Proforce Nigeria and Atesci signs technical partnership for ammunition production
Proforce Nigeria Limited, a Nigerian company specializing in armoured vehicle manufacturing, repairs & refurbishment has signed a technical partnership with
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Author: Ekene Lionel
Libya: Wing Loong II UCAV shot down by GNA
Few days after two Aeronautics Orbiter-3 Small Tactical UAS belonging to the forces allied with the Government of National Accord
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Four Proforce Ara 2 MRAPs inducted, deployed to the frontline
Proforce Limited, a Defence Company from Nigeria which pioneers the development and design of armoured vehicles (Tactical vehicles, SUVs and
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Mozambican Navy receives two fast interceptor boats from India
Two Indian-made fast patrol and interceptor boats for coastal surveillance have been handed over to the Mozambican Navy on Monday,
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A Biafra and Ambazonia separatist alliance could destabilize West Africa
The Nigerian separatist group the Indigenous People’s of Biafra, under pressure from the Nigerian military, recently met with representatives from
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Libya: GNA captures FGM-148 Javelin launchers, 9M133 Kornet ATGM, ADCOM Yahbon drones
After the forces loyal to the UN-backed Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) entered the city of Garyan to the
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Nigerian Army IPV 2 (ATV II) enters serial production
The Nigerian Army new light tactical vehicle referred to as the Infantry Patrol Vehicle II (IPV 2) or All-Terrain Vehicle
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Aerovodochody reactivates three Nigerian L-39ZA Albatross in-country
In order to enhance its operational effectiveness, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken over three l-39ZA albatross aircraft, which
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Nigerian Air Force suffers helicopter mishap
An aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has crash-landed on Wednesday, June 12, Democracy Day during a routine
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Security concerns stall U.S. military drone operations in Niger
The runway at a new air base in Agadez, Niger republic being constructed by the U.S. military has been completed,
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An Overview of China’s arms exports to Africa
Chinese weaponry is increasingly attracting patronage mainly as a result of its cost-effectiveness. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE China’s Emergence
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France donates two Socata TB-30 Epsilon trainer aircraft to Senegal
France has donated two Socata TB-30 Epsilon trainer aircraft to the Senegalese Air Force for pilot training. Both trainer aircraft
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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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Cameroonian Military Harbin Z-9 crash, one killed
A Chinese-made Harbin Z-9 multipurpose helicopter belonging to the Cameroonian Military crashed on 13 May in the North West region,
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Nigerian Air Force acquires two Agusta A109 Power light attack helicopters
On 29 April, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), displayed the first two new A109 Power helicopters during its 55th-anniversary celebrations,
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Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company (NAVMC) unveils NAC-V 4×4 APC
The Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company (NAVMC), has formally unveiled its new armored personnel carrier (APC) called NAC-V intended to
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Nigerian Army unveiled Thales Ground Observer 12 surveillance radar and Sophie-LR handheld thermal imagers
The Nigerian Army recently revealed its newly procured surveillance equipment during a firepower demonstration at Army Camp Kabala in Jaji,
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Senegalese Navy orders two RPB 33 patrol boats from Raidco Marine
The Senegalese Navy has ordered two RPB 33 patrol boats from Raidco Marine, one of the French company’s executives revealed.
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Nigerian Army receives five Improved Proforce Ara (Ara II)
Proforce Nigeria has delivered five improved Proforce Ara (Ara II) mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles to the Nigerian Army. The five
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Norway to stay in Mali and support MINUSMA till 2022
Norway’s Deputy Minister of Defence Tone Skogen announced during the United Nations ministerial meeting on peacekeeping operations in New York
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E.U. donates ISR Cessna 208 aircraft to the Malian Air Force
The European Union has donated a Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft configured for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconaissance (ISR) to the Malian
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NAF Geospatial Intelligence Data Centre (GIDC) to enhance intelligence-driven CTCOIN Operations
On March 19, 2019, The Nigerian Air Force joined the world powers in the acquisition of a geospatial intelligence centre
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Nigerian Air Force Regiment acquires Paramount Marauder MRAP
The Nigerian Air Force Regiment, the land warfare component of the Nigerian Air Force has taken into its possession the
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Schiebel Camcopter S-100 conducts successful flight trials in Nigeria
In order to increase security in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, the country is exploring the option of incorporating advanced
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Flintlock 2019 Joint Military Exercise in Burkina Faso commence
Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North
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