Armée Nigériane / Nigerian Armed Forces

• AKrgt
  
• M16 rifle
  
• FN FAL rifle
  
• Heckler & Koch G3 rifle
  
• Daewoo K2 rifle
  
• SIG SG 540 rifle
  
• FN FNC rifle
  
• FN MAG machine gun
  
• Beretta M 1951 pistol
  
• Walther P5 pistol
  
• Blowpipe missile (MANPADS) - 48 launchers^[19]
  
• ZSU-23-4 (SPAAG)
  
• ZU-23-2 (air defence gun) - 20
  
• BM-21 (rocket artillery) - 11
  
• L16 81mm Mortar
  
• M-46 - 7
  
• OTO Melara Mod 56 (howitzer) - 18^[20]
  
• Vickers Mark 3 tank - 170 (IISS Military Balance 2007, p. 287)
  
• T-55 (medium tank) - 100, in poor serviceability (IISS 2007)
  
• BTR-60 (APC) - 6
  
• Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (tracked) - 150 Scorpion tank
  
• Véhicule Blindé Léger - IISS Military Balance 2007 estimates Nigeria has '72 VBL (reported).'(p. 287)
  
• Otokar Cobra light armoured vehicle - 193
  

• Combat Aircraft
  
  
  
  • 15 Chengdu F-7 Airguard (12 F-7NI, 3 FT-7NI)^[3]
    
  • 32 MiG-21 (grounded, to be retired)
    
  • 12 Sepecat Jaguar (Grounded, to be retired)
    
  
  
• Light Attack And Advanced Trainers
  
  
  
  • 24 Dassault-Breguet/Dornier Alpha Jet (Over a quarter of them have crashed in the past 30 yrs)
    
  • 12 Aermacchi MB-339
    
  
  
• Trainers
  
  
  
  • 60 Van's Aircraft RV-6
    
  • 24 Aero L-39 Albatros
    
  • 37 Scottish Aviation Bulldog T1
    
  • 20 Dornier Do 27
    
  • 36 Dornier Do 28
    
  
  
• Transport Aircraft
  
  
  
  • 5 Alenia G.222 (being refurbished by Alenia)^[4]
    
  • 2 ATR 42MP (1 Delivered) both are replacing (2 x Fokker F27 200-MAR)
    
  • 1 Boeing 737
    
  • 1 BAe 125
    
  • 2 Dassault Falcon 900
    
  • 9 Dornier Do 228
    
  • 1 Gulfstream II
    
  • 1 Gulfstream IV
    
  • 6 Lockheed C-130 Hercules
    
  
  
• Helicopters
  
  
  
  • 7 Agusta A 109 (Navy Maritime Operations)
    
  • 1 Agusta AW-139 (V.I.P. Transport)
    
  • 14 Hughes 300
    
  • 24 MBB Bo 105
    
  • 6 Mil Mi-24 Hind
    
  • 9 Mil Mi-34 Hermit
    
  
  
• Transport Helicopters
  
  
  
  • 11 Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma
    
  • 12 Eurocopter AS 332 Super Puma
    
  • 4 Mil Mi-8 Hip
    
  
  

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LAST UPDATED: 16 JULY 2023




Nigerian AF FT-7 trainer crash


The Nigeria Air Force has confirmed the crash of one of its trainer aircraft in Makurdi the capital of Benue State. The incident happened on 14 July 2023 about 4:15pm, while the aircraft was on a routine training exercise. The identity of the plane, a Shenyang FT-7NI trainer, has not been revealed yet. By deduction we at Scramble can only conclude that the crashed FT-7 was serial NAF814 (c/n TP1910).

In 2008, the Nigerian Air Force received 12 F-7NI Airguard fighters and three FT-7NI trainers to replace aging MiG-21s. Total cost was USD 252 million, with USD 220 million for the aircraft and USD 32 million for munitions. Of these three, NAF813 was already lost in May of either 2011 or 2012, while NAF812 was written off on 28 September 2018.

According to a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the two pilots involved ejected successfully. Additionally, there was no loss of lives or damage to any property around the area of impact. Both pilots are currently under observation at NAF Base Hospital, Makurdi. Meanwhile, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has constituted a Board of Inquiry to determine the immediate and remote cause of the crash.


Photo (just illustrative) U.S. Naval Institute


https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/nigerian-af-ft-7-trainer-crash

The Nigerian Army has received a batch of vehicles from Saudi Arabia which is ERAF TARES MPV.

The vehicles were seen at Onne Port, Rivers State, Nigeria.

It offers superior mobility in a wide range of terrain/climatic condition + serves diverse roles in urban/peacekeeping ops. pic.twitter.com/k27OzJUJsp

— Military News Nigeria. (@milnewsng) August 12, 2023

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 Nigerian Air Force Mi-171 crashes whilst on casevac mission

Guy Martin -15th Aug 2023202


A new Nigerian Air Force Mi-171 helicopter.


An Mi-171 transport helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has crashed after apparently coming under fire from bandits.

NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet said the aircraft crashed near Chukuba village in the Shiroro local government area of Niger state on 14 August.

Reuters quoted military sources as saying bandits had fired at the helicopter that had been sent to evacuate victims of an attack on Sunday that killed at least 10 soldiers. Some sources suggest 23 soldiers were killed in the ambush and eight injured.

Gabkwet said efforts were ongoing to rescue the crew and passengers on board the helicopter while preliminary investigations have commenced to determine the probable cause of the crash.

A source told Agence France Presse that eleven dead soldiers and seven injured were on board the Mi-171 when it crashed after being shot at by bandits.

Armed gangs are active across Nigeria’s northwest where they rob and kidnap for ransom as well as burn homes after looting them. Thousands of people have been killed in attacks in recent years. The gangs maintain numerous camps in the forests of the Niger, Kaduna, Zamfara and Katsina states.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/aerospace-aerospace/nigerian-air-force-mi-171-crashes-whilst-on-casevac-mission/?utm_source=izooto&utm_medium=on_site_interactions&utm_campaign=Exit_Intent_Recommendations

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AUG 22

Nigeria receives new Chinese SH2 and SH5 self-propelled howitzer amid tensions with Niger


According to a tweet from Military News Nigeria dated August 21, 2023, the Nigerian army continues to enhance its military capabilities in anticipation of potential intervention in Niger. Recently, they announced the reception of a new shipment of SH5 105mm and SH2 122mm artillery vehicles from the Chinese defense industry company, NORINCO.



Chinese SH2 and SH5 Self-propelled Howitzer in Nigeria (Picture source: Twitter account of Military News Nigeria )


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/08/nigeria-receives-new-chinese-sh2-and.html  

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  AUG 28

Nigerian Navy to induct second of three italian Leonardo AW109 SP GrandNew helicopters


The Nigerian Navy is set to receive the second of three Leonardo AW109 SP GrandNew helicopters, as the aircraft was recently spotted at Varese-Venegono
Airport in Italy. The helicopter, likely to be designated NN411, features a new camouflage pattern. Read full Defense



AW109 SP GrandNew, as part of the Nigerian Navy's presidential fleet, features a new camouflage pattern. (Picture source:@Jakepor21 Twitter)


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/08/nigerian-navy-to-induct-second-of-three.html  

Nigerian Navy AR500B UAV. pic.twitter.com/fGLbJ2WS32

— Jake (@Jakepor21) November 23, 2022

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 SEP  29

Nigerian Armed Forces to get 12 new MD530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters


MD Helicopters (MDH) disclosed on September 28, 2023, that they have finalized a contract with the Nigerian government to supply twelve
MD530F Cayuse Warrior scout/attack helicopters.



MD530F Cayuse Warrior Helicopters Scout Attack (Picture source: MD Helicopters)


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/09/nigerian-armed-forces-to-get-12-new.html  

Delivery season | The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of the final batch of 2 out of 4 Diamond DA-62MPP special mission aircraft’s.

These aircraft’s will greatly increase the intelligence gathering capabilities of the NAF. pic.twitter.com/aFEdzYOWOs

— Jake (@Jakepor21) October 6, 2023

French Marines, Legionnaires and Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service performed an assault on a beach to free hostages in terrorists captivity. pic.twitter.com/nMBIJTn6Ml

— Military Africa (@militaryafrica) October 14, 2023

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service (NNSBS) Operative armed with M4A1 Carbine at the amphibious warfare Exercise Crocodile Lift. pic.twitter.com/M96hx9a1xH

— Military News Nigeria. (@milnewsng) October 14, 2023

PART 1:

Nigerian Navy Landing Ship Tank (LST 1314) with Leonardo A109 GrandNew helicopter (Reg NN410) on its flight deck.

Mansur Ibrahim/The Cable. pic.twitter.com/aqksmYCzSt

— Military News Nigeria. (@milnewsng) October 14, 2023

EXERCISE CROCODILE LIFT

French Marine, Legionnaires + Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service (NNSBS) riding in soft-skinned Toyota (OP AWATSE).

Once again, the Nigerian Navy should consider buying armored vehicles from PROFORCE for SOF units operating in hotspots. pic.twitter.com/VtFPN4CXXV

— Military News Nigeria. (@milnewsng) October 13, 2023

ADDITIONAL PICS FROM EXERCISE CROCODILE LIFT TO STRENGTHEN INTEROPERABILITY IN THE WAR AGAINST PIRACY, AT SEA + ON LAND.

NIGERIAN NAVY A109 HELICOPTER RAPELLING OPS WITH NNSBS (1), FRENCH MARINES AND FRENCH NAVY LCU (2) + FRENCH MARINE & NIGERIAN NAVY SPECIAL OPS OPERATOR (3). https://t.co/E3qbcaYxVz pic.twitter.com/m5zsziaxGf

— Military News Nigeria. (@milnewsng) October 13, 2023

Exercise Crocodile lift 2023 | Nigeria and French Navy conduct amphibious assault landing exercises in Lagos. pic.twitter.com/1LKOOMiMGZ

— Jake (@Jakepor21) October 17, 2023

PART 1:

Nigerian Air Force Beechcraft King Air 350i fitted with FLIR Saffire 380-HD Sensor Optical Sensor for Intelligence, Surveillance and Recce (ISR) operations. pic.twitter.com/NxstNhC0Tg

— Military News Nigeria. (@milnewsng) October 19, 2023

NIGERIAN NAVY SPECIAL BOAT SERVICE.

The NNSBS operatives are thoroughly trained to build up their skills in various aspects such as Close Quarter Combat (CQC), Fighting In Built Up Areas (FIBUA), Counter Improvised explosive methods (C-IEDs), Amphibious Raids, Ambush Drills etc. pic.twitter.com/0WKtuWA92T

— Military News Nigeria. (@milnewsng) October 20, 2023

Nigerian Air Force ATOS (Airborne Tactical Observation and Surveillance System) Operator onboard a Beechcraft King Air 350i ISR plane.

The ATOS which is integrated with EO/IR turret, displays images provided by Search Sensors + Navigation Data on High-Resolution Colour Monitor. pic.twitter.com/Es8FcdFPVd

— Military News Nigeria. (@milnewsng) October 19, 2023

Interceptor boats from Vietnamese Hong Ha shipyard being delivered to Nigeria.
The end user is unknown but in 2020 Vietnamese media reported that Benedict peters placed an order 50 NPU-650 patrol boats and 10 armored patrol boats. pic.twitter.com/sWNXI23f6j

— Jake (@Jakepor21) October 13, 2023

Nigerian Air Force JF-17A Thunder fighter jet [NAF 721].

I think the Nigerian Air Force shouldn't just operate 3 of the JF-17s. Efforts should be made to acquire more to the level of a Squadron.

This will help complement the F-7Ni fighter jets which does similar roles. pic.twitter.com/ao1qdirrjA

— Military News Nigeria. (@milnewsng) October 21, 2023

Footage of Nigerian Air Force Special Forces Parachuting off a Dornier Do-228 aircraft and Rapelling from a Super Puma helicopter. pic.twitter.com/JcHLiSsBRd

— Military News Nigeria. (@milnewsng) October 21, 2023

This is allegedly the Electronic Warfare equipment that's being used by the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command.

The Nigerian Army previously that these are Satellite Comms vehicles to be used in areas where there's no network. The modified LandCruisers have tablets/telephones. https://t.co/9TrisB1bqj pic.twitter.com/sxkENTSZfF

— Military News Nigeria. (@milnewsng) October 24, 2023

Today marked the momentous launch of the inaugural 76-meter Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) crafted by Dearsan, a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration with the Nigerian Navy.

On Image. pic.twitter.com/lW7mhlmMbh

— International Defence Analysis (@Defence_IDA) October 26, 2023