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bidexiii:
It’s running right now, on TVC channel for interested people !

chaiii me no get TVC na to wait for YouTube link

Bomb Attack In Kabul Injures Amrullah Saleh, Afghanista Vice President, Kills 10

Hennynitan:
100 MRAPS!!! That's impressive... Our Nigeria is going for far less.

The COAS is more fixated on his Ezugwu MRAP which is self glorifying in my opinion

Even the NA has confessed the ARA is a War machine.
I wonder what they are still waiting for.

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Tobiloba2407:
Yes, the chief of air staff, mentioned it, it would be stationed in benin, I was expecting mr on my radar to provide more info on it.
The chief kept calling it special mission aircraft, and from the little I gathered, but not verified it was to be based on a cessna cj3, modified for whatever specifically the aircraft was to be used for.

I remember the air chief, stating it would be used for the monitoring of our maritime domain

the aircraft you're talking about I the aircraft for the Deep blue but will be operated by NAF.
And it's the Cessna Citation CJ3 with Israeli BIRD system. It can perform different task that's why it's called Special mission Aircraft.
It will have a data link that will live feeds and Intel/Info to The Falcon Eye system,DB C4I,And the two vessels DB Lagos and DB abuja

FieldMarshall06:
It has been in the news that NAF is expecting some UCAV. It is open info.

I only helped answer the regular question of "which drone". There it is for all of you. I call the purchase cheese burger

how sure are you..
How sure are you naf is acquiring an EW aircraft.

Litmus:
Like I stated the day I joined this thread, if Nigeria population is as large as often declared and given our nature and external hands and eyes on the region, then Nigeria needs a million men Military however you cut it.



https://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-comparison-detail.asp?form=form&country1=nigeria&country2=&Submit=COMPARE

to me Nigeria isn't poor we're just spending money unnecessarily

medic555:
hmmn but this sneak attacks
are worrisome
but wats the deal with these other countries sef, if we barricade the borders,hunt their sponsors and all will be well

that's the thing o.
Well from the recent attack the troops were caught unaware.
They weren't in a convoy like ambush per-say.
According to SamuelAnyawu which is true they were setting up an FOB when they were attacked.
I don't know why it's hard for NA to Ward off such attacks it's always hard for them.
Well this new breed of ISWAP Fighter are trained and Rutless.
From the Extent of damage is saw I thank God the damage wasn't more than what it is.

medic555:
And can I ask why the airforce is not bombing training camps because these guys are not immortals dey die but are replaced but by taking out their recruiters and the recruits we starve them of man power. Am very very worried for our boys

Others will contribute but let me say what I know..The ISWAP I know now are Foreigners
2.) Their fighters are mostly trained in Mali and perhaps some areas in Chad so that's where their recruits come from.
For the past 1 month now NAF has succeeded in taking out some of their leaders and fighters some mostly light skinned foreigners.
Survivors of Airstrike usually cross into other countries.i heard on BBC last week BHT attacked a Cameroonian IDP camp to steal some food and medicine reports had it that they might be survivors of Op hailstorm Airstrikes.
Until all Lake chad basin countries work together this won't end at all.
Now FCT is on Red alert based on info of possible attack on Some targets in Abuja.
I'm predicting a WestGate Mall incident but I pray it doesn't happen.
Isn't it time for some civilians to start having some badass Rifles yet in this country sef

SamuelAnyawu:
Hehehehehe well as for me I don't read Nigeria Army media reports.

you be live broadcaster na

cutievik:
Can the whole world see what they captured from NA?? Then, we would see 2 bicycles and one AK tomorrow being displayed by DHQ as captured weapons..lol..

imagine you see what we're saying..
This is what we complain about.Its only the Two bicycle and ak post that you carry for head.The other Success recorded in Op hailstorm you nor talk about am abi

Two French soldiers with the anti-jihadist Barkhane force in Mali were killed Saturday when their armoured vehicle hit an improvised explosive device, the French presidency said.

AIR TASK FORCE OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE INTENSIFIES AIR STRIKES AGAINST TERRORIST TARGETS IN BORNO STATE, DESTROYS COMPOUNDS HOUSING ISWAP FIGHTERS AT KAZA

1. In continuation of the sustained offensive against criminal elements in the North East of the Country, the Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has eliminated some Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and destroyed compounds housing them at Kaza along the Gulumba Gana - Kumshe axis of Borno State. The air strike was executed on 1 September 2020 following credible Human Intelligence reports as well as confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions indicating a resurgence of terrorists’ activities in the settlement. The identified locations within the settlement were therefore attacked by fighter jets and helicopter gunships dispatched by the Air Task Force, resulting in the destruction of the structures and the neutralization of some of the ISWAP fighters.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
2 September 2020

Nigerian Air Force HQ
INTERNAL SECURITY: NAF COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR IN BAUCHI AS GOVERNOR BALA MOHAMMED COMMENDS EFFORTS OF THE SERVICE, PLEDGES MORE SUPPORT

In continuation of its sustained efforts at tackling current and emerging security challenges in the Country, especially in the North East, North West and North Central parts of the Country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 1 September 2020, commenced the construction of an aircraft maintenance hangar at the Special Operations Command (SOC), Bauchi. Sitting on a plot of land donated by the Bauchi State Government straddling the NAF Base and the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport (ATBIA) Bauchi, the aircraft maintenance hangar, when completed, would not only serve the NAF and the aviation industry nationwide but would also drastically reduce the timeframe for turnaround maintenance of NAF platforms, thereby improving the effectiveness and efficiency of Air Power employment in the fight against insurgency.

Speaking during the Ground Breaking Ceremony at the project site, the Guest of Honour, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, while commending the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for his exemplary, result-oriented leadership of the NAF, acknowledged the supreme sacrifice of Service personnel, not only in ensuring the unified existence of the Country but also in preserving the Country’s nurtured democracy. According to him, “the success and performance of the NAF is determined by how well its aircraft are maintained and sheltered. Therefore, it is indeed a good opportunity to be part of this epoch-making event as this aircraft maintenance hangar would serve as a store house and maintenance shelter for the precious platforms of the NAF and other aircraft that could be maintained at the hangar”.

The Governor further noted that Bauchi State would benefit both during and on completion of the project through employment opportunities for members of host communities. He therefore thanked the Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, and members of the National Assembly for appropriating and approving funds for the building of the aircraft hangar in Bauchi. “President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his commitment to continually support ongoing operations against Boko Haram, banditry and other forms of criminality in the country and to equip the military adequately to completely end the insurgency and overcome all other threats to Nigeria's national security. The approval for the construction of this hangar is a testament of his promise”, he said. While apologizing for the failure of successive State Administrations for not connecting the ATBIA to the National Grid, Governor Mohammed said his Government would make every effort to ensure the Airport is connected to the Grid as quickly as possible.

In his opening remarks, the CAS stated that the flag-off of the construction of the aircraft maintenance hangar would significantly add value to the NAF’s operations in the North East, North West and indeed the entire Country. He added, gratifyingly, that the emplacement of the hangar would also ensure that the NAF engineers, technicians, aircraft and other equipment that were to be deployed to Bauchi would be protected from the vagaries of weather and thus operate in a conducive environment. According to him, “By its strategic location, Bauchi provides our aircraft with the reach required to adequately respond and provide support to our troops fighting against insurgency/terrorism in the North East, banditry in the North West as well as other security challenges in North Central. I am optimistic that the construction of the aircraft maintenance hangar will add significant value to efforts at tackling the current and emerging security challenges in our Nation. The is because downtime for aircraft maintenance will not only be greatly reduced but precious flying time used to ferry aircraft to bases in the South will be preserved”, he said.

Speaking further, the CAS, while highlighting that the role of the SOC was very crucial to the NAF’s operations, as a deciding element in the fight against terrorism and banditry, noted that the establishment of the Command as well as the Helicopter Overhaul Centre and Special Operation Forces training in Bauchi were clear testimonies of the Federal Government's commitment to ending insecurity in the North East and indeed the entire country. He noted that the new facility would ensure a quick turnaround time for NAF aircraft to allow more hours for operations against terrorists as well as in support of other government efforts at providing security.

While pledging that the NAF would continue to work for the security and unity of the Nation, the CAS expressed gratitude to the C-in-C, President Muhammadu Buhari, for facilitating the approval of the budget to construct the hangar, despite competing economic demands, as well as for his continued support to the Service towards the achievement of its desired Air Power objectives. He equally appreciated the Bauchi State Governor for the support enjoyed by the SOC from the Government and good people of the State. Air Marshal Abubakar also commended the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) SOC as well as his officers and men for their hard work, dedication and sacrifices. He urged them to continue to put in their best towards ensuring that Nigeria is safe and secured. “Recall that in the drive to add value to our society and secure our communities, there is no finishing line”, he added.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Air Officer Commanding Special Operations Command (AOC SOC), Air Vice Marshal Charles Ohwo, while thanking the CAS for his frequent visits as well as his continued commitment to the Command, stated that the proposed aircraft maintenance hangar would undoubtedly improve security response time in the Zone. This, he said, was because some maintenance activities, which are currently carried out at NAF facilities in Kaduna, Port-Harcourt, Lagos and Enugu would, upon completion of the project, be carried out in Bauchi. He noted that this would save vital time required to ferry aircraft to these locations and ultimately improve response time in the various theatres of conflict. He highlighted that the project would also serve as an avenue for collaboration between the NAF and various higher institutions in Bauchi in the area of technology exchange and capacity building thereby positively impacting the host community.

Highpoint of the event was the symbolic laying of the foundation blocks for the aircraft maintenance hangar by the Governor, who was assisted by the CAS, Emir of Bauchi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, as well as other dignitaries, including Bauchi State Government officials and senior military officers.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations & Information
Nigerian Air Force
1 September 2020

SamuelAnyawu:
May God bless our Gallant Troops

E get one location wey ISWAP don warn Naija soldiers never to step foot.

Naija Soldiers show, ISWAP show battle ongoing.

May God bless our Gallant troops at M

Evening sir.
You nor follow Dem go harvest with your revolver at Least na additional firepower

shadowprimezero:
Sorry Oga. I have no updates on that but I'll try yo find out.

ok sir

The soilder just messaged me again




He said nothing like that happened.still waiting for KingAzubuike source pls

shadowprimezero:
SANDF soldiers on foot patrol in the DRC. The soldier is armed with an R-4 modified with a Mako butt stock

pls sir what's the update on SDB3

KingAzubuike:
So that your Lance coporal fighting in bama will know the casualties in let's say biu?

tell me your source simple..
The guy is @the front hotzones for that matter he has survived many ambush.
Any attack on military position in NE should reach every unit he has told me he didn't get anyinfo like that so pls
Your source so it won't be a rumour no longer

Xbee007:
When?

I asked a soilder in the Frontline he said nothing like that and the person should state his source of info.
@KingAzubuike where did you get info from.
@bidexiii you too

KingAzubuike:
Heard from a reliable source over 100 soldiers were slaughtered yesterday.. pls confirm.

what's the source you got your information from pls

shadowprimezero:
I think I do, but I'll have to check to make sure

ok welcome back

shadowprimezero:
Just got back from my long hiatus. Should post a bit

where ya go since abeg you fit find pics of SDB3

So NAF will be in charge of the two Special mission Cessna aircraft of Deep blue Project



NATIONAL SECURITY: CAS INSPECTS FACILITIES AT 107 AIR MARITIME GROUP BENIN, COMMENDS PERSONNEL FOR COMMITMENT TOWARDS ENSURING A SECURED NIGERIA

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, has commended personnel of the 107 Air Maritime Group (107 AMG) Benin for their contributions in the efforts of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to ensure a secured Nigeria. While making the commendation, the CAS also reiterated that the NAF, working in synergy with sister Services and other security agencies, would continue to work round the clock so that Nigerians in every part of the country would be able to pursue their legitimate aspirations without fear. Air Marshal Abubakar made this commitment today, 29 August 2020, while on an operational visit to the 107 AMG to inspect facilities and infrastructure preparatory to the deployment of special mission aircraft to Benin as part of the Federal Government’s Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure aimed at comprehensively tackling insecurity in Nigeria’s territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), up to the Gulf of Guinea.

The CAS, who was accompanied by Branch Chiefs, Directors and other senior officers from the NAF Headquarters, was received on arrival in Benin by the Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command (AOC TAC), Air Vice Marshal Olusegun Philip. He was subsequently briefed on the activities of the 107 AMG by the Commander, Air Commodore Enebong Effiom, before proceeding to inspect the Aircraft Hangar and Taxiway, proposed site for Aircraft Shelters, Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI) facility as well as existing office and residential accommodations both within and outside the NAF Base, including the ongoing construction of a 30 x one bedroom accommodation for airmen.

In his remarks after the inspection, Air Marshal Abubakar expressed satisfaction with the contributions of the 107 AMG in the NAF’s efforts towards ensuring that Nigeria is secured. He noted that the ATR-42 aircraft, which operates from Benin, had been flying combat support missions all over the Country, including Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna and Niger States, amongst others. “As I speak to you now, the ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 930, is currently conducting missions in the North East of the Country. So clearly your Unit is contributing significantly to what we are doing to ensure that our country is secured and our people can pursue their legitimate aspirations without fear”, the CAS added.

Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar revealed that the purpose of his visit was to assess facilities and infrastructure for the imminent deployment of additional air assets to Benin by the Federal Government. “We are here to look at the infrastructure available and also identify gaps”, he said. “The Hangar facility is adequate. However, there will be need for aircraft shelters and some Ground Support Equipment in order to make the deployment possible”, he added. He further noted that many additional pilots, engineers and technicians, who, he said, had already been nominated for conversion training on the new aircraft, as well as force protection elements, comprising NAF Special Forces personnel, would also be deployed to Benin. He observed that additional office and residential accommodation would therefore be required. “Like I said, we have looked at all the infrastructure available, including office and residential accommodation, and we know that there are gaps. We will try to ensure that these gaps are bridged before the special mission aircraft will be deployed here”, he added.

Air Marshal Abubakar again commended the AOC TAC as well as the Commander and all personnel of the 107 AMG for ensuring that the ATR-42 aircraft remains serviceable to continue contributing its quota to the NAF’s operations all over the Country. He urged them to be prepared to provide the same kind of support to the special mission aircraft when it arrives, noting that the aircraft would undoubtedly add value to the security arrangements in Nigeria’s Maritime environment.

Before departing Benin, the CAS held a closed door interactive session with the officers, airmen and airwomen where he entertained questions and also received feedback as well as suggestions from them on how to move the Service forward for more effective and efficient service delivery.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
29 August 2020

youghs:
Toju200 abeg shower us more pics na.

I'm still looking for SDB3 o make I beg Kabe1 make e show face small.

Update on Zora
This is her a few months ago

bidexiii:
For me I still love these particular Nzegwu MRAP type....

honestly..
The new type looks like the Bigfoot MRAP

slimthugchimee2:
Are we still getting more of this Ara?

yep two more is supposed to be delivered already, while some are still in the production line

Ara MRAP
IPV mk2
DICON mine roller

IPV mk2

DICON mine roller still undergoing test in the NE