Nigeria

Talks with Leonardo are in progress. In service, the M-346s would replace the old Dassault / Dornier Alpha Jet aircraft. At the moment, no detailed information is available on the terms and costs of the transaction.

The Nigerian armed forces deployed recently purchased Chinese VT4 tanks. Machines are used against Boko Haram terrorists, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing Defence 24.

The first batch of heavy military equipment was delivered by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) to Nigeria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing China Military Online.

ABUJA, (BM) - The Nigerian Armed Forces have adopted the Ezugwu (Mountain) vehicles designed and manufactured in Nigeria armored. The ceremonial transfer of armored cars to representatives of the national army was held in the presence of President Mohammad Bukhari, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: Nigerian Defence…

ABUJA, (BM) - Armored vehicles are widespread around the world. Even countries whose military-industrial complex is in its infancy are engaged in their manufacture. This is facilitated by the availability on the world market of key units needed to create an armored car. Read more: Dozens Soldiers Have Been Killed in the Northwest Nigeria by…

CAIRO, (BM) - Islamic State said via its Amaq news agency that it killed or wounded more than 40 soldiers in the northeast Nigerian state of Borno in two separate attacks on Tuesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. Read more: Three Attacks in Afghan Capital, a Bomb Hitting a Bus Carrying Government Employees The group said…

ABUJA, (BM) - Nigerian defence company Proforce has signed a contract for the sale of 20 of its new Ara 2 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. The company did not wish to disclose the name of the customer, only acknowledging that the purchase was made by an African country. However, a…