THE NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES

[Rdokoye]

NIGERIAN TROOPS IN DARFUR
















JOINT weapons training exercise...in DARFUR

[allhavoc]

Originally Posted by qymekkam

we need better tanks

That's not a tank. I think it's called a light armoured personnel carrier.

[friendsofthecity]

That looks like a UN amoured vehicle.

[Carver02]

Originally Posted by friendsofthecity

That looks like a UN amoured vehicle.

UN military vehicles belong to countries; they are just painted in UN colors when on UN missions.

[friendsofthecity]

Ok!

[friendsofthecity]

I like the way Nigeria military is used in the area of peace keeping. But, am not totaly happy with their welfare so far.

[usersky0010]

HEAT SEEKING CALIBRE

LASER GUIDED HELL-FIRE WAR HEAD

AB-632 250LB

SKIN-HEAD 500LB

NNS ERINOMI

[usersky0010]

MEKO CLASS DESTROYER

SEA CAT 20-24 SAM


WHITE HEAD TORPEDO 3000

[Samuel107]

I honestly think Nigeria isn't spending enough to reinforce its military equipment- especially tanks and aircraft. We should also try to develop local models like Egypt, South Africa, or even Tunisia. The Air beetles "assembled" at home sell for between $20,000 and $30,000 in international markets; they are planes rich folks wouldn't purchase for interstate trips. The entire inventory of the beetles should be dumped in entry-level air force schools (like the airforce secondary school in jos) and advanced aircraft should be purchased in their scores for the ultimate real-life airspace defense experience! I don't see the Nigerian Airforce standing up to attack just 10 high tech jets that might threaten our airspace (at least not after the pilots have been trained with 'homebuilt' van beetles).

[Rdokoye]

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE G222 IN TURIN, ITALY (FOR REFURBISHMENT AND UPGRADE)
14 JUNE, 2007.



NIGERIAN AIR FORCE MI-35Ps IN ACTION IN THE NIGER DELTA

YENAGOA





EKEREMOR (NAF 531)



PORT HARCOURT(NAF 533)

[bood]

Originally Posted by Samuel107

I honestly think Nigeria isn't spending enough to reinforce its military equipment- especially tanks and aircraft. We should also try to develop local models like Egypt, South Africa, or even Tunisia. The Air beetles "assembled" at home sell for between $20,000 and $30,000 in international markets; they are planes rich folks wouldn't purchase for interstate trips. The entire inventory of the beetles should be dumped in entry-level air force schools (like the airforce secondary school in jos) and advanced aircraft should be purchased in their scores for the ultimate real-life airspace defense experience! I don't see the Nigerian Airforce standing up to attack just 10 high tech jets that might threaten our airspace (at least not after the pilots have been trained with 'homebuilt' van beetles).

Sam,
The air beetles are used for BFTC (basic flying training course) and are adequate for that purpose before proceeding for further training with other A/C types....
and airforce military school in Jos is full of 10-17 year olds in 2nd level education,I believe you'll agree that it won't be wise to "dump" such equipments with them.

[friendsofthecity]

Good updates.

[friendsofthecity]

Those last photos are not from Nigerian scenes.

[Rdokoye]

Nigeria sign deal for Aerostar UAVs and SeaStar USVs for Coastal Surveillance
April 12, 2006

Nigeria is developing a national coastal defence alignment based mainly on unmanned platforms.Under a USD260 million contract signed in March, Israeli Aeronautics Defense Systems will design and build the naval array, providing manned and unmanned naval and aerial systems, coastal radars and command-and-control centers.

This structure will cover all of Nigeria's 853 km coastline and will be designed to protect its territorial waters and the offshore oil platforms in the Niger River delta.

To manage the project, the Nigerian government has established a special office that will be linked to the Nigerian Navy, Coast Guard and Ministry of Transportation.

The array will be based on Aeronautics' Aerostar tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and the Seastar unmanned surface vehicle (USV). Three Aerostar systems will be provided, each including three to six platforms, and three Seastar systems, including several USVs.

Both systems are controlled through Aeronautics' Unmanned Multi-Application System terminal and software, which provide air vehicle and payload control and enable the integration of different sensors. The Aerostar, with 14 hours operational endurance, is equipped with Controp's Dual-Sensor Stabilized Payload DSP-1, providing day/night surveillance coverage.

The 11 m-long Seastar USV provides a mission range of 350 n miles and can carry payloads up to 2,500 kg. It could be equipped with day/night sensors, electronic surveillance measures, electronic intelligence/communications sensors, sonar and a stabilized gun system. Together they will comprise an unmanned formation of maritime surveillance and response. The alignment will be complemented with two manned maritime patrol aircraft, equipped with an Inverted Synthetic Aperture Radar.

Under the terms of the contract, 10 naval radar stations will be built along the coastline. Aeronautics will set up two command-and-control centres at the Nigerian Navy's Western Command in Apapa, Lagos, and at the Eastern Command in Calabar. A national command-and-control centre will be established at navy headquarters in Ojo, Lagos.

All centers will receive real-time surveillance information from the various platforms and could control the unmanned missions.

The Nigerian Navy has faced an increasing number of attacks in recent months on the oil rigs in the Niger delta by various guerrilla groups. The navy is seeking to reorganize its force to meet the threats under considerable budget restraints. In addition to the new surveillance alignment, the Nigerian Navy will establish three forward operating bases in the delta region and has procured six Defender-class fast response boats from SAFE Boats International.

For Aeronautics, the new contract marks substantial growth. "It is one of the largest projects in the world in the area of unmanned systems," a spokesperson for Aeronautics told Jane's. "The contract grants the company an unshakable status as a global leader in this area."

[Rdokoye]

Originally Posted by friendsofthecity

Those last photos are not from Nigerian scenes.

Not all of them, they’re photo’s of Nigeria’s arsenal.

[qymekkam]

now this is what im talking about

[Nsukka]

Originally Posted by qymekkam

now this is what im talking about

Yeah, now that's a nice looking tank.

[Night Hawk]

Why is nigerian police and army deployed outside the country a lot?

Maybe that is why other africans view nigerians with suspicion? I didn't see a good impression of nigeria in other african threads!

[Rdokoye]

Originally Posted by Night Hawk

Why is nigerian police and army deployed outside the country a lot?

Maybe that is why other africans view nigerians with suspicion? I didn't see a good impression of nigeria in other african threads!

Which countrie(s) in Africa is Nigeria’s Army deployed to exactly?

[Night Hawk]

Originally Posted by Rdokoye

Which countrie(s) in Africa is Nigeria’s Army deployed to exactly?

Look at this very thread itself. It has pics of nigerian police deployed in Chad?


Maybe it is a good way for getting UN $$$$.