China Delivers VT-4 Tanks, Self-Propelled Artillery to Nigeria
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DefenceTalkThe first batch of 17 military vehicles consisting of VT-4 main battle tanks (MBT), ST-1 wheeled tank destroyer and two types of self-propelled howitzers bought by the Nigerian Army (NA) from the China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) arrived at the Apapa Ports on April 8, 2020. The NA made this emergency purchase to strike Boko […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-delivers-vt-4-tanks-self-propelled-artillery-to-nigeria-75156/
Pakistan Delivers Final Super Mushshak Trainer Aircraft Batch to Nigeria
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DefenceTalkThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 14 January 2018, took delivery of the second batch of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft that the Federal Government had since ordered from Pakistan. The Ilyushin 76 strategic airlifter aircraft that brought the new Super Mushshak aircraft touched down at NAF Base Kaduna at exactly 7.45 am today. The Chief […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-delivers-final-super-mushshak-trainer-aircraft-batch-to-nigeria-71071/
US Clears $593M A-29 Super Tucano Sale to Nigeria
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DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Nigeria of twelve (12) 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. The estimated total case value is $593 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-clears-593m-a-29-super-tucano-sale-to-nigeria-70234/
UK Team Deploys to Train Nigerian Forces Fighting Boko Haram
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DefenceTalkA UK military training team will deploy to Nigeria as part of the ongoing efforts to train local forces to combat Boko Haram. More than 35 personnel from the Second Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment (2 R ANGLIAN), will shortly deploy to deliver infantry training to Nigerian military personnel preparing to tackle the extremist group […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uk-military-train-nigerian-forces-fighting-boko-haram-66371/
Nigerian Army Deploys Inkas Armored Vehicles
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DefenceTalkThe Nigerian Army stationed a new fleet of armored personnel carriers (APCs) supplied by Inkas Armored Vehicle Manufacturing into service. Inkas Armored Vehicle Manufacturing is a leading Canadian-based company that specializes in the production of security transportation solutions. The APCs were fully designed and built at the Inkas Armored manufacturing facility in Toronto, Canada. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nigerian-army-deploys-inkas-armored-vehicles-63695/