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Odunayaw:
This guy

what

kabe1:
Any who!!

Nigerian made vehicles are about to become more advanced.

The Director General of the Nigerian Defence and Development Bureau, along with the CEO of Proforce Defence are concluding plans to sign agreements with Nero Industries of Turkey for the local production of laser warning and Smoke grenade launcher system which can provide protection against anti-tank missiles.


Ara II and Ezugwu are about to be more deadly!!!

proforce is working on a battle tank with the Army. I'm sure they want to intergrate these systems on it...

SuperSixSeven:
Brother, where does the article (source has been deleted) say 30 units have been ordered by the NA?


Werent those vehicles presented during NADCEL 2018 coming from the same batch?

nope.The first sets are different..They made adjustment on both

Dreazy23:
Well I can't say much amount that but UKC standard says it should be high set, Roxy's tail was also low but rises when she's excited but not in the sickle way Rex tail does.

So does spark tail rises when excited?

when alert and when Excited...

kabe1:
This is for additional 9 units.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/land/land-land/nigerian-army-orders-nine-ara-mraps-from-proforce/


I will still check for the remaining 10 units.

The 9 units where the first ever ARA MRAP produced for test,10 new types where added in 2018 during NADCEL,then 30 ARA 2 MRAPs... Making it 49 total in NA inventory...

Guy don't let these comments put ur likeness towards the dog down.. Whether local breed or not feed it properly at it's early stage with proper dog foods till it reaches it's adolescent den start mix of others

Nice.. I would start uploading Sparks pics by Christmas....
Yours has a furier tail.. Infact all Caucasian I've seen both on nairaland and outside has fury and curved tail..
But spark own is less curved and fury it's similar to dat if GSDs he's also six months...

Nigeria navy acquiring the LST 100 landing ship tank from damen keep was laid yesterday.....

NAF HOLDS COMBINED GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR INSTRUCTOR PILOTS, CAPTAINS, FIRST OFFICERS AS CAS COMMISSIONS 401 FTS HALL OF FAME

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 10 December 2019, held a combined Graduation Ceremony for Instructor Pilot Courses 10/2019 and 11/2019 as well as the presentation of certificates to Captains and First Officers on the Diamond 42 and 40 aircraft at its 401 Flying Training School (401 FTS) in Kaduna. In addition, a Hall of Fame built to showcase the pilots that have passed through the 401 FTS was also commissioned.

In his remarks, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was the Guest of Honour at the occasion, expressed his delight at the positive trend of activities and milestones of progress recorded by the Air Training Command (ATC) and 401 FTS, in particular. One of these landmark achievements, he recalled, was the graduation of Student Pilot Course (SPC) 45 in June 2019 - a class of bright young cadets who concluded their Ab-initio flying training before they were commissioned as officers. According to him, the combined graduation marked another milestone and was a positive departure from the erstwhile norm.

The CAS recalled a time when flying training in the NAF faced a lot of challenges ranging from unserviceable platforms to lack of spares and other sundry issues but noted that, since the assumption of Office of the Buhari-led Federal Government, the Service has acquired several additional platforms, including 10 Super Mushshak, to boost flying training efforts in 401 FTS, Kaduna. He stated further that, since these acquisitions, about 139 Student Pilots (SPs) had passed through 401 FTS. Of this number, a total of 110 SPs successfully completed their training in the school, while the other 29 proceeded for their flying training overseas. “These achievements are a very giant leap from what was obtainable in the past. I am equally aware that there are 30 SPs currently undergoing their ab-initio training as members of SPC 46, while SPC 47 will be resuming in January 2020 for their training. The human capacity development efforts of this administration have consequently enhanced our force projection capability not only within Nigeria but also beyond our borders”, he added. While congratulating the graduating pilots and instructors, the CAS charged them to ensure safe and efficient operations of the various platforms assigned to them whilst putting into consideration such factors as airworthiness of the aircraft, weather, flight regulations and air traffic control procedures, amongst others.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Commander 401 FTS, Air Commodore Eneobong Effiom, remarked that the successes recorded by the School were made possible due to the unwavering support of the current NAF leadership that had ensured the enabling environment for effective flying training. He said, as a result, 401 FTS has recorded tremendous achievements in the last 4 years including the conduct of several re-currency trainings for pilots as well as graduation of 28 members of SPC 45 and ongoing flying Phase training for 30 members of SPC 46.

Other highlights of the ceremony were the presentation of Course Certificates and Badges to the graduands as well as the commissioning of the “Air Marshal SB Abubakar Hall of Fame” within the School.

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

kabe1:
More Ezugwu

there are two variants there..One with the side ports and windows also PZ cam
While the other is smaller and quite the opposite of the other..

kabe1:
More Ezugwu

what about those other vehicles displayed there too.Those blue and black vehicles.pics pls

Odunayaw:
less than 25unit from the US are the many?

Either ways, I agree with your submission. Its easier to tweak as we wish. Jobs, jobs and jobs (Although I think the steel is still imported). And the best of them all, Watchful eyes can now be on our procurements.

Next step for DICON is to revamp Ammo production.

I think the ammo production is Going on fully well they supplied the Army 5million rounds last year..

jln115:
Bro let's just agree to disagree and move on

better

jln115:
Ok. So why would you say 3 subs when infact Nigeria is only planning to by 1 sub?

it's according to their strategic acquisition plan.it comes in three phases and now they are in third phase...And it states in the third phase 3 conventional subs.They can't acquire it once..U should know that

jln115:
This is what you said isn't it?



How am I misquoting you?

I didn't say the 1.3billion would cover 3 subs

jln115:
Subs? Corvettes? LPDs? Bro sorry to burst your bubble but your not buying all that for 1.3 billion.... 3 subs alone will cost almost 1.3 billion.

u're misquoting me on this part..

At a time when a substantial part of Nigeria's resources come from offshore sources, the Nigerian Navy needs $1.3 billion to acquire new hardware to secure its territorial waters, according to Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, who is seeking the acquisition of at least five new ships.

Addressing a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety and Administration, Ibas said the required long term acquisitions include a general-purpose frigate valued at $350 million, a long-endurance Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) valued at $120 million, a medium-endurance OPV estimated at $60 million, a landing platform dock (LPD) ship worth $350 million and a landing ship-tank valued $90 million.

Other required assets include a submarine worth $300 million, a Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) worth $10 million and a specialised naval security helicopter at an estimated cost of $25 million.(That's part of the plan.A 1.3billion dollar program)

jln115:
why won't it work?

currently Nigeria navy it's at it's third phase of it's strategic planning.They plan to buy more OPVs coverttes three conventional subs, Long range Helos, and Frigates the out matches the Aradu so it can be replaced,LPDs e.t.c

shadowprimezero:
Seems like it's the DAMEN LST 120

it's LST 100 I've asked the Navy pRO

kabe1:
More made in Nigerian Vehicles

I so much love this APC what about dat new Special purpose vehicle unveiled 3days ago

kabe1:
Made in Nigeria MRAP APC

this is called the Tekowi tactical patrol vehicle.. for police only

INTERNAL SECURITY: NAF GRADUATES 717 PERSONNEL, TRAINS 3,629 IN FORCE PROTECTION IN JUST OVER FOUR YEARS



In furtherance of its continued efforts to build the capacity of its personnel for the effective protection of its bases and air assets as well as improve its capability to tackle the current security challenges in the Country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 6 November 2019, graduated 717 personnel, comprising 623 Regiment and 94 Air Police personnel, trained in Force Protection in Complex Air-Ground Environment (FP-CAGE). The combined graduation of Basic Regiment Officers’ Course 15/2019, Advanced Regiment Airmen’s Course 4/2019, Basic Regiment Airmen’s Course 28/2019 and the FP-CAGE Course 9/2019, which took place at the Shittu Alao Hall, Regiment Training Centre (RTC), Kaduna, brings the total number of personnel trained in FP-CAGE since the NAF entered into partnership with the British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT) in 2015 to 3,629.



Speaking during the graduation ceremony, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, stated that the RTC has remained a centre of excellence for the impartation of ground combat skills to Regiment personnel for the protection of NAF Bases and aircraft as well as other critical national assets. He said the inclusion of the Air Police and Intelligence personnel in the training has also ensured better synergy in force protection delivery and appropriate delineation of responsibilities for complementary roles in NAF Base Defence Architecture. He observed that the quality of the training delivered by the RTC has been quite evident in the exemplary performance of Regiment personnel currently deployed in 10 ongoing operations across the country in the fight against insurgency, banditry and other forms of criminality. Air Marshal Abubakar pledged that the NAF would continue to reinvigorate capabilities as well as develop additional skillsets to counter prevailing security challenges in the Country.



While congratulating the graduating students on their achievement, the CAS urged them to continue to submit themselves to civil authority and strive to protect Nigeria’s democracy at all times whilst remaining vigilant and guarding against being used by ‘disgruntled elements’ in the society. Air Marshal Abubakar also seized the opportunity to thank the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, for his continued support to the NAF. He equally commended the efforts of the Air Officer Commanding Ground Training Command (AOC GTC) as well as the Commandant and staff of RTC for a job well-done. Furthermore, the CAS specially thanked and commended BMATT, especially the Detachment Commander of No 5 Royal Air Force, Force Protection Wing, Squadron Leader Nathan Foster, for his dedication, hard work and commitment to the FPCAGE training. “It is my sincere hope that we will continue to sustain our long-standing cooperation and relationship with the Government of the United Kingdom”, he said.



Earlier in his welcome remarks, the AOC GTC, Air Vice Marshal Idi Amin, stated that the RTC’s curriculum was continuously being revised in response to combat experiences and requirements to make the training more effective and realistic to meet the evolving complexities of operational environments. He said he was therefore confident that the graduating students had acquired the necessary skills to be effective in securing NAF Bases and assets while at the same time supporting sister Services and security agencies in internal security operations across the country. He however highlighted that the commendable achievements recorded by the RTC would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the CAS, which had ensured an enabling environment for the timely, qualitative turn out of well-trained Regiment personnel. He therefore expressed his profound gratitude to the CAS for his determined focus on capacity development of NAF personnel.



As part of the ceremony, the graduating students had earlier conducted an exercise simulating the countering of an insurgent threat to the Base by an FPCAGE Team supported by an Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. Another highlight of the graduation ceremony was the presentation of awards to students who distinguished themselves during the various courses. Dignitaries that graced the occasion included the Commandant Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji, Brach Chiefs from Headquarters NAF, the AOC Air Training Command, the United Kingdom’s Defence Adviser in Nigeria as well as Commanders of co-located NAF Units in Kaduna, among other senior serving and retired officers.



IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA

Air Commodore

Director of Public Relations and Information

Jimi24:
The Adcom company makers of Yabhon Flash uavs have/had big problems. I believe this company may be probably owned fully or partially by Algeria itself and no more it's UAE founders.

We need proof that these UAVs were actually delivered OR whether there is hope they will pressed into service. I doubt it though

you should ask tdayof he has a friend in Markudi AFB which he claimed dat NAF already has it's Yahbon drones.He hasn't shared pics. I'm sure NAF wants to keep it secret.Just like the CH3 until it crashed

shadowprimezero:
Algerian Yabhon Flash 40 MALE UCAV in service. Nigeria still waiting for her units......

it's like Nigeria has received hers in secret..It's in Markudi AFB..

Ok lemme just break it down to what I know..I'm still very young (17yrs) and I may be wrong or right.First The Andonni class SDB1 is an 30meters inshore patrol vessel Right.And it wasn't built to sail offshore in higher seas.Good.
Karaduwa class SDB2 is a 40meters Midshore patrol vessel.Which has participated in several international Maritime exercise but in the shores of Nigeria And outside.The vessel was one of the star attraction at Ghana Navy Anniversary.it showcased the ingenuity of our naval engineers.The current vessel under construction is according to the CNS going to showcase the ingenuity of the naval dockyard.
Now we may not have any ship with missile capability,or Anti submarine warfare.We will get there.The Navy is first dealing with its current challenge.We critizing the Navy for not buying subs or Frigates is like tell the NAF to go for the S400 air defense systems when we know what they need is CTCOIN platform for insurgency ops.All I'm saying is whether it's a Gunboats or IPV NDL builds we should appreciate it.they have a vision and they are getting somewhere.I can proudly say Nigeria is among nation's who has developed their military hardware from scratch.Rather than license built.which is a Good thing...
Next year we will receive one of our LST from Damen, Hydrographic ship from Ocean.E.T.C and some helo from Leonardo helicopters

jln115:
don't want to get in to a debate if its an IPV or MPV but I will state that IPVs are usually between 50 and 60m, and the ones being built for the South African Navy are 62meters.

But what I will debate is the bolded: do you have any sources backing up this claim.....the Nigeria Navy currently has no missile capability,thus it won't make sense for them to fit missiles on a 50m boat vs fitting them either on your p18s or reactivating NNS Aradu.

our karaduwa which is 40m long is an MPV.And yes we do have three missile combatte class ships.

jln115:
it's an IPV boys.... Let's not get ahead of our selves

Mpv(Midshore patrol vessel) not IPV(Inshore patrol vessel).. it will be fitted with Missiles systems too so.its even more capable than a MPV

kabe1:
It is not.

bros u nor dey get..
I said almost as big as dat.Not "As big as dat"

kabe1:
Karaduwa is 40 meters.

yeah I know I meant in size..

kabe1:
The new ship Nigeria is building locally would almost be as long as this ship (pictured) in length.

The one pictured is 50 meters in length, the Nigerian ship is 45 meters in length.

Karaduwa is almost as big as dat....
Please post karaduwa pic

slimthugchimee2:
do yoy have more pictures of the sdb3 or maybe a conceptual design of how it would look like

I'm still trying to get o...

kabe1:
Additional locally built hardware

this is either Epenal or Almarine built...
From the source I saw RHIB...