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kabe1:


This doesn't include the T-B2 UCAVs which the Nigerian army has and uses for strike missions.

6 units T-B2 UCAVs are in service with the army.

Now I can say I am proud of Nigerian military.

Antiochus:


This is cool. Nigeria will get there. Happy to see this. Thanks Kabe1

The Nigerian military, especially the Air Force is pretty decent.

We have about 50 aircrafts potentially on order.

24 x units M-346FA

6 x units T-129 ATAK Helicopters (Legacy MI-24Vs have been retired, MI-35P helicopters should follow closely)

12 x units AH-1Z Attack helicopters (probably stalled)

12 x Units A-109 on order

2 x units C-295 Transport planes from Airbus

If all these come in as expected, the Force's ability to strike at will will further increase.

We currently use 3 x units JF-17 and 12 x units upgrade F-7NI for Air Defence, that's not bad, but I would have imagined that we would have made the JF-17s a Squadron atleast. 12 x units.

kabe1:


The Nigerian military, especially the Air Force is pretty decent.

We have about 50 aircrafts potentially on order.

24 x units M-346FA

6 x units T-129 ATAK Helicopters (Legacy MI-24Vs have been retired, MI-35P helicopters should follow closely)

12 x units AH-1Z Attack helicopters (probably stalled)

12 x Units A-109 on order

2 x units C-295 Transport planes from Airbus

If all these come in as expected, the Force's ability to strike at will will further increase.

We currently use 3 x units JF-17 and 12 x units upgrade F-7NI for Air Defence, that's not bad, but I would have imagined that we would have made the JF-17s a Squadron atleast. 12 x units.

how can I message you privately

Toju200:
how can I message you privately

Unfortunately, no can do.

Thanks all the same.

Nigerian Navy Helicopters

1 x AW-139

2 x AW-109

Nigerian Air Force

1 x MI-35P

Conduct fly past rehearsal for Presidential Fleet Review

kabe1:


Unfortunately, no can do.

Thanks all the same.

well I hope you get to hear about it soon you may not tho

Please watch Nigerian Air Force Documentary below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3pma6nGkes

This is not good news.

NNS Aradu is a Dud


BREAKING: FG approves refit of NNS ARADU

The Federal Government has granted approval for the refurbishment of the Nigerian Navy flag ship, the NNS ARADU, the sunnewsonline.com has learnt.
The revelation was made by the Chief Naval Staff Vice iral Awwal Gambo during the opening of the Maritime Discourse, a programme scheduled to flag off the activities for the Presidential Fleet Review.

He said the refurbishment will last for 24 months.

Details soon

Sister ships of NNS Oji would be commissioned in 2024.

The CNS who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Rear iral Saidu Suleiman Garba said a total of 20 capital ships were procured for the Nigerian Navy under the eight years tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari.

He said the ships comprise offshore patrol vessels, landing ship transport, hydrographic survey vessels, seaward defence boats, helicopters, as well as, over 300 inshore patrol vessels and assault crafts.

He added that the president also commissioned two locally built ships in 2016 and 2021, and laid the keel for two more, which will be ready by 2024.

Stormtrooper11:


I think you meant, mi 28

Yes, Absolutely. Thanks for pointing out that mistake. Funny how my whole writeup makes no sense with that error.

Nigerian Air Force MI-17 with Special Forces rappelling from the aircraft.

Nigerian army Heavy Weaponry

kabe1:
This is not good news.

NNS Aradu is a Dud


BREAKING: FG approves refit of NNS ARADU

The Federal Government has granted approval for the refurbishment of the Nigerian Navy flag ship, the NNS ARADU, the sunnewsonline.com has learnt.
The revelation was made by the Chief Naval Staff Vice iral Awwal Gambo during the opening of the Maritime Discourse, a programme scheduled to flag off the activities for the Presidential Fleet Review.

He said the refurbishment will last for 24 months.

Details soon

BREAKING NEWS

The Nigerian Navy has contracted Dearsan Shipyard of Turkey to refurbish NNS Aradu in 24 months.

Dearsan Shipyard has also been awarded a contract to build a light Frigate to complement NNS Aradu.

Spanish Navy ship in Nigeria for Presidential Fleet Review

Nigerian Navy Presidential Fleet Review 2023; Opening Ceremony and Maritime Discourse at Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday 20 May 2023
#OnwardTogether

kabe1:
Nigerian Navy Presidential Fleet Review 2023; Opening Ceremony and Maritime Discourse at Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday 20 May 2023
#OnwardTogether

A-29 Super Tucanos are practicing for the Presidential Fleet Review

kabe1:


This is not good news.

NNS Aradu is a Dud


BREAKING: FG approves refit of NNS ARADU

The Federal Government has granted approval for the refurbishment of the Nigerian Navy flag ship, the NNS ARADU, the sunnewsonline.com has learnt.
The revelation was made by the Chief Naval Staff Vice iral Awwal Gambo during the opening of the Maritime Discourse, a programme scheduled to flag off the activities for the Presidential Fleet Review.

He said the refurbishment will last for 24 months.

Details soon

Who wants to raise the dead? 😄

NN should go for a newer flagship.

Raheeqilmaktoom:


Who wants to raise the dead? 😄

NN should go for a newer flagship.

Apparently they will refurbish the Aradu and buy a Light Frigate.

kabe1:
This is not good news.

NNS Aradu is a Dud


BREAKING: FG approves refit of NNS ARADU

The Federal Government has granted approval for the refurbishment of the Nigerian Navy flag ship, the NNS ARADU, the sunnewsonline.com has learnt.
The revelation was made by the Chief Naval Staff Vice iral Awwal Gambo during the opening of the Maritime Discourse, a programme scheduled to flag off the activities for the Presidential Fleet Review.

He said the refurbishment will last for 24 months.

Details soon

Are you an engineer? Have you a naval architect?. Have you entered into a dry dick before? How then do you conclude upgrading a MEKO frigate is a dud. Do you know the systems design is modular?

They are even acquiring a small frigate with it but I tell you that Frigate won't be as Capable as Aradu when both are finished

RiceProducers:


Are you an engineer? Have you a naval architect?. Have you entered into a dry dick before? How then do you conclude upgrading a MEKO frigate is a dud. Do you know the systems design is modular?

They are even acquiring a small frigate with it but I tell you that Frigate won't be as Capable as Aradu when both are finished

Since you are here, I will expect that you be respectful to differing opinions, please do not bring the unruly behavior that is well versed in the other thread to this place.

Moving on, my thoughts on NNS Aradu, the ship is 43 years old and has ed it's effective life cycle. It's systems are old, it's engine is broken, it's weapon management system is outdated. NNS Aradu has had many accidents, the most recent repair was done at the Naval Dockyard in Lagos where there were problems with water ingress into the ship.

The ship completed repairs and had to be towed out of the dockyard by Tugs back to NNS Beecroft.

NNS Aradu while a powerful warship back when it was launched in the 80's is a complete shadow of it's self.

The cost of refitting NNS Aradu back to a warm fighting frigate would be so high, it's systems, guns, radars, engines etc etc would need to be completed replaced.

I am of the opinion that the Navy would be better served with acquiring 2 x brand new ships.

There's so much emotional attachment with NNS Aradu, the ship is way past it's prime.

If we are looking at purchasing Frigates the BRP Jose Rizal class Frigates would be an excellent fit for us, instead of investing in a ship that's way past it's prime.

kabe1:


Since you are here, I will expect that you be respectful to differing opinions, please do not bring the unruly behavior that is well versed in the other thread to this place.

Moving on, my thoughts on NNS Aradu, the ship is 43 years old and has ed it's effective life cycle. It's systems are old, it's engine is broken, it's weapon management system is outdated. NNS Aradu has had many accidents, the most recent repair was done at the Naval Dockyard in Lagos where there were problems with water ingress into the ship.

The ship completed repairs and had to be towed out of the dockyard by Tugs back to NNS Beecroft.

NNS Aradu while a powerful warship back when it was launched in the 80's is a complete shadow of it's self.

The cost of refitting NNS Aradu back to a warm fighting frigate would be so high, it's systems, guns, radars, engines etc etc would need to be completed replaced.

I am of the opinion that the Navy would be better served with acquiring 2 x brand new ships.

There's so much emotional attachment with NNS Aradu, the ship is way past it's prime.

If we are looking at purchasing Frigates the BRP Jose Rizal class Frigates would be an excellent fit for us, instead of investing in a ship that's way past it's prime.

I don't even know if I should cry or laugh. Other Navies are going for stealth frigates, Nigerian Navy wants to refurbish a 42 years old frigate . It would have been better if the Navy decided to acquire second hand frigates like the Type 053H3 or Type 054. I sometime in 2020, the cost of refurbishing Aradu was estimated at 250 million dollars, isn't that enough to get us something better than a 1980s ship😭

Nigerian Presidential Fleet Review 2023

kabe1:
Nigerian Presidential Fleet Review 2023

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kabe1:


Since you are here, I will expect that you be respectful to differing opinions, please do not bring the unruly behavior that is well versed in the other thread to this place.

Moving on, my thoughts on NNS Aradu, the ship is 43 years old and has ed it's effective life cycle. It's systems are old, it's engine is broken, it's weapon management system is outdated. NNS Aradu has had many accidents, the most recent repair was done at the Naval Dockyard in Lagos where there were problems with water ingress into the ship.

The ship completed repairs and had to be towed out of the dockyard by Tugs back to NNS Beecroft.

NNS Aradu while a powerful warship back when it was launched in the 80's is a complete shadow of it's self.

The cost of refitting NNS Aradu back to a warm fighting frigate would be so high, it's systems, guns, radars, engines etc etc would need to be completed replaced.

I am of the opinion that the Navy would be better served with acquiring 2 x brand new ships.

There's so much emotional attachment with NNS Aradu, the ship is way past it's prime.

If we are looking at purchasing Frigates the BRP Jose Rizal class Frigates would be an excellent fit for us, instead of investing in a ship that's way past it's prime.

Agreed, it would cost so much to refit NNS Aradu to current standards one could just as well purchase a new Frigate

kabe1:
Nigerian Presidential Fleet Review 2023

Nigerian Fleet Review

Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Kada, crew and A-109 helicopter compliment

Nigerian Navy SBS during today's fleet review

NNS Commanding Officer, NNS Kada and A109

Nigerian Navy Fleet Review 2023

Nigerian Navy Fleet Review 23