jln115:
Thanks to Zuma and his Gupta mates but yeah for both Chad and Denel this was the best outcome since the contract was a loss making one.

Loss making for Denel but highly profitable for Nigeria. 100 units on order is a very significant purchase.

Chronicle of photographs showing the construction of Seaward Defence Boat 3, the largest naval ship built in Nigeria.

We can see the Keel of the Naval vessel already laid and prepped for construction.

Actual construction began in 2019

The hull and superstructure were built simultaneously.

This picture provides a solid bird's eye view of the construction of SDB3, it also shows other projects including the refit of Aradu, the fuel and water seagoing barges, construction of crude oil rig/platform and other projects.

Very busy dockyard.


Superstructure getting installed on the hull of SDB3

Finally, but definitely not going to be the last picture, SDB 3 is taking shape. A modern design for a modern ship.

The construction of SDB 3 shows Nigerian has the capability to build ships of at least 80 meters in length.

SDB 3 also gives us an idea of what a future Nigerian Navy OPV would look like.

On the armament of SDB3 it is currently unknown the type of main gun she would carry. The 30mm is solid, but a 57mm seen in the second render would allow the Navy attack land targets which are close to shore.

Similar to our operations in Liberia and Sierra-leone.

kabe1:
Finally, but definitely not going to be the last picture, SDB 3 is taking shape. A modern design for a modern ship.

The construction of SDB 3 shows Nigerian has the capability to build ships of at least 80 meters in length.

SDB 3 also gives us an idea of what a future Nigerian Navy OPV would look like.

On the armament of SDB3 it is currently unknown the type of main gun she would carry. The 30mm is solid, but a 57mm seen in the second render would allow the Navy attack land targets which are close to shore.

Similar to our operations in Liberia and Sierra-leone.

Good to have you back bro

kabe1:


Loss making for Denel but highly profitable for Nigeria. 100 units on order is a very significant purchase.

definitely a great opportunity for Nigeria

kabe1:
Other armaments produced by DICON Nigeria

is this what they were testing here?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CE--RYyjkBK/?igshid=1ixo1mnpf6c30

Toju200:
these guys has proved their worth many don't even hear of..
I heard there was a joint rescue ops last week..
SBS, Airforce special forces and Army Special forces.

Give us gist

youghs:


is this what they were testing here?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CE--RYyjkBK/?igshid=1ixo1mnpf6c30

thanks for bringing this here I was wondering too when they were testing here cos almost all the guns I know that are mounted on some of our hilux doesn't shake it like this...

Ethiopian National Guard

Niger and US SOF in counter terrorism Ops in Niger

youghs:


is this what they were testing here?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CE--RYyjkBK/?igshid=1ixo1mnpf6c30

That's a 23mm anti aircraft gun modified by DICON for ground forces.

It's the exact same gun used by our MI-35m helicopters.

The recoil is not that bad. South-African soldiers use a similar type, but in 20mm caliber.

Very interesting outside the box thinking.

Toju200:
thanks for bringing this here I was wondering too when they were testing here cos almost all the guns I know that are mounted on some of our hilux doesn't shake it like this...

innovative idea,but the recoil is just too much

kabe1:
Nigerian Navy SBS commandos

Those who dare!!

WINS

kabe1:
Finally, but definitely not going to be the last picture, SDB 3 is taking shape. A modern design for a modern ship.

The construction of SDB 3 shows Nigerian has the capability to build ships of at least 80 meters in length.

SDB 3 also gives us an idea of what a future Nigerian Navy OPV would look like.

On the armament of SDB3 it is currently unknown the type of main gun she would carry. The 30mm is solid, but a 57mm seen in the second render would allow the Navy attack land targets which are close to shore.

Similar to our operations in Liberia and Sierra-leone.

Sorry to bother you.
But why is Nigeria not bothering to equip their war ships with missles (anti air Craft and anti ship missles)?..
Or is there anything they are currently working on?

Jimmy17:

Sorry to bother you.
But why is Nigeria not bothering to equip their war ships with missles (anti air Craft and anti ship missles)?..
Or is there anything they are currently working on?

Mostly threat assessment and maintainance cost

slimthugchimee2:


Mostly threat assessment and maintainance cost

..
Okay, thanks

Jimmy17:

Sorry to bother you.
But why is Nigeria not bothering to equip their war ships with missles (anti air Craft and anti ship missles)?..
Or is there anything they are currently working on?

That's because our threats are mainly maritime security threats. Since we don't have a big budget like Algeria for example, we have to prioritise.

We might see a Nigerian navy missile capable ship in 5 to 8 years though. For now it's not possible.

Exclusive picture of Nigerian navy Landing Ship Tank(LST) currently been built by Damen. This picture was taken in march.

kabe1:
Finally, but definitely not going to be the last picture, SDB 3 is taking shape. A modern design for a modern ship.

The construction of SDB 3 shows Nigerian has the capability to build ships of at least 80 meters in length.

SDB 3 also gives us an idea of what a future Nigerian Navy OPV would look like.

On the armament of SDB3 it is currently unknown the type of main gun she would carry. The 30mm is solid, but a 57mm seen in the second render would allow the Navy attack land targets which are close to shore.

Similar to our operations in Liberia and Sierra-leone.

Thanks for the pictures,i can never tire of them. I think SDB3 will need thicker grade steel around the Gun placement and down its spine for it to carry a 57mm Gun.From what i see i guess they opted for 30mm.

kabe1:


That's a 23mm anti aircraft gun modified by DICON for ground forces.

It's the exact same gun used by our MI-35m helicopters.

The recoil is not that bad. South-African soldiers use a similar type, but in 20mm caliber.

Nice, imagine if all of this began 10 or 20 years ago.

But I hope it won't be mounted on Hilux vehicles cos it would be very deadly if this gets into the hands of BH.
I hope it would be fitted as a RCWS on ezugwu or NAC-V which I think would definitely have a tracker.

rare pics of algerian Romeo submarines , ( out of service in 90's )


source : babamerzoug/ forcesdz.com

Meko A200 , old port algiers

UH-60M Black Hawk , tunisian AF

source : Le Kairouanais/ forcesdz

Nigeria might witness the completion of the SDB3 and the LST at the same time.

LTGEN:
Nigeria might witness the completion of the SDB3 and the LST at the same time.

SDB4 should be on the drawing board.

LTGEN:
Nigeria might witness the completion of the SDB3 and the LST at the same time.

SDB3 will be completed this year
While the LST will either be 2021 or early 22

dragon2:

SDB4 should be on the drawing board.

Or rather, OPV1

Hennynitan:

Or rather, OPV1

what I was about to say