GeneralMarshall:


90% sure. Obviously,,, the meeting should ring bells because we have never followed S Korea militarily.

So, the meetings should indicate something. I am 90% sure of my info.

Fynline:
Power dey intoxicate no be small. It reinforces the assertion yet again as displayed on this platform every now and then that a good number of those in the our security forces are there to be able to use the power to easily have their way in chaotic country and oppress people.

LTGEN:

Has nothing to do with ongoing procurement.
Different regime (OBAMA) hostile to GEJ
TRUMP , CONGRESS signed the deal
incoming procurement
November 2020 3X JF 17 CONFIRMED
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2020 MBT / TANK destroyers/ /Arty systems. : International travel ban is expected to be lifted in October 2020
CAS has confirmed 10 UAVS are pending
most likely : at least 1 mi-17 from Russia
FFK is the same individual who claimed nk was being imprisoned on a NN SHIP, other than that mistake he is a great defense analyst who should be taken very seriously and his comments are gospel.
PMB said weapons deliveries are imminent from the US, JORDAN and China but let us take and quote FFK complete with screen shot as gospel
The only weapons Nigeria is getting from the west is two remaining AW109S AND THE A29S
The bulk of weapons Nigeria is getting for now and the foreseeable future will be from Russia, China , Czech republic , Serbia and maybe even Pakistan

mekussa:


These kids are the biggest military threat we are GOING TO FACE in the near future. Those kids that were born or abducted into their camps around 2009/2010 and started receiving the trainings and indoctrination early in life are either the commanders or close to commanders now. Those ones have also had kids who, alongside the abducted kids have also started receiving training and indoctrination (note that their training now is from those with battle experience unlike the previous generation).

The longer this conflict lasts, the larger the recruitment pool, the more rigorous the indoctrination and training and the EXTREMIST the new foot soldiers are.

WISDOM

GeneralMarshall:
I favour the very low scale insurgency to continue for another 10years.

Benefits of Insurgency war.

(a) Army division now 8 from 4 divisions.
(b) Army now 200,000 standing.
(c) Local defence production in navy, army and air force.
(d) Navy now 3 naval commands from 2. And many FoBs.
(e) Upgraded navy trainning to cover naval infantry and SBS, sub-sea trainning.
(f) Upgraded trainning curriculum in all military schools to cover counterinsurgency, urban warfare, desert warfare, counter terrorism, IED detection, etc.
(g) Real life intelligence experience for new officers and trainees in the north east for DIA, DMI, NIA.
(h) Real life experience in use of drones.

If the military benefits, then its good for naija.

GeneralMarshall:
I favour the very low scale insurgency to continue for another 10years.

Benefits of Insurgency war.

(a) Army division now 8 from 4 divisions.
(b) Army now 200,000 standing.
(c) Local defence production in navy, army and air force.
(d) Navy now 3 naval commands from 2. And many FoBs.
(e) Upgraded navy trainning to cover naval infantry and SBS, sub-sea trainning.
(f) Upgraded trainning curriculum in all military schools to cover counterinsurgency, urban warfare, desert warfare, counter terrorism, IED detection, etc.
(g) Real life intelligence experience for new officers and trainees in the north east for DIA, DMI, NIA.
(h) Real life experience in use of drones.

If the military benefits, then its good for naija.

Faithful007:
I disagree with the weapons procurement from the east.
It's not possible because Nigeria's economy is heavily dependent on the us. We can't afford sanctions. I even think the mi35 has been secretly canceled. Come to think of it. Why doesn't the naf mention it.

Fynline:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoneyB-EHeg

Sweet video

Oga Bidexii this one is for you

Odunayaw:
Are you sure you read the posts of NAF Bidexii drops here? Cause if you do, you'd know they mention it.

Faithful007:
I may be wrong though. But I've not heard about the mi35 again. I've heard about the jf17 and Embraer Tucano. During one of the naf Celebrations, the list of future aircraft was shown to buhari, there was no mi35 there.

GeneralMarshall:


My brother, if deaths can be reduced drastically,,,, then the insurgency should continue on a very low scale for another 10yrs

See the loads of new generation weapons the military is buying,,, and the rise in local defence production. If not for boko haram,,, the military would still be where it was 13yrs ago,,, like a 14th century army.

So much progress has been made militarily,,, because of boko haram. If insurgency ends,,, the military and MoD will relax again. That is their way.

So, let the insurgency continue low scale with no deaths,,, if possible. Attack army and flee,,, then its good.

SamuelAnyawu:
Gamboru Ngala how far?

Toju200:
oga mi what's happening there chairman

JohnEagle96:
The UAV must be able to travel long distance , even if possible as far as MALI to gather strategic intelligence on movement of people across the Sub Sahara and for long endurance border surveillance, we do not need short time UAV

SamuelAnyawu:


He was scared?

Toju200:
INTERNAL SECURITY: PRESIDENT BUHARI CHARGES NEWLY COMMISSIONED NAF DIRECT SHORT SERVICE OFFICERS TO DEFEND NATION’S TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY, NATONAL INTERESTS
The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, has charged the newly commissioned Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers of Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2020 to positively deploy the knowledge acquired during their training to defend the territorial integrity and national interests of Nigeria. The President gave this charge today, 8 August 2020, during the Passing Out Parade (POP) of 114 DSSC officer cadets held at the NAF Base, Kaduna after 6 months of rigorous and intensive military training at the NAF’s Military Training Centre (MTC). The successful completion of military training of the officer cadets, which comprised 2 medical consultants, 14 medical and veterinary doctors, 20 nurses and 78 other medical specialists, is another laudable step taken by the current NAF leadership as part of its human capacity building initiatives to meet the Nation’s security challenges.

While congratulating the newly commissioned officers for withstanding the rigours of the training, the Reviewing Officer/Special Guest of Honour (SGOH) at the colourful POP, who was represented by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Abayomi Olonisakin, reminded them that the occasion was just the beginning of yet another challenging but rewarding career as young officers in the NAF. He further reminded them that the military profession requires absolute discipline, loyalty and hard work, among other virtues. He noted that these virtues were even more critical at this crucial point when the Nation is battling with the challenges of insecurity and the NAF, along with sister Services, is expected to secure the lives and properties of Nigerians to peacefully pursue their individual legitimate aspirations. “Such noble service demands exceptional courage, commitment and patriotism and Nigeria will continue to demand such qualities from you”, he added.

Speaking further, the SGOH emphasized that the Government was doing so much to confront the security challenges bedeviling the nation by taking necessary measures to safeguard lives and properties and to drastically cut off all forms of criminality. “I gladly inform you and indeed all Nigerians that the NAF is consistently supporting these Government efforts. Therefore, as you graduate, I urge you all to positively deploy the training that has been inculcated in you to defend the territorial integrity and national interest of our dear country”, he reiterated. The SGOH also urged the young officers to do their best to further enhance the NAF’s efforts towards boosting qualitative healthcare for personnel, their dependants and members of NAF’s host communities, including sustaining medical outreaches for civilians and victims of insurgency and banditry. “This pragmatic approach to promote civil military relations will go a long way in winning the hearts and minds of the communities, thus assisting in timely containment of insurgency, banditry and other security challenges”, he said.

The newly commissioned officers were further reminded of the need to subject themselves to both military and civil laws and protect the Nation’s growing democracy. While urging them to be vigilant and guard their utterances and conduct at all times, the SGOH also reminded them of the need to know the limits of their freedom of association and expression which must be matched with responsibility to maintain national security. “You must also not allow yourself to be used by some elements in the society to compromise national security or act in ways capable of denting the image of the Armed Forces. Your duty is to protect all Nigerians irrespective of their ethnic background or religious inclination. Your loyalty must therefore never be in doubt at any point in time as an officer”, he added.

The SGOH commended the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for supporting members of the Armed Forces operating within the State. He also commended the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for his judicious use of available resources and robust capacity building initiatives responsible for a disciplined, highly professional and timely deployable air force. He equally extolled the efforts of the Commandant MTC and his team of officers and men for the successful completion of yet another training, whilst assuring them of his continued support to sustain their training efforts.

One of the highlights of the POP was the presentation of awards to deserving passing out cadets. Among the award winners were Cadet (now Flying Officer) Mbam Ndubisi who won the President, Commander-in-Chief’s Award for coming first in order of merit, while Flying Officer Lekon Mustapha won the Honourable Minister of Defence Award for coming second in order of merit. Other award winners were Flying Officer Samaila Yusuf, who came third in order of merit, winning the CDS’ Award, and Flying Officer Ummu Muhammed, who won the CAS’ Award for coming fourth, while Flying Officer Abdulkadir Ahmad won the Commandant MTC’s Award for exhibiting exceptional leadership qualities in the course of training.

After the colourful parade, the passing out cadets were conferred with the Presidential Commission into the NAF and decorated with their new ranks of Squadron Leaders, for the consultants, and Flying Officer, for all others, by their respective family members and well-wishers. After administering the oath of allegiance on the newly commissioned officers, the SGOH presented them with their parchments of commission.

Another major highlight of today’s event was the Research and Development (R&) Exhibition/Display which featured some of the recent R& breakthroughs of the Air Force Research and Development (AFRDC). These included a locally developed Hexacopter capable of carrying weaponized payloads; locally designed test bench for hydraulic accumulator diaphragm of the L-39ZA aircraft and a locally produced voltage/frequency converter for aircraft ground support activities. Other R& feats displayed were the 6-tube rocket launcher developed by AFRDC for the Bell-412 helicopter; locally produced heat shield protective cone for Alpha Jet rocket pods as well as the locally designed and produced 30.1mm rocket launcher/rockets. The SGOH was also briefed on the progress of work on the development of 18-tube rocket launcher for the Alpha Jet aircraft as well as other Armament-related R& efforts.

The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, was represented at the event by the Commissioner of Internal Security, Mr Samuel Aruwan. Other dignitaries present were the Chairman Senate Committee on Air Force, Distinguished Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah; the Deputy Chairman House Committee on Air Force, Honourable Abbas Adigun; the Director Air Force, Ministry of Defence; Representatives of Chiefs of Army and Naval Staff and the Inspector General of Police as well as the Representative of the Emir of Zazzau, along with many other senior military officers and families and friends of the newly commissioned officers.

Other activities held in honour of the newly commissioned officers, as part of the week-long ceremonies, were the Regimental Dinner Night held on 4 August 2020 and the Beating of the Retreat, which took place on 5 August 2020.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
8 August 2020

komekn:



My suspicion and the best value option is the Wing Loong II UAV. 1500 km radius.

They don't need 10 they should get at least 50, our procurement is done I dribs and drabs to the point it becomes negligible.

Countries on our level procurement is done in multiples of 100's not 10's. How many Chinese MBT did we buy and what effect will that have come considering the vast area and multiple points of contention now across the entire North.

remi1444:
I never even graduate. I'm just hopeful.