Nigeria’s first Super Tucano aircraft takes flight ahead of delivery
The first of the Nigerian Air Force Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC)-Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light-attack turboprops conducted its maiden flight
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Africa’s most powerful main battle tank in 2020
In a bid to complete our African TOP TEN SERIES list we’ve decided to come up with a detailed analysis
Read moreNigeria likely customer for Norinco’s Red Arrow 12E (HJ-12E) man-portable ATGM
The China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) has completed delivery of its Red Arrow 12E (‘Hongjian-12E’, or HJ-12E) man-portable anti-tank guided
Read moreNigerian Army procures 55 combat and logistics vehicles
The Nigerian Army has procured and commissioned 55 utility vehicles vehicles to increase the mobility and combat efficiency of troops
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Nigerian Army receives new VT4 MBT, ST1 light tanks and SH-5 self-propelled howitzers
To enhance its land warfare proficiency, the Nigerian Army has taken delivery of a plethora of next-generation armored combat vehicles
Read moreAero Vodochody and Textron compete for Tunisian advanced trainer contract
As the Tunisian Air Force twelve Aero Vodochody L-59T Super Albatros advanced trainer and light attack aircraft is approaching the
Read moreModern 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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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
Read moreThe Pullout: Chadian troops withdraw from Nigeria
We are a little more than a week into 2020 and the situation with Nigeria appears to present the same
Read moreNIGERIAN 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
Read moreThe five Chadian weapons of war Nigeria is terrified of
For decades, the relationship between Nigeria and Chad has been fraught with mistrust and suspicion. Especially since the start of
Read moreNigeria inducts Ezugwu MRAP
Following the successful combat debut of the Nigerian made Ezugwu Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle against the Boko Haram and ISWAP
Read moreBattle against Islamic State to shift to Sahel
The current struggle against the Islamic State (IS) is shifting fronts. No longer will the major campaign take place against
Read moreNigerian 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
Read moreIn case of war: five Nigerian weapons South Africa should fear
Despite severe budget cuts and general institutional decline in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), the country is still
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Cameroon shows interest in Pantsir S1 air defense system
The Government of Cameroon is considering procuring the Russian-made Pantsir-S1 air Defence missile system. Interest in acquiring the Pantsir-S1 was
Read moreCounter-insurgency: Nigeria and Russia to sign military cooperation
As the anti-terror operations continues, Nigeria is looking to sign a military technical cooperation deal with Russia. The Nigerian ambassador
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Islamic terrorism: South Africa at risk
As the Islamic State (IS) is being pummeled in the Middle East by coalition forces and also in West Africa
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Drone war in Libya: Wing Loong II versus Bayraktar TB2
The ongoing civil war in Libya has entered a new phase, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) are increasingly being used by
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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.
Read moreCameroon receives large cache of Chinese weapons ahead of renewed Ambazonian offensive
Cameroonian soldiers currently fighting the Ambazonian Defense Force, a separatist movement, has received a large consignment of weapons from China.
Read moreNigerian Army: Super Camps or Strategic Retreat?
Although, they said it is strategic withdrawal, but they have left a vacuum where our people are at the receiving
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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
Read moreA 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
Read moreDetails of NAVMC NAC-V 4×4 Light Armoured Vehicle emerge
The first photograph of the indigenous Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company (NAVMC) Light Armoured Vehicle referred to as the NAC-V
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