PUBLISHED: 22 SEPTEMBER 2021 LAST UPDATED: 22 SEPTEMBER 2021
Second batch of NAF A-29s on their way
On 17 September 2021, the second batch of six Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Sierra Nevada/Embraer A-29B Super Tucanos arrived at Keflavik (Iceland) for a stop over.
Due to severe weather conditions over Iceland, the aircraft's departure to Prestwick (UK) and further is delayed. The previous delivery transited Prestwick on 19 July 2021.
The A-29s have two different types of camouflage, desert and forest/jungle. The total fleet of twelve Super Tucanos is split in half for the camouflage pattern.
The first NAF Super Tucano took the skies for its inaugural flight on 16 April 2020. Pilots and maintenance crew were trained with the 81st Fighter Squadron Panthers at Moody AFB (GA). The A-29Bs were purchased through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme and includes spare parts for several years of operation, contract logistics support, munitions, and a multi-year construction project to improve Kainji Air Base infrastructure.
The following aircraft have arrived at Keflavik accompanied by support aircraft Dornier 328 D-CAAN.
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19-2035 and 19-2037, both in desert camo 19-2041, 19-2042, 19-2043 and 19-2044 in forest/jungle camo
C'est le troisième navire construit au Nigeria les 2 autres mesuraient respectivement 31 et 40 mètres de long et franchement si vous les voyaient franchement ce n'est pas digne de notre MRM, Tapez NNS ANDONI sur Google pour voir l'un d'entre eux.
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C'est le troisième navire construit au Nigeria les 2 autres mesuraient respectivement 31 et 40 mètres de long et franchement si vous les voyaient franchement ce n'est pas digne de notre MRM, Tapez NNS ANDONI sur Google pour voir l'un d'entre eux.
Digne ou pas ils acquièrent une précieuse expérience industrielle en conception, ingénieure et réalisation.
C’est la première étape vers des navires plus évoluer et mieux bâtis.
_________________ Sois généreux avec nous, Ô toi Dieu et donne nous la Victoire
Eh oui, c'est vraiment la honte, on est pas capable de foutre 2-3 missiles harppon ou excocet sur un patrouilleur de 30 metre made in morocco, c'est vraiment la honte.
Si sirono un patrouilleur de 30 mètres avec des harpoon! à ma connaissance c'est pas faisable, la structure ne peut le supporter. Si Fahed 64 avec tout le respect que je vous dois la construction de tels rafiots et largement à notre portée mais notre marine à cessée d'utiliser de tels navires depuis les années 70 sinon on aurait pu les prendre gratis en EDA, même nos plus anciennes unités en service sont plus moderne, la CNAF et souss massa shypiard à agadir peuvent construire de navires de patrouille jusqu'à 40 mètres plus moderne, même la mauritanie en à reçu des bien meilleurs de la chine.
Certes il faut commencer au plus vite une industrie naval militaire mais pas tomber si bas.
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Eh oui, c'est vraiment la honte, on est pas capable de foutre 2-3 missiles harppon ou excocet sur un patrouilleur de 30 metre made in morocco, c'est vraiment la honte.
C’est pas une priorité. Pour l’instant on se modernise en achetant ce qui se fait de mieux. Et on forme bien nos gars. Quand l’industrie civile se sera réellement diversifiée les constructions militaires viendront sans problème. Comme en Asie du Sud-Est. Nigeria=machine à cash.
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Nigerian Air Force receives final batch of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
Defense Aviation News October 2021 aerospace air force industry
POSTED ON MONDAY, 04 OCTOBER 2021 14:15
The last six of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft destined for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) arrived in Kano on 29 September.
US made A-29 Super Tucano (Picture source: US Embassy in Nigeria)
A first batch of 6 aircraft already arrived in July and were officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force on August 31. This 6 new Tucano marks the end of deliveries. The six aircraft, flown by American pilots, were accompanied by a Dornier 328 support aircraft provided by manufacturer Sierra Nevada Corporation.
The Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano, also named ALX or A-29, is a Brazilian turboprop light attack aircraft designed and built by Embraer as a development of the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano. The A-29 Super Tucano carries a wide variety of weapons, including precision-guided munitions, and was designed to be a low-cost system operated in low-threat environments. In addition to its manufacture in Brazil, Embraer has set up a production line in the United States in conjunction with Sierra Nevada Corporation for the manufacture of A-29s to export customers.
Nigeria purchased the A-29s through the Foreign Military Sales program, which follows the Department of Defense’s “Total Package Approach” model and includes spare parts for several years of operation, contract logistics support, munitions, and a multi-year construction project to improve Kainji Air Base infrastructure. The total sale is valued at almost $500 million, making it the largest FMS program in sub-Saharan Africa.
Army of Nigeria takes delivery of 60 Type 85 tracked APC Armored Personnel Carrier from China
Defense News October 2021 Global Security army industry
POSTED ON SUNDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2021 19:07
According to information published by the NNN website on October 28, 2021, the Nigerian army has taken delivery of 60 Type 85 also named YW531H, a tracked APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) produced by the Chinese company NORINCO.
China has delivered 60 Type 85 tracked APC Armored personnel Carrier to Nigeria. (Picture source TVC News Nigeria video footage on Youtube)
Since the 2010s, China has delivered a large number of military equipment to Nigeria including 15 F-7M Airguard fighter aircraft, two P18N OPVs (Offshore Patrol Vessels), 120 AR-1 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, 5 CH-3 drones, one type-62 patrol craft, 3 SH-2 122mm self-propelled howitzers, 2 SH-5 105mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers, 6 VT-4 main battle tank, 6 ZTL-09 8x8 105mm fire support vehicle, four CH-4 armed drones and 2 Wing Loong-2 armed drones.
According to the Ambassador of China to Nigeria, Mr Cui Jianchun, China would prioritize the implementation of its political and economic cooperation with Nigeria, to achieve growth. The two nations established diplomatic relations in February 1971, and today the two countries supported each other to continue a long way internationally.
Given Nigeria’s open and violent conflict in the Niger Delta region specifically, it is not surprising to see that China has been acknowledging the need to support more military and peacebuilding efforts in order to protect its investment and interests.
The Type 85 tracked APC (Armored personnel Carrier) was developed in the late 1960s by the State Defense Company NORINCO. The hull of the YW 531 is made of all-welded steel which provides ballistic protection against the firing of small arms and artillery shell splinters. The vehicle has a crew of three and the rear part of the hull is able to accommodate up to 13 infantrymen. The roof of the vehicle is fitted with an open-top turret armed with one 12.7 mm Type 54 machine gun.
The torsion bar suspension on either side consists of five single rubber-tired road wheels with the drive sprocket at the front and the idler at the rear. The vehicle is fully amphibious, being propelled in the water by its tracks at a maximum speed of 6 km/h.
The Type 85 is powered by a BF8L413F 4-cycle turbocharged, inter-cooled, V-8 diesel engine developing 320 hp at 2,500 rpm. The vehicle can run at a maximum road speed of 66 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 500 km.
Nos M48 existent encore,... Pour certains pays et climats il y a pas mieux que le bon vieux matos de la guerre froide
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Sujet: Re: Armée Nigériane / Nigerian Armed Forces Mar 9 Nov 2021 - 2:33
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/11/turkeys-dearsan-shipyard-to-build-2-opvs-for-the-nigerian-navy/ a écrit:
Turkey’s Dearsan Shipyard To Build 2 OPVs For The Nigerian Navy
According to Dearsan's post on Linkedin on 3 October, The Turkish shipyard has secured an agreement with the Nigerian Navy to build two offshore patrol vessels.
Damen launches Landing Ship Transport for the Nigerian Navy
According to a press release published by Damen on November 15, 2021, the new, 100-metre LST 100 for the Nigerian Navy has been launched at Albwardy Damen, Sharjah, UAE a few months ago. On completion of the 100-meter, the roll-on-roll-off landing ship will have the capacity to accommodate a crew of 32 and 250 Embarked Marine Forces personnel.
Landing Ship Transport 100 (Picture source: Twitter account of defenceWeb
The vessel also has deck space for vehicles, a helicopter / UAV deck and significant space for cargo, which can be loaded via both stern and a bow ramp or using the 25-tonne main crane.
These and other capabilities will enhance the Nigerian Navy’s ability to deploy troops and military hardware and vehicles in support of maritime security operations, as well as the supply of relief material in the event of disasters or other crises.
Overall, it will be a critical component of power projection for the enhancement of Nigeria’s maritime security at every level.
Damen offers a wide range of standardized LST vessels from 40-metres up to 120-metres, all fully customizable to meet the specific needs of each client.
The Nigerian Navy’s LST 100 is scheduled for delivery in 2022.
Landing Ships have a history dating back to the Second World War. Being primarily intended for amphibious assaults many landing ships proved to be very versatile in peacetime fulfilling logistic transport and support tasks in remote areas worldwide. However, many vessels are not suited or designed for the tasks they are expected to carry out.
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