₦airaland Forum

Henry240:
According to Jane's, the Nigerian army currently has 21 ARA MRAPs in service.

Ara 1 - 8x Units

Ara 2 - 13 x Units.

I think ara1 is ten cos that was the amount they commissioned in the last nadcel 2018

bidex111:
She fine & sexy

she is the IED murderer

Henry240:
Chad is the first export customer for the ARA MRAP.

Great Soo wats the news about it how many are they procuring

bidexiii:
ISWAP released photos from the attack in Marte back in June. It's not hard to assume this footage will be seen in a couple of months in one of the videos.

God how come these ISWAP demons are able to carry out attack and our boys aren't doing anything......are y'all sure this is Nigeria or Niger cos I have seen this footage of the rocket launch on Niger airbase

Algerian1:
Well well well ...

congrats bro

Goooooaaaaaaalllllll

Henry240:
We are winning this. Confidence is high!!!

Bring on the second half.

abi oo since we can't win militaristicaly let's take em to the feild Gooooo Eaglesssss

Algerian1:
Sure . its semi final . i'm watching tunisia senegal now . i hope algera will win of course . but in football anything is possible the two teams can win . hope it will be a nice match to watch .

Good luck to both teams super Eagles of my dear nation and Algeria the prestigious team of Algerian1

bidexiii:
PRESS RELEASE

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE VIDEO CLIP NOT PART OF NIGERIAN MILITARY’S INVENTORY

The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a video clip-containing photograph of an alleged Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) bought by the Nigerian military. The clip was produced, uploaded by Njenje Media TV on its YouTube channel, and circulated through whatsApp and other social media platforms. In it, they showed a photograph of group of persons with the equipment, which they compared it to those ostensibly, owned by other nations including some of our African neighbours. This is far from the truth. Therefore, it should be disregarded in its entirety.

Apart from questioning the motive of this mischievous falsehood, it is imperative to state that the Nigerian military has far more sophisticated UAV and equipment than what the medium is broadcasting. This account for the tremendous success in the fight against terrorism, insurgency and banditry in the country. It will be recalled that the Nigerian Air Force has designed and produced far more superior and sophisticated UAVs and other platforms such as “Gulma” and “Tsaigumi” than what the medium was showing. Additionally, the Nigerian Army has just commissioned an aviation hangar in Jaji, Kaduna State for its Aviation Corps. Another hangar and runway in Bama, Borno State, are on the way where bigger and far more sophisticated UAVs will be deployed and used.

It is important to also state that the African countries mentioned in the clip are not in anyway compared to Nigeria in military technology, equipment and platforms as they do not have UAVs as alleged, rather an American military base on their soil.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations

yeah they are right the only African countries with tougher UAV platform are Egypt,SA, Algeria And please which other sophisticated UAV does the army operate

Yeah thanks but I have seen this one i have seen this one....I mean I would love to get a clearer pics from another angle not when it's aerial Sha...u know

Algerian1:
Never seen a bell 412 with rocket pods . canadians equipped their variant with M134D gun .

well we recently made indigenous 6 tube rocket pods for our bell 412 but I haven't seen the pictures yet....

Plssssss can anyone help me with the pics of the armed bell 412 either rocket pods or gun pods apart from screen grabs shaa.... And also news about the DEMFAS N-ICON drone tdayof is not active since

Henry240:
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oya Henry don't say anything again....it's ok y'all should chill the vehicles are okay let's just leave it dat way

Jelal0007:
see this senseless pr!ck, who gives a damn about your miserable existence? You seem to hype your importance. No one gives a sh!t about you. Now grow up and quit going about insulting people. Sh!t head.

This is really getting out of hand....just because of one vehicle dat u guys want to break each other head ba.....hmm nawa

Pls why is Tdayof not active I would like to know more of the NICON drone

lionel4power:
a small correction.. the Hexacopter will be armed with the 50kg drop bomb (quite unique), but the rockets in the photographs are for the rail-mounted surface to surface rocket system.

I thought the 30.1mm rockets was ground to air...pls brief me on how it works

Henry240:
Like the Nigerian army Tactical Patrol Vehicle which we hope would be commercially successful like IPV-1, see similar vehicles to IPV-1.

IPV-1 (Nigeria)

Similar examples from around the world.

Even our IPV is better than some here....

Stephandeswardt:
Oga!! What is it now?....with all due respect, I do not accept the fact of people insulting me, can you call me a fool, if I were in front of you, and you wont get a resounding slap, with a high pitched frequency.....
Look at where the shocks of that vehicles meets the body, does that point look logical to you, because that point doesn't look reinforced to me, even my civilian Honda accord wasnt built, with just a little piece of metal, attached to the fenders of the body ,, holding it, where it can easily get sheared off.....I see the point you making with your pictures, now see any point, how weak and out of place, the shock absorbers meet the body of the Nigerian car, and be rest assured, when next you insult me, I will track you down....it shouldn't be too hard, I just need to read all you have been posting, to get sufficient details to find you......and you will serve the job with malice.....thank you

alright the beef is enough...just data what Uncle Henry was saying was dat y'all are underestimating the IPV calling it a mere weilded work.. unfortunately it's world class if these indigenous military vehicles are showcased at foreign defense expo....it will be the spot light I can assure u

Henry240:
Look at the photos I've shared.

yeah I have seen those pics it was shared on the other thread.... but I didn't get how the pods really look like and also the geisha gun truck.....

Henry240:
Nigerian Air Force DSSC passing out parade.

pls do u have a better picture of the R& products displayed on dat day

Uncle Henry is back.....I have some questions pls do u have any pics of the Armed bell 412 either with rocket pods or gun pods...not the screen grab.... And also any news about the N-ICON drone DEMFAS is producing...

Pls has anyone got the pics of the weaponise bell 412 whether with the rockets or gunpods..... Apart from the screen grab of the testing....

bidexiii:
PHOTOS

Uncle bidexii I wish you could get a clearer picture of those R& products....it's not close enough

VICE PRESIDENT OSINBAJO HARPS ON UNITY AS NAF COMMISSIONS 187 DSSC CADETS IN KADUNA

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has charged newly commissioned officers of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 28/2019 to resist any form of divisive overtures by unscrupulous elements who wish to truncate the greatness of the country. The Vice President gave this charge yesterday, 10 July 2019, during the Passing Out Parade (POP) of 187 DSSC officer cadets, including 21 females, at the Military Training Centre (MTC), Kaduna. The 6-month intensive training was designed to introduce the officer cadets to military regimentation as well as NAF operations and administration, covering subjects such as Drill, Weapon Training, Air Power as well as Officership, Leadership and Command. The Vice President stated that the country was on a trajectory to greatness, which must not be undermined by those who preach narratives of divisions along ethnic and religious lines. According to him, “the future of our country is bright, all we need to do is to keep focus, not to allow anyone to preach any division amongst us. If we remain stable and united, everything that we desire for our great country will be ours.”

While congratulating the new officers for successfully completing the rigorous training, the Vice President, who was also the Reviewing Officer at the occasion, stated that the Federal Government would continue to employ all necessary measures to tackle all forms of criminality across the country, as well as safeguard lives and property of all Nigerians. Professor Osinbajo noted that the Armed Forces have effectively contained the territorial ambitions of the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) by substantially degrading their capacity to attack and wreak havoc. He commended the NAF for being at the forefront of the nation’s national security interventions, noting in particular the accurate and extremely successful bombings of terrorists’ hideouts and destruction of a BHT mechanic workshop in Borno. The Vice President also lauded the successful air strikes executed by Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE at Tumbun Hamma on the fringes of Lake Chad, which inflicted heavy casualties on Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, as well as the air strikes on hideouts in Sambisa Forest, which further degraded the insurgents.

The Vice President reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to continue giving priority attention to the operational requirements as well as the welfare of the personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces. He commended the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for providing inspirational leadership for the NAF, noting that his far sightedness and innovativeness have greatly advanced the prestige and capacity of the NAF. Speaking further, the Reviewing Officer stated that the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has done more for the NAF,in spite of limited resources, by reactivating, in the last four years, several erstwhile unserviceable assets while building local technical capacity to repair and maintain NAF operational assets. While charging the NAF to continue to be open to innovative ideas and collaborations with academia and the private sector, Professor Osinbajo said the recent launch of the Tsaigumi, Nigeria’s first operational, locally-developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, was confirmation that the NAF is on the right track.

Professor Yemi Osinbajo reminded the passing out cadets of the enormous responsibilities ahead of them as they begin the challenging but rewarding career as officers in the NAF. “You are passing out at a time when our Nation is grappling with an insurgency in the Northeast, and the challenges of kidnapping and armed banditry in other parts of the country. You will therefore have to come to terms with the fact that the days and weeks and months ahead of you will be extremely busy, as you fulfill your responsibilities to the military and the Nation”, the Vice President said.

The colourful parade also featured the presentation of awards to graduating cadets who distinguished themselves during the training, among which was Cadet (now Flying Officer) Titilayo Ademoluti, who received the President’s Award for emerging first in order of merit on the course. This is the first time in the history of MTC that a female cadet has emerged first in order merit in the DSSC. The Vice President, on behalf of the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, subsequently conferred commission, in the rank of Flying Officer, and administered the oath of allegiance on the 187 new NAF officers. Before departing for Abuja, Prof Osinbajo was conducted on a tour of some recent NAF Research and Development breakthroughs including a locally produced 6 tube rocket launcher for the Bell 412 Helicopter, locally produced 30.1mm rocket, Gun Truck using 33mm Geisha tactical gun as well as locally produced Hexacopter capable of carrying weaponized payload, amongst others.

The Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Mrs Nuratu Batagarawa, as well as representatives of the Chief of Defence Staff and other Service Chiefs, serving and retired senior military officers, top government functionaries and relatives of the newly commissioned officers were in attendance to witness the ceremony.

Other events, which were earlier held in honor of the newly commissioned officers, included a Regimental Dinner Night on 3 July 2019 as well as the Beating of the Retreat/Prize Giving Ceremony held on 5 July 2019. It is pertinent to state that, since inception of the current NAF administration in 2015, 4 sets of DSSC officers have been commissioned. Also, from July 2015 to date, 677 officers have been enlisted into the NAF through the DSSC Programme and 239 others through the regular intake from the Nigerian Defence Academy.

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

VICE PRESIDENT OSINBAJO HARPS ON UNITY AS NAF COMMISSIONS 187 DSSC CADETS IN KADUNA

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has charged newly commissioned officers of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 28/2019 to resist any form of divisive overtures by unscrupulous elements who wish to truncate the greatness of the country. The Vice President gave this charge yesterday, 10 July 2019, during the Passing Out Parade (POP) of 187 DSSC officer cadets, including 21 females, at the Military Training Centre (MTC), Kaduna. The 6-month intensive training was designed to introduce the officer cadets to military regimentation as well as NAF operations and administration, covering subjects such as Drill, Weapon Training, Air Power as well as Officership, Leadership and Command. The Vice President stated that the country was on a trajectory to greatness, which must not be undermined by those who preach narratives of divisions along ethnic and religious lines. According to him, “the future of our country is bright, all we need to do is to keep focus, not to allow anyone to preach any division amongst us. If we remain stable and united, everything that we desire for our great country will be ours.”

While congratulating the new officers for successfully completing the rigorous training, the Vice President, who was also the Reviewing Officer at the occasion, stated that the Federal Government would continue to employ all necessary measures to tackle all forms of criminality across the country, as well as safeguard lives and property of all Nigerians. Professor Osinbajo noted that the Armed Forces have effectively contained the territorial ambitions of the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) by substantially degrading their capacity to attack and wreak havoc. He commended the NAF for being at the forefront of the nation’s national security interventions, noting in particular the accurate and extremely successful bombings of terrorists’ hideouts and destruction of a BHT mechanic workshop in Borno. The Vice President also lauded the successful air strikes executed by Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE at Tumbun Hamma on the fringes of Lake Chad, which inflicted heavy casualties on Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, as well as the air strikes on hideouts in Sambisa Forest, which further degraded the insurgents.

The Vice President reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to continue giving priority attention to the operational requirements as well as the welfare of the personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces. He commended the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for providing inspirational leadership for the NAF, noting that his far sightedness and innovativeness have greatly advanced the prestige and capacity of the NAF. Speaking further, the Reviewing Officer stated that the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has done more for the NAF,in spite of limited resources, by reactivating, in the last four years, several erstwhile unserviceable assets while building local technical capacity to repair and maintain NAF operational assets. While charging the NAF to continue to be open to innovative ideas and collaborations with academia and the private sector, Professor Osinbajo said the recent launch of the Tsaigumi, Nigeria’s first operational, locally-developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, was confirmation that the NAF is on the right track.

Professor Yemi Osinbajo reminded the passing out cadets of the enormous responsibilities ahead of them as they begin the challenging but rewarding career as officers in the NAF. “You are passing out at a time when our Nation is grappling with an insurgency in the Northeast, and the challenges of kidnapping and armed banditry in other parts of the country. You will therefore have to come to terms with the fact that the days and weeks and months ahead of you will be extremely busy, as you fulfill your responsibilities to the military and the Nation”, the Vice President said.

The colourful parade also featured the presentation of awards to graduating cadets who distinguished themselves during the training, among which was Cadet (now Flying Officer) Titilayo Ademoluti, who received the President’s Award for emerging first in order of merit on the course. This is the first time in the history of MTC that a female cadet has emerged first in order merit in the DSSC. The Vice President, on behalf of the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, subsequently conferred commission, in the rank of Flying Officer, and administered the oath of allegiance on the 187 new NAF officers. Before departing for Abuja, Prof Osinbajo was conducted on a tour of some recent NAF Research and Development breakthroughs including a locally produced 6 tube rocket launcher for the Bell 412 Helicopter, locally produced 30.1mm rocket, Gun Truck using 33mm Geisha tactical gun as well as locally produced Hexacopter capable of carrying weaponized payload, amongst others.

The Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Mrs Nuratu Batagarawa, as well as representatives of the Chief of Defence Staff and other Service Chiefs, serving and retired senior military officers, top government functionaries and relatives of the newly commissioned officers were in attendance to witness the ceremony.

Other events, which were earlier held in honor of the newly commissioned officers, included a Regimental Dinner Night on 3 July 2019 as well as the Beating of the Retreat/Prize Giving Ceremony held on 5 July 2019. It is pertinent to state that, since inception of the current NAF administration in 2015, 4 sets of DSSC officers have been commissioned. Also, from July 2015 to date, 677 officers have been enlisted into the NAF through the DSSC Programme and 239 others through the regular intake from the Nigerian Defence Academy.

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

Pls I would like to ask...... About the DEMFAS UAV/UCAV I was going through some post in d past and I saw it though not too clear cos it was like just paperwork and stuff... Is there any new information about it

allexpensive:
Even Oga Adeosun is due for retirement soon.

I hope e does better than buratai he should not forget local contents like proforce,obasa security vehicles, innoson and DEMFAS he should also look into the successful completion of the Bion helicopter.....

bidexiii:
OFF TOPIC



Has anyone watched this war movie Hacksaw ridge, just did. Very interesting movie

yep ....very

klhazhik:

Swears...
Ah hold my screen up overnight, staring at that beauty, wondering where it come out from...
Nigeria, we will get there...
Hope to see Innoson products(civilian) competing with top manufacturers like Ford, Benz, Kia and the likes, someday

abi...we are getting there...

klhazhik:
When Henry say "this is the most beautiful MRAP, he ever lay his eyes on", I thought it's ordinary exaggeration.
But behold, this beast is damn pretty. Pretty is UNDERSTATEMENT.

like say civilians fit dey buy am..... Rolls Royce go gey one corner naaaa...

arantess:
This vehicle issa beast indeed but I don't think its the Viper tactical

Alright thanks for the clarification

Henry240:
Proforce Defence ARA MRAP

This is a beast of a vehicle

I think this was the vehicle proforce was developing a long time ago.... during ARA development...the pics and name came out as PF Viper tactical vehicle I would look for the pics soon.....