celeron40:
There has been a recent build-up of equipment for the Nigerian Navy..Is something going on? Something looks fishy.

Well we need a strong military:
1) to deter would be ennemies
2) to deal with our current security challenges
3) to be able to win an unexpected war, in the eventuality of such a war.
4) to reassure investors that the country is stable and that their investment is safe.
...

patriot4:
Well we need a strong military:
1) to deter would be ennemies
2) to deal with our current security challenges
3) to be able to win an unexpected war, in the eventuality of such a war.
4) to reassure investors that the country is stable and that their investment is safe.
...

lol. Textbook soldiers. You ve been reading your books. Were u answering an exam question?

Amisom

KDF

IKRI APC

IKRI is a mythical Nigerian creature which operates at night according to legend.

The IKRI APC is developed by DCD a South-African Company and Mekahog a local Nigerian defence manufacturer for the Nigerian police.

So far 8 Units have been delivered to the Nigerian police.

After going through 11 months of training 54 men and women managed to complete the Namibian Marine corps training,These pictures were taken at the ceremony which took place on friday

Henry120:
IKRI APC

IKRI is a mythical Nigerian creature which operates at night according to legend.

The IKRI APC is developed by DCD a South-African Company and Mekahog a local Nigerian defence manufacturer for the Nigerian police.

So far 8 Units have been delivered to the Nigerian police.

thanks for this. I heard about it but didn't believe it wld enter production this year. Do you know the specs ?and what unit of the police will be using it. As for Mekahog I ve only heard about them in connection to this project, what else do they do?

Nigeria COIN

Destroyed B.H tracked APC

Henry120:
Nigeria COIN

Destroyed B.H tracked APC

it looks like a Steyr track apc

overhypedsteve:
thanks for this. I heard about it but didn't believe it wld enter production this year. Do you know the specs ?and what unit of the police will be using it. As for Mekahog I ve only heard about them in connection to this project, what else do they do?

Yes, I do. I'll post the specs later. It would most likely be used in the N.E by a COIN unit. Mekahog are a defence contractor, manufacturer, trainer and helicopter surveillance/ general security mobile surveillance hire firm.

realnas:
it looks like a Steyr track apc

Yeah, former N.A steyr.

realnas:
it looks like a Steyr track apc

I think it should be the one captured from the nigeria army,its destroyed ! The porported one in the video they once released .

gottfried21:
After going through 11 months of training 54 men and women managed to complete the Namibian Marine corps training,These pictures were taken at the ceremony which took place on friday

The training seems rigorous enough. My only problem is the use of AK-47's for a specialised unit.

I know most people would say the AK-47 is very rugged, but didn't they (top brass) see up-graded AK-74's in the market?".

Henry120:


Yes, I do. I'll post the specs later. It would most likely be used in the N.E by a COIN unit. Mekahog are a defence contractor, manufacturer, trainer and helicopter surveillance/ general security mobile surveillance hire firm.

pls do. The specs will determine its role. Just hope its not relegated to bank or VIP escort duties. We all know naija.

gottfried21:
Some Namibian Navy pics

It would be great if namibia joined RSA and got some OPV's and IPV's from project Biro

Economies of scale and such

overhypedsteve:
pls do. The specs will determine its role. Just hope its not relegated to bank or VIP escort duties. We all know naija.

Specs

Height. 2720mm
Length. 5900mm
Width. 2360mm
Ground clearance 350mm
Weight

Payload 1500kg
Vehicle weight 9000kg

Power

Mwm 6.10t turbo diesel engine

Performance
Max speed 110 km/h
Max. 0-50 km
Acceleration 12 seconds
Max range 700km

Brakes

Pneumatic dual circuit.

Weapons mount
Various manned and remote controlled weapon stations, including shield for gunner.

Cabin rear access
Large rear access door.

Seating
Standard: 2 + 9

Protection
V-shaped hull
Bolt-on armour (tailored to customer requirements)
IED protection

Situational awareness, large side and front windows.

Transportability

2 vehicles per 12m container
2 vehicles in C-130

Steering
Hydraulic assisted ball and pinioon type.

Henry120:


Specs

Height. 2720mm
Length. 5900mm
Width. 2360mm
Ground clearance 350mm
Weight

Payload 1500kg
Vehicle weight 9000kg

Power

Mwm 6.10t turbo diesel engine

Performance
Max speed 110 km/h
Max. 0-50 km
Acceleration 12 seconds
Max range 700km

Brakes

Pneumatic dual circuit.

Weapons mount
Various manned and remote controlled weapon stations, including shield for gunner.

Cabin rear access
Large rear access door.

Seating
Standard: 2 + 9

Protection
V-shaped hull
Bolt-on armour (tailored to customer requirements)
IED protection

Situational awareness, large side and front windows.

Transportability

2 vehicles per 12m container
2 vehicles in C-130

Steering
Hydraulic assisted ball and pinioon type.

nice one. Thanks man. The police counter terror unit should be a potential user.

Henry120:


The training seems rigorous enough. My only problem is the use of AK-47's for a specialised unit.

I know most people would say the AK-47 is very rugged, but didn't they (top brass) see up-graded AK-74's in the market?".

The Ak's are only brandished for public display other wise the standard issue for Marines and special forces is an M4A1,You will rarely see a pic of marines carrying M4's the military is very secretive about them

patches689:


It would be great if namibia joined RSA and got some OPV's and IPV's from project Biro

Economies of scale and such

Yah it would,All of the ships you see are going out of service next year(Except for the one OPV)So the government has probably started searching for replacements,as for IPV's I believe we bought some patrol boats, a landing craft and fast interceptors from SA last year(about 20 or so)

N.A COIN

MGL position.

Nigerian Navy IPV

Chai OGA Henry how do you get all these beautiful pics

Another graduation this time the army 975 recruits to be exact here is a short clip from state broadcasting
http://lm.?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbc.na%2Fnews_article.php%3Fid%3D14802%26title%3DDefence-Force-recruits-graduate-at-Osona-Base&h=pAQE-GKQM&enc=AZP0nOR7IkZ0AK-dYANe_MesURAFeAFy4ADaiLmUEDhSb02c-hlf23ZoH82UJePqlLY&s=1

onumaegbuikenna:
Chai OGA Henry how do you get all these beautiful pics

As long as we all enjoy them, that's the only thing that is important.

Henry120:
N.A COIN

MGL position.

Pls oga Henry, how come these assets are not on N.A's wikipedia page..or were they captured from Boko Haram?

celeron40:
Pls oga Henry, how come these assets are not on N.A's wikipedia page..or were they captured from Boko Haram?

Wikipedia isn't a reliable source. For the Nigerian military, no source is even 65% reliable.

These are our LG3 MGL's.

Henry120:
Nigerian Navy IPV

dis wondaful pls do u have d spec n origin of maker

Henry120:
Nigerian Navy IPV

are they new? And how many units do we have sir?

Henry120:
Nigerian Navy IPV

hmm. We only got wind of a ship like this in the nigerian navy inventory when it was sighted by someone the other day and here you are with her picture? Oga how? Beautiful pics though.

Henry120:
N.A COIN

MGL position.

AGL henry.

Henry120:


Wikipedia isn't a reliable source. For the Nigerian military, no source is even 65% reliable.

These are our LG3 MGL's.

It is the people editing the Nigerian page.

Henry120:
Nigerian Navy IPV

how armed are these inshore patrol vessels @henry120

Henry120:
IKRI APC

[/b]IKRI[b] is a mythical Nigerian creature which operates at night according to legend.

The IKRI APC is developed by DCD a South-African Company and Mekahog a local Nigerian defence manufacturer for the Nigerian police.

So far 8 Units have been delivered to the Nigerian police.

.

Reminds me of Ohakim, the former Gov of Imo state