We are the ultimate window shoppers , there should be an award for that

Odunayaw:
They'd visit everywhere but bring nothing to show for it

Imagine seeing DICON & the new unicorn Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company just made the article tiring.

Odunayaw:
They'd visit everywhere but bring nothing to show for it

Imagine seeing DICON & the new unicorn Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company just made the article tiring.

Especially DICON, the company annoys me, it’s simple assembly line for beryl assault rifles the have been trying to set up for 3 years now

I imagine that in any case South Korea couldn’t sell Nigeria any worthwhile military equipment not subject to US sanctions down the line similar to the Brazil Tucano situation.

Sizzorkay:
We are the ultimate window shoppers , there should be an award for that

jakeporeshenko:

Especially DICON, the company annoys me, it’s simple assembly line for beryl assault rifles the have been trying to set up for 3 years now

Till DICON is removed from under the grips of the Army and they stop seeing it as another "command", that company will only be making furniture

These are all the weapons made in Nigeria.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5tynkEqb88

Nice video to watch.. .

Sizzorkay:
Those head warmers and trench coat remind me of Baba Suwe, for real, hahahaha, oh damn.
Imagine seeing those things over there and how organized they are, gotta put us to shame for real, Naija, we dey confused, not knowing the difference btw our right and left, we just dey scatter scatter

Dude you ain't serious.......

bidexiii:

These are all the weapons made in Nigeria.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5tynkEqb88

Nice video to watch.. .

There’s a guy in the comment section bitterly complaining, according to him nobody wants to give him any credit for 6 years of working with NAF, In my opinion if he was being payed for a job well done then who credit help ? He’s not the first person to fly a UAV.
( although he claims NAF is owing him 6 months salary.)

Haha, no really haha, i don laugh tire just looking at that pic, see the other naija guy next to buratai, he even look funnier lol, be like village bodyguard lol. It's been trying few weeks chief, i could use some laugh these days

bidexiii:



Dude you ain't serious.......

Sizzorkay:
Haha, no really haha, i don laugh tire just looking at that pic, see the other naija guy next to buratai, he even look funnier lol, be like village bodyguard lol. It's been trying few weeks chief, i could use some laugh these days

jakeporeshenko:

There’s a guy in the comment section bitterly complaining, according to him nobody wants to give him any credit for 6 years of working with NAF, In my opinion if he was being payed for a job well done then who credit help ? He’s not the first person to fly a UAV.
( although he claims NAF is owing him 6 months salary.)

The guy they vex gan......

Buhari if what the guy said is true, apart from paying is dues regularly he deserves some recognition.

A passing out like never before NMS boys again#NA




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

2019 TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION EXPO: NAF RECEIVES COMMENDATIONS FOR R& INNOVATION

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been commended for its innovative efforts in Research and Development (R&). The commendations came from dignitaries and numerous visitors to NAF Exhibition Stand at the just concluded 2019 Technology and Innovation Expo organized by the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology for Federal Research Institutes, Universities, Polytechnics, Investors, Inventors, Innovators, as well as Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The week-long event, which held from 14 - 18 January 2019, at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, with the Theme: “Science, Technology and Innovation for Economic Recovery and Sustainable Growth”, was aimed at encouraging innovative utilization of Nigeria’s indigenous knowledge and technology to produce marketable goods and services.

The 6-man NAF Research Team was led by the Director of Research and Development Headquarters NAF, Air Commodore Ahmed Shinkafi, who also served on the panel of assessors along with other resource persons from reputable research organisations and members of the Academia. Among the locally made hardware exhibited by the NAF at the Expo were a Hexacopter, 30.1mm Rocket and Hydraulic Diaphragm for the Mi-series Helicopter, which were the efforts of the Air Force Research and Development Centre (AFRDC) and the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), in partnership with universities and research institutions in the country.

During the tour of exhibition stands, the Guest of Honour, President Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, represented by Barrister Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, commended the NAF for innovative research efforts towards sustaining national development. The Event also had in attendance the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Rt Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, as well as representatives from various research institutes, industries, schools, private organisations and parastatals. At the end of the exhibition, certificates of participation and prizes were presented to participants.

As part of efforts towards reinforcing the culture of self-reliance and prudent management of resources, the current NAF leadership has recorded unprecedented feats in R&. In this regard, the NAF has entered into Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with about 20 universities, research institutes and technology facilities. As a result, in the last three and half years, the NAF has developed unprecedented capacity, leading to some significant R& breakthroughs such as the local reactivation and weaponization of an Mi-17 and 2 x EC-135 helicopters for deployment in the ground attack role. Others are the design and production of a test bench for the Alpha Jet anti-skid system as well as the local production of heat shield protective cones for the Alpha Jet aircraft rocket pods. The Service also successfully weaponized the L-39ZA trainer aircraft and Bell 412 helicopters as well as 3 x Alpha Jet aircraft whose weapon systems were reconfigured locally to carry both the Western Bloc and Eastern Bloc rocket launchers.

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

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OPERATION DIRAN MIKIYA: NAF DEPLOYS AIR ASSETS, SPECIAL FORCES PERSONNEL TO SOKOTO

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 19 January 2019, deployed a fighter aircraft, along with support equipment, and a detachment of Special Forces (SF) personnel to Sokoto to further boost anti-banditry operations in the Northwest of the Country under Operation DIRAN MIKIYA. The deployment is aimed at adding value to the efforts to deal with the spate of insecurity in some parts of Sokoto State and the border areas between Zamfara and Sokoto States.

Receiving the air assets, pilots and SF personnel, the Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command (AOC TAC), Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, charged them to exhibit the highest sense of professionalism as they go about their task of securing communities whilst ensuring they deal decisive blows on the armed bandits. Also present to receive the personnel and equipment were the Commander Air Task Force Operation DIRAN MIKIYA, Air Commodore Ayoola Jolasinmi, and the Commander 119 Forward Operating Base (119 FOB), Air Commodore Jibrin Usman.

It may be recalled that, following an assessment visit to NAF units in Katsina, Zamafara and Sokoto States on 26 December 2018, the CAS had stated that facilities at the Sultan Abubakar III Airport would be upgraded to facilitate the deployment of NAF platforms and equipment to enable the conduct air operations from the Airport, for enhanced NAF response capability in support of the anti-banditry operations in the area.

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

More.

Concl..

jakeporeshenko:
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Does he think he is slut shaming them? Was it in their contract for any recognition?

That said, a laborer is worthy of his wages.

bidexiii:


The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 19 January 2019, deployed a fighter aircraft, along with support equipment, and a detachment of Special Forces (SF) personnel to Sokoto to further boost anti-banditry operations in the Northwest of the Country under Operation DIRAN MIKIYA. The deployment is aimed at adding value to the efforts to deal with the spate of insecurity in some parts of Sokoto State and the border areas between Zamfara and Sokoto States.

Receiving the air assets, pilots and SF personnel, the Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command (AOC TAC), Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, charged them to exhibit the highest sense of professionalism as they go about their task of securing communities whilst ensuring they deal decisive blows on the armed bandits. Also present to receive the personnel and equipment were the Commander Air Task Force Operation DIRAN MIKIYA, Air Commodore Ayoola Jolasinmi, and the Commander 119 Forward Operating Base (119 FOB), Air Commodore Jibrin Usman.

It may be recalled that, following an assessment visit to NAF units in Katsina, Zamafara and Sokoto States on 26 December 2018, the CAS had stated that facilities at the Sultan Abubakar III Airport would be upgraded to facilitate the deployment of NAF platforms and equipment to enable the conduct air operations from the Airport, for enhanced NAF response capability in support of the anti-banditry operations in the area.

I understand NAF's need for PR but they should please stop this itch to publicise they are sending in SF.

"NAF deploys air assets and personnel to Sokoto" lobatan.
SF is becoming a poster boy of the military and its not entirely good

Also, motorbikes, UAVs and that NA IPV would be more useful than Alpha Jets

was going through some pictures when I saw this and I was wow "nice picture" I scrolled down then I rushed back up again and said "wait is this not Lagos" I spent almost 2 minutes examining the picture when I remembered there is something called photoshop

Ibrahimanis:
was going through some pictures when I saw this and I was wow "nice picture" I scrolled down then I rushed back up again and said "wait is this not Lagos" I spent almost 2 minute examining the picture when I remembered there is something called photoshop

BabaOwen:
wetin do this one

What crime have I committed wey you wan make an example of me Go and make an example of boko haram and tompolo first
You better be careful with the sort of things you write, you will be shock you won't have things as easy as you think...just enjoy the pictures you're here to see and stay away from things that does not concern.

Lolz I meant ban alaye who get your time ?

bidexiii:
A passing out like never before NMS boys again#NA




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

Wait o, never before bawo

PRESS RELEASE

TROOPS NEUTRALISE TWO BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN CLEARANCE OPERATION... Rescue two women

Troops of 112 Task Force Battalion conducting clearance operation in the general area of Zaza, Kajeri Maye, and Kajeri Mai Burem villages of Mafa Local Government Area of Borno state have killed two Boko Haram terrorists in an encounter that ensued on Saturday 19 January 2018. The terrorists who had infiltrated Kajeri Maye village to unleash mayhem on the communities ran out of luck, as the vigilant troops projected their clearance operation to the village and fiercely engaged the terrorists in combat, killing two of them. During the operation, the gallant troops rescued two women who had been held hostage by the terrorists and have since handed them over to officials of Mafa Internally Displaced Persons Camp.

The troops also recovered one primed 36 Hand Grenade, 2 Dane Guns,1 Locally fabricated short barrel gun, 2 Mobile phones,1 Ak 47 rifle magazine,17 rounds of Anti Aircraft gun ammunition, 27 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition and 22 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammunition.

Curently, the troops are on the trail of those Boko Haram elements who escaped the onslaught, as they continue with the clearance operations to seek out and destroy any existing terrorists' camp in the general area.

Please disseminate this information to the general public.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Colonel
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE

INTERNAL SECURITY: CAS UNDERTAKES OPERATIONAL VISIT TO 23 QRW AS NAF PREPARES TO DEPLOY HELICOPTERS TO GEMBU

In continuation of the series of inspection visits to Nigerian Air Force (NAF) deployments in crisis-prone areas in the country, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, undertook an operational visit to the 23 Quick Response Wing (23 QRW) Gembu yesterday, 19 January 2019. During the visit, the CAS paid a courtesy call on the Emir of Sardauna Local Government Area (LGA), Dr Shehu Audu Baju II, at his palace and also inspected various facilities being used by the Wing as well as prospective sites for infrastructural development to support the unit. The CAS, who was accompanied by the Chief of Staff Special Operations Command (SOC), Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Tanko, as well as other senior officers from Headquarters NAF, was received at Gembu by the Commander 211 Quick Response Group (211 QRG) Owerri, Group Captain Elisha Bindul, as well as the Acting Chairman Sardauna LGA, Reverend Godwin Saul.

Speaking during the courtesy visit at the Emir’s Palace, the CAS expressed delight to be in Gembu and thanked the Emir for the warm welcome that had been accorded him by the people as well as for the hospitality extended to the CO, officers and airmen of 23 QRW, since the unit was established. He stated that he was in Gembu to assess the preparedness of the troops and ascertain what could be done to improve their facilities for enhanced professional performance. He highlighted that the idea behind the establishment of the SOC, along with its component units, which include 4 QRGs, amongst which is 211 QRG, and 4 QRWs, amongst which is 23 QRW, was to fulfill the mandate of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, to ensure that all communities in the country enjoy peace and are able to go about their legitimate aspirations without fear. He noted that the activation of these units had also enhanced NAF’s response capability in dealing with various security threats.

Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar noted that the ultimate objective for Gembu was to have a fully functional NAF Base, complete with helicopter landing pads (helipads) and possibly an airstrip. This, he said, would allow for the deployment of some of the new NAF combat helicopters procured by the Federal Government to Gembu, when they arrive. The CAS noted that the NAF had already commenced the construction of a helipad at Birnin Gwari to boost the anti-banditry operations in the Northwest of the country and also intended to commence the construction of a helipad in Gembu, once the necessary land titles for the proposed site were regularized and handed over to the Service. Air Marshal Abubakar seized the opportunity to thank the Governor of Taraba State for his efforts to regularize the documentation for the lands that had been allocated to the NAF. He also thanked the Emir for the support enjoyed from the people and promised that once additional facilities were made available, more personnel and equipment would be deployed to Gembu.

In his response, the Emir expressed delight to receive the CAS in Gembu. He said the Mambilla Plateau was an extremely beautiful place that needed to be preserved and protected. He expressed the gratitude of the people of the area to the Federal Government and the NAF for the establishment of the 23 QRW, which he said had contributed immensely to the maintenance of peace and security in the area. He said they were equally delighted that the NAF was also planning to deploy helicopters to Gembu, given the speed of response and flexibility afforded by using aircraft to deal with security threats. He noted that this was why the people had turned out en-mass to welcome him on arrival. Dr Shehu Baju II said the Emirate Council would work with the State Government to ensure that all necessary documentation regarding land titles were quickly resolved to pave way for the commencement of construction work. The Emir ended his remarks by thanking the CAS for authorizing the conduct of a Medical Outreach in Gembu last year which had provided free medical services to about 1,500 members of the community. He however requested for the eventual establishment of a full-fledged NAF Medical Centre as well as a school in the proposed NAF Base Gembu.

During the visit, the CAS inspected facilities at the temporary office and residential accommodations of the Unit and also visited the site of the Gembu Airstrip. Before departing Gembu, the CAS had a fruitful interactive session with the troops where he commended them for their efforts in ensuring peace in the area. He urged them to sustain the tempo of operations with aggressive patrols and other confidence building activities. Air Marshal Abubakar however stressed the need for them to remain professional and humane when dealing with the civil populace. He also cautioned them to remain apolitical whilst encouraging them to exercise their legitimate rights to vote for the candidates of their choice as the dates for the 2019 General Elections draw closer. The CAS stated that he would continue to do all within his power to provide the needed logistics support and resources that would enable them function more effectively and efficiently. The CAS and other senior officers have since returned to Abuja.

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

Does SCOS use NCOS for orderly or JCOS??

Shield Africa 2019 currently ongoing in Ivory Coast, I wonder if NPF has specialized counter assault teams like this for terrorist attacks.

Actually this years demonstrations are yet to take place so I guess these pictures are from the previous event

bidexiii:

These are all the weapons made in Nigeria.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5tynkEqb88

Nice video to watch.. .

What is the specification and what is the cost per unit?

Then we can determine if it's good value for money and If it's Fit for purpose.

Because from the vid it looks slow, cumbersome, heavy and with very limited off road ability.

I would rather have an effective foreign made platform than an ineffective expensive indigenous one, that for me is MISPLACED PATRIOTISM.

[quote author=jakeporeshenko post=74929186][/quote]if the NAF give honor to whom it's deserved will dey stop to exist

BE COURAGEOUS AND EMBRACE TEAM WORK TO END BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY … Commander Sector 3

Troops of 7 Brigade Multi National Joint Task Force Baga have been charged to rout out the remnant of Boko Haram Terrorists hibernating within their Area of Operational Responsibility. The Commander Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE Major General Olufemi Akinjobi gave the charge while addressing the troops in Kinnasara Cantonment Monguno.

Major General Akinjobi encouraged the troops to be more committed, focused and proactive in the conduct of their operations. He added that Army Headquarters would continue to provide all necessary logistics to support their cause.

He further stated that the primary role of the Army is to defend the territorial integrity of its nation. He therefore urged troops to embrace team work and doggedness in bringing to an end the activities of the insurgents in the fringes of Lake Chad. The Commander also stressed that the training and equipment provided for them give them an edge over the terrorists.

Major General Akinjobi assured the troops that their welfare is the topmost priority of the Chief of Army Staff and therefore urged them to give in return their loyalty and selfless service even at the risk of personal danger.

Please kindly disseminate this information through your medium to the general public.

Thank you for your usual cooperation.

EZINDU IDIMAH
Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Relations
Sector 3