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[/b]NIGERIAN ARMY TAKES DELIVERY OF ITS FIRST SET OF AIRCRAFTS...As Army Aviation becomes a reality[b]

The Nigerian Army (NA) has taken a significant step in enhancing its operational capabilities with the delivery of the first batch of new aircrafts. The berthing of the aircrafts marks a significant milestone in the development of the Nigerian Army Aviation’s capacity to provide air support for ground operations. The aircraft BELL UH-1H (HUEY) helicopters, were formally received by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja in a brief ceremony held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Thursday 20 June, 2024.

Receiving the aircrafts, General Lagbaja, noted that the renewed drive to establish an NA Aviation wing was conceived by the then-former COAS, Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah (rtd), in 2014, with a three-phase ten-year implementation plan.

The COAS extolled former Chiefs of Army Staff, maintaining, that their tenacity and drive, along with the collective efforts of personnel and Nigerian Government’s political will, have been instrumental in realizing the fruition of NA Aviation.

Gen Lagbaja appreciated the various successive administrations for their support in training NA Pilots and Ground Crews as well as putting in place requisite structures. The COAS profoundly expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fulfilling his promise to fund the acquisition of NA platforms and providing all support to actualize the dream.

The BELL UH-1H Helicopters are equipped with advanced sensors and enablers to conduct a range of missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance, rescue, logistics, transportation, and medical evacuation.

The Army Chief also appreciated the forerunners, particularly the sister services and the Nigerian Police Force Aviation wing, for their support and encouragement. He noted that the NA is spurred to serve the nation better with the acquisition of the new platforms and provide Nigerians, an enabling environment for economic prosperity.

In his remarks, the Coordinator, NA Aviation, Brigadier General Musa Alkali, stated that the arrival of the NA Aviation vanguard platforms is a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance the operational capabilities of the NA Aviation, in line with the COAS’s Command Philosophy.

Brig Gen Alkali stressed that the acquisition of the platforms is a clear demonstration of the NA’s aviation resolve, which started 40 years ago to continuously improve and adapt in the face of an evolving security landscape, adding that this will boost the NA’s reconnaissance, surveillance, and air mobility capabilities. The Coordinator acknowledged the tireless efforts of those involved in the execution of the NA Aviation plan, as well as the international partners.

Earlier, a Consultant for the Nigerian Army Aviation, Major General Emeka Onwuamaegbu (retired) who is also a trained Helicopter Pilot, lauded the Nigerian Army for sustaining the vision over the years that saw to the actualization of the Nigerian Army aviation.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Major General
Director Army Public Relations
20 June 2024

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[b][/b]NAF T129 ATAK HELICOPTER SIGHTED TODAY IN ABIA[code][/code]




https://x.com/AbiaIndigene00/status/1796576295587082476?t=vEpeK5BMW32FKGJoep2wqQ&s=19

ocelot2006:



First of all, a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the Army for it's Air Corp. I'm truly elated for the force and Nigeria at large.

That said, I have a few questions and reservations:

[/b]1. Why the very old BELL UH-1? Why not the BELL 412 that's equally used by the NAF? In my opinion, that would ease training, interoperability, and maintenance[b]

2. Another concern are restrictions the Americans may place on the procured helos? If we fall out with the Americans, you know how they are. So why risk it?

[/b]3. Why don't we go for mid sized transport helos like the Mi-17 transport helos that can pack a decent amount of troops for air assaults[b]

ocelot2006:



NAF: "IPOB, come and play o. Let me tell you something"

Floky215:


Nonsense..what have they been able to do to boko people, fulani terrosit and bandits for over a decade now.?

You people just be talking rubbish...!!
Nothing would still change on the ground..that's a fact you can take to the bank..!!

The most they can do in the east as usual is to attack and burn the market and old people's home, nothing more...!!

Floky215:


Nonsense..what have they been able to do to boko people, fulani terrosit and bandits for over a decade now.?

You people just be talking rubbish...!!
Nothing would still change on the ground..that's a fact you can take to the bank..!!

The most they can do in the east as usual is to attack and burn the market and old people's home, nothing more...!!

AskiaHarem:



They’ve “mostly” annihilated them. Attacks & Deaths are at an all time low this decade. Reduced to zealous street level thugs that spend most of there time hiding and sleeping in the bush with one eye open.

bidexiii:




Sentiments apart, what have they been able to do with BH/ISWAP ?
The NA/Armed forces has done alot, go ask people leaving in Borno and Yobe state especially. They will tell you what happened in the past and what's happening now and how they can sleep with their two eyes closed.

The just emerging security threat is the banditory, Fulani herbsmen clash & attack on communities and kidnapping in the N.W & N.C.
And also the IPOB thugs, kidnapping, Oil militants and other huligance like the Auto pilot/Unknown Gunmen has they call it. You want us to put the blame on the Army, what about the Nigerian police and the people of the communities living in that area.

Dude go and arrest, go sit your sorry ass some where.

Floky215:


It's good you make yourself happy from time to time..but the truth is the truth..!!
I hope you know how many IDP camps we have scattered all over the country?

[/b]I see now you are calling the police[b]...I'm not blaming the army and never will...I was responding to the dude who is asking IPOB to come and see something cos of some new birds the military bought and I simply told him ipob is never the problem of Nigeria and the birds bought won't change anything on the ground..!!

If the army fail to do what they need do to preserve themselves and the country and instead running after ipob what's my own there...!!?

bidexiii:


Your problem and pain was that he called "IPOB to come and see" right?

The truth of the matter is they'll have a taste of it if the killing of security personnel continue? And let me enlightening you on some issues on security.

BH/ISWAP & IPOB/ESN/BIAFRA agitation are two defferent entities. The government has been folding there arms and not wanting a military scale intervention in the east.

The problem we have in the SE and NW/NC should be handled by police and civil defence if they where properly trained and equipped, the military shouldn't be in those places in the 1st place.

The government is just trying to avert another civil war, the IPOB/ESN is never too big to be handled by the army.

Like you said it's none of your business and what's your own

Floky215:


Nothing is my own..truth is nothing would change on the ground as long as things continue the way it is now..!!

As long as the military don't go killing people any how in the east there won't be a reactionary attack on them or have you quickly forgotten so fast how the killing of the military started in the east...what about boko haram? All by the same foolish act of the military.

Playing the colonial handbook they thought they can force everyone to a stand till by pointing rifles at them but unfortunately those they are pointing rifles at also got their hands on same rifles...the rest is story today..!!!

Simple fact..!!

God help the military to save the country..!!

Floky215:


Nothing is my own..truth is nothing would change on the ground as long as things continue the way it is now..!!

As long as the military don't go killing people any how in the east there won't be a reactionary attack on them or have you quickly forgotten so fast how the killing of the military started in the east...what about boko haram? All by the same foolish act of the military.

Playing the colonial handbook they thought they can force everyone to a stand till by pointing rifles at them but unfortunately those they are pointing rifles at also got their hands on same rifles...the rest is story today..!!!

Simple fact..!!

God help the military to save the country..!!

bidexiii:


Killing people any how; where and how ?
You forgot how your eastern people have been Killing their own people say less of countless dead bead decomposing bodies of police personnel or brutal/barbaric Killing of soldiers.

Floky215:


Open your eyes bro, they simply metamorphosed into splinter groups and spread all over the country...!!
Maybe you don't know..the country as a whole is in a state of war..!!

Before their activities are manly in the North East, today they are active all over the country except the South East where the same IPOB ESN is giving them a run for their money..!!

Are we not all here when the army turk tail and ran away from their FOB in Niger State? Even heard more terrorist are coming in via the Benin Republic axis to the north western States..!!

Like I earlier wrote, nothing changed and nothing would change until things are done properly in the country...!!
If they like they should go and buy submarine, nuclear bomb, raptors, apache..it would still change nothing on the ground.

We all would be here as things unfold in the country...!!

rugged7:
You get energy to dey argue with these people.
It's not worth it. They will see dog and call it a cat.
Leave them to rot in their own intransigence.
Every sane person knows that the corrupt military has been incapable of handling the 13 year insurgency. It has spread from the NE to the NW with jihadists taking over the kainji national park and dams.
Let the cowards at DSS and Nigerian army keep pursuing shadows with ipob and nnamdi Kanu. The next step is for the jihadists to raid aso rock.

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NIGERIAN ARMY INTELLIGENCE SCHOOL STUDENTS EMBARK ON STUDY TOUR TO HEADQUARTERS WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND... Gain Insight on Naval Operations

In a bid to enhance the academic and professional competence of its students, the Nigerian Army Intelligence School (NAIS) has embarked on a local study tour to the Headquarters of the Western Naval Command (WNC) and the Joint Task Force South West Operation AWATSE. The tour was aimed to familiarize students with the critical role of the WNC and OP AWATSE in ensuring security in the South Western region of Nigeria, and to underscore the importance of inter-service collaboration.

The delegation, led by the Acting Commandant of NAIS, Brigadier General Kingsley Nwoko, comprised students from various courses including the Young Officers Course, Counter Intelligence Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Courses, Operative Intelligence Course, and Intermediate Intelligence Operative Course.

Upon arrival, the team was warmly received by the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral MB Hassan and briefed. The brief covered the history, activities, force structure, achievements and challenges of the operation, with a particular focus on intelligence operations. This was followed by a tour of key naval assets, including the NNS KADA, NNS EKUN, NNS CALABAR, and the Falcon Eye facility, providing students with a firsthand understanding of naval operations.

Rear Admiral Hassan expressed his pleasure in hosting the NAIS personnel, emphasizing the importance of such interactions in strengthening the collaboration within the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He highlighted the mutual benefits of sharing knowledge and operational experiences between the Army and Navy.

Brigadier General Nwoko, in his remarks, underscored the academic significance of the tour, noting that it aligns with the Chief of Army Staff's Command Philosophy. He emphasized that the tour is crucial for improving students' understanding of inter-service synergy and the effectiveness of military operations through actionable intelligence.

The initiative marks a significant step in fostering a comprehensive understanding of joint military operations among future intelligence officers, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute to the nation's security landscape.

Exnavyboy62:


The 4th image, that’s the NNS Aradu by the right in the background. I thought it’s supposed to be at Türkiye with STM defence company for refurbishment and upgrades until 2025

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The Chinese has taken over the arms market in Africa

New acquisitions in the Mauritanian army include the WMA-301 assault gun, the MCAV-20, Dongfeng Mensghi armored vehicles equipped with TY-90 short-range defense system and many others.