Category: Army
The machine gun wielding robot the Nigerian army is testing.
This UGV (Unmanned ground vehicle) can carry food, water, ammo and of course a .50 calibre machine gun. Troops control it with a simple tablet and joystick. It has no … Continue reading The machine gun wielding robot the Nigerian army is testing.
Attrition replacement and a burgeoning defence industry.
Nigeria’s war machine is the one government institution that has kept this nation tethered together. It is one of Africa’s largest and best equipped. Aside from its massive demographics and … Continue reading Attrition replacement and a burgeoning defence industry.
Troops eliminate 6 ISWAP terrorists, capture equipment in Borno
The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated six terrorists of Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP), who attempted to infiltrate Dikwa town in Borno on Tuesday. The Director, … Continue reading Troops eliminate 6 ISWAP terrorists, capture equipment in Borno
General Buratai And His Golden Principle On War
Sometime in June 2015, barely 10 days after the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria’s democratically elected leader, a BBC Africa Security Correspondent, published an analysis, captioned; “Will moving … Continue reading General Buratai And His Golden Principle On War
Nigeria decides Chinese Therapy to counteract Boko Haram
On April 8, the Nigerian Army (NA) received an initial lot of 17 military vehicles bought from the China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO). The NA explained the emergency procurement to … Continue reading Nigeria decides Chinese Therapy to counteract Boko Haram
Nigerian Army Takes Delivery of New State of the Art Weaponry
The Nigerian army took delivery of weapons from the Chinese state owned defence company NORINCO in a deal that took the defence world by surprise. It is the most comprehensive … Continue reading Nigerian Army Takes Delivery of New State of the Art Weaponry
Meet Nigeria’s Legacy Air Defence Missile System
The Roland Short Range Air Defence System is Nigeria’s primary air defense system. It the event of an all out war with a near peer adversary, Nigeria will rely on … Continue reading Meet Nigeria’s Legacy Air Defence Missile System
Five Weapons Of War Nigeria’s Potential Enemies Should Fear
Palmari 155 Self Propelled Howitzer The 155mm self-propelled howitzers are capable of indirect fire support for tactical troops anywhere on the battlefield. It has different types of munitions, high explosives … Continue reading Five Weapons Of War Nigeria’s Potential Enemies Should Fear
Foreign countries funding terrorism in Nigeria – Reps
Apparently it is evident that the border closure that was hoped to slow down the attacks and give Nigeria time to re-arm is doing little to stem the coordinated attacks … Continue reading Foreign countries funding terrorism in Nigeria – Reps
Leah Sheribu Gives Birth To Baby Boy For Boko Haram Commander After Being Forced To Convert To Islam
Leah Sheribu, a Christian girl kidnapped and held in Boko Haram captivity for over one year, has given birth to a baby boy. Leah was delivered of the baby a … Continue reading Leah Sheribu Gives Birth To Baby Boy For Boko Haram Commander After Being Forced To Convert To Islam
Appreciating The Nigerian Military
At its height, the Boko Haram insurgency not only threatens to decimate Nigeria as we know it; it also sought to bring large swathes of land under the absolute control … Continue reading Appreciating The Nigerian Military