Odunayaw:
Kai, make I no talk

#AFSF
#NPF

bidexiii:
#NA BTR4E

are this things still operational?
them are really missing in action

giles14:
are this things still operational?
them are really missing in action

Most are kept in hangers

Today marks the 5th day of Operation thunder strike 2. So far NAF has release 4 videos showing its aircrafts destroying BHT logistics and bases.
These Boko boys have seen fire this week



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3_bg8P0dpg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wGGoj0suPI


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

jakeporeshenko:
Today marks the 5th day of Operation thunder strike 2. So far NAF has release 4 videos showing its aircrafts destroying BHT logistics and bases.
These Boko boys have seen fire this week

BHT are seriously feeling the heat right now despite the cold weather

Nice video with clear images; the recent video(middle one) shows terrorist running for there lives

NAF CONTINUES OPERATION THUNDER STRIKE 2, DESTROYS BOKO HARAM HIDEOUTS IN KOLLARAM, BULA KOREGE

As Operation THUNDER STRIKE 2 entered Day 5 yesterday, 7 September 2018, the Air Task Force (ATF) for Operation LAFIYA DOLE recorded another set of successful air interdiction missions against Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) targets at Kollaram on the Lake Chad Green fringes as well as Bula Korege within Sambisa Forest. The attack at Kollaram was conducted following successive days of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, coupled with Human Intelligence reports, that led to the identification of a BHT hideout within the settlement. Accordingly, the ATF detailed a fighter aircraft to attack the insurgents’ hideout which was destroyed and several BHTs killed.

Further ISR missions had also observed significant BHT presence in the middle of Bula Korege on the fringes of Sambisa Forest, with several buildings identified as locations where some BHT leaders reportedly resided. Consequently, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft and 2 helicopter gunships were detailed to carry out air interdiction at the location. The attacks by the fighter jets destroyed about 12 BHT dwellings and several solar panels in the area of interest. A few BHT survivors were seen fleeing the area and appropriately engaged by the Mi-35M helicopter gunships. The NAF will sustain the momentum of the operation with a view to decimating the remnants of the insurgents.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

jakeporeshenko:
Today marks the 5th day of Operation thunder strike 2. So far NAF has release 4 videos showing its aircrafts destroying BHT logistics and bases.
These Boko boys have seen fire this week



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3_bg8P0dpg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wGGoj0suPI


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

It is only NAF that can save Nigerians in this raining season. Those treacherous conditions have always hampered Nigerian Army activities.

New weapins cache found by algerian army near malian borders

Xbee007:

It is only NAF that can save Nigerians in this raining season. Those treacherous conditions have always hampered Nigerian Army activities.

How long will the army operations be hampered
during the wet season. We have to look for a solution during these period. That's when the army casualties is on the highest.

bidexiii:



How long will the army operations be hampered
during the wet season. We have to look for a solution during these period. That's when the army casualties is on the highest.

True talk.

Algerian1:
New weapins cache found by algerian army near malian borders

Is these an AAG or recoilless riffle


Another question for you. Why do these terrorist bury weapons and equipment inside the sand.

#AFSF

bidexiii:
#OTD in 1987, French Forces in #Chad shot down a #Libya|n Tu-22 over N'Djamena with a Hawk missile while another "Blinder" failed to bomb Abéché airstrip.

read about it here....


https://www.africanmilitaryblog.com/2018/01/french-fighter-jets-intercepting-libyan-air-force-planes-in-chad-during-the-1986-war

lionel4power:
read about it here....


https://www.africanmilitaryblog.com/2018/01/french-fighter-jets-intercepting-libyan-air-force-planes-in-chad-during-the-1986-war

Interesting.

Nigerian Navy Air wing Aw109 chopper and pilot

PMB has directed that NIMASA to transfer its Aw139 SAR helicopter to the Nigerian navy.


https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2018/09/nimasa-renews-mou-with-navy-hands-over-rescue-helicopter/amp/

During the commissions ceremony for the 6 OCEA boats from France and 10 Rigid hull inflatable boats from SA paramount marine. The chief of naval staff confirmed that NN is also expecting 20 more RHIBs from suncraft in the following months.

Personally I think these RHIBs are for special forces patrol of lake chad.

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/mobilesite/defenceweb/home/item_id-53011/

“The Nigerian Navy has commissioned into service 16 new vessels, including ten small boats and six patrol vessels, which will be used to enhance maritime security and protect the country's oil and gas assets. It has also revealed that more vessels are on the way.
Click here

The boats were commissioned on 3 September by Minister of Defence, Brigadier General Mansur Dan-Ali, at the Naval Dockyard in Lagos.

The vessels included the NNS Ekulu and NNS Nguru, two FPB 110 patrol boats delivered earlier this year by France's Ocea. These 35 metre vessels were ordered in February 2017 and are to be equipped with two 12.7 mm and one 20 mm cannon each. Nigeria has also ordered five FPB 72s from Ocea, with the NNS Gongola and NNS Calabar delivered in January this year, after the NNS Shiroro and NNS Ose arrived in 2017. These four vessels were also commissioned on 3 September.

It is not clear what type of small boats were commissioned but it is likely they are 9.5 metre Guardian fast patrol boats built by Paramount Maritime. In November 2017 the Nigerian Navy accepted four of the type out of an order for 14 - the other ten, which are 8.5 metre long variants, were to be delivered progressively.

See also

Nigerian patrol boats have arrived

Ocea to build Nigerian hydrographic vessel

The Nigerian Navy has also taken delivery of a number of 8.2 metre long boats built by Nigerian company Epenal, with around 60 been delivered over the last year.

Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, said the latest additions increased the Nigerian Navy's acquisitions in the last two years to over 200. "Local boat building associates like Messrs Epenal Boat Builders and John Holt Plc which have accounted for the delivery of over 200 boats in the past have continued to be patronised. The navy dockyard remains productively engaged as it is on course for the delivery of a third straight Seaward Defence Boat (SDB), now a 42 meter boat.

"Furthermore, efforts are ongoing towards acquiring more fast patrol vessels for littoral waters up to the EEZ, while the construction of a hydrographic vessel and landing ship would further reinforce the navy's regional maritime dominance," he said.

Ibas noted that the construction of 20 rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) by Suncraft "has reached an advanced stage, with the recent second milestone inspection reporting their possible delivery on schedule and within the next few months."

"The acquisition of the six new Ocea FPC and 10 rigid hull inflatable boats will narrow the capability gaps in enhancing security of the country's maritime expanse," Ibas said. "Their commissioning and induction respectively into the service is therefore another operational milestone for the navy as they will complement existing Maritime Domain Awareness Capability in the face of its inherent need for a potent interdiction capability.

"I must however be quick to observe that despite this commendable stride, we have barely scratched the outstanding deficit in the navy fleet," the Chief of Naval Staff added.

In his address, Dan-Ali said that "the reality of today exposes our dear nation to be challenged by multi-faceted threats from both continental and maritime fronts, with attendant grave manifestations and Increasing threats to maritime security. These pose a huge challenge that negates the vast potentials of the nation's maritime domain and the Gulf of Guinea region in supporting the prosperity and wellbeing of states and their people. The peaceful use and maintenance of rule of law and order in this expanse have been afflicted by cross-border threats which constrain investment and economic development. Criminalities like piracy, sea robbery and attack on strategic oil installations have complicated the nation's maritime security environment and threaten with dire consequences, the overall wellbeing of the nation.

"For a littoral state with huge dependence on her offshore resources, maritime security is vital to the nation's well-being. Against this background of threats the entire nation would invariably be at risky situation if we do not insist on a motivated and virile navy like ours.

"I note with satisfaction that, in synergy with the other Armed Forces, the Navy has continued to maintain effective deterrence and appropriate operational posture. The induction of the platforms today is in line with the current administration's promise to keep our nation safe. This commissioning ceremony is yet another demonstration of this administration resolve of protecting the nation's maritime domain through the provision of appropriate military platforms and operating equipment also to the credit of His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari's administration.

"The procurement of these vessels by the Ministry of Defence again demonstrates this administration's unwavering commitment and willingness towards strengthening the Navy through provision of modern operating equipment and infrastructure," Dan-Ali said.”

bidexiii:
#AFSF
#NPF

That looks like FAB upgrade kit

jakeporeshenko:
Nigerian Navy Air wing Aw109 chopper and pilot

Nice pictures.

jakeporeshenko:
PMB has directed that NIMASA to transfer its Aw139 SAR helicopter to the Nigerian navy.


https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2018/09/nimasa-renews-mou-with-navy-hands-over-rescue-helicopter/amp/

Better, I doubt if NIMASA av been putting that helicopter into good use

bidexiii:



Better, I doubt if NIMASA av been putting that helicopter into good use

Same here, how much is miss budget even ?
Wasn’t it the same NIMASA that procured the ATR -42s before they were transferred to NAF

j

bidexiii:



Better, I doubt if NIMASA av been putting that helicopter into good use

It has always been operated by the Nigerian navy for Nimasa.

Nimasa is more or less a regulatory body, they don't have assets operated by the agency's own personnel.

jakeporeshenko:

Same here, how much is miss budget even ?
Wasn’t it the same NIMASA that procured the ATR -42s before they were transferred to NAF

Moving out of here again. Several towns was captured by BOKOHARAM. My boys and I should get airlifted out of here soon.

allexpensive:
Moving out of here again. Several towns was captured by BOKOHARAM. My boys and I should get airlifted out of here soon.

What is actually happening in the Northeast?

Are military operations not successful?

We are taking too many steps backwards.

I was expecting the Buhari administration to invest in heavy equipment, more tanks, artillery and IFV, but none we have seen happen.

We are still using Jonathan era Tanks and IFVs.

allexpensive:
Moving out of here again. Several towns was captured by BOKOHARAM. My boys and I should get airlifted out of here soon.

God speed soldier

Henry240:

What is actually happening in the Northeast?

Are military operations not successful?

We are taking too many steps backwards.

I was expecting the Buhari administration to invest in heavy equipment, more tanks, artillery and IFV, but none we have seen happen.

We are still using Jonathan era Tanks and IFVs.

Buy which weapon? When the government have more ''important'' things to do with money(Conditional cash transfer to the masses).
Boko guys have overran Guduballi about few hours ago. Till these guys hit the very soul of F.C.T the guys in the corridors of power we keep on playing ten-ten with Nigerians. The billions of dollars CBN fined banks and MTN will soon be lodged in a suspicious account till we foget sbout the money.
That is why I supported the governors that resisted the idea of FG dipping their fingers in the ECA funds it will go down the drain kawai. What stops the FG from ordering the CBN to hand over at-least 1 billion dollars from the fine to the military to upgrade their hardwares, do we know how far such funds will go in this fight? I just tire for Nigeria matter.

Henry240:

What is actually happening in the Northeast?

Are military operations not successful?

We are taking too many steps backwards.

I was expecting the Buhari administration to invest in heavy equipment, more tanks, artillery and IFV, but none we have seen happen.

We are still using Jonathan era Tanks and IFVs.

my brother I done tire .

we need fresh hands . CAS be upgraded to CDS
may be Irabor as new CoAS.

every raining season dsame tales.

the worst of it the military keeps down playing casualties and losses.

this officers and men have families.

what is Cameroon and chad doing that we are not seeing or doing

allexpensive:
Moving out of here again. Several towns was captured by BOKOHARAM. My boys and I should get airlifted out of here soon.

sometimes I tend to believe this war is more than what's on the papers and tabloids..
I just feel like the best thing is to declare state of emergency and shoot anything on sight.. If it doesn't work, then nuke those muderfuckers and their cohorts

ugo4u:

Buy which weapon? When the government have more ''important'' things to do with money(Conditional cash transfer to the masses).
Boko guys have overran Guduballi about few hours ago. Till these guys hit the very soul of F.C.T the guys in the corridors of power we keep on playing ten-ten with Nigerians. The billions of dollars CBN fined banks and MTN will soon be lodged in a suspicious account till we foget sbout the money.
That is why I supported the governors that resisted the idea of FG dipping their fingers in the ECA funds it will go down the drain kawai. What stops the FG from ordering the CBN to hand over at-least 1 billion dollars from the fine to the military to upgrade their hardwares, do we know how far such funds will go in this fight? I just tire for Nigeria matter.

Even if funds are approved for purchase of military equipments, the leaders, advisers, defence "experts" et al will still connive and embezzle the money.
Humans are the worst creatures on earth.....so damn wicked!