According to MHI, the FFM multi-mission destroyer has a full load displacement of about 5,500 tons, is 132.5m long, 16.3m wide, has a maximum speed of about 54km/h and carries about 90 sailors. The ship is equipped with a variety of weapons and systems such as the Mk.45 gunboat system, the Japan Steel Works 12.7mm remote control weapon system, the Mk.41 vertical launch system, and the defense system. SeaRAM missile, Type 17 MHI anti-ship missile, OPY-2 multi-function radar, OAX-3 infrared/optical sensor.
Initially, Tokyo planned to build a total of 22 Mogami-class ships to strengthen the capacity of the maritime defense force. However, the JMSDF later decided to only buy a total of 12 destroyers of this class until fiscal year 2023 and plans to buy 12 new class destroyers from 2024 to 2028.
* Nigeria purchased dozens of aircraft for anti-terrorism missions
The Nigerian Air Force recently announced plans to purchase 50 new aircraft, including 12 AH-1 attack helicopters, 24 M-346 fighter aircraft, 12 AW109 multi-role helicopters and 2 Casa 295 transport aircraft. , for anti-terrorism missions. The aircraft in the procurement plan are expected to be delivered next year.
This plan has met with a lot of opposition. Security analyst Mike Ejiofor expressed concern that buying 50 aircraft could be an overly ambitious strategy and could potentially go wrong. Ejiofor suggested that resources could be allocated more appropriately to improve the quality of training and regimes for ground forces. He said that focusing more on ground operations could yield more significant results in the fight against terrorism. This expert also emphasized the importance of strengthening intelligence gathering capabilities for the air force. He advocates deploying more drones to collect accurate intelligence on the activities of armed groups, thereby providing more effective countermeasures.
Developed by the American Bell Helicopter Corporation, the AH-1 Cobra first appeared in the skies in 1965. This single-engine attack helicopter is famous for its versatility and powerful firepower when equipped. M197 20mm Gatling gun, rockets and TOW anti-tank missiles.
Bell AH-1Z, Bell flight’s next generation reconnaissance and attack helicopter. Photo: Bellflight
The M-346 is a light attack and training aircraft developed by Leonardo (formerly Alenia Aermacchi), which first flew in 2004 and officially entered service in 2011. The aircraft was used in the program. Advanced training program for pilots transitioning to modern fighter aircraft with advanced avionics and high maneuverability. Currently, there are more than 70 M-346 aircraft in operation globally.
A light twin-engine, multi-role helicopter developed by Agusta (now Leonardo), the AW109 first flew in 1971 and entered service in 1976. This helicopter is used for many purposes. including medical evacuation, search and rescue and military operations. Known for its versatility and high efficiency, hundreds of AW109s are in service with forces of countries around the world.
Casa C-295 is a twin-engine tactical military transport aircraft developed by Airbus Defense and Space. Entering service in 2001, the aircraft is used for troop transport and maritime patrol missions. The C-295 can carry up to 71 soldiers or 9 tons of cargo. Thanks to its flexibility and high reliability, the C-295 is among the most popular transport aircraft in the world with more than 200 aircraft in operation in more than 30 countries.
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