Is it just me or does anyone else see the similarities between the Frigate model presented to the Governor of Kogi State by the CNS during the commissioning of NNS Jubilee and the Damen Air Defence and Command Frigate?

The hull shape is identical and of course the CMS and radar masts are a bit different depending on what systems you require.

I wont be surprised if the NN has quietly ordered the Frigate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7onV6VvuaY

rka2:
Is it just me or does anyone else see the similarities between the Frigate model presented to the Governor of Kogi State by the CNS during the commissioning of NNS Jubilee and the Damen Air Defence and Command Frigate?

The hull shape is identical and of course the CMS and radar masts are a bit different depending on what systems you require.

I wont be surprised if the NN has quietly ordered the Frigate.

quietly? behold! this isn't the 20th century

rka2:
Is it just me or does anyone else see the similarities between the Frigate model presented to the Governor of Kogi State by the CNS during the commissioning of NNS Jubilee and the Damen Air Defence and Command Frigate?

The hull shape is identical and of course the CMS and radar masts are a bit different depending on what systems you require.

I wont be surprised if the NN has quietly ordered the Frigate.

Quitetly ordered a $300 million + Frigate........ Yeah Nah!!!

rka2:
Is it just me or does anyone else see the similarities between the Frigate model presented to the Governor of Kogi State by the CNS during the commissioning of NNS Jubilee and the Damen Air Defence and Command Frigate?

The hull shape is identical and of course the CMS and radar masts are a bit different depending on what systems you require.

I wont be surprised if the NN has quietly ordered the Frigate.

Not a bad vessel

Odunayaw:
quietly? behold! this isn't the 20th century

Tell that to the military

jln115:

Quitetly ordered a $300 million + Frigate........ Yeah Nah!!!

It will eventually be made known well into construction just like the LPD. We knew they were planning to buy a LPD but didn't know construction had started until the keel was laid. So it will be with the Frigate. We know they are planning one, so............. for ever the optimist

Remember, it isn't Damen marketing it by giving it to the CNS, but the CNS presenting it to a Governor. He wouldn't do that with a product Nigeria doesn't own or intend to own.

rka2:


It will eventually be made known well into construction just like the LPD. We knew they were planning to buy a LPD but didn't know construction had started until the keel was laid. So it will be with the Frigate. We know they are planning one, so............. for ever the optimist

Remember, it isn't Damen marketing it by giving it to the CNS, but the CNS presenting it to a Governor. He wouldn't do that with a product Nigeria doesn't own or intend to own.

I like your optimism, it's almost contagious. However we've been burned one two many times by the Federal government.

kabe1:


I like your optimism, it's almost contagious. However we've been burned one two many times by the Federal government.

I know my brother, but what hope is there if we can't dream from time to time

Kalapizim:
Not a bad vessel

A very good vessel indeed. Will have to watch this space.

rka2:


It will eventually be made known well into construction just like the LPD. We knew they were planning to buy a LPD but didn't know construction had started until the keel was laid. So it will be with the Frigate. We know they are planning one, so............. for ever the optimist

Remember, it isn't Damen marketing it by giving it to the CNS, but the CNS presenting it to a Governor. He wouldn't do that with a product Nigeria doesn't own or intend to own.

What LPD bro? The Nigerian Navy bought an LST!! Which cost around $80 mil...... An LPD would cost upwards of $300 mil.... Same as a frigate! Not saying Nigeria is not getting a Frigate but I've known about the LST contract since April already so it's not news to me, thus once i see a contract for a Frigate then i will believe it.....but nothing is ordered in secret anymore!

rka2:

Tell that to the military

nah, the company will tell the press

rka2:
Is it just me or ..

It is just you..

*PRESS RELEASE*

*NIGERIAN ARMY MEDICAL TEAMS CONDUCT FREE MEDICAL OUTREACHES IN THE NORTH EAST THEATRE AS TROOPS WEED OUT MORE CRIMINAL ELEMENTS ACROSS THE NATION*

With sustained tenacity to rid the entire country of criminal elements for a safer and conducive environment, particularly as the Yuletide season approaches, troops of the Nigerian Army have continued to intensify their operations against all forms of criminality across the country.

In the North East Theatre of operations, troops of 5 Brigade in conjunction with elements of 5 Brigade Field Ambulance deployed at Damasak the administrative headquarters of Mobbar LGA of Borno State conducted a Free Medical Outreach and Immunisation Exercise on 12 December 2019 at North Wango Village of the same LGA. The Exercise is the brain child of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai under the Buratai Intervention Task Force as a non-kinetic engagement by troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE to compliment both governmental and non-governmental agencies in real - time health delivery to communities in the North East theatre of operation.
During the exercise, a total of 207 children were immunized with Polio vaccine while 122 adults equally benefitted from the Free Medical Outreach which include, medical consultations, health advisory, diagnosis, administration of drugs, eye test and distribution of free medical eye glasses among others.

In another development, troops of 68/94 Battalions deployed at Malam Fatori in Abadam LGA of Borno State conducted a successful Ambush Operation at a Boko Haram crossing point on 15 December 2019. The troops came in contact with some marauding Boko Haram criminals and instinctively engaged them with superior fire power that sent the criminals scampering in disarray, many of them with varying degrees of gunshot wounds. The unrelenting troops immediately went on a hot pursuit and recovered one body of a Boko Haram insurgent and several fragments of the criminals’ equipment shattered by the troops’ Rocket Propelled Gun fire along the criminals’ withdrawal route.

Similarly, troops of 251 Task Force Battalion deployed at Njimtilo Check Point in Konduga LGA of Borno State while conducting a Stop and Search operation on 9 December 2019 arrested one Boko Haram Logistics Supplier, Umar Rawa Gana who was conveying 300 cartons of engine oil intended for delivery to Boko Haram criminals. Equally, on 11 December 2019, troops of 195 Battalion deployed at Kadamari in Jere LGA of Borno State arrested a Boko Haram criminal, Kabiru Bana Chulu around Ladin Mbuta general area of same LG. During preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to being in possession of quantities of military camouflage uniforms which are criminally used by the insurgents.

In another development, on 10 December 2019, troops of 22 Brigade Garrison deployed at Dikwa in Dikwa LGA of Borno State while on a road clearance operations recovered one Rocket Propelled Gun bomb and one 36 Hand Grenade abandoned by Boko Haram criminals. However, the Unexploded Ordnance was safely detonated by the Explosive Ordnance Device Team of the Brigade.

Relatedly, troops on Operation MESA promptly responded to a distress call relating to an armed robbery incident on 8 December 2019 along Danwal – Haita in Riyom LGA of Plateau State. Unfortunately, the robbers had abandoned the location before the troops’ arrival. Nevertheless, troops exploited the general area and arrested one Pam Emmanuel. Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect is an informant to the criminals operating in the area. Similarly, same troops in conjunction with personnel of Department of State Service conducted a successful raid operation on 9 December 2019 at a cultist hideout in a hotel at Etto Baba, Angwan Rukuba in Jos North LGA of Plateau State. During the operation, 10 suspects comprising 8 males and 2 females were arrested with some quantities of substance suspected to be Cannabis Sativa.

Additionally, on 9 December 2019, the troops conducted a sting operation based on reliable information and arrested 2 notorious armed robbers namely Eze Emema and Ifeanyi Ordu at Guralandok Junction of Rukuba in Jos North LGA of Plateau State. Suspects are believed to be part of the armed robbery gang that robbed one Mr Silas Dung and have been terrorising the general area.

In the South West and South South regions, troops on Exercise CROCODILE SMILE IV continue to emasculate criminal elements by denying them respite across the regions.

Instructively, on 8 December 2019, troops of 32 Artillery Brigade raided kidnappers hideouts at Ago – Agbede and Ago – Iba of Ilaje LGA of Ondo State. During the operation, troops recovered one Pump Action Rifle, one AK 47 Rifle magazine, 18 live cartridges and one gun case. Additionally, same troops smashed a suspected illegal oil bunkering site at Ilaje Ogoluwayo general area in Ilaje LGA of Ondo State. During the operation, one Endurance Okwudili was arrested while items recovered include 12 Dane guns, 5 live cartridges, 2 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one binocular, quantity 9 -25 litres jerricans of diesel suspected to be stolen product, 2 boat engines, one generating set, 2 car batteries, 6 Voters Cards and 2 National Identity Cards belonging to the criminals.

In another incidence, troops of 4 Brigade Garrison under Exercise CROCODILE SMILE IV on 10 December 2019 trailed a notorious armed robbery gang who have been terrorising Oghehe Community in Ikpoba – Okha LGA of Edo State. Resulting from the operation, 3 suspects were arrested and one cut to size gun with 5 live cartridges were recovered from the criminals. Relatedly, on 9 December 2019, troops of 343 Artillery Regiment on Exercise CROCODILE SMILE IV acting on reliable information, trailed and arrested one Mrs Tiebiye Adama (a community health worker) at Oluasiri Community in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State. Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect has been involved in the treatment of militants with gunshot wounds after they escape encounter with troops.

In the North Central region, troops of Guards Brigade on Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA II conducted a patrol to Majaga Village in Toto LGA of Nassarawa State where some bandits were believed to be hibernating. During the night operation, 3 suspected bandits were arrested in possession of 3 Dane guns, live cartridges and charms. Relatedly, troops of Army Headquarters Garrison conducted a raid operation on 10 December 2019 at Bannex Plaza and Wuse II in Abuja Federal Capital Territory. Accordingly, troops arrested one notorious drug dealer, Ukasha Usman along with 13 other suspects in possession of large quantities of various types of illicit drugs.

In the South East region, troops of 144 Battalion (Rear) on Exercise ATILOGU UDO 1 promptly responded to a distress call on 11 December 2019 at GLO Office, Azikwe Street in Aba North LGA of Abia State. In another classical case of superb inter-agency solidarity and cooperation, it was revealed that 4 hoodlums reportedly attacked an Inspector of the Nigeria Police from 28 Mobile Police Squadron, Umuahia who was on duty at the GLO Office and took away his AK 47 Rifle with 29 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. The gallant troops pursued the escaping criminals, rescued the policeman and arrested one of the criminals named, Lawrence Obinna. Additionally, troops recovered the AK 47 Rifle with the 29 rounds of ammunition, a black Passat Wagon car with Registration Number GWB 547 AA ABIA and other personal belongings.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai wishes to reassure the good citizens of our country the Nigerian Army’s unwavering resolve to protect lives and properties of all law abiding citizens. He however requests for the continuous support and understanding of all Nigerians in the conduct of Nigerian Army operations across the Country.

You are kindly requested to disseminate above information to the general public for awareness. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

*AMINU ILIYASU*
Colonel
Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator
17 December 2019

AS OPERATION RATTLE SNAKE CONTINUES, NAF FIGHTER JETS OBLITERATE A TERRORISTS MEETING VENUE AT KOLLARAM IN BORNO STATE

In continuation of Operation RATTLE SNAKE, the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralized some Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters as they assembled for a meeting at their hideout in Kollaram on the fringes of Lake Chad in the Northern part of Borno State. The operation was executed on 14 December 2019 following credible intelligence reports indicating that some of the ISWAP leaders had assembled for a meeting in one of 2 buildings at the centre of the settlement. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets dispatched by the ATF to attack the location scored accurate hits on the target building completely obliterating it and killing its terrorists’ occupants.

The NAF, operating in concert with surface forces, will sustain its efforts to completely destroy all remnants of the terrorists in the Northeast.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vaKmlM8ncM

OPERATION RATTLE SNAKE: NAF DESTROYS ISWAP LOGISTICS STORAGE FACILITIES AT KIRTA WULGO IN BORNO STATE

The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has dealt another decisive blow on terrorist elements operating in the Northeast of the Country. This was achieved today, 15 December 2019, in air strikes executed as part of the ongoing Operation RATTLE SNAKE that led to the destruction of some Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics storage facilities at Kirta Wulgo on the fringes of Lake Chad in the Northern part of Borno State.

The operation was executed after credible Human Intelligence (HUMINT) reports indicated that 3 green-roofed buildings at the edge of the settlement were being used as warehouses by the ISWAP elements to store their food, vehicle spares, gunboats and other logistics items. Accordingly, the ATF, after carrying out confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, dispatched its attack aircraft to engage the location scoring devastating hits in successive strikes leading to the destruction of the buildings.

The NAF, operating in concert with surface forces, will sustain its efforts to completely destroy all remnants of the terrorists in the Northeast.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH202mGugdw

Xbee007:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH202mGugdw

The last explosion in this video is massive.

jln115:

What LPD bro? The Nigerian Navy bought an LST!! Which cost around $80 mil...... An LPD would cost upwards of $300 mil.... Same as a frigate! Not saying Nigeria is not getting a Frigate but I've known about the LST contract since April already so it's not news to me, thus once i see a contract for a Frigate then i will believe it.....but nothing is ordered in secret anymore!

Oops! I meant LST. You don't seem to get my drft, but it is alright. We all knew about the LST for years before it was ordered and I am saying the same for the Frigate. It may well be in the 2021 budget you will start to see it appearing. All I am trying to say is that there may well already be an agreement in place, hence the model and a concrete order will follow if not done already. There are non- disclosure clauses still in existence for initial orders before being fully disclosed well into construction or when on sea trials or even test flying as is the case with aircraft orders with some countries.

Odunayaw:
nah, the company will tell the press

Yeah! eventually, but not if there is an initial non-disclosure clause of who the client is when ordered.

SuperSixSeven:


It is just you..

I will not let you dampen my spirit

DB Abuja has arrived Lagos for the Deep Blue Project.

DB Lagos to follow.

rka2:
DB Abuja has arrived Lagos for the Deep Blue Project.

To be sincere I still don't get.Who are the owners of the vessel Navy or private security.

Toju200:
To be sincere I still don't get.Who are the owners of the vessel Navy or private security.

This was the entry on the company's website:

"Lagos, 13/12/2019 – The first ever hybrid special mission vessel DB Abuja has successfully arrived in Nigeria. A delegation of navy and other government officials has welcomed the vessel. Both Shipyard De Hoop and owner Blue Octagon are proud of this important milestone in the Deep Blue development project."

As far as I know, a combined army and navy maritime response team is being trained by a private Israeli company and are currently in the advanced course stage to be concluded in April next year with over 300 personnel.

There is also a command centre staffed by NIMASA, NN, NA and Maritime Police I believe.

See link.
https://www.nimasa.gov.ng/press-center/post/deep-blue-project-commences-operation

A capability we would soon regain in the Nigerian military.

This is the Philippines navy.

Nigeria also considered this ship from Indonesia.

kabe1:
A capability we would soon regain in the Nigerian military.

This is the Philippines navy.

Nigeria also considered this ship from Indonesia.

Don't worry, we will also get an LPD down the line. Let me quickly exit before I am descended on

Deep Blue Project funded via special intervention from NIMASA (word on the street $200m)

Includes UAV's, Heli's & Shore to Sea radar stations.

NIMASA has a Maritime Guard Department

Toju200:
To be sincere I still don't get.Who are the owners of the vessel Navy or private security.

rka2:
DB Abuja has arrived Lagos for the Deep Blue Project.

I love the paint job

avidleo:
Deep Blue Project funded via special intervention from NIMASA (word on the street $200m)

Includes UAV's, Heli's & Shore to Sea radar stations.

NIMASA has a Maritime Guard Department

NIMASA is more like our coast guard..I know.
So technically this vessel belongs to NIMASA?

Toju200:
To be sincere I still don't get.Who are the owners of the vessel Navy or private security.

This was one of the trained personnel after graduation from the basic course in August 2019.