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This vid has been proven to be a mishmash of footage from a downed Syrian jet in 2015, a badly put together propaganda effort
Hopefully, Maputo will request veterans of the Rhodesian Selous Scouts and SADF 32 Battalion, who can certainly train FADM in tactics and techniques in countering and destroying these ISIS/Boko Harem/Al Shabab elements that have been attacking this region of Mozambique.
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), said Friday it had concluded plans to induct the newly procured JF-17 thunder aircraft into its inventory as part of activities to mark its 57th anniversary celebration billed for the Nigerian Air Force Base, Makurdi, Benue State.
The service also announced plans to launch the first ever military telemedicine facility in Abuja.
The facility is expected to enhance provision of excellent medicare to personnel and their dependants as well as civilian beneficiaries at the lowest possible cost.
Chairman, Organising Committee for the Nigerian Air Force at 57 Anniversary celebration, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, made the disclosure at a briefing to mark the commencement of the Nigerian Air Force at 57 in Abuja.
He also disclosed that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), had procured and inducted 25 new platforms in the past five years.
“The induction of the JF-17 Thunder aircraft and aerial display would be conducted simultaneously on May 20, 2021 and will mark the end of the 57th Anniversary celebration.
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/05/14/air-force-to-induct-three-new-aircraft/
will induct its three JF-17 fighters into service on May 20 at Airforce Base Makurdi. The three jets were delivered there in March. The base is also home to the Tactical Air Command (TAC).
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), said Friday it had concluded plans to induct the newly procured JF-17 thunder aircraft into its inventory as part of activities to mark its 57th anniversary celebration billed for the Nigerian Air Force Base, Makurdi, Benue State.
The service also announced plans to launch the first ever military telemedicine facility in Abuja.
The facility is expected to enhance provision of excellent medicare to personnel and their dependants as well as civilian beneficiaries at the lowest possible cost.
Chairman, Organising Committee for the Nigerian Air Force at 57 Anniversary celebration, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, made the disclosure at a briefing to mark the commencement of the Nigerian Air Force at 57 in Abuja.
He also disclosed that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), had procured and inducted 25 new platforms in the past five years.
“The induction of the JF-17 Thunder aircraft and aerial display would be conducted simultaneously on May 20, 2021 and will mark the end of the 57th Anniversary celebration.
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/05/14/air-force-to-induct-three-new-aircraft/
will induct its three JF-17 fighters into service on May 20 at Airforce Base Makurdi. The three jets were delivered there in March. The base is also home to the Tactical Air Command (TAC).
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A Nigerian Air Force Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet has been shot down by armed bandits. The incident occured in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna while the aircraft was supporting a mission against organised kidnappers operating in the region. The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and managed to avoid capture, eventually navigating his way back to government forces. (Source, Nigerian)
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Intense gunfire from bandits caused a Nigerian fighter jet to crash in northwestern Zamfara state, but the pilot survived by ejecting from the aircraft.
Nigeria’s air force said on Monday the crash occurred on Sunday as the Alpha jet, a light attack aircraft, was returning to base from a mission on the Zamfara-Kaduna border.
The jet “came under intense enemy fire which led to its crash”, an air force statement said, but pilot Abayomi Dairo successfully ejected.
“Luckily, the gallant pilot … successfully ejected from the aircraft,” air force spokesman Edward Gabkwet said.
“Using his survival instincts, the pilot, who came under intense ground fire from the bandits, was able to evade them and sought refuge in nearby settlements awaiting sunset.”
The pilot found his way to an army base “where he was finally rescued”.
Nigeria’s air force said on Monday the crash occurred on Sunday as the Alpha jet, a light attack aircraft, was returning to base from a mission on the Zamfara-Kaduna border.
The jet “came under intense enemy fire which led to its crash”, an air force statement said, but pilot Abayomi Dairo successfully ejected.
“Luckily, the gallant pilot … successfully ejected from the aircraft,” air force spokesman Edward Gabkwet said.
“Using his survival instincts, the pilot, who came under intense ground fire from the bandits, was able to evade them and sought refuge in nearby settlements awaiting sunset.”
The pilot found his way to an army base “where he was finally rescued”.
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That's insane. I'm wondering whether a bunch of gun trucks could shoot down an Alpha or if they actually had manpads.
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Here you go mate, further news appears gunfire:
The Nigerian air force on Monday said that one of its planes "came under intense enemy fire" from armed groups with the pilot ultimately forced to bail out.
The Alpha Jet had been operating around the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna State when the incident happened.
Air force spokesman Edward Gabkwet said in a statement that the fighter jet was "returning from a successful air interdiction mission" on Sunday
"Using his survival instincts, the pilot, who came under intense ground fire from the bandits, was able to evade them and sought refuge in nearby settlements awaiting sunset," the statement said.
https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-military-plane-shot-down-by-bandits/a-58320288
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SOMALIA : OTT and Osprea compete to supply armoured personnel carriers to AMISOM - 23/07/2021 - Africa Intelligence
The South African armoured vehicle manufacturer OTT Technologies recently won a contract in Somalia after clinching similar deals in Burkina Faso and Mali. It has been going head to head with Osprea - 7/23/2021
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KENYA/UNITED KINGDOM : Kenyatta and Johnson to trade vaccines for military bases in London - 23/07/2021 - Africa Intelligence
When the Kenyan president travels to London on 28 and 29 July for a major global gathering he'll have an opportunity for some down-to-earth talks with Boris Johnson, in the hope of getting his - 7/23/2021
WOW! A turn of events, compared to some footage I saw in May when the Ethiopians were cutting through Tigray battle-lines.
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