Nigerian Air Force JF-17 Thunder fighter jet to arrive in 2020
The Nigerian Air Force will take delivery of the first three JF-17 Thunder multirole fighter jet on or before November
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NNS Aradu: Nigeria’s most powerful warship gets a refit
One of Africa’s most formidable warship and Nigeria’s only frigate NNS Aradu is undergoing a refit at the Naval Dockyard
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Modern Soldier: The Future of Ground Warfare in Africa
Many African armies now understand the importance of having a high-tech modern individual infantryman hence, they began their own “Modern
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Update: Nigeria takes delivery of two Leonardo A-109 Light Utility Helicopter
Note: this article has been updated with new information and images. The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of two
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GNA deploys Hawk air defense system and Sentinel 3D radar at Tripoli’s Airport ahead of Turkish incursion
The Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), the UN-recognized administration in Tripoli has reportedly deployed the MIM-23 Hawk air defense
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The Chinese AR-1 Missile Defeating Terrorism in Africa
The Chinese AR-1 Missile is now being offered alongside a family of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) such as the
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Why the Kalashinikov AK-47 Rifle is so popular in Africa.
The Kalashnikov AK-47 has been in all conflict in Africa since the 1950s. The reputation of the AK-47 was depicted
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NIGERIAN AIR FORCE OPTIONS FOR INCREASING ITS OFFENSIVE POTENTIALS IN THE COUNTER-INSURGENCY WAR
National Security Situation: The counter-insurgency war in Nigeria has prevailed for seven years; causing untold hardship to the citizens of
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Why African countries don’t patronize South African Military Products.
Why African Militaries do not buy from South Africa. An African Perspective Why do they prefer western countries military equipment
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Mwari: A plane built for Africa
A credible alternative to Western low-cost aircraft it can fly for seven hours on internal fuel alone
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Proforce, AUTOKRAZ signs agreement on joint vehicle production
Nigeria’s Proforce limited and Ukrainian PJSC AUTOKRAZ has signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly assemble the KrAZ trucks in
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U.S. donates transport and communications equipment to Burkina Faso
The United States government has recently donated military transport and communications equipment to Burkina Faso, to be used by the
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French Reaper drone conducts first operational strike in Mali
The French Air Force MQ-9 Reaper (Block 5 standard) Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle has carried out a drone strike during
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Senegal’s Navy outlines fleet procurement plan, ahead of AMSF 2020
Senegal has outlined an ambitious fleet recapitalization plan as a result of increased maritime security challenges across Africa. Since Senegal
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Damen begins construction of LST-100 landing ship for Nigeria
A new landing ship is being constructed for the Nigerian Navy by Damen, this was confirmed on December 9 when
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Nigeria inducts Ezugwu MRAP
Following the successful combat debut of the Nigerian made Ezugwu Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle against the Boko Haram and ISWAP
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Meet the five South African weapons of war Nigeria should fear
For years, there has always been an awkward history behind Nigeria and South Africa’s turbulent relationship. Since the end of
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Nigerian Air Force AW-109 helicopter crash, crew rescued
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has just lost an AgustaWestland AW-109 light utility and transport helicopter on Thursday 14 November,
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Nigerian Army orders twenty-eight Ezugwu MRAP
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday 12 November concluded agreement with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the Command
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How Africa’s most powerful warship became a floating wreck
In Africa today, only a handful of countries have a true blue water navy. These countries can count on their
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Africa’s orders for Russian weapons reach USD 14 billion
As various African countries battles different forms of insecurity crises, the continent has become a hotbed for major weapons developing
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Race to space: Nigeria launches homemade rockets
The long term importance of satellites in our lives cannot be downplayed, the benefits of space activities are directly attributable
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Surveillance drones, aircraft and geospatial technology to monitor Nigeria’s border
In today’s era of innovative and modern technologies, securing a country’s territorial boundaries requires adaptation. To that effect, the Nigerian
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Nigeria: Intercepted Oshkosh M-ATV returned to US
The six Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) intercepted by the Nigerian Army in the troubled Adamawa State has been handed
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Senegal Air Chief test-fly new L-39NG light-attack aircraft ahead of delivery
Senegalese Chief of Air Staff, General Joseph Mamadou Diop took a prototype of Aero Vodochody’s L-39NG light attack and trainer
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