: NIGERIA WOOS GLOBAL DEFENCE INVESTORS[b]

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[/b]NAF STRENGTHENS AIRPOWER WITH ACCEPTANCE OF THREE A109 TREKKER HELICOPTERS[b]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the leadership of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, continues to strengthen its operational capability through fleet modernisation and enhanced technical capacity. This commitment was underscored by the formal acceptance of three AgustaWestland A109 Trekker Type B helicopters, NAF 586, NAF 587 and NAF 588, at the 355 Rotary Wing, Ikeja, Lagos, on 6 October 2026. Air Commodore E Akintunde, Commander, 643 Equipment Supply Depot, represented the Chief of Logistics, Headquarters NAF, at the ceremony. Reassembled in-house by NAF technicians in collaboration with AgustaWestland technical partners, the helicopters reflect the Service’s growing technical expertise and commitment to strengthening fleet availability. The acceptance marks an important step towards enhancing the NAF’s capacity to support air mobility, surveillance and internal security operations, contributing to joint operational effectiveness and national security. The NAF remains committed to building a capable, responsive and mission-ready force dedicated to protecting Nigerians.

#NAF #NigerianAirForce #A109Trekker #AirPower #FleetModernisation #OperationalReadiness #NationalSecurity #ServiceToTheNation

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[/b]MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
PHOTO-NEWS

AFRIDEX 2026 – DAY 2[b]

The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, witnessed demonstration by the Deep Blue Project at the ongoing Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) on 27th October, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Deep Blue Project is Nigeria’s flagship maritime security framework managed by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) with the objective of combating piracy, sea robbery, illegal fishing, and maritime crime in Nigerian waters and the Gulf of Guinea.

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[/b]TROOPS INFLICT MASS CASUALTY ON ISWAP TERRORISTS, NEUTRALISE 48, RECOVER LARGE CACHE OF ARMS IN BITTA, BUNI YADI[b]

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have dealt a major blow to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, foiling their attacks on military positions in Bitta Gwoza LGA of Borno State and North East Theatre Training School (NETTS),
Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA of Yobe State between 29 and 30 October 2026.

In Bitta, troops decisively disorganised an attempted terrorist assault on the night of 29 October 2026. The combined response of ground troops and air support overwhelmed the attackers, thwarting their plan and inflicting heavy casualties.

In a related development, troops launched a successful counter-attack against a large concentration of ISWAP fighters who attacked NETTS Buni Yadi on same 29 October to the early hours on 30 October 2026. The approximately five-hour engagement was coordinated by the Theatre Command, with effective integration of Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities, alongside air and ground assets.

The decisive counter-offensive resulted in 48 terrorists killed, with troops recovering a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition. Recovered items include 42 AK-47 rifles, five PKT machine guns, four General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), one 60mm mortar, 105 AK-47 magazines and two video cameras.

Also recovered were 30 rounds of 12.7mm armour-piercing incendiary ammunition, 2,738 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 223 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and 2,054 rounds of PKT ammunition.

The engagements recorded one soldier who paid the supreme sacrifice. May his soul rest in peace. Also the two others who sustained minor injuries are responding to treatment. The morale of troops remains high as they sustain operations against terrorist elements across the theatre.

The latest operational successes further demonstrate the troop''s combat effectiveness, operational coordination and determination to deny terrorists freedom of action. The heavy losses suffered by the insurgents and the recovery of their weapons and ammunition constitute another significant setback to their operational capabilities.

MOHAMMED GONI
Captain
Acting Media Information Officer
Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI
30 October 2026

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VonSmallhausen:
Nice one!!
Would have been lovely if a summary report of the event could be shared to discuss the highlights.

Troops of Op HadinKai recovers bodies of ISWAP terrorists killed during the failed attack on Nigeria Army special forces school Buni yadi.
They put to practice what they were taught in class😄 Brute force 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dBOeAmgUzE

— Toju weston (@TojuWes) October 31, 2026

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[/b]Czechia and Nigeria strengthen cooperation in military aviation and defence technologies[b]

From 19 to 23 October 2026, a Nigerian Air Force delegation led by Air Vice Marshal Esen Paul Efanga visited the Czech Republic to participate in the Future Air Force Conference and Future Forces Forum 2026.

Air Vice Marshal Esen Paul Efanga was one of the keynote speakers at the conference, where he delivered a presentation entitled “Strategic Air Mobility Across Vast Territories: The Role of Air Power in National Security and Humanitarian Operations.” His contribution highlighted the importance of air power in addressing security challenges and supporting humanitarian operations.

The programme also included bilateral meetings with Czech companies and representatives of the Czech Air Force, providing opportunities to exchange expertise and explore new avenues for cooperation.

The Industry Day offered the delegation a first-hand insight into Czech industry, with visits to company facilities showcasing Czech technologies, products and manufacturing capabilities.

The delegation was accompanied by Ms Marie Nwanyanwu, Deputy Head of Mission and Economic Counsellor at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Abuja.

FUTURE FORCES FORUM AERO Vodochody Ekonomická diplomacie ČR Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic MZV - Subsaharská Afrika Ministry of Defence Nigeria Nigerian Air Force HQ

#Czechia #Nigeria #DefenceCooperation #MilitaryAviation #EconomicDiplomacy #FutureForcesForum #FutureAirForce

Odunayaw:
Proper operations all around this week. Best of all is the joint NN-NA amphibious op in LBC.

As one who was on the side of NA Amphibious Bde being increased instead of a new Marine unit, I want to take back my words.

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Nigeria Navy Marine Commandos joint operations with United States AFRICOM likely US Army 3rd Special Forces Group

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[/b]TROOPS INFLICT MASS CASUALTY ON ISWAP TERRORISTS, NEUTRALISE 48, RECOVER LARGE CACHE OF ARMS IN BITTA, BUNI YADI[b]

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have dealt a major blow to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, foiling their attacks on military positions in Bitta Gwoza LGA of Borno State and North East Theatre Training School (NETTS),
Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA of Yobe State between 29 and 30 October 2026.

In Bitta, troops decisively disorganised an attempted terrorist assault on the night of 29 October 2026. The combined response of ground troops and air support overwhelmed the attackers, thwarting their plan and inflicting heavy casualties.

In a related development, troops launched a successful counter-attack against a large concentration of ISWAP fighters who attacked NETTS Buni Yadi on same 29 October to the early hours on 30 October 2026. The approximately five-hour engagement was coordinated by the Theatre Command, with effective integration of Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities, alongside air and ground assets.

The decisive counter-offensive resulted in 48 terrorists killed, with troops recovering a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition. Recovered items include 42 AK-47 rifles, five PKT machine guns, four General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), one 60mm mortar, 105 AK-47 magazines and two video cameras.

Also recovered were 30 rounds of 12.7mm armour-piercing incendiary ammunition, 2,738 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 223 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and 2,054 rounds of PKT ammunition.

The engagements recorded one soldier who paid the supreme sacrifice. May his soul rest in peace. Also the two others who sustained minor injuries are responding to treatment. The morale of troops remains high as they sustain operations against terrorist elements across the theatre.

The latest operational successes further demonstrate the troop''s combat effectiveness, operational coordination and determination to deny terrorists freedom of action. The heavy losses suffered by the insurgents and the recovery of their weapons and ammunition constitute another significant setback to their operational capabilities.

MOHAMMED GONI
Captain
Acting Media Information Officer
Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI
30 October 2026

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[/b]IGP DISU ADVANCES NIGERIA–US–ITALY SECURITY PARTNERSHIP, TARGETS SPECIALISED TRAINING FOR 5,000 POLICE PERSONNEL[b]

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has advanced efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security through a trilateral cooperation framework involving Nigeria, the United States and Italy, with emphasis on specialised training, counter-insurgency, intelligence-led operations and institutional development.

During his working visit to Italy, IGP Disu engaged Italian law enforcement authorities on leveraging international expertise, advanced training and technology to enhance the Nigeria Police Force’s response to terrorism, kidnapping, arms trafficking and other security threats.

A key outcome was an offer to provide specialised training for up to 5,000 police personnel, with priority given to counter-insurgency and operations in challenging rural and forested terrain.

The proposed training would cover tactical operations, intelligence-led patrols, critical infrastructure protection, digital and scientific forensics, cybercrime, explosives detection, financial investigations, asset tracing and anti-extortion techniques. It would extend beyond the Police Mobile Force (PMF) to other relevant tactical and specialised units, including explosive ordnance disposal and forensic teams.

At a meeting with the Commander General of the Italian Carabinieri, Lieutenant-General Salvatore Luongo, the IGP discussed opportunities for technical assistance, training and institutional cooperation.

At the Carabinieri Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) in Vicenza, the delegation assessed training facilities and explored ways to adapt specialised instruction to Nigeria’s security needs. Proposed initiatives included command courses for 40 senior officers, leadership training for 100 junior commanders and a mobile assistance team to support PMF training schools in Gwoza and Ila-Orangun.

The delegation also sought support for developing a national stability policing doctrine and standard operating procedures to strengthen operational consistency, professional standards and civilian protection, particularly in communities emerging from conflict.

Further discussions explored cooperation in canine operations, forensic science and mounted policing, including horse breeding and local capacity development to support public order management and other appropriate police duties.

To advance these initiatives, IGP Disu proposed a memorandum of understanding covering training, technology transfer and operational doctrine. He also invited a Carabinieri assessment team to Abuja to identify priority needs and develop practical implementation arrangements.

The IGP reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to international partnerships that strengthen operational readiness, improve investigative capabilities and enhance the protection of lives and property.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to engaging relevant partners to advance these proposals in line with Nigeria’s security priorities for a more capable, professional and responsive police institution.

CSP Ani Iniedu, Anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
30th, October 2026

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#CION
joint operations by NN Marine Commandos, NA Amphibious brigade and a small contigent SBS operators neutralised terrorists during raids on their position in Dumba in the lake Chad region.