Whyem15:



LOL, if DSS decides to start performing the way they are meant to, all of us here will start shouting they've been politicized and are being willing tools of oppression of this administration. It is something many of us have said on this thread. That was what we were all talking about before 2020 when in actual fact most security threats are politically motivated.

But that doesn't remove the fact that they being used as political tools most of the time..
Even acting as excorts
When you see even the lowest of security organizations( my opinion) Pakistan isi the dss is a learner

marvin906:



But that doesn't remove the fact that they being used as political tools most of the time..

Please mention 10 instances DSS operated purely on political basis after 2014

Good news lads! Seems the long awaited Yabhon Flash-40 UCAVs are in Nigeria

shadowprimezero:
Good news lads! Seems the long awaited Yabhon Flash-40 UCAVs are in Nigeria

May have been in Nigeria months ago. They just keep quiet about everything

shadowprimezero:
Good news lads! Seems the long awaited Yabhon Flash-40 UCAVs are in Nigeria

Nigerian Air force never spoke about them for almost 2 years.

shadowprimezero:
Good news lads! Seems the long awaited Yabhon Flash-40 UCAVs are in Nigeria

this is 103 composite group Maiduguri right?
Wing of CH-3A visible

Toju200:
this is 103 composite group Maiduguri right?
Wing of CH-3A visible

Yes, it is!

COUNTER-INSURGENCY: CAS CHARGES PERSONNEL TO INTENSIFY OPERATIONS FOR TOTAL DEFEAT OF INSURGENTS AS HE VISITS HQ ATF MAIDUGURI, 171 DETACHMENT MONGUNO

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Oladayo Amao, has charged the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD) to sustain the onslaught against Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT)/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) elements in the North East of the Country, working in synergy with sister Services and other security agencies, in order to ensure total defeat of the terrorists. The CAS gave this charge today, 8 February 2021, while addressing personnel during his maiden operational visit to the ATF Headquarters in Maiduguri and the 171 Nigerian Air Force Detachment (171 NAF Det) in Monguno to assess the conduct of the Counter-Insurgency Operation as well as inspect facilities and ongoing projects. The CAS, who arrived Maiduguri from Abuja in company of his counterpart, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, commended the ATF for the recent successes recorded in the renewed offensive by the Land and Air Components of OPLD, while stating that the NAF Headquarters would continue to provide all necessary support to ensure “the sustenance of critical airpower capabilities required for joint force employment in pursuit of national security imperatives".

In his address, the CAS, who was earlier given an update on the conduct of the ATF’s operations by the Commander ATF OPLD, Air Commodore Abubakar Abdulkadir, conveyed the appreciation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces (C-in-C), President Muhammadu Buhari, as well as the Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD), Major General Bashir Magashi (retired), to the personnel for their relentless efforts in the fight against insurgency. He equally thanked the personnel for the prayers and congratulatory messages that followed his appointment as CAS. While expressing appreciation to the C-in-C for considering him worthy of the appointment, AVM Amao also highlighted that, while the C-in-C commended the armed forces personnel operating in the North East Theatre for their efforts, the C-in-C, and indeed the HMOD, had stated emphatically that much more needed to be done. He noted that His Excellency Mr President had given the Chief of Defence Staff, along with the Service Chiefs, the onerous task of bringing the war against insurgency to a decisive end in order to restore normalcy to all troubled parts of the Country. He disclosed that they had already begun to take action in this regard, holding several meetings to evolve strategies for better synergy in the joint operations. The CAS therefore charged all personnel to do their own bit towards the attainment of this noble objective.

Speaking further, AVM Amao disclosed that in line with the C-in-C’s mandate as well as the HMOD’s strategic guidance, he had crafted his Vision for the Service, which he disclosed, is “to enhance and sustain critical airpower capabilities required for joint force employment in pursuit of national security imperatives.” He further disclosed that the Vision is hinged on 5 Key Drivers, which include: ‘focus on doctrinal development and application of airpower in Joint military operations’; ‘pursuit of purposeful training and human capacity development’ as well as
‘sustenance of platforms and equipment serviceability through innovative maintenance methods and logistics support systems’. He highlighted that the other key drivers are ‘fostering a disciplined workforce essential for combat readiness’ and ‘bolstering morale by improving personnel welfare’.

Elaborating further, the CAS noted that the focus on joint doctrinal development was premised on the fact that new ways of doing things needed to be evolved in order to achieve better, longer-lasting results. He added that, in terms of pursuing purposeful training and human capacity development, the Service would sustain and build on the capacity building initiatives of his predecessor, whilst ensuring that training is robust and balanced with regard to quality and quantity. AVM Amao also emphasized that, in sustaining platforms’ serviceability, the Service would continue to leverage on the acquisition of new platforms, whilst ensuring effective maintenance of existing ones. In this regard, the CAS noted that, in addition to the 23 brand new aircraft acquired for the Service by the Federal Government, 15 additional new manned aircraft - 12 A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft and 3 JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter jets - as well as 8 new Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) were also being expected. He noted that these additional new aircraft would undoubtedly add considerable value to operations within the North East and other Operational Theatres.

Regarding welfare issues, AVM Amao disclosed that, in line with the C-in-C’s mandate to ensure adequate welfare for all personnel, his Administration would give priority attention to the welfare needs of personnel, especially in the areas of provision of equipment, uniforms and kits; prompt payment of appropriate allowances as well as provision of residential accommodation, while in Service, and post-Service housing, for those preparing for retirement. The CAS further commended the ATF Commander as well as his officers, airmen and airwomen for their hard work and dedication to duty which, he said, was evident in the intensive rate of effort, with missions being conducted day and night to attack terrorists’ targets as well as provide support to ground troops, whenever required. He emphasized that the existing synergy with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies must be strengthened to ensure total victory. The CAS also entertained questions and received feedback as well as suggestions from the personnel on how to move the Service forward for more robust joint force employment.

In Munguno, the CAS was received by the Commander Sector 3 OPLD/Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Sunday Igbinomwahia, along with his Commanders and Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), before proceeding to HQ 171 NAF Det, where he was briefed on the activities of the Unit by its Commander, Squadron Leader Mohammed Halilu. As in Maiduguri, the CAS also commended the personnel for their crucial contributions in the fight against insurgency, urging them to sustain the high level of professionalism in the performance of their duties. The CAS was accompanied on the visit by the NAF Chief of Training and Operations, AVM James Gwani; Chief of Aircraft Engineering, AVM Musibau Olatunji; Chief of Logistics, AVM Mohammed Yakubu; Chief of Communication Information Systems, AVM Kurotimi Obidake; Chief of Air Intelligence, Air Commodore Friday Ogohi; as well as Directors from HQ NAF.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
8 February 2021

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shadowprimezero:
Good news lads! Seems the long awaited Yabhon Flash-40 UCAVs are in Nigeria

My problem with this UAV is the company that makes it in the UAE no longer exists, so how do we maintain them in the long run?

shadowprimezero:
Good news lads! Seems the long awaited Yabhon Flash-40 UCAVs are in Nigeria

It has been in Nigeria since 2018.

Yabhon Flash 40?. That's not a serious company that sold it to Nigeria. I am pretty sure their program management and customer support is poor.
That UAV should have been flying since 2018.
This is the big issue with buying new tech from companies located in 3rd world countries.

The company's governance structure is now unclear and I dont think they have money to support the product.

Nigeria should set up an implementation team and head-hunt ex staff of that company and hire them as consultants to get some value from this platform

Jimi24:
Yabhon Flash 40?. That's not a serious company that sold it to Nigeria. I am pretty sure their program management and customer support is poor.
That UAV should have been flying since 2018.
This is the big issue with buying new tech from companies located in 3rd world countries.

The company's governance structure is now unclear and I dont think they have money to support the product.

Nigeria should set up an implementation team and head-hunt ex staff of that company and hire them as consultants to get some value from this platform

NAF deliberately kept it a secret since 2018. It has been flying.

CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF VISITS SPECIAL ARMY SUPER CAMP 1 NGAMDU..... Assures Troops of Support.

In continuation of his Operational visits to the Theatre of Operations in the North East Region, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).Major General Ibrahim Attahiru today 8th February 2021 visited Special Army Super Camp 1 Ngamdu. He was briefed by the Sector Commander, Sector 2 OPLD Major General OO Oluyede on the successes and achievement so far recorded since the commencement of Operation TURA TAKAIBANGO within Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE Area of Responsibility and as well the readiness of the troops and equipment in the Sector.

The COAS while addressing the troops commended them for their loyalty and doggedness in the ongoing fight against Insurgency in the North East. He assured troops of his support and robust welfare packages to boost their morale as they continue the war against insurgency.

He also extended greetings from the President and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari to troops.

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Xbee007:

NAF deliberately kept it a secret since 2018. It has been flying.

That UCAV with "waterproof" still on it?

It's really hard to say.

Nigerian army

Nigerian Air Force operates 4 different types of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAV).

CH-3A

Ch-4

Wing-long II

Yahbon Flash 40 UCAV.

Nigeria has one the largest and most diverse fleets of UAVs employed for military duties in Africa, I think only Egypt has more assets.

kabe1:
Nigerian Air Force operates 4 different types of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAV).

CH-3A

Ch-4

Wing-long II

Yahbon Flash 40 UCAV.

Nigeria has one the largest and most diverse fleets of UAVs employed for military duties in Africa, I think only Egypt has more assets.

probably Algeria as well..... South Africa operates an undisclosed amount of Seeker 400.....but probably less than that of Nigeria's fleet

The 2nd of Paramount's Sentinel leaving Cape Town for it's new home in Nigeria.

Kudos to the team at Nautic Africa for successfully completing this despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 lockdown.

"The multi-purpose vessel is destined for the GoG where it will be utilised for (IOC)-related assignments, as well as escourt patrols for larger vessels.

News: Larger naval versions (40m & 47m ) have been been made available due to rising interest from navies, and will be offered globally to bolster military and fishing patrol operations across EEZ waters."

jln115:
probably Algeria as well..... South Africa operates an undisclosed amount of Seeker 400.....but probably less than that of Nigeria's fleet

your mouth is always doing cho Cho cho.
Alaye I've told you to resist the urge to always SHALAYE.
You only qouted him to input SA, and the seeker400.

Repent Alaye,Repent.

IGpro1:
your mouth is always doing cho Cho cho.
Alaye I've told you to resist the urge to always SHALAYE.
You only qouted him to input SA, and the seeker400.

Repent Alaye,Repent.

so desperate for my attention it's actually sad!!

jln115:
so desperate for my attention it's actually sad!!

Alaye, when ever Nigeria and Egypt are mentioned here without SA,I always expect to see the username jln115 with his unsolicited and unnecessary opinion and you bruv always never disappoint.

IGpro1:
Alaye, when ever Nigeria and Egypt are mentioned here without SA,I always expect to see the username jln115 with his unsolicited and unnecessary opinion and you bruv always never disappoint.

keep seeking attention

jln115:
keep seeking attention

which do you think is better?
F22
F35
SU57
SU47
AND THE J20?
IN THE ORDER FROM SUPERIOR TO INFERIOR
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO GET THE OPINION OF THE OTHER PEOPLE HERE

IGpro1:
Alaye, when ever Nigeria and Egypt are mentioned here without SA,I always expect to see the username jln115 with his unsolicited and unnecessary opinion and you bruv always never disappoint.

guy what's ur problem.

Toju200:
guy what's ur problem.

i would like to hear you opinion on the above

This is very naive thinking. Wishing that the turks can
Be placated by a very small arms deals is close to stupid. They are planning deals in the billions. Check this video. They are planning to have their oil company be global and the oil reserves in the disputed area are part of their plan. Kenya has lost that territory and might loose more if they don't start thinking smart about geopolitics



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvOMSTElVHk

Stargate254:

Dependent is a big word. Anyway, I would say it's for exactly that reason that Kenya -now more than ever - needs to keep Turkey close by engaging in such kind of exchanges, this gives an opportunity to both countries (who have historically never cooperated) to get to know each other and build good rapport. Yes, Turkey wants a strong Somalia built in the image of Turkey and they will be aggressive with anyone who interferes with that. But with Kenya boosting Turkey's defense industry (even if in a small way), It gives an incentive to Turkey not to completely destroy its relationships with buyers of their technologies, so they will be more inclined to solve disputes diplomatically first i.e. If the interest of Kenya and Turkey in Somalia don't align, at-least now Turkey will have to think twice and weigh their options first before reacting because if they mess things up they will loose Kenya and Uganda as potential future buyers of their technologies. Anyway , those are my 2 cents.


When it comes to this issue, Kenya has her own economic interest to worry about.

There is a maritime dispute case at the UN's ICJ (International Court of Justice ) which will officially begin this year, In which Somali seeks to annex 116,000 sq.km from Kenya's territory. Both parties believe there is large deposits of gas and oil in that location but that's not the biggest worry for Kenya. If Somali wins the case, it would mean all ships coming from the east or north will have to enter Somali territory first before arriving into Kenya, basically they will be in control of our sea trade, They could enforce tariffs on all ships thereby rising cost of imports/exports, they could blockade us if we don't play ball on some issue (like how landlocked countries are at the mercy of their sea route neighbors.)

Kenya has already said publicly that if the ICJ rules in favor of Somalia, they won't let go of the territory. And on the other hand, Turkey is a big influence in Somalia, therefore its in Kenya's best interest to try and have a strategic relation with Turkey like I have tried to explain to Tinfoil up there.

IMO The best and only move they can do is withdraw the AU troops from Somali ASAP so that Turkey can be held back for a while.

The us and europe will take the turks side when the dispute starts and as libya and syria shows they will stand aside when they use force. They have show they are willing to use force rather than diplomacy