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iblawi:
From the top right corner of the screen you can see 2 APT, 5 FT, 12 GL, the others were 1,1 while that of machine gun was blank.

U r looking at the display overlays on the screen
They r visual cues for the gunner , nothing more.

I am talking about the weapon selector ( part of the FCS ) - the white box with the knob labelled select weapon specifically.

nemesis8u:
U r looking at the display overlays on the screen
They r visual cues for the gunner , nothing more.

I am talking about the weapon selector ( part of the FCS ) - the white box with the knob labelled select weapon specifically.

Yes I saw it. I actually thought what was displayed on the screen means the arms left in each of the weapon system. Am a novice sha.

nemesis8u:
It is not a tank

Note the markings for the ammo types APT ( armour piercing tracer ) , M1 ? (missile tube) , M2 ? (missile tube) , MG ( Machine gun ) GL ? ( grenade launcher )

Rest markings can't make out.

It is the gunner FCS for a turret equipped with autocannon/high calibre MG , a coaxial machine gun, grenade launcher and 2 X missile tubes

Some of the listed weapons might be missing, the FCS will have the capability to fire the said weapons if they r installed


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PAKISTAN / NIGERIA :- Pakistan all set to sell 'three' JF-17 Fighter Jets to Nigeria ::

Pakistan on Wednesday go ahead with sale of three JF-17 Thunder aircraft— a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat fighter jet—to African country Nigeria for a sum of $184.3 million.

As per details acquired, the Economic Coordination Committee has approved summary of issuance of a certificate of sovereign guarantee in this regard.

The summary was tabled by Ministry of Defence.

It is pertinent here to mention that as many as six JF-17 aircraft have been exported to Myanmar also.

The PAC JF-17 Thunder, or CAC FC-1 Xiaolong, is a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation of China.

saintjoel:
PAKISTAN / NIGERIA :- Pakistan all set to sell 'three' JF-17 Fighter Jets to Nigeria ::

Pakistan on Wednesday go ahead with sale of three JF-17 Thunder aircraft— a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat fighter jet—to African country Nigeria for a sum of $184.3 million.

As per details acquired, the Economic Coordination Committee has approved summary of issuance of a certificate of sovereign guarantee in this regard.

The summary was tabled by Ministry of Defence.

It is pertinent here to mention that as many as six JF-17 aircraft have been exported to Myanmar also.

The PAC JF-17 Thunder, or CAC FC-1 Xiaolong, is a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation of China.

How reliable is these source

NAF DESTROYS BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS LOGISTICS BASE, VEHICLES AT TUMBUN SALE IN BORNO STATE

The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed a Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) logistics base, along with some vehicles, at Tumbun Sale in Northern Borno State. The operation was conducted on 23 October 2018 after Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions revealed the presence of some BHT vehicles and several fighters camouflaged under thick vegetation within the area, where the BHTs had converged in order to launch attacks against own troops’ positions.

Accordingly, the ATF scrambled 2 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft, supported by an ISR platform, to attack the target area in multiple waves. The first wave of attacks recorded direct hits on a suspected BHT ammunition/fuel dump, sending it up in flames. Subsequent strikes also resulted in the destruction of some vehicles and neutralization of several BHTs. The few surviving BHTs, that were seen fleeing the area, were mopped-up in follow-on attacks.

The NAF, working in concert with surface forces, will sustain the tempo of operations with a view to destroying all remnants of the terrorists on the fringes of Lake Chad and other areas in Northern Borno.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrFNIVBbF7Q

#COIN

NA Vickers MBTs at a firing range in Bauchi.

NNAMDIII:
I really love this

In 4years I have seen more badges for NA Special units than I have seen for the whole Army

jakeporeshenko:
NA Vickers MBTs at a firing range in Bauchi.

Nice pictures jakeporeshenko.

Such numbers of vickers MBT in an exercise is great to see.

Odunayaw:
In 4years I have seen more badges for NA Special units than I have seen for the whole Army

bidexiii:
Nice pictures jakeporeshenko.

Such numbers of vickers MBT in an exercise is great to see.

Those pictures are from 2016, I wonder why NA doesn’t invite proper photo journalists to such events.

NA random

jakeporeshenko:
Those pictures are from 2016, I wonder why NA doesn’t invite proper photo journalists to such events.

There PR guys are

They claim too much secrecy

Ex Indian Air Force Su-30k refurbished and upgraded for the Angolan Air Force slotted via satellite in Belarus.

The camo scheme matches.

jakeporeshenko:
Ex Indian Air Force Su-30k refurbished and upgraded for the Angolan Air Force slotted via satellite in Belarus.

The camo scheme matches.

Hmmmmmm.... interesting Angola getting Su-30k

bidexiii:
Hmmmmmm.... interesting Angola getting Su-30k

For the Angolans:
Key will be Maintenance.

LTGEN:
For the Angolans:
Key will be Maintenance.

Money that's all.Sign a ten year maintenance contract with the Russians and they are good to go.

JUST IN: Troops of 3 Battalion Repel BHT Attack in Logomani Borno State. Vigilant troops of 3 Battalion of the Nigerian Army at about 11 pm on 24 Oct 18 engaged some elements of BHT who attempted to infiltrate the Forward Operations Base at Logomani on horsebacks. 4 BHTs were neutralized with their horses. During further exploitation, the troops discovered one dead body on a local stretcher hurriedly made with sticks for evacuation. A live horse was also captured. However, 2 soldiers had minor injuries and one member of CJTF had gunshot wounds. Thereafter, a civilian trailer fell into the BHT IED planted to prevent own troops from possible reinforcements. The trailer axle, back-screen and tires were damaged as a result. The Acting GOC 7 Div Brig Gen Bulama Biu immediately visited the gallant troops and commended their gallantry and assured them of sustained logistics and welfare. Pics below.

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PRESS RELEASE

ARMY APPLAUDS TROOPS" OF FOB LOGOMANI

1. Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) Logomani in Ngala Local Government of Borno State, have been applauded for successfully repelling an attack on their location by members of the Boko Haram Terrorists.

2. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, made the commendation on Thursday 25 October 2018 while addressing the troops.

3. He commended them for their bravery and commitment in fighting insurgency within the Division's Area of Responsibility.

4. He also advised them to always maintain high standard of alertness, remain firm and be decisive.

5. He urged the troops to intensify clearance and confidence building patrols in order to dominate their general area of operation to deny Boko Haram any freedom of action.

6. Consequently, he boosted the troops morale with presentation of enhanced sustenance and other combat items that will serve as force multiplier and assured them of the COAS commitment to their sustenance and welfare.

7. Receiving the items, the Commander 22 Brigade, thanked the Acting GOC for his concern for the troops.

8. He assured the Acting GOC that, troops under his command will continue to maintain and exhibit high standard of professionalism, discipline and commitment towards attainment of the objective of Operation LAFIYA DOLE .

9. The Acting GOC was accompanied during the visit by some Commanders and Principal Staff Officers of the Division.

10. You are please requested to disseminate this information through your medium to the general public.

11. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIAN, CAMEROONIAN ARMIES SEEK COLLABORATION

1. The Nigerian and Cameroonian armies have agreed to collaborate and synergise with each other towards conducting sustained joint military operations to end insurgency within the fringes of their common borders in Borno State, North East of Nigeria.

2. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, made this known on Wednesday 24 October 2018 when he paid an operational visit to a border location in Wulgo Borno State, where Cameroon Defence Forces (CDF) Battalion is being deployed.

3. He stated that, he was on a routine operational visit to the Division's units sharing common flank with the CDF Battalion and charged the troops to be more decisive and not to relent in denying Boko Haram Terrorists any freedom of action as the dry season approaches.

4. He enjoined the CDF troops to continue to collaborate and work assiduously with their Nigerian counterparts towards engaging and neutralising Boko Haram Terrorists as well as other criminals in order to enhance the security of lives and property including restoration of lasting peace within their common borders.

5. He conveyed the appreciation of the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, to the Cameroonian Defence Forces and commended the excellent cordial relationship existing among the two forces particularly those stationed at Wulgo in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area Borno State.

6. He also applauded the CDF for their professional dexterity and fighting prowess demonstrated during operations jointly conducted with Nigerian troops to deal with the common enemy.

7. He urged them not to relent in working jointly to achieve their common goal and expressed gratitude for the reception accorded him and his entourage.

8. Earlier, the CDF Battalion Commander Robert Bokwe thanked the GOC for the visit and conveyed appreciation of the Brigade Commander Brigadier General Bouba, whom he said referred to the Acting GOC as a strong friend and brother.

9. He expressed delight at the cordial relationship existing among the two armies and reeled out several joint military offensive clearance operations particularly Operation DEEP PUNCH 2 and ALMINI FACAT undertaken by both armies to rout Boko Haram Terrorists from Sambisa and the Lake Chad region that were highly successful.

10. Commander Roberts reassured of CDF cooperation and support to Nigerian Army during military offensive operations planned towards ending the menace of Boko Haram.

11. Highlights of the visit include operational brief, address to CDF troops, among others.

12. The Acting GOC was accompanied during the visit by the Commander 22 Brigade Brigadier General John Ochai, Customs Area Comptroller of Borno/Yobe Command, Mr Abdullahi Aliyu Biu and some Principal Staff Officers of 7 Division.

13. You are please requested to disseminate this information through your medium to the general public.

14. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE:

COAS FLAGS OFF EXERCISE CROCODILE SMILE 111 IN CALABAR

In consonance with his vision which is - "To have a professionally responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional roles", the Chief of Army Staff(COAS) Nigerian Army (NA), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has flaged off a Command Post and Field Training Exercise code named Exercise CROCODILE SMILE 111 in 13 Brigade Area of Operational Responsibility - (Calabar, Cross River State).

The flag off ceremony was conducted at Ikang Forward Operation Base, Ikang, Bakassi Local Local Area of Cross Rivers State by His Excellency, the Governor of Cross Rivers State, Senator Professor Ben Ayade who was the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion.

In his remarks to flag off the exercise on the 23rd of October 2018, Senator Ben Ayade commended the professional disposition, commitment and forsight of the COAS especially on his choice of Bakassi general area as a launching pad for this important and timely exercise.

Governor Ayade posited that "the choice of Bakassi is good and thoughtful as there is massive movement of arms and ammunition as well as criminal activities such as sea piracy, kidnapping armed robbery going on in this axis. All these are connected to the activities of Cameroonian Ambazonian separatists which resulted in the proliferation of arms and crimes. I hope, this exercise, will effectively address these fundamental security challenges" he said.

He urged royal fathers in the state to cooperate with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to ensure the success of the exercise which will last till the 22nd of November 2018..

According to him "I understand there are other aspects of the exercise that are intended to achieve excellent Civil-Military Cooperation. I wish to commend the NA for imbuing this exercise with projects that will profoundly impact on the people. I, therefore, urge the royal fathers to cooperate with NA as they are sincere in what they are here for", he added.

Earlier in a keynote address delivered by the representative of the COAS, - the General Officer Commanding 82 Division NA, Major General Emmanuel Kabuk, stated that the exercise is a training period for the officers and soldiers of 13 Brigade.

According to him - "The exercise is primarily a 13 Brigade Command Post and Field Training exercises which will provide an opportunity for officers and soldiers of the Brigade as well as supporting elements from headquarters 82 Division to once again demonstrate their proficiency in the conduct of Internal Security Operations".

General Kabuk further stated that Exercise CROCODILE SMILE 111 will be land and maritime based.

"The land operations will include mobile patrols, snap checkpoints, raids, road blocks, cordon and search and other operations that can enhance the achievement of the exercise objectives, while the maritime operations will address the security threats within the creeks of Cross Rivers State" he said.

He explained the objectives of the exercise to include training opportunities, ensuring peace and security in the state.

According to the COAS - "The objectives of Exercise CROCODILE SMILE 111 are to ensure peace and security in Cross Rivers State and the general Area of Responsibility covered by 13 Brigade. It is also to create a conducive environment for the 2019 General Elections". "To this end, the conclusion of this exercise will kick-start Exercise PYTHON DANCE/EGWU EKE 111 which will be conducted by all formations and units of the NA across the nation in preparation for the 2019 General Elections", he added.

All the Brigade Commanders in 82 Division Area of Responsibility, Service Commanders and Heads of Security Agencies in Cross Rivers State as well as Head of Bakassi Local Council Administration Mr Ekpenyong Esuabana and the Clan Head of Ikang Clan of Bakassi, his royal highness Etinyin - Effiong Kenneth Effiong were among the major dignitaries that attended the event.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Deputy Director Public Relations

Get that horse a lawyer asap.
And as for the dead ones, dinner lol

bidex111:
PRESS RELEASE:

COAS FLAGS OFF EXERCISE CROCODILE SMILE 111 IN CALABAR

1st pic:
So that's how crocodiles smile, good to know

Ibrahimanees:
1st pic:
So that's how crocodiles smile, good to know

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Sizzorkay:
https://www.businessincameroon.com/cooperation/2510-8499-nigeria-kicks-off-military-operation-to-counter-weapon-trafficking-and-mercenary-recruitment-by-cameroonian-separatists

Interesting.....

#NIGERIAN PILOT
#PROUDLY FATHER & SON

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