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Henry240:
Nigerian Army Exercise Crocodile Smile in Port-Harcourt

lol

3rd picture

Guy has a fvcking Sten gun

kenya defence forces paratroopers

tdayof:
Is Lagos airport the only one equipped with NAF assets in south west? Does the Nigerian army operate any combat helo?

There's Kwara, the logistics home of the NAF. G-222, Donier, basic trainer aircrafts are based there, although people would consider Kwara as North-Central. I also think Ibadan, not sure though.


The Army does not operate any Helos yet, although they are in the process of setting up an Aviation unit. They got pilots in training in Enugu, and mechanics who currently work with the NAF.

patches689:

lol
3rd picture
Guy has a fvcking Sten gun

Lol, the Tank crew. I only noticed it now. PDW i suppose.

patches689:




But seriously though I have no idea, this thing has flown completely under the radar

Built by M&G Durban and designed by KND Naval Design. Handed over to the Navy in February.
@Henry240 : Nigerian Customs ordered 30m patrol vessels from the Turkish company ARES, who then turned around and farmed the order to KND Naval Design. Why they didn't deal directly heaven only knows. Especially as KND is well-known in Nigeria, having worked closely with Nautic Africa/Paramount.

PIC 1 & 2: SA Navy Riverine boat;
PIC 3: Nigerian Customs boats.

SAAF Gripen

Henry240:


There's Kwara, the logistics home of the NAF. G-222, Donier, basic trainer aircrafts are based there, although people would consider Kwara as North-Central. I also think Ibadan, not sure though.


The Army does not operate any Helos yet, although they are in the process of setting up an Aviation unit. They got pilots in training in Enugu, and mechanics who currently work with the NAF.

Thanks. Not sure there is any NAF asset in Ibadan with what I have seen there. We really need more equipments. Probably UCAVs. UCAV should be able to replace some attack helo at base where we have combat aircrafts on ground.

frumentius:


Built by M&G Durban and designed by KND Naval Design. Handed over to the Navy in February.
@Henry24 : Nigerian Customs ordered 30m patrol vessels from the Turkish company ARES, who then turned around and farmed the order to KND Naval Design. Why they didn't deal directly heaven only knows. Especially as KND is well-known in Nigeria, having worked closely with Nautic Africa/Paramount.

PIC 1 & 2: SA Navy Riverine boat;
PIC 3: Nigerian Customs boats.

Sometimes i wonder why the Nigerian government doesn't deal directly with SA defence companies. There is just so much to gain from doing business directly, look at "Kazahkstan"..... I can't even spell the name of the country properly, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijian, countries that are virtually in the middle of nowhere, yet they are doing mutually beneficial business with groups such as Paramount engineering and Nautic.


I saw the Customs boats earlier on in the year, cute vehicles, but many questions abound.

tdayof:

Thanks. Not sure there is any NAF asset in Ibadan with what I have seen there. We really need more equipments. Probably UCAVs. UCAV should be able to replace some attack helo at base where we have combat aircrafts on ground.

UCAVs are not a force multiplier. You cannot use UCAVs in CAS, only helicopters and fighter jets can do that. As such a UCAV cannot replace an attack helo.


Infact, UCAVs are overrated, what any the air force needs is additional UAVs. Targets coordinates that are acquired are then shared with the fighter aircrafts which then executes.

Botswana CF-5s

Henry240:


UCAVs are not a force multiplier. You cannot use UCAVs in CAS, only helicopters and fighter jets can do that. As such a UCAV cannot replace an attack helo.


Infact, UCAVs are overrated, what any the air force needs is additional UAVs. Targets coordinates that are acquired are then shared with the fighter aircrafts which then executes.

Sorry but how are UCAV overrated? UCAV will deliver at the same precision a helicopter will without putting human lives at risk. UCAV are taking over from helicopters in combat except during escort with a transport helicopter.
Fighter jets still remain the only platform that cannot be replaced by drones and MQ-1 predator will perform CAS. I see no reason for a UAV when a UCAV will do better? It's Just like an unarmed A-jet flying with ISR.
I will love to know your reasons.

frumentius:


Built by M&G Durban and designed by KND Naval Design. Handed over to the Navy in February.
@Henry240 : Nigerian Customs ordered 30m patrol vessels from the Turkish company ARES, who then turned around and farmed the order to KND Naval Design. Why they didn't deal directly heaven only knows. Especially as KND is well-known in Nigeria, having worked closely with Nautic Africa/Paramount.

PIC 1 & 2: SA Navy Riverine boat;
PIC 3: Nigerian Customs boats.

I noticed 2 things:

1. No mounts for heavy weapons
2. How are the boats compliment supposed to disembark? CB 90 H has a forward compartment for such things.

Also, who operates it? MRS boat squadron? 4 Special Forces Regiment?

off topic :Obama just got snubbed in china,no red carpet and then forced to exit through a door used where airport dont have facilities e.g rolling staircase !

tdayof:
Sorry but how are UCAV overrated? UCAV will deliver at the same precision a helicopter will without putting human lives at risk. UCAV are taking over from helicopters in combat except during escort with a transport helicopter.
Fighter jets still remain the only platform that cannot be replaced by drones and MQ-1 predator will perform CAS. I see no reason for a UAV when a UCAV will do better? It's Just like an unarmed A-jet flying with ISR.
I will love to know your reasons.

A UCAV does not provide Close Air Support. What's the payload of a UCAV, how many 30mm's does a UCAV carry?

You don't call in a drone to provide CAS when you're pinned down. UCAV are primarily designed to carry out targeted strikes, this is because of their long endurance capability.


ISTAR and Targeted strikes and that's it.

africaken254:
off topic :Obama just got snubbed in china,no red carpet and then forced to exit through a door used where airport dont have facilities e.g rolling staircase !

The world is such a complicated place. Tensions rising over the SCS.

Henry240:


Proforce, I'm rooting for this company to succeed, and i'm optimistic that they would. With the J.V they have with DICON, it's only a matter of time before we start seeing widespread use of their vehicles.


"The Navy alone this year purchased 120 patrol boats from 2 local companies, with our penchant for foreign, who would believe this day would come?"...... I did not.


They are supposed to launch an improved vehicle this september, so we'll have to wait and see how things progress.

sorry for the question too,abeg oga Henry,shey u b soldier

Henry240:


A UCAV does not provide Close Air Support. What's the payload of a UCAV, how many 30mm's does a UCAV carry?

You don't call in a drone to provide CAS when you're pinned down. UCAV are primarily designed to carry out targeted strikes, this is because of their long endurance capability.


ISTAR and Targeted strikes and that's it.

Am sorry but MQ-9 is designed to provide close air support. MQ-9 has close air support capability.
http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104470/mq-9-reaper.aspx

darkhorizon:

sorry for the question too,abeg oga Henry,shey u b soldier

Lol... Why are you asking?

Pic 1&2 Nigerian navy SBS, advanced airborne training in Pakistan

Pic 3, navy SBS in NE Nigeria

Henry240:


The world is such a complicated place. Tensions rising over the SCS.

those days when the US would scare china with its aircraft carriers sailing near its coast are long gone

A funny (and real) story from WW2

“The 75mm main gun is firing,” Lt Giles recalls, breathlessly. “The 37mm secondary gun is firing, but it’s traversed round the wrong way. The Browning [machine gun] is jammed. I am saying, ‘Driver advance’ on the A set, but the driver – who can’t hear me – is reversing.
“And as I look over the top of the turret, and see 12 enemy tanks, just 50 yards away, someone hands me a cheese sandwich.”

How the british keep winning wars... I will never know

africaken254:
those days when the US would scare china with its aircraft carriers sailing near its coast are long gone

Please.

I live here.

These people are continually butt-devastated about everything.

A dingy with a fat man, transvestite and dog flying the American flag anywhere near Chinese waters would send them over the edge.

I miss the Koreans, they were unshakable.

tdayof:

Thanks. Not sure there is any NAF asset in Ibadan with what I have seen there. We really need more equipments. Probably UCAVs. UCAV should be able to replace some attack helo at base where we have combat aircrafts on ground.

there is a NAF base in Ibadan
but I doubt if any assets r put there

patches689:


Please.

I live here.

These people are continually butt-devastated about everything.

A dingy with a fat man, transvestite and dog flying the American flag anywhere near Chinese waters would send them over the edge.

I miss the Koreans, they were unshakable.

china is the new kid on the block,even american can't protect neighbours.thats why japan choose to change its constitution,being a pacifist is no longer sustainable with a rising china

Henry240:
Since we talking Riverine boats, here are some from Nigeria............ That leave people asking, "are we still talking about patrol boats?"

aiyaiyai......look at the windows...!!!... ...some people no dey gbadun uooohhhh.... ..seriously!..my,my....

ethiopia air force SU-27 jets

patches689:
A funny (and real) story from WW2

“The 75mm main gun is firing,” Lt Giles recalls, breathlessly. “The 37mm secondary gun is firing, but it’s traversed round the wrong way. The Browning [machine gun] is jammed. I am saying, ‘Driver advance’ on the A set, but the driver – who can’t hear me – is reversing.
“And as I look over the top of the turret, and see 12 enemy tanks, just 50 yards away, someone hands me a cheese sandwich.”

How the british keep winning wars... I will never know

..... Really?

africaken254:
china is the new kid on the block,even american can't protect neighbours.thats why japan choose to change its constitution,being a pacifist is no longer sustainable with a rising china

Some would say it was over arms sales.

patches689:
A funny (and real) story from WW2

“The 75mm main gun is firing,” Lt Giles recalls, breathlessly. “The 37mm secondary gun is firing, but it’s traversed round the wrong way. The Browning [machine gun] is jammed. I am saying, ‘Driver advance’ on the A set, but the driver – who can’t hear me – is reversing.
“And as I look over the top of the turret, and see 12 enemy tanks, just 50 yards away, someone hands me a cheese sandwich.”

How the british keep winning wars... I will never know

The queen has the best soldiers in the world.

jakeporeshenko:
Pic 1&2 Nigerian navy SBS, advanced airborne training in Pakistan

Pic 3, navy SBS in NE Nigeria

Since the creation of AFSF, i no longer see regular SBS units and NAF Regiment carrying out operations in the N.E. Regiment stick to NAF bases/base protection, while SBS are back to the seas and creeks.

MikeCZA:
Some would say it was over arms sales.

there is an Asian arms race thus japan needs to increase it's defence spending.they need to find other sources of funding,arms sales being one