marvin906:





a country with a population of 200 million +
no 1 economy in Africa
nahhhhhh it's not enough
buh with the little we have must admit we are making progress..
I would suggest becoming closer with China or Russia military wise preferably Russia..
something like Egypt relationship with the US getting more than 1 billion for their military every year from the Us

Yea the repeating theme of Nigeria unfortunately is " Punching Below its Weight

Nigeria should at least be in the same league as Egypt and Algeria by now. Maybe a notch below during peace times. When BokoHarem really got going military spending should have EXPLODED which you can argue it did but like I said "punching below weight".....

Anyway various photos of Nigerian Armor....

Odunayaw:
You immediately thought I meant immediate threats ba? Don't jump next time.
The threats range of Nigeria, present, future, in the ages to come will never need us to arm like Algeria.

Sorry but your highly ignorant of the state of the world this Era. BokoHarem isn't the only threat to the Federal Republic. Nigeria has numerous enemies at Home and Abroad, Weak and Powerful! Until Nigeria is the most powerful country in Africa or at least Egypt/ Algeria level I can never sleep peacefully in bed .

marvin906:




it will take close to 10 years for the NN to be up to the Algerian Navy and at that point the Algerian Navy would have gone far ahead

The geopolitics in north africa is not the same as nigeria ,north africa since antiquity has seen a lot of wars , invasions , empires , navy battles , the nigerian navy should buy like south africcan navy , not aim for egypt or algeria it would be a wast of money . for big ships : 3 modern fregates , 3 modern corvettes , 2 submarines ( for formation and to master new technolgies ) it would be very nice !

S400:


The geopolitics in north africa is not the same as nigeria , the regency of algeria had one of the best navies in mediteraneans sea from 16'th century to 18th century , the golden age of piracy . with a lot of attacks on all the Mediterranean coast from from greece to Britain and Iceland coasts , many dont know this about slavery history , during this era about 1millions 250.000 european slaves were taken by maghrebs pirates .

For after independency Algerian navy had the romeo submarines and nanushka class fregates since 80's , so nigerian navy should buy like south africcan navy , not aim for egypt or algeria it would be a wast of money . 3 modern fregates , 3 modern corvettes , 2 submarines for big units it would be very nice !

will agree with you on the Corvette and fregetes buh scratch the subs we don't need them..
add more warships even a destroyer's if possible

marvin906:




will agree with you on the Corvette and fregetes buh scratch the subs we don't need them..
add more warships even a destroyer's if possible

I disagree submarines are important for keeping the Gulf of Guinea safe, currently the whole region has problems with pirates if we could get 5 frigates and about 3 submarines we would be able to watch all the activities happening around the Gulf of Guinea and be able to stop the piracy

Nigerian Air Force Super Tucano in the paint shop

New Team Pitches South Africa's Bronco II Light Attack Plane To American Special Operators

U.S. Special Operations Command wants to buy up to 75 light attack aircraft, starting with five in the next fiscal year.

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/33277/new-team-pitches-south-africas-bronco-ii-light-attack-plane-to-american-special-operators

Lurker4Long:
New Team Pitches South Africa's Bronco II Light Attack Plane To American Special Operators

U.S. Special Operations Command wants to buy up to 75 light attack aircraft, starting with five in the next fiscal year.

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/33277/new-team-pitches-south-africas-bronco-ii-light-attack-plane-to-american-special-operators

Congrats to South-Africa, but I think the Super-Tucano will win this Tender.

rka2:
Maritime Security: FG Set To Deploy Integrated Architecture – Amaechi

In an effort to comprehensively tackle insecurity on Nigeria’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, the Federal Government says it is set to deploy its integrated maritime security infrastructure. The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, stated this Monday in Lagos while briefing the media ahead of the launch of the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, also called the Deep Blue Project.

The Minister, who addressed the press conference alongside all the heads of agencies under the ministry, also explained the government’s decision to end the secure anchorage project, a private security initiative run outside the country’s port system. He insisted that all ships coming into the country must anchor at the national ports under the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).     

The Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), while expatiating on the Deep Blue Project, said 80 per cent of the assets required for the takeoff of the total spectrum maritime security architecture would be deployed by June. 

Amaechi, who briefed the media after a high level security meeting with maritime stakeholders, restated the President Muhammadu Buhari government’s determination to tackle maritime insecurity head-on. He assured that the Deep Blue Project, when fully operational, would drastically reduce piracy and other crimes within Nigeria’s maritime domain and the Gulf of Guinea.

The Minister stated, “Recall that we secured an approval from the Federal Executive Council to introduce a maritime security architecture, which is coming to fruition. We engaged the Homeland Security International (HLSI), who are only to provide training and equipment, while the Nigerian Navy would lead the Police, Nigerian Army and Department of State Services, among others that would run the equipment.”  

He stated that the security of the maritime sector needs a more holistic approach, hence the need to involve other arms of the country’s security services to support the Nigerian Navy working with NIMASA.

Giving a breakdown of the assets being installed under the Deep Blue Project, Dakuku revealed that a good number of the assets had arrived the country, including six interceptor boats and a special mission vessel, saying a second one will come in before the end of February.

The Director-General also disclosed that the first special mission aircraft will be in the country before the end of the first quarter of the year, while six armoured aircraft were already in the country, and the first unmanned aerial vehicle would come in before the end of February.

Dakuku stated, “We expect the first helicopter in the first quarter of this year. Almost all the communication gadgets are in the country as well as the Personal Protective Gear (PPG). The C4i centre is fully operational in Kirikiri, the NIMASA Research Centre. Those are the assets we have on ground.

“However, between now and June this year, over 80 per cent of the assets would be in the country and they would be manned by Nigerian military.”

Dakuku stated that the training aspect of the project had since commenced in phases. He said the first set of training for C4i operators and intelligence officers had been concluded. Basic infantry training for soldiers who would fight on land around the littoral areas has also been concluded and the soldiers awaiting deployment, according to him.

“These trainings would continue over time as we try to integrate the intelligence officers with the C4i and those operating the special mission vessels and aircraft,” Dakuku said.

Isichei Osamgbi

Head, Corporate Communications,

NIMASA

isichei.osamgbi@nimasa.gov.ng

February 3, 2020
https://sundiatapost.com/maritime-security-fg-set-to-deploy-integrated-architecture-amaechi/

Everything should be ready to go now we are in May

Some of the deliverables for this project have already started coming in.

kabe1:


Congrats to South-Africa, but I think the Super-Tucano will win this Tender.

I'm sure it's the tucano..

Proforce ARA 1 in the front lines.

Ezugwu MRAP 1 in the frontlines

Xbee007:

I recall the first time myself and my sibling watched "24". I remember saying, "Thank God Nigeria is not having terrorism problems like USA." Few years later Boko Haram issue became full blown, worse than what Jack Bauer had to deal with in "24". Very few people saw that coming.

The only thing that is constant in life is change. We can't predict the future threat Nigeria will be facing which is why we need to prepare for all eventualities.

But internal conflict has always been Nigeria's major issue. You need no prophet, from the Maitatsine riots to Niger delta militancy, kidnapping and all sorts.

There are people whose job it is to 'predict' the future and Defence posture of any country is based on their recommendations.

It is just unfortunate that Nigeria failed to prepare even for this threat we've always faced prior to BH insurgency

kabe1:


I don't think it's accurate to compare the Nigerian Navy to Algeria. Algeria has a big Defence Budget of 11 billion dollars a year.

Nigeria Defence budget is always at 2.2 billion dollars, at most 3.3 billion dollars.

As you can see, no room for comparison.

Off budget spend takes Nigeria to at least 4.5 billion IMO.

NIMASA, NNPC, NLNG and the IOCs all heavily fund the military.

Never mind occassional security vote donations of soft skin vehicles and light arms by the governors to formations in their states.

kabe1:
Ezugwu MRAP 1 in the frontlines

Are the brakes struggling already?

The wedge on the left tyre no come make sense

LagosWahala:


Off budget spend takes Nigeria to at least 4.5 billion IMO.

NIMASA, NNPC, NLNG and the IOCs all heavily fund the military.

Never mind occassional security vote donations of soft skin vehicles and light arms by the governors to formations in their states.

If agree, but some of these spendings are one off. However it can't be as high as 4.5 billion.

kabe1:
Nigerian Air Force Super Tucano in the paint shop

this one seems to lack hard points and there is no hole visible for the wing guns.

The ATR ISR plane in Germany is Ready and will soon be back...
I'm sure it's possibly an Upgrade it underwent.
The Aircraft was overhauled in Lagos in 2018...

Abohboy:


I disagree submarines are important for keeping the Gulf ofs Guinea safe, currently the whole region has problems with pirates if we could get 5 frigates and about 3 submarines we would be able to watch all the activities happening around the Gulf of Guinea and be able to stop the piracy

unless NA start outsourcing funds from somewhere else all these are fantasy

kabe1:


Congrats to South-Africa, but I think the Super-Tucano will win this Tender.

I wouldn't right it of so quickly.......Its a brilliant platform!!

Rooikat 76mm Recce Vehicle

jln115:
I wouldn't right it of so quickly.......Its a brilliant platform!!

The A-29 Super Tucano is the gold standard for light attack, combat and reconnaissance aircraft. Built in the U.S. by Sierra Nevada Corporation and its partner, Embraer Defense & Security, the A-29 has been selected by 15 Air Forces worldwide including Afghanistan and Lebanon. The A-29 is a versatile and powerful turboprop aircraft and is known for its rugged and durable design, which allows it to perform operations from unimproved runways and at forward operating bases in austere environments and rugged terrain. The A-29 is the only light attack aircraft in the world with a U.S. Air Force Military Type Certificate.

“SNC is proud of our close partnership with the U.S Air Force, specifically in identifying ways to acquire the additional A-29 at the best value to the U.S. taxpayer and in support of U.S. and allied operations,” said Ed Topps, vice president of tactical aircraft systems and programs for SNC’s ISR, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area. “SNC is honored to build and deliver the combat-proven A-29 to the U.S. Air Force.”

The undefinitized contracting action by the U.S. Air Force is for SNC, as prime contractor, and its partner, Embraer Defense & Security, to deliver a third A-29 aircraft, as well as ground support equipment, pilot training (including difference training and instructor pilot upgrade training), contractor logistic support, aircraft sparing, and sustainment for AFSOC’s CAA mission, which helps build international partner capacity.

Production of the first two A-29s under this contract is currently underway in Jacksonville, Florida, with planned delivery of the three aircraft in 2021. Training and support activities continue through 2024.

The A-29 is the gold standard of light attack combat and reconnaissance aircraft and has been selected by 15 partner air forces around the world to deliver cost-effective close air support and reconnaissance capabilities.

Last month, the first A-29 for the Nigerian Air Force successfully completed its inaugural flight at the Jacksonville production facility.

S400:


The geopolitics in north africa is not the same as nigeria , the regency of algeria had one of the best navies in mediteraneans sea from 16'th century to 18th century , the golden age of piracy . with a lot of attacks on all the europeans coast from from greece to Britain and Iceland coasts , many dont know this about slavery history , during this era about 1millions 250.000 european slaves were taken by maghrebs pirates .

For after independency Algerian navy had the romeo submarines and nanushka class fregates since 80's , so nigerian navy should buy like south africcan navy , not aim for egypt or algeria it would be a wast of money . 3 modern fregates , 3 modern corvettes , 2 submarines for big units it would be very nice !

also, Algeria shares close proximity with southern Europe. countries with well equipped navies

Nigerian Air Force ISR/SIGNIT platform due for delivery after major upgrades in Germany.

jln115:
I wouldn't right it of so quickly.......Its a brilliant platform!!

It's a good platform but it doesn't stand a chance against the A-29. Anyway this tender would be good marketing for the aircraft.

Toju200:
The A-29 Super Tucano is the gold standard for light attack, combat and reconnaissance aircraft. Built in the U.S. by Sierra Nevada Corporation and its partner, Embraer Defense & Security, the A-29 has been selected by 15 Air Forces worldwide including Afghanistan and Lebanon. The A-29 is a versatile and powerful turboprop aircraft and is known for its rugged and durable design, which allows it to perform operations from unimproved runways and at forward operating bases in austere environments and rugged terrain. The A-29 is the only light attack aircraft in the world with a U.S. Air Force Military Type Certificate.

“SNC is proud of our close partnership with the U.S Air Force, specifically in identifying ways to acquire the additional A-29 at the best value to the U.S. taxpayer and in support of U.S. and allied operations,” said Ed Topps, vice president of tactical aircraft systems and programs for SNC’s ISR, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area. “SNC is honored to build and deliver the combat-proven A-29 to the U.S. Air Force.”

The undefinitized contracting action by the U.S. Air Force is for SNC, as prime contractor, and its partner, Embraer Defense & Security, to deliver a third A-29 aircraft, as well as ground support equipment, pilot training (including difference training and instructor pilot upgrade training), contractor logistic support, aircraft sparing, and sustainment for AFSOC’s CAA mission, which helps build international partner capacity.

Production of the first two A-29s under this contract is currently underway in Jacksonville, Florida, with planned delivery of the three aircraft in 2021. Training and support activities continue through 2024.

The A-29 is the gold standard of light attack combat and reconnaissance aircraft and has been selected by 15 partner air forces around the world to deliver cost-effective close air support and reconnaissance capabilities.

Last month, the first A-29 for the Nigerian Air Force successfully completed its inaugural flight at the Jacksonville production facility.

Yeah I didn't say it was better than the A-29..............

However it is half the price, half the size and thanks to its modular design more versatile imo, has 26 hardpoints. The Bronco 2 is not just a light attack craft, it has been designed to do everything from MP, Recce, S&R, COIN ect ect

The Bonco 2/AHRLAC was basically designed to be a manned Drone but far less expensive as it doesn't require the expensive sub systems that a UAVs need.

The A29 is undoubtedly the better Light Attack craft, carries more payload, faster, longer endurance ect ect however the AHRLAC can be transported in a 12m container, 2 can fit in a C17, Its half the price, cheaper to maintain, can be reconfigured much faster for different roles due to its modular design.

If you are purely looking for a dedicated Light Attack craft then no doubt go for the A29, but if you want something that can do a bit of everything at half the price and is easy to transport then go for the Bronco 2?

Just my opinion

More pictures of NAF ATR-42 in Germany

kabe1:
Nigerian Air Force ISR/SIGNIT platform due for delivery after major upgrades in Germany.

Upgrade?? I thought they were there for maintenance....well that's what I read anyway!!

Any news on what is being upgraded?

INSIDE THE WAR FRONT: NIGERIAN MILITARY TAKE OUT MAJOR BOKO HARAM BASES.

Ahmad Salkida

On March 27, 2020, HumAngle exclusively reported the elimination of 18 Boko Haram commanders in a series of air raids in Lake Chad between January and March.

And in April, HumAngle’s independent assessment of the war at the Lake Chad Basin and Sambisa Forest revealed major gains at the war front by Nigeria led Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).

Although the Nigerian military declared that the army killed 343 insurgents in recent combat operations, investigations have established that there were probably heavier casualties suffered by the insurgents between March 18 and May 5.

Reporting the military operations to the media the Coordinator of Defence Military Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche said that “a number of air interdictions were conducted, which led to the destruction of several BHT logistics facilities and compounds housing some of their leaders, including Abu Usamah, and a number of their fighters who were eliminated.”

Impeccable sources knowledgeable about the conflict in the Northeast have revealed the exact locations of the MNJTF and the Nigerian military overrun most of the operational camps in Kwalaram, Ngilewa, Sabon Tumbu, Bukarmairam, Wulgo all in the Marte and Gamboru Ngala axis of Borno State.

Sources familiar with the war disclosed that the fighters fleeing the recent Chadian Military offensive in April were only about settling down in choice locations in Alargo and the Marte flank when the Nigeria Air Force and the MNJTF identified, targeted and bombarded scores of the fighters in air and ground operations.

Independent sources put the casualty figures that resulted from the air and ground raids above 500, an indication that the figure given by the military was probably understated.

Analysts who follow the insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin tend to place the recent audio message released by Abubakar Shekau which was exclusively reported by HumAngle in context and conclude that the message mirrors the bloody nose the insurgents are receiving currently in the war fronts.

In the audio message, Shekau alluded to the period of “trial” that his fighters were going through and urged them “not to relent in prayer.”

HumAngle sources have highlighted the loss of “no fewer than 60 war commanders” between March and May, in both the Chadian and Nigerian military operations, an indication that our earlier reported elimination of 18 commanders across Boko Haram factions was lower than the actual numbers.

Sources within the camps of the insurgents said that unlike the case previously, the fighters could no longer move in large groups in daylight. The Air Force, according to the sources, is likely to pick out two out of three large vehicular movements in the day.

Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province, (ISWAP) convoys have been intercepted by the Nigerian Air Force more regularly now than was the case in 2019. “Fighters now move from one location to the other mostly at night,” said a competent source.

“The offensive of this year can only be compared with what we faced in 2015 and 2016,” said the source, referring to the period when the previous administration mounted an all out military campaign before the general elections and the sustained momentum by the new administration thereafter.

A serving army captain who spoke with HumAngle in Maiduguri but would not want to be named attributed the renewed advances at the war front to “the current battle strategy of moving reinforcement while troops are still pushing against the insurgents”.

Ground troops have also intensified artillery fire, which comb parts of Alagarno and Sambisa forests.

The military operations in the territories have also resulted in overrunning insurgents’ camps in Durfada, Allafha, Timbuktu, Bulajibi and Gonikurmi in and around Sambisa, sources said , adding that “hundreds” of insurgent fighters died in battles in these camps.

However, sources said that the insurgents might have changed strategies fast by adopting remote operations and desisting from maintaining major operational camps.

A source embedded within the vigilante group corroborated the information on overrun insurgents’ operational locations. However, the local vigilante in the area said, “there are still problems in the operations.”

Boko Haram does not rely on heavy equipment and hardware, so it is easy for them to change locations in a matter of hours, said the source, pointing out that military manoeuvres were different and put the insurgents on their guard.

Informed sources said that it was difficult for the military to maintain presence in the operational locations they overrun because of the shortage of personnel. In these camps that were overrun, Boko Haram elements have regrouped, they said.

The sources said that in less than one week after Chadian forces chased ISWAP fighters and the sub-faction of Boko Haram away from several fishing islands in Lake Chad, the insurgents regrouped and took up positions in some areas.

HumAngle further learnt that in the Alagarno flashpoint, ISWAP fighters were returning to some of the areas the Nigerian Army successfully overran in the past weeks. The areas are Mattari, Mada, Sansan and Gurzum where soldiers overran and moved on to other battle grounds.

Sources said there were not many security officials to man and retain every community or camp reclaimed from Boko Haram by either the MNJTF or the Nigerian Army.

“Currently, the situation is one soldier for every five kilometres in the Northeast,” this is what we are dealing with,” said a senior Nigerian government official.

“There are more than 300 camps that host dozens, in some places, hundreds of fighters and their families in territories within Borno and Yobe states,” said Ali Gwange, a local vigilante in Maiduguri.

Gwange added that “only less than half of these camps have so far been attacked by the military.”

Multiple sources point out that there are peculiarities with operational camps used by the insurgents which tend to include secure entry and exit points for them.

The sources explained that such camps tended to provide for them the advantage of surveying any advancing threats from a reasonable distance and provide cover, notably heavy foliage, against airstrikes.

A Boko Haram defector recently disclosed that with every impending military raid on the camps “we quickly leave and return the next day.”

Although there is a positive turn of events in the campaign against the insurgents, sources within the intelligence and diplomatic communities have, however, expressed concern that without resetting the counter-insurgency strategy, the terror groups might still recover and resume their violent campaigns against the military and civilians.

Investigation reveals that one area that remains untapped in the counter-terrorism measures by state actors in Nigeria is a seeming failure to penetrate and crack Boko Haram, and especially ISWAP’s elite Aminiyat group or intelligence unit.

It seems that from their operations the Amniyat elements are well embedded and untracked in several communities in the northeast of Nigeria and the Lake Chad region as a whole, HumAngle learnt.

The Amniyat adherents monitor troop movements and operations, handle logistics, fundraising and assassinations while providing intelligence reports to its central body, sources said.

Persons familiar with the situation are worried about the seeming single focus by state actors on insurgents who carry arms without a corresponding interest on those who always keep the insurgents ahead.

Knowledgeable military strategists also caution that as much as the presence of the Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, in the war front is boosting troops morale, the war strategy ought to move past the momentary victory into a final push to finish off the insurgents before the rains fully set in.

Field information available to HumAngle suggest that Boko Haram in Southern, Central Borno and parts of Cameroon with its sub-faction in Niger-Nigeria axis can still muster no fewer than 2,000 fighters inspite of their mounting fatalities while ISWAP is in a position to muster nearly double the number.

Without breaching the elite Amniyat and cutting off the insurgents’ economic streams and networks, it might be that the current advances at the frontline would not fully count for much in the end, security experts warn

jln115:
Upgrade?? I thought they were there for maintenance....well that's what I read anyway!!

Any news on what is being upgraded?

When they come back to Nigeria, I'm sure the Air Force will release a comprehensive statement as they always do.

kabe1:


When they come back to Nigeria, I'm sure the Air Force will release a comprehensive statement as they always do.

So how do you know they are there for an upgrade when news outlets are saying they are there for maintenance?

Besides Nigerian ATRs received a ELINT upgrade just a couple of years ago!

jln115:
So how do you know they are there for an upgrade when news outlets are saying they are there for maintenance?

Besides Nigerian ATRs received a ELINT upgrade just a couple of years ago!

But this same aircraft was overhauled in 2018 in country...
It was used in the search for the captured Dapchi girls..
Why the maintenance again..