Kenya air force AH-1 cobra

kabe1:
In the area of Air assets, Nigeria continues to prioritize capability development in tackling COIN and LICW threats as it should.

When inducted into service the M-346F/A which is an excellent LIFT aircraft with very modern attack capabilities will naturally replace the Alpha jets which have served the Nigerian Air Force for over 45 years. Infact, we no longer see much of the Alpha Jets.

The A-29ST, L-39s and UCAVs have been doing most of the heavy lifting.

On the Attack helicopter side, while the MI-35M has delivered and surpassed Nigerian Air Force expectations, I fear for the long term maintenance and operations of that asset.

Nigeria continues to invest in the right areas and in capabilities that are functional instead of luxurious as we have seen in other climes. That's why I think the next line of air procurement for the Nigerian Air Force would be Transport Aircrafts. Nigerian C-130s are ageing fast, our G-222's are at this point decommissioned.

We need to get in replacements for them, I would say 5 x units of C-130J aircrafts should be enough for our requirements, throw in 3 x units of C-27J Spartan and we are good.

we're not even planning on retiring the Alpha jets soon another three are up for overhaul and i do see them providing CAS in the NE the new birds just stole the spotlight

kabe1:


I don't think the Nigerian army is getting any Attack helicopters for now.

I thought we would have ordered more VT-4 Tanks by now.
I would think that more main battle tanks, artillery and IFVs should be Nigerian army priorities.

The drones for now should cover up the required CAS they'll be needing

Kabe1 found out the MF212 is going to be unmanned
I'll upload PDF of it

Throwback
Nigeria air force x Nigeria navy SOF operators

Nigeria police SOF sniper

kabe1:


Who are these?

Deep blue special forces

Nigerian MSU operators

kikuyu1:


I keep seeing so many "spec ops" pix I must ask some questions:
-is every serving Naij armed forces member a special operator
- EXACTLY which are the SOF units and the spec ops capable units? There's a difference as the latter like the 75th Ranger rgt usually serve to funnel candidates to Delta
- What is the selection criteria for NA spec ops? IIRC, I've seen Naijjans training in Belarus, P'stan and elsewhere referred to as SOF
-Are there charges for wearing wrong unit patches as in most other armies? Could it be some guys are wrongly identifying themselves as SOF?
-Before unloading more SOF pix pls first list the more Elite combat units ie,the various QRFs, paras, NAF combat rescue etc, etc. In most armies these aren't true SOF but spec ops capable units.
Thanks!

okay SOF units in Nigeria
NASFC
Nigeria air force SOF (Panthers)
Nigeria navy SBS
Nigeria navy special operations forces (CNS intends to create them different from the SBS)
DHQSOF(Phantoms)
The guy i posted is a NAF SOF (panther)
Have i answered you?

Nigeria air force SOF operator

Nigeria air force Alpha jet pilots
#Aggressors

Nigeria army SOF operators

kabe1:


Nigeria is expecting 3 x Grandnew helicopters from Leonardo Helicopters.

In total the Nigerian Navy would be operating 12 x units of AW-109 helicopters.


This is excluding the AW-139 and 3 x Bell helicopters used for pilot training.

are we still getting the other AW139 it was included in the budget but CNS has talked about it since

CNS visit to Leonardo milan inspection of the navy helicopters production

NTSA:
In other news Ugandan of Commander land forces Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba says it would take him just two weeks to capture Nairobi

he firing shots

NAF A29 pilot

2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS: IGP TRAINS PILOTS, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICERS FOR SEAMLESS AERIAL SURVEILLANCE

- Holds Colloquy with Police Mobile Force Leadership, Squadron Commanders on Election Security Management

As part of the build up towards ensuring concrete security arrangements for the nation, particularly as the 2023 General Elections approach, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has approved the training of the first batch of Bell 412EP B1.3 Type-Training Course for Police Airwing Aircraft Maintenance Engineers comprising seventeen (17) officers, whose training is expected to improve the technical expertise of the Aircraft Maintenance Unit of the Police Airwing and prevent operational mishaps during aerial surveillance operations.

Similarly, the IGP has approved the training of more Pilots on Cessna Citation, the training and maintenance of a fully operational Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) squad, training of more Engineers on both Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing, as well as training for other auxiliary aviation staff to streamline operational inadequacies, improve human resourcefulness and ensure enhanced operational efficiency and cohesive operations. The trainings, which were run simultaneously, in partnership with foreign experts, came to an end on Friday 30th September, 2022, with presentation of certificates of participation to the trainees by the Inspector-General of Police at the FHQ, Abuja.

In the same vein, the IGP has recently met with the leadership of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) and Squadron Commanders at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he appraised the internal security situation of the country and unraveled the possible ways of positioning the Nigeria Police Force for effective service delivery through strategic restructuring. The IGP noted that the PMF, under his leadership and command would be adequately restructured, equipped, with effective trainings, to align with its age-long tradition of basic unit concept and unit deployment.

The IGP reiterated the importance of proper election security management for the upcoming 2023 General Elections. He further challenged the Squadron Commanders to provide adequate security in their respective Areas of Responsibility, to support the conventional police not only during the general elections, but in ensuring and reassuring members of the public of their safety before, during, and after the elections.

The Inspector-General of Police further asserted that the present leadership of the Nigeria Police Force will continually embark on training and retraining of its officers to reposition the Police and invariably improve the general security of Nigeria even as the NPF attains its primacy in maintenance of law and order.

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

2nd October, 2022

2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS: IGP TRAINS PILOTS, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICERS FOR SEAMLESS AERIAL SURVEILLANCE

- Holds Colloquy with Police Mobile Force Leadership, Squadron Commanders on Election Security Management

As part of the build up towards ensuring concrete security arrangements for the nation, particularly as the 2023 General Elections approach, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has approved the training of the first batch of Bell 412EP B1.3 Type-Training Course for Police Airwing Aircraft Maintenance Engineers comprising seventeen (17) officers, whose training is expected to improve the technical expertise of the Aircraft Maintenance Unit of the Police Airwing and prevent operational mishaps during aerial surveillance operations.

Similarly, the IGP has approved the training of more Pilots on Cessna Citation, the training and maintenance of a fully operational Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) squad, training of more Engineers on both Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing, as well as training for other auxiliary aviation staff to streamline operational inadequacies, improve human resourcefulness and ensure enhanced operational efficiency and cohesive operations. The trainings, which were run simultaneously, in partnership with foreign experts, came to an end on Friday 30th September, 2022, with presentation of certificates of participation to the trainees by the Inspector-General of Police at the FHQ, Abuja.

In the same vein, the IGP has recently met with the leadership of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) and Squadron Commanders at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he appraised the internal security situation of the country and unraveled the possible ways of positioning the Nigeria Police Force for effective service delivery through strategic restructuring. The IGP noted that the PMF, under his leadership and command would be adequately restructured, equipped, with effective trainings, to align with its age-long tradition of basic unit concept and unit deployment.

The IGP reiterated the importance of proper election security management for the upcoming 2023 General Elections. He further challenged the Squadron Commanders to provide adequate security in their respective Areas of Responsibility, to support the conventional police not only during the general elections, but in ensuring and reassuring members of the public of their safety before, during, and after the elections.

The Inspector-General of Police further asserted that the present leadership of the Nigeria Police Force will continually embark on training and retraining of its officers to reposition the Police and invariably improve the general security of Nigeria even as the NPF attains its primacy in maintenance of law and order.

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

2nd October, 2022

Nigeria air force SOF + K9

Confirmed incoming platforms for NAF

Happy independence day Nigeria

Nigeria police SOF

NA paratroopers landing at the Eagle square
Few numbers and they did land
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjGp_PRO3Ie/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Nigeria air force Pilot

Nigeria air force SOF operators

Lurker4Long:
The Milkor 380 UAV displayed at AAD2022.

sweet

Nigeria police to take delivery of songar armed UAVs

kabe1:
The Nigerian Navy has acquired at least 4x AR-500B shipborne Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

Official specifications released by CHRDI • MTOW of 500kg including a 70kg payload.
• Control radius and endurance 100 km and up to 4hrs.
• Cruise and maximum level flight speeds of 120km/h and 140 km/h, respectively, and a service ceiling of 13,123ft (4,000m)

everyone wants a drone now

kabe1:
The Nigerian Navy has acquired at least 4x AR-500B shipborne Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

Official specifications released by CHRDI • MTOW of 500kg including a 70kg payload.
• Control radius and endurance 100 km and up to 4hrs.
• Cruise and maximum level flight speeds of 120km/h and 140 km/h, respectively, and a service ceiling of 13,123ft (4,000m)

you for let me post this one na boss

kabe1:


Does this mean the Akinci UCAV would no longer be coming to Nigeria?

6 TB-2 UCAVs is a very good start for the Nigerian army. Guaranteed relentless air pursuit of terrorists, bandits and trouble makers.

i heard it's still coming and it's for the NAF

kabe1:
Breaking : Nigerian Army will soon take delivery of 6 TB2 UCAV and 2 GCS. exclusive pictures of Nigerian Army personnel training on the platform in Turkey have surfaced online.

NA aviation nice

kabe1:


Beautiful Aircrafts.

12 units more will do us a whole lot of good.

Exactly