The Nigerian military, especially the Air Force that is a key player in the ongoing counter-terrorism, anti-banditry and all other security operations across the country is sourcing local contents.
As key manufacturers of military equipment and wares scaled down operations, no thanks to the global pandemic,reports that Nigerian military has looked inwards to get spare parts and technology needed to keep its fleet active in order to sustain ongoing battles against criminals.
The team, led by the Commandant, Air Force Institute of Technology , Kaduna, Air Vice-Marshal Abdulganiyu Olabisi, also had Chief of Standards and Evaluation, AVM Remigius Ekeh; Chief of Aircraft Engineering, AVM Musibau Olatunji; Director Research and Development, AVM Paul Jemitola; Chief of Staff, Logistics Command Ikeja, AVM Cosmas Ozougwu; Director Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola; Principal Staff Officer Coordination, AFIT, Air Commodore Abdullahi Shinkafi;...
“For Nigeria to be able to move forward and the Nigerian Airforce to make sure it is self-sufficient; we need to look more inwards for solutions. That is why partnerships such as these will come into place to be able to give us solutions that are cost-effective and realistic; that will make self-sufficiency realised not just for the Nigerian Airforce but also for the Nigerian nation,” he said.
Others are the production of the hydraulic accumulator diaphragm for the autopilot system of the Mi-35 Helicopter, the manufacture of portable battery cart for the Augusta Helicopter fleet and modification of the F-7Ni battery compartment for compatibility with batteries made in Pakistan as well as the repair and calibration of the missile tester for the F-7Ni fighter aircraft.
The feat, which was recorded several years after the anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine electronic warfare ship went aground and was written off by even its German manufacturers, Blohm & Voss, may be deployed in operations against maritime crimes should the transfer of technology rights being sought by the NN is granted.
The manufacturers also said NNS ARADU must be returned to their dock in Hamburg, Germany for proper refitting; an exercise that would cost the country millions in foreign exchange.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Insurgency: Buhari commissions 114 medical officers into Air ForcePresident Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday commissioned 114 medical officers into the Nigerian Air Force, to boost the nation's fight against...
Read more »
We've pushed Boko Haram out of North-east, remaining Borno — BurataiThe army chief, one of the nation's military commanders whom some Nigerians have called for their sack, said the troops are sharing intelligence to rout the insurgents out of Borno.
Read more »
Birth certificates by local govts unacceptable, says NPC | The NationThe National Population Commission (NPC) has said all birth certificates issued by local governments and hospitals are not acceptable for official purposes in the country.
Read more »
Insurgency: Military Needs Intelligence, Not Weapons – Prof AlemikhaInsurgency: Military Needs Intelligence, Not More Weapons – Prof Alemikha
Read more »
Buhari signs instrument approving African Trade Insurance AgencyThe Agreement and the Agency are registered with the Secretariat of the United Nations in accordance with Charter of the United Nations.
Read more »