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As a way of reinforcing a culture of self-reliance, the Nigerian army have in recent years intensified efforts in the area of Research and Development via strategic partnering with local … Continue reading Made in Nigeria: Say Hello to Proforce’s ARA MRAP
Two hundred thousand men under arms. Two hundred and fifty tanks, lots of artillery, attack drones, ISR aircrafts. One of the distinguishing characteristics of the Buhari presidency has been his … Continue reading Infantry. Inside the Transformation of an Army
A man has shot dead two female police officers and a civilian in the eastern Belgian city of Liège. The gunman also took a female cleaner hostage at a school … Continue reading Liege shooting: Two police officers and civilian dead in Belgium
Nigeria must leave the International Court of Justice (ICJ) if it is to have any hope of landing a decisive victory over Boko Haram. The ICJ is nothing more than … Continue reading It’s Time for Nigeria to Leave the ICJ.
In July 2011, the Nigerian government unveiled plans to make telecommunications companies dedicate toll-free phone lines so civilians could report Boko Haram activity. Months later, insurgent spokesman Abu Qaqa threatened … Continue reading A study of Boko Haram’s public communications offers hint on its strategy.
Nigeria is at a moment if transition. Thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our men and women in uniform Nigeria has responsibly ended the political impasse and restored democracy in … Continue reading Sustaining Nigeria’s Leadership.
The Nigerian Air Force headquarters is one of Nigeria’s most fascinating military facilities. This new NAF complex was opened in 2016. The wing provided for new operations room, expanded conference … Continue reading Take an amazing look inside the Nigerian Air Force headquarters.
The Nigerian Air Force and Nigerian Army have had a unique and turbulent relationship since 2013, when the campaign against the Boko Haram insurgency took a turn for the worse. … Continue reading Armed Helicopters: How the Nigerian Army Fought its way into Attack Aviation.
Inside this building lies the heart of one of Africa’s largest and most powerful armed forces. In the main room the all in one Lectern from connected to four 80 … Continue reading Inside Nigeria’s Ultra-modern Defence HQ
Over the last five years the number of countries actively using armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has quadrupled, according to new research. A new report published this month by Drone … Continue reading Increasing number of states using armed UAVs
Current Combat Aircraft Inventory : F-7Ni fighter (interceptor) Alpha Jet (light attack) L-38 Albatros (trainer/light attack) CH-3A Rainbow UCAV (attack drone) MI-24/35 helicopter gunship Awaiting Delivery : Embrae Super Tucano … Continue reading Part 4: The Making of an Airman.
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