Jimi24:


So keep telling me $10bn arms procurement budget every year is a good idea.

Egypt don't spend up to $10 billion dollars, that's Algeria.

Egypt spends around 4 and 5 billion.

Why do they always invite the President to these things? 3 platforms, that's it? man, make it 12 or 24, then we can rejoice better Just saying. Not worth the trip

bidexiii:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku50CFpHuSk


INDUCTION OF 109 POWER AND MI-171E COMBAT HELICOPTERS

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, is pleased to invite the general public to the induction ceremony of 2 Agusta 109 Power Helicopters and an Mi-171E Combat Helicopter taking place at the Eagle Square, Abuja on Thursday, 6 February 2020, by 10:00am. The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR will be the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion. Thank you for your continued support and interest in Nigerian Air Force.

Attrition of weapon systems and loss of lives even though unfortunate is part and parcel of military operations / military capabilities.

As long as military expenditure is in line with necessary requirements and within financial means , it should be opted for

There was this badass ( me ) who famously said " we want to be saints not martyrs "

If a nation gets thrusted into war / conflict , it will loss more in lives and money within a short period of time than it saved the same over a period of years by not inducting required weapon systems and men .

One must be prepared and equipped for any eventualities, financial constraints notwithstanding.

Look at Syria few years back it was a thriving nation will modern infrastructure etc , within a matter of weeks almost everything destroyed .

kabe1:


Egypt don't spend up to $10 billion dollars, that's Algeria.

Egypt spends around 4 and 5 billion.

Seriously doubt Egypt spends that low even though they get funding from other countries.

LIVE BROADCAST: INDUCTION CEREMONY OF AGUSTA 109 POWER AND MI-171E COMBAT HELICOPTERS

This is to inform all that the induction ceremony of 2 Agusta 109 Power Helicopters and an Mi-171E Combat Helicopter, taking place at the Eagle Square, Abuja, today Thursday, 6 February 2020, will be aired live on the Nigerian Television Authority Network (Channels 251 on DSTV and 91 on GoTV) as well as on TVC (Channels 418 on DSTV and 45 on GoTV) by 10:00am. The ceremony will also be streamed live on all Nigerian Air Force (NAF) social media handles. Please tune in/log on to watch. Thank you.

#NPF

Sizzorkay:
Why do they always invite the President to these things? 3 platforms, that's it? man, make it 12 or 24, then we can rejoice better Just saying. Not worth the trip

Don't you get it? It is a show!

bidexiii:
#NPF

is this the helo that was used yesterday in the counter insurgency ops....?

nemesis8u:
Attrition of weapon systems and loss of lives even though unfortunate is part and parcel of military operations / military capabilities.

As long as military expenditure is in line with necessary requirements and within financial means , it should be opted for

There was this badass ( me ) who famously said " we want to be saints not martyrs "

If a nation gets thrusted into war / conflict , it will loss more in lives and money within a short period of time than it saved the same over a period of years by not inducting required weapon systems and men .

One must be prepared and equipped for any eventualities, financial constraints notwithstanding.

Look at Syria few years back it was a thriving nation will modern infrastructure etc , within a matter of weeks almost everything destroyed .

I was not knocking defence procurement. I was making valid points against expensive, gold plated hardware coming from advanced countries that dont close threat gaps or are not relevant to the theatre. Buying stuff to compensate for a lack of training, doctrine OR skills country's army. Iraq and Libya each had more tanks than W..Germany at some point in the 90s for instance yet Libya was serially losing to Chadian forces. Iraq was given bloody noses by an Iran under sanctions. Iraq-Iran war ended as a draw militarily but since Iran now controls majority Shiite govt in Iraq, we know who really won.

Any pics about yesterdays raid o by NPF?

Perfectdanny:
Any pics about yesterdays raid o by NPF?

nope...

nemesis8u:


Seriously doubt Egypt spends that low even though they get funding from other countries.

It's incredible right?

The thing is Egyptian military also controls the majority of the Egyptian economy. This means that even if Egypt's publicly stated military budget is around 5 billion dollars, the true figures they spend might be higher than publicly stated.

This is a very good example to us all.

we lost the Col FG Dimlong Now Brigadier General to the cold hands of death after a brief illness, Good Night sir #ThankYouForYourService sir

bidexiii:
we lost the Col FG Dimlong Now Brigadier General to the cold hands of death after a brief illness, Good Night sir #ThankYouForYourService sir

They saw it all 2015-2018 when BH were moving with armored vehicle's, thanks for your service @dimlong @skusman #ThrowbackThursday

INSIDE: The NAF 578, Agusta 109E, a Power Gunship Helicopter, one of the combat helicopters inducted into service today,

Mr President MBuhari inducts two Agusta 109E (M) Power Gunship Helicopters, Mi-171 E Combat Helicopter as NAF 581, NAF 578 and NAF 579 into the service of the NigAirForce today at the Eagle Square in Abuja.

Who goes to such high risk operations with a Bells helicopter meant for patrols for heaven's sake? Kudos to the police but risking the lives of those pilots it's somehow, the airforce should have being involved in this operation, The bells helo is not equipped for such mission, they even mounted a machine gun on it(Very risky) since it can easily change the centre of gravity and performance of the aircraft. Aircrafts are not like vehicles where you can improvise as much as you want, it can be fatal trying it in a helicopter.
Thank God sha the aircraft was not downed by the bandits because it would have being a disaster in an otherwise very successful operation. Worst of it all it was in Kaduna the NAF could easily be mobilised. Even a catapult aimed at vital part of that Bells can bring it down.
Pic of the Pilot and Co pilot recuperating in the hospital

MORE BOKO HARAM CRIMINAL ELEMENTS ON THE RUN AS NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS HEIGHTEN THE TEMPO OF CLEARANCE OPERATIONS NATIONWIDE

In line with their avowed resolve to uphold their oath of allegence to their fatherland and to protect its sanctity against all enemies of State, Nigerian Army troops have stepped up the tempo of their clearance operations particularly against the marauding Boko Haram/Islamic State's West African Province in the North East, bandits in the North West and and other criminal elements across the nation.

For instance, on 20 January 2020, the troops of 156 Battalion deployed at Mainok in Kaga LGA decimated some Boko Haram criminal elements who laid ambush along Jakana - Mainok Road. Several Boko Haram insurgents were neutralized while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Furthermore, 2 Boko Haram criminals’ Gun Trucks, one Browning Machine Gun, one DSHK Anti - Aircraft Gun, one AK 47 Rifle, one Rocket Propelled Gun bomb, 200 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition (Belted) and a box of 7.62mm Special ammunition were captured.

Similarly, by late evening on 27 January 2020, troops of 121 Task Force Battalion deployed at Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State successfully sprung an ambush against a group of Boko Haram criminals mounted on motorcycles at Sabon Garin Kirawa in the same LGA. In the encounter which ensued, 2 of the insurgents were neutralised and one of their motorcycles was destroyed. Additionally, one motorcycle, one Automatic Grenade Launcher, one Light Machine Gun, one 81mm Mortar tube, one Anti-Aircraft Gun, 5 rounds of 81mm Mortar bombs and 5 rounds of Automatic Grenade Launcher bombs were captured by the gallant troops.

In the same vein, on 28 January 2020, troops of 159 Task Force Battalion deployed at Gubio LGA of Borno State in conjunction with elements of the Civilian Joint Task Force while on a fighting patrol had a meeting engagement with some Boko Haram criminal elements within the general area of Ngomolari Village.

The valiant troops neutralized 2 of the insurgents forcing others to retreat in disarray albeit with gunshot wounds. Notwithstanding, the troops captured one AK 47 Rifle, 4 AK 47 Rifle magazines and 46 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. Regrettably, one soldier and one member of the Civilian Joint Task Force were wounded in action. However, the wounded were immediately moved to a military medical facility and are currently responding positively to treatment.

In another development, on 28 January 2020, troops of 112 Task Force Battalion deployed at Mafa LGA of Borno State in conjunction with elements of Civilian Joint Task Force conducted a robust clearance operation to Talwari, Damjamari, Kajeri Mai Burem and Gana Villages. Interestingly, shortly after Gana Village, troops made contact with some marauding Boko Haram criminals. After a brief fire fight, 2 Boko Haram insurgents were neutralized. Furthermore, it is heart-warming that troops rescued 2 women and 5 children from the captivity of the criminals.

Relatedly, on 29 January 2020, troops of Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE in conjunction with elements of Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion and Theatre Special Forces conducted a massive clearance operation to Lambawa forest following an earlier encounter with Boko Haram criminals on 26 January 2020 in the general area. Although no contact was made with the criminal insurgents during the clearance operation, nevertheless the troops recovered one Anti-Aircraft Gun and 12.7mm ammunition metal links abandoned by the criminals as they were escaping in utter confusion during previous encounter.

Also, on 30 January 2020, Boko Haram criminals mounted on 11 Gun Trucks met an uncommon resilience and debilitating blow by troops of Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed at Damasak in Mobbar LGA of Borno State. After 3 unsuccessful waves of attacks on the battle tested troops, the troops unleashed a well-coordinated and overwhelming fire power with the support from Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Artillery and other support weapons to obliterate a large number of the insurgents while others were forced to flee in bewilderment.

Consequently, on 31 January 2020, troops on exploitation along the Boko Haram criminals’ withdrawal route recovered 2 bodies of the criminal insurgents while traces of blood were also observed. Equally, troops recovered 2 AK 47 Rifles and another burnt AK 47 Rifle, one AK 47 Rifle magazine, 16 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 2 Rocket Propelled Gun 7 bombs, 3 rounds of 60mm Mortar bombs and 263 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.

Relatedly, in one of the most devastating defeats of Boko Haram criminals in recent times, on 5 February 2020, elite troops of 707 Special Forces Brigade under Operation SMOKEY THUNDER at blocking position of Boko Haram crossing points east of Gudumbali in Guzamala LGA of Borno State sighted some Boko Haram terrorists mounted on 9 Gun Trucks in the vicinity. Instinctively, the troops initiated a hot pursuit and made contact with the criminals.

The resilience of the troopd and their superior fire power overwhelmed the criminals, forcing them to scamper in disarray. At the end of the encounter, 5 Boko Haram terrorists were neutralized and one of the Boko Haram criminals’ Gun Truck was destroyed. Additionally, one Dushka Anti-Aircraft Gun, one PKM Machine Gun Belt, 5 AK 47 Rifles, one Hand Held Radio, 2 Android phones and 3 Hand Grenades were captured by the troops. Regrettably, one gallant officer and one gallant soldier were wounded in action. However, the wounded personnel are currently responding positively to treatment in a military medical facility.

In another development, on 27 January 2020, Joint Tactical Team deployed to Borno and Yobe State arrested one Modu Gana, a high profile Boko Haram spy and logistics supplier at Airport Junction Bulunkutu Ngomari in Jere LGA of Borno State. Preliminary investigation revealed series of communication between the suspect and an Islamic State West Africa Province Commander - Bukar Fatumani requesting him to conduct surveillance on troops’ location at Benisheik, Jakana, Auno and Njimtilo.

In a separate incident, on 28 January 2020, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of Army Super Camp 6 deployed in Konduga LGA of Borno State in conjunction with troops of Quick Response Force recovered an Improvised Explosive Device planted by the evil insurgents along Konduga- Kawuri Road.

The device was safely detonated by the expert team. Also, on 29 January 2020, Troops of Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE also discovered and safely detonated an Improvised Explosive Device also planted by the cowardly insurgents along Garin Giwa - Cross Kauwa Road. In the same vein, on 29 January 2020, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team attached to Army Super Camp Dikwa discovered and safely detonated 2 Improvised Devices shortly before Kaga Bridge along Dikwa - Marte road.

Elsewhere in the North West region, in the early hours of 29 January 2020, gallant troops of 1 Battalion under Operation MESA deployed at Shanga LGA of Kebbi State acting on credible information about an armed robbery incident along Tungan Noma Village Road swiftly mobilized to the scene and made contact with the criminals. During the encounter, one of the armed robbers was neutralized while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops restored normal vehicular traffic and continue to maintain vigilance along the route.

Relatedly, on 28 January 2020, troops of 1 Brigade successfully intercepted a group of bandits mounted on motorcycles who were heading towards Birnin Tsaha Village in Birnin Magaji LGA of Zamfara State for an impending attack on the community. On sighting the advancing troops, the criminals scampered in disarray into the bushes avoiding contact.

Nevertheless, troops recovered one AK 47 Rifle, 2 AK 47 Rifle magazines and 46 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition abandoned by the escaping bandits.

Also, on 28 January 2020, troops of 35 Battalion deployed in Katsina raided a bandits' hideout at Garu Village in Kaita LGA of Katsina State, neutralized one bandit and recovered 3 locally made pistols, some quantity of gun powder and a handset, sim card and memory card. Recovered items are being analysed for possible clue to arrest the gang members.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai wishes to reassure the general public of the resolve of the Nigerian Army to continue to execute our constitutional mandate professionally and responsively for a better and secured Nigeria. He also thanks all well-meaning Nigerians for their continued support, goodwill and understanding towards officers and men of the Nigerian Army.

You are kindly requested to disseminate above information to the general public for awareness. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

AMINU ILIYASU
Colonel
Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator
6 February 2020





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[quote author=bidexiii post=86427166][/quote]pls more pics of that drone...

bidexiii:
INSIDE: The NAF 578, Agusta 109E, a Power Gunship Helicopter, one of the combat helicopters inducted into service today,

Hello Bidexiii! Really appreciate all that you do to keep this thread moving forward. Now, there is something I don't understand. Why call the AWG109E a "Power Gunship Helicopter?" What does that even mean? Just cos a chopper is carrying a few machine guns doesn't really make it a gunship, unless it was designed with such a demanding role in mind. Wouldn't it had been better for the NAF to buy an actual gunship? I am confused here.

Nigerian air force officers AVM Baba Lawal and Captain Abdullahi Obenyegba Abu pose in front of F-16s at the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton,Ohio. The Nigerian officers visited the 180FW in search of best practices in an effort to help wth the modernization of the Nigerian AirForce

GabrielYulaw:


Hello Bidexiii! Really appreciate all that you do to keep this thread moving forward. Now, there is something I don't understand. Why call the AWG109E a "Power Gunship Helicopter?" What does that even mean? Just cos a chopper is carrying a few machine guns doesn't really make it a gunship, unless it was designed with such a demanding role in mind. Wouldn't it had been better for the NAF to buy an actual gunship? I am confused here.

A gunship is a military aircraft armed with heavy guns, primarily intended for attacking ground targets.

In modern usage the term "gunship" refers to fixed-wing aircraft having laterally-mounted heavy armaments (i.e. firing to the side) to attack ground or sea targets. These gunships were configured to circle the target instead of performing strafing runs. Such aircraft have their armament on one side harmonized to fire at the apex of an imaginary cone formed by the aircraft and the ground when performing a pylon turn (banking turn).

The term helicopter gunship is commonly used to describe armed helicopters. In order words or clear terms the AW109E has been exergerated to a Gunship Helicopter. In my own opinion I'll call it an armed helicopter.

#NAF