₦airaland Forum

Covert1:
Nemesiswhatever SuperSixSeven no need to use a different moniker.

thank you, i laughed alot at this one.

Covert1:
Most western sales come with strings attached. An example is the Pakistani F-16s used in a defensive role against india whilst JF-17s takes the aggressor role. The JF-17s now form the backbone of the Pakistan Air Force.

The Indian Mig21 was shot down by a AIM-120C fired from a F-16 -( i dont know what YOU mean by "aggressor role" in this context). Core of the PAF is still their F-16 fleet which is the most capable platform in their inventory, while the Jf17s are gradually replacing the MIrage III/5 and F7.
No country with enough financially resources would even think of buying a Chinese aircraft made in Pakistan. For a number of reasons we are unfortunately forced to do so. Therefor we should keep our expectations as realistic as possible and put on a brave face waiting for better days to come for the NAF to touch the sky with glory.

Covert1:
I was going to say something about the ASELPOD but refrained from doing so like I do mostly so that they take the bait. People who barely know think they know something so wait for them to copy and paste online content before exposing they are no professionals.

You can imagine someone here full of himself all the time and his ilk liking ignorance all over telling us SA has something we know isn't true.

About the French Rafale the manufacturer makes us believe it is built with materials that gives it near stealth capabilities. It remains to be seen in combat where projections on paper can quickly go awry against a very capable foe.

Talking about the IRST i clearly said that the IRST is not integrated on the air frame. We fly the Block II version of the JF17, a budget fighter jet for 25m per air-frame. This is anything but a descent amount of money in todays world where even a MIg35 starts at 50m but this is exactly what we need now. We see certainly not a Gen 4.5 aircraft here and note that even the PAF doesnt fly the Block III. Even the Block III is not remotely comparable to the Rafale - this platform is complete different league. Dream on dreamer.

Covert1:
I'm sorry the NAF JF-17 has those features you mentioned. You can find the info right here.

I can not see anything that indicates a IRST is integrated on the air frame. ??

Covert1:
The NAF JF-17 is a 4.5 Generation Jet with current specifications bar AESA Radar the only publicly known feature to be incorporated.

Non of the featured specifications classify the JF-17 Block II as a Gen 4.5 Fighter Jet. There is much more to the Block III than just an AESA like IRST (which would be visible on the airframe if installed), Helmet mounted Display, EWAR suite.. and many more features. We certainly see the basic Block II here, which represents a Gen 4 combat aircraft - while the Block III is still under testing and development for the PAF.

fufubear:
https://desertherald.com/latest-shekaus-surviving-bodyguard-confirms-leaders-death/?__twitter_impression=true

Its sounding true

This is also just hear say, cobbled together from twitter but no convincing proof of his death.

DubaiLandLord1:
Listen to Abubakar Shekau last voice before he blew himself to avoid arrest (listen)

He blew himself up? Have we seen any evidence so far this to be true?

Covert1:
Congratulations NAF @57 and induction today of the new JF-17 Thunder state of the art 4.5 generation multi-role fighter jet and God bless our true friend, brother and strategic ally in Pakistan. If Pakistan should ever stand in need Nigeria as a nation must stand ready to help.

I have considerable doubts about the gen 4.5 claim. It remains to be seen how this Chinese aircraft made in Pakistan is going to perform, keep in mind the F7 was disaster for the NAF. Unfortunately, there is not much user feedback from JF17 export customers available. At least we got a platform that was designed with the intend to be a multi-role fighter with a broad range of state of the art Chinese weapon systems integrated. It can, therefore, be said that the NAF has achieved some progress in becoming a more capable Air Force. As mentioned in an online article elsewhere the small number of aircraft inducted will certainly come with the price of low availability rate until more platforms will join the service.

lebuhsi:
I've seen a lot of buzz about this on Twitter. If confirmed, he's been kicking the can along the road for far too long.

What a way to go, for a man with 9 lives

Thats what they say everytime when he is on the run. We need a clear picture of his dead body or it didnt happen.

...caps lock...

JOSCOFELIX:
UNCONFIRMED YET. THE NIGERIA ARMY REFUSED TO INTERVENE IN THE CLASH BETWEEN ..............................

Who needs an arms dealer when you can loot from the nigerian army for free?

Ogaslot:
It was formally the Nigerian army but now it's the Fulani army of Nigeria

This is an accurate observation.

ocelot2006:
The last pic with the Major in a vest is a clear example of what's wrong with Nigeria. Billions have been released in the name of purchasing equipment, yet the Officer has not simple holster to tuck his service pistol in. I'm no fan of Senator Ndume, but he was absolutely right about one thing: our poorer neighbours have far better kit for the soldiers and security personnel. Our politicians claim to love our troops, but I see no reason why in the 21st century our basic infantry man is still armed by the OBJ006, a Nigerian copy of the Chinese Type 56, one of the 5 WORST copies of the AK47, according to Kalashnikov THEMSELVES! Even if we adopted the design, why still use wooden furniture when there are better composite materials. Plus no optics, nothing.

Abeg I'm tired.

Those rifles the NA i equipped with are Bulgarian AK47s

kabe1:
Our soldiers don't need more equipment.

Sorry cannot agree here. I assume you have no military background?

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GeneralFarouq:
Nairaland, where pple make claims.
Some of na specials are, AHQSG , I no longer hear about em just appointment of some officers there.
Then we have the 707sf.. these guys aren't joking around, we ve seen em participate in international exercise...

We have a unbelievable number of SF battalions stamped out of nothing in just a short time. SF is always about quality not quantity.

kenpaul0:
Everything needed for this is already available in-house...

I have considerable doubts as there are visible shortcomings of available resources and abilities in NA in significant areas.

The only feasible solution i see in this current situation would be to build a Commando Force as the spear tip of the NA - a force that really earns it special forces status modeled similar to the Afghan Army Commandos. This takes years and a significant investment in training and equipment but anyway we cannot except this war to end soon. For training and mission planning we would of course need foreign assistance from western allies and even financial support to acquire state of the equipment.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghan_National_Army_Commando_Corps

Litmus:
Nigerians need to call for suspension of that 1.8 billion dollar rail to Niger Republic.

nonsense

iblawi:
At the end of the day the size of the ship will determine the compliments of weapons that the ship can carry and that would still directly / indirectly determine the tonnage.

Todays maximum warship armament is more about available deck space rather than tonnage. The south african MEKO200s sports16VLS and 8 ASM while 3700t and 121m. (needless to say the SA MEKOs are underutilized). In contrast to the israeli Saar6 corvette has 72VLS, 16ASM on a 1900t and 90m platform. We can see even a compact ship can deliver substantial firepower if properly armed.
Frigates like the Sigma 10513 of the Marocco Navy should be considered with 105m and 2300t representing the best Light Frigates currently available.

iblawi:
Yes.
Mostly the tonnage of frigate in regular navies range from 2000 - 4500 tonnes but in most NATO navies a frigate will range from 4500 - 7000 tonnes.

Nowadays some countries in europe go by the number of VLS launchers. 16-24 Launchers Corvette, >24-48 Launchers Frigate, >48-72 Launchers Destroyers. I am sure the NN will a light frigate in the 2500-3000tons range.

Xbee007:
The picture is on Twitter.

He will tell you his Intel passed to him hours before it could be found on twitter.

JOSCOFELIX:
i heard the death of idress debby on monday afternoon and the picture. but because i was not sure about the death i could not post it. but is online now. i repeat france government in involved in the death of debby. from my intel and investigation debby was killed by is cousin brother. back with france. debby made a visit to abuja few month ago about france bring a new policy that will affect chad and Sahel with debby refused to accept the policy. i will not go more than this.

Your Intel is nothing but rumors and cheap talk - name your sources and proof us your intel in solid !

motymop:
I am 100% sure that France intelligence and the CIA were involved in the coup but it seems the former president has many loyalists that is why his son was given power.

But he was a French close ally in Chad why would they want to kill him? Looks more like a inside drama than a conspiracy from outside.

jteku:
Chad's President Idriss Deby has died from injuries suffered on the frontline.

This is really bizzare!!

JOSCOFELIX:
over 20 mrap enter our country from uae and more coming. 10 was deliver last weakt or early this week .the next delivery will be mbt, bigfroot ,sti 1 tank, artlilary and airdefence system from china

No nuclear bombs on delivery?

bidexiii:
The NA HQ has to work on its PR, how come they atr now releasing images when media outlets has already downplayed there effort. Too bad

Deeply embarrassing to the Army.

SamuelAnyawu:
We’ll take this war serious when we burn down Gudzamala LGA.

Burn down Gudzamala

Burn down Gudzamala

Burn down Gudzamala

Burn down Gudzamala

Just a small note for the keyboard warriors here : The key of Counter Insurgency is all about winning the hearts and minds of the locals. If we lose those people, we lose the war. Follow the Bible principle that "vengeance belongs to the Lord". Force should only be used to protect the innocent and not in a spirit of vengeance.

Good night to all of you.

Jimi24:
Please take down this falsehood before you get arrested

It is a newspaper article. What is the problem?

lebuhsi:
This gives a slightly clearer picture, the difficulty locating the pilots is raising from the weather, the haze isn't helping at all? shouldn't pilots have like trackers on them? It would save us lot of them and effort if they did

https://prnigeria.com/2021/04/01/24-hours-missing-naf-fighter/?amp&__twitter_impression=true

There should be a least one GPS beacon on the aircraft.

JOSCOFELIX:
nigeria alpha jet and men of the 72 moblie strike at about 1.00pm yesterday got intel about a iswap location where top level commander from libya, sahal, middle east where having meeting. and isr plane was sent with men of the 72 moblie strike on ground delopyed last week.according to what i heard the jet drop some bomb on the location 2 times and was expected to drop the 3 time but it never return. with what i heard.the military are supecting that an unkwon fighter jet may have strike the jet, or techinical fault. but SAR mission have detect some location beliving it may be were the plane crashland. some people say the pliot eject from the jet. but my intel are saying they are supecting an unkwon fighter jet. i heard last week that a fighter jet enter nigeria airspace. intel for IGpro 1

No nuclear bombs this time? What a disappointment.

kabe1:
Nigeria does not have billions of dollars to spend on the military.

We can never get the F-35, and we will not purchase the SU-57.

We don't have the money, neither do we have the political clout. Anyone who thinks differently on this matter is delusional.

There is nothing further to say on this matter. Thank you.