Nigeria: Jihadist captures two Isotrex armored vehicles
Recent photographs released by Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) shows two brand new Isotrex Legion MRAPs captured from a Nigerian
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Author: Ekene Lionel
Nigeria cancels T-90 MBT order for Isotrex MRAPs, procures various arms
A recent report published by the Nigerian Ministry of Defence (MOD) detailing information of equipment ordered for the Nigerian Army,
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Nigerian Navy explores frigate acquisition
*Featured image for illustrative purposes With the conclusion of a two-day Nigerian Navy (NN) Retreat 2021 held at new Conference
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Chad operating Chinese-made Type 59G main battle tank
Following the recent uprising in the Chadian republic, the Armée nationale tchadienne (Chad National Army) deployed the Chinese-made Type 59G
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Chadian Air Force Mi-35 Hind helicopters overhauled in Georgia
At least two Mi-35 ‘Hind’ helicopter gunships belonging to the Armée De l’Air Tchadienne (Chadian Air Force) have been overhauled
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Nigerian Army infantry receives CTCOIN training from India
Four Indian Army’s personnel drawn from the elite mobile training team (IA-MTT) are provided counter insurgency and counter terrorism (CTCOIN)
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Nigerian Navy takes delivery of hydrographic research vessel (NNS LANA) from OCEA
The Nigerian Navy has received its hydrographic research vessel (NNS LANA) from French shipbuilder OCEA. NNS Lana was received today
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Africom transfers 16 MAMBA APCs to G5 Sahel forces
The United States Army’s African Command (AFRICOM) on March 31 completed the transfer of 16 Mamba APCs to support joint-force
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Isotrex Legion armoured vehicle spotted in Nigeria
At least 10 Isotrex Legion armoured vehicles made in the United Arab Emirates were spotted at the Tin Can Island,
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Nigeria’s NIMASA receives Special mission Cessna CJ3 Citation aircraft for Deep Blue Project
Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project acquisition phase appears to be moving towards completion with the delivery of two Special mission CJ3
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Senegalese Navy receives another RPB 33 patrol boat from UFast
To better carry out its maritime duties, the Senegalese Navy has taken delivery of an RPB 33 patrol boat “Taouay”
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Top armoured vehicle makers compete for Kenya’s contract
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is exploring several options in its plan to acquire new eight-wheel-drive (8×8) armoured vehicles by
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Nigerian Air Force Alpha jet lost during counter-terror operations
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha jet has crashed during an attack run against terrorists in the northern part of Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project acquires AW109 helicopter
Nigeria receives an AW109 helicopter from Leonardo for Deep Blue Project
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British Army delivers Urban warfare Training to Ghanaian soldiers
British Army troops delivered urban warfare training to Ghanaian soldiers.
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Contest for Botswana’s new fighter jet gathers momentum
The search to replace the legacy Canadair CF-5 Freedom Fighters operated by the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Air Arm has
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Nigeria’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jet arrives home
The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of the first three JF-17 Thunder from Pakistan. The JF-17 Thunder fighter jet
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Senegal accepts CN235-220 maritime patrol aircraft from Indonesia
The Senegalese Air Force has taken delivery of an additional CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft from PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI –
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Obangame Express 2021: Ghana to host largest multinational maritime exercise in West Africa
Obangame Express (OE21), 32 nations is set to embark on the largest multinational maritime exercise in West Africa.The 10th edition
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Piracy: Denmark to deploy Absalon class frigate to the Gulf of Guinea
Towards the end of this year, the Danish Navy will deploy one of its Absalon class frigate to the Gulf
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Nigerian Army orders more CS/VP3 Bigfoot MRAP
Chinese Poly Technologies will provide more CS/VP3 Bigfoot Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to the Nigerian Army after the type’s
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MAN engines to power West African naval vessels
Engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has been contracted to provide engines for three OPV 58 S patrol boats being built
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Nigerian Air Force Beechcraft King Air B350 aircraft crashes
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft King Air B350 aircraft (NAF 201) aircraft has crashed on Sunday 21 February. The
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Germany upgrades MINUSMA logistics hub, to deploy A400 strategic airlifter
Berlin intends to upgrade the logistics hub in Niamey supporting the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA),
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Additional Mi-24 attack helicopter for Ivory Coast
A second Mil Mi-24 attack helicopter has been delivered to the Ivorian military to enhance its combat capabilities. The new
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