Nigerian Air Force set-up first oversea base in Nigér Republic, deploys fighter jets





To boost the fight against the dreaded Boko Haram and ISWAP terror organization ravaging the region, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has established a new forward base at Diffa Airport, Nigér Republic. Following the development, the NAF has deployed it’s ATR-42 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft as well as multiple Alpha jets for ISR and air interdiction missions

The newly formed base is expected to reduce reaction time by the Air Force when confronting the deadly sect since Diffa is closer to the epicentre of conflict zone than the Air Task Force 105 Composite Group based in Maiduguri as well as the 75th Strike Group operating in Yola.

Niger republic which is a member of the Nigerian-led Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) already possesses two Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot close air support aircraft, one Mil Mi-24 Hind assault helicopter, as well as various ISR aircraft such as the US, donated Cessna 208 and Diamond DA42 surveillance aircraft.

https://www.africanmilitaryblog.com/2019/07/nigerian-air-force-set-up-first-oversea-base-in-niger-republic-deploys-fighter-jets

lionel4power:
Nigerian Air Force set-up first oversea base in Nigér Republic, deploys fighter jets





To boost the fight against the dreaded Boko Haram and ISWAP terror organization ravaging the region, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has established a new forward base at Diffa Airport, Nigér Republic. Following the development, the NAF has deployed it’s ATR-42 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft as well as multiple Alpha jets for ISR and air interdiction missions

The newly formed base is expected to reduce reaction time by the Air Force when confronting the deadly sect since Diffa is closer to the epicentre of conflict zone than the Air Task Force 105 Composite Group based in Maiduguri as well as the 75th Strike Group operating in Yola.

Niger republic which is a member of the Nigerian-led Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) already possesses two Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot close air support aircraft, one Mil Mi-24 Hind assault helicopter, as well as various ISR aircraft such as the US, donated Cessna 208 and Diamond DA42 surveillance aircraft.

https://www.africanmilitaryblog.com/2019/07/nigerian-air-force-set-up-first-oversea-base-in-niger-republic-deploys-fighter-jets

What is your source for this story?

Henry240:

What is your source for this story?

Bidexiii also said it on the other thread perhaps it's true cos the NAF wanted to actually set up a FOB in Niger

lionel4power:
Nigerian Air Force set-up first oversea base in Nigér Republic, deploys fighter jets





To boost the fight against the dreaded Boko Haram and ISWAP terror organization ravaging the region, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has established a new forward base at Diffa Airport, Nigér Republic. Following the development, the NAF has deployed it’s ATR-42 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft as well as multiple Alpha jets for ISR and air interdiction missions

The newly formed base is expected to reduce reaction time by the Air Force when confronting the deadly sect since Diffa is closer to the epicentre of conflict zone than the Air Task Force 105 Composite Group based in Maiduguri as well as the 75th Strike Group operating in Yola.

Niger republic which is a member of the Nigerian-led Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) already possesses two Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot close air support aircraft, one Mil Mi-24 Hind assault helicopter, as well as various ISR aircraft such as the US, donated Cessna 208 and Diamond DA42 surveillance aircraft.

https://www.africanmilitaryblog.com/2019/07/nigerian-air-force-set-up-first-oversea-base-in-niger-republic-deploys-fighter-jets

Is this a recent news? Because I have heard of Nigerian Air Force conducting sorties from Nigerien base in Diffa because of it proximity to Lake Chad.

If you ask me, I will say it isn't. You recall the meeting Buhari had with some high ranking Nigerièn? The outcome of that meeting was that NAF started using the base in Diffa to cut short the time of sorties.

Toju200:
Bidexiii also said it on the other thread perhaps it's true cos the NAF wanted to actually set up a FOB in Niger

The guy on twitter that is peddling this story frequently contributes to this thread.

In my response to your comment a couple weeks back, I shared this photo as evidence that Nigerian Air Force fighter jets have operated from Niger. Funny thing is, I mentioned the air port as Diffa, however there is no evidence that those Nigerian planes truly were pictured in Diffa.

Lionel4power, Bidexii and African all copied that from his twitter handle.

Let me state clearly that he, Alameen Yaqup lifted the photograph from here, and proceeded to imagine a newly established FOB for the Nigerian Air Force.

There is no Nigerian Air Force Base or Forward Operating Base in Niger. It simply does not exist.

As part of the MNJTF, Nigerian Air Assets can cross into Niger and also land in Niger or Tchad or Cameroun. However to make up a story based on a conjecture only goes to drive a narrative that Nigerians are dishonest and untrustworthy.

There are many positives we've seen particularly from the Nigerian Air Force, however it would be reprehensible to go about hunting for glory.

Henry240:

The guy on twitter that is peddling this story frequently contributes to this thread.

In my response to your comment a couple weeks back, I shared this photo as evidence that Nigerian Air Force fighter jets have operated from Niger. Funny thing is, I mentioned the air port as Diffa, however there is no evidence that those Nigerian planes truly were pictured in Diffa.

Lionel4power, Bidexii and African all copied that from his twitter handle.

Let me state clearly that he, Alameen Yaqup lifted the photograph from here, and proceeded to imagine a newly established FOB for the Nigerian Air Force.

There is no Nigerian Air Force Base or Forward Operating Base in Niger. It simply does not exist.

As part of the MNJTF, Nigerian Air Assets can cross into Niger and also land in Niger or Tchad or Cameroun. However to make up a story based on a conjecture only goes to drive a narrative that Nigerians are dishonest and untrustworthy.

There are many positives we've seen particularly from the Nigerian Air Force, however it would be reprehensible to go about hunting for glory.

But u know NAF was in talks with Niger CAS to establish a FOB last year remember ?

Toju200:
But u know NAF was in talks with Niger CAS to establish a FOB last year remember ?

Like I said, we deploy our fighter jets in Niger within the framework of the MNJTF.

That's why we can operate in Chad, Niger and Cameroun, including Benin republic like the navy does.

It doesn't mean we have our own FOBs within those countries.

We do not own the infrastructure we operate from within those countries.

Henry240:

Like I said, we deploy our fighter jets in Niger within the framework of the MNJTF.

yeah I know...hhuuummm about the proforce stuff pls have u clarified about the NAF collaboration

Toju200:
yeah I know...hhuuummm about the proforce stuff pls have u clarified about the NAF collaboration

There was no comment on that.

I was only able to get additional information on the Ara 2 MRAP.

[b]STRONGER THAN BEFORE!!

With a vision to become leading Defense Solutions Provider PROFORCE has recently launched Monocoque MRAP PF ARA (THUNDER) 2 INDIGENOUSLY Designed & Developed in Nigeria, the latest 2019 MRAP PF ARA 2 is an addition to PROFORCE PF ARA MRAP family.

The MRAP was inaugurated by the Vice- President of Nigeria on Army Day 2019.

The MRAP design is specifically based on Nigerian Armed Forces feedback to address their needs, the vehicle has a battle proven V-shaped underbelly designed for high mine blast protection as per STANANG 4569. The MRAP has a double skin hull which offers higher caliber ballistic protection and can withstand a massive side blast.

The MRAP has Powerful Engine provides more than 25 Hp/ton. The vehicle has high off-road as well as on-road mobility with custom designed suspension, exclusively calibrated Driveline Integrated with leading OEM's for quick response on Nigerian off-road terrain. The MRAP has been trialled & tested on one of the Nigerian most rugged terrain with excellent performance. The MRAP features Axle Differential Locks, Inter Axle Differential Lock, Anti Lock Braking System with Disc Brakes and Central Tyre Inflation System for increased traction.

The MRAP further equipped with anti-blast seats with footrest, which prevent injury from the high acceleration of a side blast or mine blast. The MRAP has in-house specially designed anti-mine door locking system. MRAP PF ARA 2[/b]

Henry240:

There was no comment on that.

I was only able to get additional information on the Ara 2 MRAP.

[b]STRONGER THAN BEFORE!!

With a vision to become leading Defense Solutions Provider PROFORCE has recently launched Monocoque MRAP PF ARA (THUNDER) 2 INDIGENOUSLY Designed & Developed in Nigeria, the latest 2019 MRAP PF ARA 2 is an addition to PROFORCE PF ARA MRAP family.

The MRAP was inaugurated by the Vice- President of Nigeria on Army Day 2019.

The MRAP design is specifically based on Nigerian Armed Forces feedback to address their needs, the vehicle has a battle proven V-shaped underbelly designed for high mine blast protection as per STANANG 4569. The MRAP has a double skin hull which offers higher caliber ballistic protection and can withstand a massive side blast.

The MRAP has Powerful Engine provides more than 25 Hp/ton. The vehicle has high off-road as well as on-road mobility with custom designed suspension, exclusively calibrated Driveline Integrated with leading OEM's for quick response on Nigerian off-road terrain. The MRAP has been trialled & tested on one of the Nigerian most rugged terrain with excellent performance. The MRAP features Axle Differential Locks, Inter Axle Differential Lock, Anti Lock Braking System with Disc Brakes and Central Tyre Inflation System for increased traction.

The MRAP further equipped with anti-blast seats with footrest, which prevent injury from the high acceleration of a side blast or mine blast. The MRAP has in-house specially designed anti-mine door locking system. MRAP PF ARA 2[/b]

pls is this from their FB page can u pls share me their link

jln115:
geez bud!!! .......yes the "9 times" was an exaggeration in the end but it still doesn't change my original assertion....

Go back and read my comments leading up to that post, you'll see: 1. That I originally never mentioned Nigeria and 2. SAs budget is twice the size of the nearest African country, which wasn't even an argument or me trying to brag but actually me criticising my own country.

I assume the nearest African country you insinuate is within SADC. Your open source info on Nigeria's federal budget still won't reflect the realities of an opaque budget. Nigeria is not South Africa. Reason corruption still thrives the way it does in Nigeria is yet again funds not accounted for in the official appropriation bill sent to the National Assembly every year by the president. An example are the security votes that are classified to which only the president is privy. State Governors too enjoy the same privilege to unaccounted for security votes within their jurisdiction. Funds for the office of the NSA to a large extent are classified and so are funds for the NIA, DSS and other clandestine operations some funded directly without any oversight.

Besides the two states have completely different budget systems when you factor in debt, politics and purchasing power parity (PPP). Having a 90 billion dollar budget does not equate a richer economy (most of the money could be borrowed anyway to fund the huge budget) compared to a country with less when exchange rate is factored in and debt to GDP ratio plus the wealth of a country is calculated by the totality of goods and services in a given year known as GDP.

While Nigeria's President Buhari maybe AWOL and the most useless we've ever had yet the dynamics inspite of him points on a macro economic level Africa's largest economy albeit slower. South Africa's national budget is ineffectual in meeting its increasing social problems albeit with a better president in Ramaphosa.

Henry240:

The guy on twitter that is peddling this story frequently contributes to this thread.

In my response to your comment a couple weeks back, I shared this photo as evidence that Nigerian Air Force fighter jets have operated from Niger. Funny thing is, I mentioned the air port as Diffa, however there is no evidence that those Nigerian planes truly were pictured in Diffa.

Lionel4power, Bidexii and African all copied that from his twitter handle.

Let me state clearly that he, Alameen Yaqup lifted the photograph from here, and proceeded to imagine a newly established FOB for the Nigerian Air Force.

There is no Nigerian Air Force Base or Forward Operating Base in Niger. It simply does not exist.

As part of the MNJTF, Nigerian Air Assets can cross into Niger and also land in Niger or Tchad or Cameroun. However to make up a story based on a conjecture only goes to drive a narrative that Nigerians are dishonest and untrustworthy.

There are many positives we've seen particularly from the Nigerian Air Force, however it would be reprehensible to go about hunting for glory.

it's like it's Diffa airport in niger Henry240 look at that white dude there with our pilots looks like French official

Nigerian Immigration Service troopers

A Nigerian Army soldier manning an Singapore Kinetics STK-50 12.7mm HMG on patrol in the creeks of the Niger Delta.

shadowprimezero:
Cameroonian Amazonian rebel groups. Strangely, they don't seem as rag-tag as I thought.

this is serious.

Covert1:


I assume the nearest African country you insinuate is within SADC. Your open source info on Nigeria's federal budget still won't reflect the realities of an opaque budget. Nigeria is not South Africa. Reason corruption still thrives the way it does in Nigeria is yet again funds not accounted for in the official appropriation bill sent to the National Assembly every year by the president. An example are the security votes that are classified to which only the president is privy. State Governors too enjoy the same privilege to unaccounted for security votes within their jurisdiction. Funds for the office of the NSA to a large extent are classified and so are funds for the NIA, DSS and other clandestine operations some funded directly without any oversight.

Besides the two states have completely different budget systems when you factor in debt, politics and purchasing power parity (PPP). Having a 90 billion dollar budget does not equate a richer economy (most of the money could be borrowed anyway to fund the huge budget) compared to a country with less when exchange rate is factored in and debt to GDP ratio plus the wealth of a country is calculated by the totality of goods and services in a given year known as GDP.

While Nigeria's President Buhari maybe AWOL and the most useless we've ever had yet the dynamics inspite of him points on a macro economic level Africa's largest economy albeit slower. South Africa's national budget is ineffectual in meeting its increasing social problems albeit with a better president in Ramaphosa.

And?

New deliveries

Proforce Defence MRAPs for the Nigerian army.

Ara 2 MRAPs heading to the NE.

Henry240:
New deliveries

Proforce Defence MRAPs for the Nigerian army.

Ara 2 MRAPs heading to the NE.

camo... nice buhhh PF should learn digital camo paint job

Henry240:
New deliveries

Proforce Defence MRAPs for the Nigerian army.

Ara 2 MRAPs heading to the NE.

pls Henry more new pf Ara pics plsssss new ones

SAAF Lynx seen through SA Navy submarine periscope.

Another international combat rifle shooting competition.....another SANDF win:

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Henry240:
New deliveries

Proforce Defence MRAPs for the Nigerian army.

Ara 2 MRAPs heading to the NE.

if i no join army i no go rest well

oyinpr:
if i no join army i no go rest well

That's the spirit..
The North East theatre needs people like you.

bidexiii:



That's the spirit..
The North East theatre needs people like you.

i am an aviator bro(aircraft maintenance engineer) so na air wing i go dey sha but hope to see some action

oyinpr:
i am an aviator bro(aircraft maintenance engineer) so na air wing i go dey sha but hope to see some action

Yeah I remember you once said it, you're already making us proud just keep our aircrafts airworthy.

jln115:

And?

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saengine:
SAAF Lynx seen through SA Navy submarine periscope.

the last sight the submarine commander sees before the depth charge drops

Cockpit of the Joint Fighter - 17 Tactical Combat Jet

Forecourt of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja: Africa's most powerful purpose built seat of power.

Pics like Vietnam - First Baga combat engagement: Quick Reaction Force Commando Units of the Nigerian military on aggressive combat patrol after dislodging drug fueled rampaging boko haram terrorists. Lessons learned: Terrorists are unforgiving except the one dead.

ARA MRAP induction into service