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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Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) unveils Ezugwu MRAP
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has unveiled a new indigenous tactical Mine Resistance and Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.
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Nigerian Air Force ATR42-500MP ISR aircraft in Germany for major MRO
A Nigerian Air Force ATR 42-500MP ISR/transport aircraft has arrived in Germany for an MRO operation. The ATR 42-500MP aircraft’s
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Six MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) intercepted in Nigeria
Following intensive intelligence operations, the Nigerian Army intercepted six Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) in the troubled Adamawa State. The
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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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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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