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| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 12:56am On Jul 01, 2010 |
yes but why spend so much money on military hardware when the govt has not even provided basic amenities to its people The military Govts of yrs past neglected our armed forces so there had to be spending to catch up. . . . Also no serious country on earth leaves its internal/external security needs unmet because it has not eradicated poverty whether its india,pakistan or usa In the recent jos crises when innocent Nigerians were killed,its the same military that returned the area to normal for the good life of all citizens If u think anarchy is best,then pls go study the Sierra leone and Liberian wars,the unnecessary sufferings all because the central Govt could not confront some rag tag rebels mind u its the so-called common man that was despoiled,killed arms chopped off and so on. . . A strong military is good for Nigeria. . .period |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by lordangers(m): 6:33am On Jul 01, 2010 |
paddy_lo:You dont get it do you? I said you couldnt fly through togo and Benin. Also why would you target Accra? Is it a Nigerian policy to attack civilians. I was refering to your air force having air supremacy and a ground support role. It can have neither. If you want air supremacy you need to be in Ghanaian air space for quite a while. Your J-7's only just have the ability to go to the west of Ghana and back. Your SEPECAT too would not be able to even do that. As for your navy, your frigate is still only sea-worthy, if you can show me proof that your Corvettes are back up and running then go ahead and show me. I've shown you the Ghanaian navy so unless you can proove that those corvettes are working then there's no point carrying on. Even if the rest of Ghana's armed forces were shite, if the navy stopped you, who would care about the rest? I hvent said that Ghana bought loads of sophisticated equip. I have given names like Aermacchi MB-326 instead of being vague and saying "sophisticated equipment". Your generation of fighter air craft is third generation. The world has developed 4th, 4.5 and 5th generation fighters so I cant see any "sophisticated equip" there. Some of your army's MBT's were given to you in 1975 (VikersMk3) and the t-55 designed (as it appears to have come in batches so I cant give a transfer date) in 1956 (possibly with some upgrades like reactive armour). Only half of your t-55's remain operational and your Vickers isnt doing that bad in terms of serviceiability. Do I have to ask again. Show me proof of Ghanaians running on their peacekeeping mission paddy lo |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by lordangers(m): 6:43am On Jul 01, 2010 |
paddy_lo: Lol ships for the Niger Delta. Thats patrol craft matey  Show me your ships have improved. I dont want to hear money I want to see that the ships are fixed. You look at the French Navies carrier. It's had engine problems and living on a propelar that wasnt designed for it which is slowing it down. Even with all their money they cant find a replacement propellar. cap28: Personally I believe security in Nigeria is paramount. Especially with that North/South (Muslim/Christian) problem. Also it takes part in invaluable peace-keeping missions. I to dont agree in spending billions of dollers on equip if you have kids on the streets with no life ahead of them but you have to protect what you got. That oil needs to be defended for example. Real pitty though  |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by lordangers(m): 7:26am On Jul 01, 2010 |
paddy_lo: Nice pics paddy. The only prob is that they are patrol. Patrol ships that are out of range and you kindly pointed out they are for defensive purposes. Also not one of them had a 76mm auto cannon. Two of Ghanaians ships have that. Also could you please show me some stats like speed if you wouldnt mind. The Ghanains have 2 mine clearers, 2 large patrol ships and 2 logistics ships almost identical to the Nigerians. As for the gunships you showed me (mi24 or whatever) are out of range too. xterra2: Wow thanks for your imput  Do you mind telling me why you think that. And if you do reply please try and include a source. please |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 12:30pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
You dont get it do you? I said you couldnt fly through togo and Benin Togo and benin have no airforce or air defense system. . . .so what is to stop Nigerian military from flying through? Also for the rest of your rant go to cybereagles.com And see the Nigerian military capabilities. . .its 63pages long,and too long to post here And the Nigerian Airforce can easily disable the Ghanian navy if it comes to that(Remember the falkland war?) Anyway this arguement is getting academic i'll put it to u like this,the Nigerian armed forces is the only one in the region that can project its power way beyond Nigeria on land sea and air,and has the manpower and resources to do it. . . Its like comparing china and taiwan. . .Nigeria has 10times the GDP of Ghana. . . . If the worst comes about and there is need for conflict,we will take care of business |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 12:46pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
Heres the latest info from Reliable data as at 2009 [size=15pt]FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA[/size] 4K7FA G127 (Tracked armoured personnel carrier) 300 BTR-60 (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier) 6 BTR-70 (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier) 18 BTR-3 (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier0 47 COBRA (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier/IFV) 193 EE-11 URUTU (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier) 5 M3 (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier) 18 V.B.L. (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier) 72 MT-LB (Tracked armoured personnel carrier/IFV) 67 Piranha (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier) 140 SARACEN (Infantry fighting vehicle/APC) 10 AML 60mm(Reconnaissance Vehicle/AFV) 120 AML 90mm(Reconnaissance Vehicle/AFV) 60 SALADIN (Reconnaissance Vehicle/AFV) 16 EE-9 CASCAVEL (Reconnaissance Vehicle/AFV) 75 ERC Sagaie (Reconnaissance Vehicle/AFV) 46 Fox (Reconnaissance Vehicle/AFV) 55 Roland (Anti-aircraft missile system) 16 ZSU-23-4 Shilka-M (Anti-aircraft system) 30 APR 21 (122mm MRLS) 25 BM-21 9K51 GRAD (MRLS) 5 FV107 Scimitar (light tank) 5 FV101 Scorpion (light tank) 150 *(tally updated from 140) AMX-30 (Main battle tank) 16 T-55 (Main battle tank) 100 T-72 (Main battle tank) 77 Vickers Mk 3 EAGLE (Main battle tank)170 *(tally updated from 150) 105mm artillery- M56 (towed artillery gun) 200 105mm artillery- OTO MELARA L6 105mm/14 (towed artillery) 18 122mm artillery- D-30А / 2А18М (towed howitzer) 200 130mm artillery- M-46(towed arty) 7 155mm artillery- FH-77A (BOFORS Towed artillery) 25 155mm artillery- FH-77 B05 L52 (BOFORS 155mm gun-howitzer) 48 155mm artillery- PALMARIA (self-propelled howitzer) 50 Plus VERY MANY HUNDREDS OF Medium Mortars: Heavy Mortars Anti Tank Weaponry Anti Tank Guided Weapons Recoilless Guns Anti Aircraft Guns/missiles [size=15pt]GHANA[/size] ICV Ratel 20mm(Recce Vehicle) 14 ICV Ratel 90mm(AFV) 24 ICV Ratel Flat Top 1 Mine Protected Vehicles: Rinkhals 4 BTR-60 (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier) 6 EE-9 CASCAVEL (Reconnaissance Vehicle) 3 Piranha (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier) 63 Tactica (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier) 5 D30A 122mm (towed howitzer) 6 COURTESY BEEG EAGLE. . . .FROM CYBER EAGLE |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 12:59pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
SOME PICS. . of above equipment BTR-60  THE STEYR 4K-7FA    COBRA The Nigerian Army received 193 units of the Cobra in 2007/2008   |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 1:10pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
EE-9 CASCAVEL (75 UNITS)  PANHARD ERC SAGAIE (46 UNITS)  PANHARD AML 90 (60 UNITS)   PANHARD AML 60 (120 UNITS)  |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 1:17pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
THE ULTRAMODERN BTR-3 APC (47 UNITS)  BTR-70 APC (18 UNITS)   MT-LB IFV/COMBAT SUPPORT VEHICLE (67 UNITS)   COURTESY BEEG EAGLE. . .OF CYBEREAGLE.COM |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 1:25pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
PANHARD M3 APC  Until a few years back, the NA owned a total of SEVENTY MOWAG APCs. MOWAG was taken over by General Motors in 1999, I have just discovered that they have taken delivery of a further SEVENTY units of late-model MOWAG APCs from GM Defence. The variants and configurations are still unclear but we are on to a new start. The initial set of MOWAGs were 6X6 wheelers. The new acquisitions are apparently 8X8 wheelers and the plans for their acquisition may have secretly kicked off around 2006, around the same time as contracts were signed for the delivery of 193 OTOKAR Cobra APCs to the NA. Still doing my research. Until today, Nigeria has been known to have 70 MOWAGs. These new acquisitions appear to have come from North America while the initial 6X6 MOWAGs were built in Switzerland. MOWAG PIRANHA MK.II-IV (8x8 wheelers), the new!  COURTESY BEEG EAGLE See link below for verification. . .http://kr.blog.yahoo.com/shinecommerce/4554.html?p=1&t=3 |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by lordangers(m): 5:30pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
paddy_lo: Again some nice pics. As for Togo and Benin you dont need an air force to stop someone violating you. There's plenty of routes like the UN they could take in bringing around some sanctions and simply doing an immediate trade freeze with you. They could support rebel groups or someone would start palling up with Ghana. And even if you did use their air space you still wouldnt have much flying time and there would be a much bigger reaction time compared to Ghana which means if Ghana sent up planes you wouldnt be able to stop them from the air. You would be heavily reliant on your air defenses on the ground which isnt really much to show off about. Even if you do transport it and set it up in time Also a lot of armour you showed were APC's used for the UN peace keeping missions. And how would you transport this stuff too Ghana Nice facts. Nice and intresting but it's just a matter of getting it there across the sea. Also you havent told me how the Nigerian navy would restle control away from Ghana of it's seas. Patrol boats are out of range. Corvettes are not known to be operational and the Frigate is barely sea-worthy let a lone combat ready. Cybereagles only takes me to a football site. Also I did not start this "rant". Infact it all came from a compliment to Nigeria's military. |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 6:15pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
@Lordangers Well I suspect that if there was conflict Nigeria would have to sieze An Airfield in Ghana,and fly in its Tanks and heavy equipment,Together with taking control of its Main port Anyway its not gonna happen cause there is nothing in Ghana to go to war about. . . lol |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 6:17pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
T-72 TANKS - IN THE BEGINNING, [b]This was the point at which the NA first expressed interest in acquiring vastly-improved T-72 tanks from the Czech Republic in 2002. Algeria, Nigeria and India have expressed interest in acquisition of Czech Army surplus T-72 tanks, according to the 9 May(2002) edition of the daily newspaper Pravo. Defense Minister Jaroslav Tvrdik noted that while the army planned to sell the tanks, he would not specify a specific destination since general elections were scheduled for mid-June and he didn't want the issue to become part of the debates. Ales Truxa, the director of the Novy Jicin-based Military Repair Shop (VOP) 025, informed reporters of this on 11 March 2002 that the first modernized T-72M4 CZ tanks will be handed over to Czech Army units in the fall of 2003. VOP 025 was building five test tanks at the time and had a contract to deliver 30 by 2005 (along with five sets of modernized spare components). The Czech Republic planned to upgrade 140 T-72M1 tanks to T-72CZ standard, which will include ERA, Officine Galileo TURMS-T computerized fire control system and a new powerpack by NIMDA of Israel with 736 kW Perkins engine and Allison automatic transmission. Company literature claims that the T-72M4CZ is four times more-capable of hitting a target on the move than the original T-72 and can acquire targets at night to ranges of 2.0 to 2.2 km. The modernized T-72M4 CZ is a result of co-operation between 20 Czech and four foreign companies. The VOP 25 enterprise's management did not want to divulge the costs of modernizing the tank. A Czech business delegation that accompanied Foreign Minister Jan Kavan at the beginning of March held talks on the sale of modernized T-72s to Algeria. The Czechs hope that, in the event of an Algerian contract, the army and VOP 25 would be able to lower the costs of rearmament and, at the same time, rid themselves of the cost of maintaining surplus weapons. The Czechs claim that their upgraded tank has a five times higher range of fire and significantly improved fire accuracy.[/b] |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 6:18pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
T72 TANK(Nigeria has 77units of this Delivered)    COURTESY BEEG EAGLE |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 6:21pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
Cybereagles only takes me to a football site. Pls register for it. . it only takes about 30mins. . and log in and look for the thread on the Nigerian armed forces It has so much info that cannot be posted on here. . .Also has info on other African Militaries The site deals with all kinds of topics,not just Football. . .cheers |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 6:33pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
155mm artillery- FH-77 B05 L52 (BOFORS 155mm gun-howitzer) 48 UNITS    [b]THE IMPERIOUS 155mm BOFORS ARCHER wheeled artillery, went into service in 2008 and ONLY Nigeria, India and Sweden have taken delivery of any units. TECHNICAL DETAILS OF THE BOFORS ARCHER The Archer is a next generation artillery system(way to go! ). It was developed as a replacement for FH 77A and FH 77B towed howitzers. It is expected to enter service with Swedish Army in 2008. A number of other countries expressed interest in purchasing this artillery system. This artillery system is a further development of the FH 77B 155-mm howitzer. It's barrel was extended to 52 calibers to give longer range of fire. The Archer has a rapid, automatic loading system. Maximum range of fire is 30 km with ordinary projectile and 40 km with rocket-assisted projectile. The Archer also fires Excalibur precision guided extended range projectiles with a maximum range of 60 km. It is also compatible with Bonus precision guided projectiles. Maximum a rate of fire of 8 - 9 rounds per minute. The Archer is capable of multiple-round simultaneous - impact firing. It fires up to 6 rounds in 30 seconds, each in different trajectories, so that all of the shells arrive on target at the same time. The Archer transports 20 rounds. It takes only 30 seconds to stop and be ready for firing. Out of action time is also as short as 30 seconds. Brief redeployment time allows to avoid counter-battery fire. Secondary armament consists of LEMUR remotely controlled weapon system, fitted with 12.7-mm machine gun and smoke grenade dischargers. The Archer has a crew of four, consisting of one driver and three operators. If necessary this artillery system can be operated by only two men (driver and one operator). Artillery system is operated remotely from the cab. Cab and artillery system of the Archer is protected against small arms fire and artillery shell fragments. It is fitted with an automatic fire suppression system. It is worth mentioning that only vital parts of the artillery system are protected. Cab is fitted with NBC protection system and provides some degree of protection against landmines. The Archer artillery system is mounted on the commercially available Volvo A30D 6x6 articulated hauler chassis. Vehicle id fitted with emergency driving equipment, which makes possible to drive with all wheels punctured. The Archer can be airlifted by the Airbus A400M transport aircraft. The Archer is reloaded by ammunition re-supply vehicle. Every self-propelled artillery system is assigned with one re-supply vehicle. Reloading time is up to 8 minutes. If necessary the gun can be loaded by re-supply personnel alone. The Archer is also assigned with one support (maintenance) vehicle per unit. It conducts refueling and simple maintenance. COURTESY BEEG EAGLE[/b] |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 6:48pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
[b]Title UPGRADES AND REFITS, Introduction (Nigeria) Section UPGRADES AND REFITS Appearing in Jane's Naval Construction and Retrofit Markets Publication date Oct 21, 2004 Under a rehabilitation programme initiated in July 2003, the Nigerian Navy has refitted/reactivated the Lagos naval vessels Ayam (Combattante IIIB class FAC(M)), Siri (Combattante IIIB class FAC(M)), Yola (unidentified) and Rodolf (unidentified tug).As of September 2004, refitting/reactivation work had started on the naval vessels LST Ambe (Type 1300 class LST), Ofiom (Type 1300 class LST), Erinomi (Vosper-Thornycroft Mk 9 class PG), Agu (FPB 57 class FAC(M))) and Ekun (Combattante IIIB class FAC(M)). Plans exist to carry out the same work on Aradu (Meko 360 H1 class FF), Enymiri (Vosper-Thornycroft Mk 9 class PG), Damisa (FPB 57 class FAC(M))), Ekpe ('FPB 57' class FAC(M)), AGS Lana, Ohue (Lerici class MHC), Barama (unidentified), Mira (tug) and Rima (tug).It is not clear to what extent the refit/reactivation work includes refitting of weapons and weapon control systems. Some 1,000 people are reportedly involved in the work.[/b] http://www.janes.com/ SOURCE;JANE'S DEFENCE COMBATTANTE IIIB MISSILE-ARMED FAST ATTACK CRAFT. The Nigerian Navy retain THREE UNITS of these vessels  GERMAN-BUILT FPB-57 MISSILE-ARMED FAST ATTACK CRAFT. The Nigerian Navy retain THREE UNITS of these vessels.  |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 7:01pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
REAR VIEW OF THE OTOKAR COBRA FIGHTING VEHICLE (THE NIGERIAN ARMY WRAPPED UP 193 UNITS IN 2007/2008)   |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 7:05pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
COMING SOON, TWELVE UNITS OF ALENIA/AERMACCHI MB-339A ADVANCED TRAINER/LIGHT FIGHTER GROUND ATTACK JETS- UPGRADED to MB-339CD STANDARDS. THE SAME FIRM ARE ALSO UPGRADING THE NAF'S FLEET OF G222 MEDIUM-LIFT PLANES HERE IS WHAT THE MB-339CD LOOKS LIKE  [b]SOURCE:AIRFORCE TECHNOLOGY MB-339CD advanced fighter trainer The MB-339CD advanced fighter trainer covers weapon system management in a high-performance, high-manoeuvrability aircraft, meeting the requirement for a low-cost aircraft to train Tornado crews and Eurofighter pilots. The first flight of the aircraft was in 1996. The MB-339CD full digital trainer is equipped with a new avionics suite connected by a MIL-STD-1553B dual redundant data bus and retains the Viper 680 engine of the MB-339C. Full control and display duplication in the rear cockpit provides effective system operator training. 30 MB-339CD have been delivered to the Italian Air Force. The aircraft is representative of current generation front-line combat aircraft and it retains close commonality with the MB-339A, being equipped with the Viper 632 engine already in service. In July 2006, Nigeria placed a contract with Alenia Aermacchi to upgrade 12 MB-339A aircraft to the MB-339CD standard. Weapons The MB-339 has the capability to carry a wide variety of US and Nato standard external stores under six wing hardpoints. The weapons inventory includes: DEFA 30mm gun (125 rounds in each pod); Anti-runway bombs; BAP-100 or BAT-120 tactical support bombs; Rocket launchers for 50mm, 68mm, 81mm and 2.75in rockets; LAU-10a for US 127mm rockets or TB-100-4 launchers for French 100mm rockets; Up to two Raytheon Maverick air-to-ground missiles; Matra BAe Dynamics Magic or AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles; and Alenia MK-2A Marte air-to-ship missile. [/b] |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 7:06pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
THE NIGERIAN AIR FORCE HAVE ALSO SIGNED CONTRACTS FOR THE UPGRADE OF THEIR FLEET OF TWENTY-ONE AEROVODOCHODY L-39 ALBATROSS ADVANCED TRAINER/LIGHT ATTACK JETS. HERE IS WHAT THE ALBATROSS JETS LOOK LIKE  |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 7:09pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
THE NIGERIAN AIR FORCE RETAIN 22 UNITS OF ALPHA JETS, ADVANCED TRAINER/GROUND ATTACK AIRCRAFT. Here is what they look like, THE NIGERIAN ALPHA JETS SAW ACTION EXTENSIVELY DURING THE LIBERIAN/SIERRA LEONE CIVIL WARS  |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 7:52pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
Do I have to ask again. Show me proof of Ghanaians running on their peacekeeping mission paddy lo @Lordangers QUOTE 1 When Nigerian troops stormed FreeTown that was pretty impressive stuff, especially after all the kitty footing by the US and co. QUOTE 2 "Impressive? That's an understatement. Those guys can fight. In 1999, the fighting was intense around my area and boy did the Nigerians put up a strong fight. They suffered a lot of casualties, but my goodness they never gave up. PS: the same cannot be said of the Ghanaians who claimed they're there for peacekeeping and refused to take part in combat. In fact, the Nigerians will fight for hours or even days before capturing an area and then the Ghanaians will then create a check point, with lots of sand bags of cos. They will then hide behind the sandbags like chickens. Chei! Those Ghanaians did not do themselves too many favours in Freetown sha as we used to say they're cowards" The above is an eye witness account from someone(Sierra leonan citizen) who lived in freetown during the crises in that country From cyber eagles.com. . .Page 13 of FOTORAMA : THE NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 7:59pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
NIGERIAN NAVY RECEIVE YET ANOTHER BRAND-NEW SHALDAG ULTRAFAST ATTACK CRAFT   [b]Navy acquires Israeli fast patrol boat Saturday, July 25, 2009 The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of a new fast class Israeli patrol boat for its policing and interdiction duties. The Shaldag class Fast Patrol Boat has a boat length of 24.8 metres Beam, 6 metres draught, 1.2 metres propulsion, 2x MTU 12V 396 TE engines driving two steerable Ka Me Wa water jets Speed, 50 knots (Full Speed) and 45 knots (Cruising Speed). Director of Naval Information, Commodore David Nabaida said; “yes, we have already received the patrol boat and is right now on trial service with the Nigerian Navy crew assigned to it.” Developed for the Israeli Sea Corps (ISC), it was built by the Israeli firm IAI-Ramta.Launched in 1989, it has since seen service in several other navies including the Sri Lankan Navy. The Shaldag class Fast Patrol Boats is designed for security tasks where high intercept speeds are required, such as interdiction of terrorism and illegal smuggling. Its unique features include: • High speed in rough seas, with good sea keeping and outstanding manoeuvrability; • Exceptionally low slamming in all sea states; • Dry decks at all speeds; and • Very spacious and accessible internal arrangement. According to the boat specifications, in its design and construction, it has a hull, deck and deckhouse welded marine aluminium alloy, with transverse frames and longitudinal. Integral double bottom tanks contain fuel with an additional gravity fuel tank at the centre. The hull is divided into 6 watertight compartments which do meet strict international flooded damage stability criteria. For it is configured for the Typhoon G - mounting a Oerilkon 20 mm cannon and electro-optics systems on foredeck and aft deck rings for 20 mm. single gun mount Spigots for 0.5" machine guns on both sides of the main deck. The boat is able to accommodate most advanced new weapon systems, such as the rapid-fire stabilized gun mount, remotely controlled by a night vision system. Wife of the President, Hajia Turai Musa Yar’Adua had on April 14, 2009 commissioned the two 38-metre Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) - NNS ZARIA and NNS BURUTU and two new Augusta helicopters. The two OPVs, designed by Suncraft International Inc. Singapore were received into the inventory by top naval officials in Lagos in the first week of March.[/b] |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 8:17pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
NIGERIAN AIR FORCE C-130 HERCULES MILITARY TRANSPORT PLANE  |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by lordangers(m): 8:44pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
paddy_lo: Good pics. Liked the t-72 ones. And yes you probebly would take an air field but you have to take it first. You wouldnt have air support or armour as you couldnt transport it. Then your biggest transport air craft can not (lets get this straight), can not in any way carry more then 20,000 KG when the nessasery weight in KG for a t-72 is around 41,000 KG. That means you would need to break it down, transport it in 2/6 of your best transports (c-130)then send over engineers and crew to bring it back together (if it's that simple) and then ferry supplies continuasly. So you could probebly set up 2 tanks a week and keep supplying 4-6 by air. Also im just saying you may invade Ghana say to topple an evil dicator that threatens Nigeria in some way so to hypothesize Also you have shown me a source from one person in Sierre Leon. One persons view. Which is better then nothing but would you please from now on simply copy and paste the hyperlink so I can go directly as I am unfourtunalty completely clueless when it comes to whipping around new sites.  Oh yes and I just saw the post on how to use the site. Ok Ill have a look at it in the mourning thanks. By the sound of all the stuff you have accumilated it's quite impressive and promising I have already explained that the Nigerian navy's patrol boats are out of range and are used against rebels. Not to mention none of them have a gun that can out-pound a 76mm auto-cannon. And as for the Corvettes well I think it's my trun to go looking for sources to prove you wrong. You've put so much in. Learnt a lot and I hope loads here have to |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by cap28: 10:43pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
paddy_lo: catch up and do what? you are celebrating the huge expenditure that the nigerian govt has made on military hardware without being able to feed and provide for its own citizens, what kind of warped mentality is that?, nigeria even with all these second hand planes, ships guns etc CANNOT PREVENT AN ATTACK FROM NATO OR THE UN so what is the big deal here. I will repeat what i said earlier nigeria is being armed to the teeth by way of US military aid in order TO REPRESS AND KILL ITS OWN PEOPLE- how admirable is that? I cant beleive that you had the nerve to mention Jos, was it not the same nigerian military who stood down and allowed the massacre of innocent men, women and children, by an unknown group of fulanis,a nigerian army officer was well aware of the impending massacre that was about to take place but DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO STOP IT. Of course anarchy isnt best but nigeria is currently in a stage of controlled anarchy, but i agree with what you said about liberia and sierra leone disintegrating into anarchy. |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by mensdept: 11:14pm On Jul 01, 2010 |
Its not about posting pictures of tanks and aircraft for the whole world to see. Its about good governance in Nigeria, along with ensuring that our military is professional. This so-called "tribute" is nonsense. |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 12:19am On Jul 02, 2010 |
I will repeat what i said earlier nigeria is being armed to the teeth by way of US military aid in order TO REPRESS AND KILL ITS OWN PEOPLE- how admirable is that? [b]PLS Nigeria buys very little equipment from the USA. . .u must be talking of EGYPT AND how many Nigerians have the military killed. . .u must be smoking something in that UK u live a lot of u guys have stayed out of the country so long u are out of touch with reality and listen to propaganda. . . Nigerians regularly have one communal clash or the other and it is this same military that goes to cool things down Perhaps u want us to be like congo were the military is so weak,it cannot protect its civilians and 5 Foriegn armys invade it,loot and kill its citizens U talk of UN. . .or NATO. . .How are they faring in Afghanistan or Iraq. . pls u are bringing emotions to this and before u slander the NIGERIAN MILITARY on JOS know that without them being there the animals there will still be killing themselves u cannot blame peacekeepers for conflict and if the peacekeepers have one or 2 bad eggs(alledgedly),then improve the training logistics,equipment and pay not rubbish them like u are doing here Its funny u hide in the UK behind a strong UK military but dont wish the same for your citizens in NIGERIA. . . I advise u to stop visiting this page if u have nothing better to say. . .rubbish[/b] |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 12:21am On Jul 02, 2010 |
Its not about posting pictures of tanks and aircraft for the whole world to see. Its about good governance in Nigeria, along with ensuring that our military is professional. The Nigerian military has become more professional since 2000. . . They deserve the praise. . .and about governance pls direct that to the politicians. . . stop bringing your rubbish here,everything is not politics. . this is a strictly military thread. . . |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 12:25am On Jul 02, 2010 |
[size=16pt]Liberia: Nigerian Signal Unit Arrive to Serve UNMIL Charged to Exercise Professionalism [/size] 16 September 2009 About 79 radio communication technicians of the Nigerian Army Signals (NISIG) have arrived in Monrovia to take over communication service delivery for UNMIL Forces. [size=15pt]The new batch, NISIG 10, takes over from NISIG 9, which has been rendering services for the last six months.The total number expected in a rotation to be completed on Monday 21 September 2009 is 160 technicians,[/size] [b]a release sign by Captain EM ADENIYI, Public Information Officer of NIGCON 21, stated. The Commander of Sector A/Nigerian Contingent (NIGCON) of UNMIL Brig Gen Ebiobowei Bonna Awala, who heartily welcomed them into Nigerian Contingent family promptly, took census of those that have participated in ECOMOG before this recent deployment. According to him, he deemed it fit doing that to know how to tailor his address to them. Gen Awala informed the 79 radio communication technicians that the rule of peacekeeping or peace enforcement under ECOMOG is never the same as that of UNMIL, noting that the rule has changed. What was not an offence during ECOMOG because of the war situation is a big offence under UNMIL, though they must have been given enough lectures on this, back home, during their pre-induction lectures, Gen Awala told the new comers. He charged them to see their deployment to UNMIL to participate in the peace building process as special privilege which will always go on record throughout their life history that as "such and such a time I was part of the success story in UNMIL." The Commander therefore urged them to avoid anything that will dent their individual image, that of Nigerian Contingent and that of their great nation Nigeria, adding that NISIG in particular has no doubt built an excellent reputation over the years, and none of them should be seen acting as spoiler.[/b] |
| Re: Tribute To Nigerian Military In Pictures by paddylo1(m): 12:28am On Jul 02, 2010 |
TROOPS OF THE 11 FIELD ENGINEERS REGIMENT, NIGERIAN ARMY, ALIGHTING FROM A UN AIRCRAFT AT THE NNAMDI AZIKIWE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ABUJA, ON MONDAY (17/8/09) AFTER THEIR PEACE-KEEPING MISSION  |
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