A LOOK INTO NIGERIA'S AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM AGAINST EXTERNAL THREATH
When it comes to air defense system we can't argue that Nigeria is way behind it's opponents in hardware acquisition, talking about air defense systems the super powers airspace's are well protected that even a bug drone can be detected as technology advance we hope to advance also as well and as a regional power house this can not be over emphasized
A look at some of the worlds most sophisticated air defense systems
The S-400 primarily uses the 48N6 missile series. These missiles allow it to hit aerial targets at ranges up to 250 km and are capable of intercepting ballistic missiles across a 60 km radius, using in both cases a 143 kg high explosive fragmentation warhead.8
Another missile series, the 77N6, is currently in testing. Unlike
other Russian SAMs, the 77N6 missiles will use hit-to-kill technology
(as do PAC-3 missiles) and are designed specifically to destroy
ballistic missile warheads.9
The final missile series used by the S-400 is the 40N6, a long range family that can extend the air defense capabilities of the system to 400 km.10 The current deployment status of the 40N6 missile is unclear, and questions remain as to whether the S-400’s radar capabilities would allow the 40N6 make full use of its maximum range.-missile threat
SA-7 Growler.
Blowpipe surface to air missile.
Strela 2 Surface to air missile.
Tin Shield air defense radar system.
ZSU-23 self propelled anti aircraft artillery gun.
ATR-72 Radar plane.
Gulma Tactica UAV.
CH-3 armed drones.
NIGCOMSAT-2 remote sensing satellite.
A look at some of the worlds most sophisticated air defense systems
- THE S400
The S-400 primarily uses the 48N6 missile series. These missiles allow it to hit aerial targets at ranges up to 250 km and are capable of intercepting ballistic missiles across a 60 km radius, using in both cases a 143 kg high explosive fragmentation warhead.8
David’s Sling Missile System
The final missile series used by the S-400 is the 40N6, a long range family that can extend the air defense capabilities of the system to 400 km.10 The current deployment status of the 40N6 missile is unclear, and questions remain as to whether the S-400’s radar capabilities would allow the 40N6 make full use of its maximum range.-missile threat
FSAF SAMP/T
The FSAF SAMP / T is a system missile air new generation developed by the consortium European Eurosam formed by MBDA Italy, MBDA France, and Thales. He makes use of the Aster 30 missile. The batteries consist of launchers with a variable number of missiles from 8 to 48
MIM-104 Patriot
The MIM-104 Patriot is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. It is manufactured by the U.S. defense contractor Raytheon and derives its name from the radar component of the weapon system. The AN/MPQ-53 at the heart of the system is known as the “Phased array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target” which is a backronym for PATRIOT
HQ-9
The HQ-9 is China’s new generation medium- to long-range, active radar homing surface-to-air missile.
9K37 Buk
The Buk missile system is a family of self-propelled, medium-range surface-to-air missile systems developed by the Soviet Union and its successor state, the Russian Federation, and designed to counter cruise missiles, smart bombs, fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
But it's quite unfortunate that the Nigeria defense cannot boast of any of this hardware except a 1960s era soviet defense system at this point we can't confirm if any upgrade has been made but here are few of Nigeria air defense
Air Defense Assets.
Roland short range tactical air defense system.SA-7 Growler.
Blowpipe surface to air missile.
Strela 2 Surface to air missile.
Tin Shield air defense radar system.
ZSU-23 self propelled anti aircraft artillery gun.
ATR-72 Radar plane.
Gulma Tactica UAV.
CH-3 armed drones.
NIGCOMSAT-2 remote sensing satellite.
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