Ekene Lionel
Director at Military Africa
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5 days ago |
military.africa | Ekene Lionel
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of at least four of twelve ex-French Air Force Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet light attack and advanced jet trainer aircraft. The delivery is part of an earlier contract awarded to SOFEMA by the Nigerian Air Force for the refurbishment and upgrade of the Alpha Jet fleet. Under this agreement, six ex-French Air Force jets sourced by Sofema will be restored for operational use, while the rest will serve as spare parts.
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5 days ago |
military.africa | Ekene Lionel
Chad has confirmed the receipt of two Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense systems from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), delivered as part of ongoing “military support.”The FK-2000, a short-range surface-to-air missile system developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, is designed to engage a variety of aerial targets, including aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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1 week ago |
military.africa | Ekene Lionel
Amid Broader African EngagementOn March 18, a senior delegation from China’s North Industries Corporation (Norinco) arrived in Abuja, signaling a deepening of defense ties between China and Nigeria. This visit represents a pivotal moment in bilateral military-industrial relations, reinforcing a partnership aimed at advancing Nigeria’s defense capabilities through strategic collaboration.
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2 weeks ago |
military.africa | Ekene Lionel
DICON GRAY Insignia (DGI), one of Nigeria’s indigenous defence manufacturer is planning to expand its operations in the production of military equipment in a key move to enhance the country’s self-sufficiency. This move aims to position Africa’s most populous nation as a regional leader in defence manufacturing while driving industrial growth and job creation.
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3 weeks ago |
military.africa | Ekene Lionel
The Nigerian military has unveiled Africa’s “first and largest” attack drone, marking a major milestone in the continent’s ability to develop advanced defense technologies. Developed in collaboration with Nigerian tech firm Briech UAS, the Damisa drone was recently showcased at the company’s headquarters in Abuja.
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The exercise focused on a range of naval operations, including joint tactical maneuvering, communication training, and coordination of shipborne helicopter operations. https://t.co/Tgw5n4OP1C
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