Chinese-made most advanced main battle tank made its combat debut in Nigerian anti-terrorism operation during a clash with Boko Haram militants in the northeast of the country The Nigerian government has announced that it launches a large-scale military operation against Boko Haram militants, whose name means “Western education is forbidden” in the local Hausa language, […]

The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of a shipment of military vehicles from the China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO). According to local sources, NORINCO delivered the first of 17 military vehicles compromising of VT4 main battle tanks, SH5 105mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers and ST1 tank destroys. Taking delivery of the armaments Wednesday, Army’s Chief of […]

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on 15 February, formally inaugurated the first locally made unmanned aerial vehicle, called the Tsaigumi. As part of the Federal Government efforts to tackle insecurity in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) produced locally by the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology. The Tsaigumi is a surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle, which […]

Four persons were killed and food trucks hijacked when Boko Haram guerrillas attacked a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) aid convoy in Ngala, Borno state in Nigeria. “WFP can confirm that a convoy escorted by the Nigerian military including WFP-hired trucks was the subject of an attack by armed groups 35 km southwest of […]

The US Department of State has approved a possible  $593 million Foreign Military Sale of twelve A-29 Super Tucano aircraft and weapons, including all associated training, spare parts, aviation and ground support equipment, and hangar, facilities, and infrastructure required to support the program. These aircraft will support Nigerian military operations against terrorist organizations Boko Haram and ISIS West […]

The Nigerian armed forces have received 25 new armored personnel carriers developed by STREIT Group. According to the Nigerian  Defence Minister, this is the first batch of the 177 armored vehicles procured by the federal government. In a statement obtained by TRADE NEWSWIRE from the Principal Manager, Public Affairs, NPA, Ibrahim Nasiru, on behalf of […]

Nigeria’s military has inked an agreement with Chengdu Aerospace Corporation and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex to purchase JF-17 Thunder fighter jets. According to Nigeria’s federal budget approved for 2016 fiscal year, Nigerian Air Force signed a deal to buy three new JF-17 Thunder fighter jets. For 2016, Nigeria has issued USD $15.88 million for the purchase. However, the […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has celebrated the delivery of its first Super Mushshak basic trainer from Pakistan at a special ceremony. According to IANS Pakistan, Nigeria’s government has bought 10 Super Mushshak aircraft from Pakistan to boost its air power for the Nigerian Air Force. The Super Mushshak is fitted with an American 260 hp engine, cockpit […]

The batch of new PF2 armoured personnel carriers was spotted at Port Harcourt ( capital and largest city of Rivers State) in Nigeria. That was reported by www.trezzyhelm.com. The six armoured personnel carriers are believed to have been bought by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike for security agencies in the state. It was spotted as it […]

The Nigerian Armed Forces would receive 12 new Honker multi-purpose all-terrain vehicles  developed by FSC Lublin Automotive Factory. That was reported by www.kurierlubelski.pl. The Nigerian Armed Forces signed a contract with Polish FSC Lublin Automotive Factory for the delivery of 12 Honker multi-purpose all-terrain vehicles. Vehicles will drive the cadets who are preparing to serve in the Nigerian army. Earlier, […]