NAF SHOWCASES MARKSMANSHIP EXCELLENCE AT THE NIGERIAN NAVY 70TH ANNIVERSARY SHOOTING COMPETITION The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) demonstrated exceptional professionalism and combat proficiency at the Nigerian Navy 70th Anniversary Novelty Shooting Competition held on 23 May 2026 at the National Stadium, Abuja. The competition, which brought together participants from the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and NAF, was organised to sharpen marksmanship skills, enhance operational readiness, and strengthen inter-service cooperation within the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Represented by 8 personnel across the Air Weapon and Live Firing categories, the NAF delivered an outstanding performance, emerging 1st Position in the Live Firing Category and securing 2nd Position in the Air Pistol/Air Rifle Category. The impressive outing reflects the NAF’s sustained investment in rigorous training, operational excellence, and capacity development aimed at maintaining a highly professional and mission-ready force. Beyond the competitive aspect, the event also reinforced the spirit of unity and collaboration among the Services in support of national defence and security objectives. The achievement underscores the effectiveness of continuous training and joint engagements in enhancing the combat effectiveness of personnel across the Armed Forces. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, congratulated the Nigerian Navy on the celebration of its 70th Anniversary and commended the organisers for promoting professionalism, esprit de corps, and unity among the Services. He reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to sustaining joint training initiatives and strengthening inter-service cooperation in support of national security. In his remarks, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, lauded participants for their discipline, professionalism, and sportsmanship, while emphasising the importance of continued inter-service engagements in advancing operational effectiveness and jointness within the Armed Forces of Nigeria. #NAF #NigerianAirForce #Jointness #ArmedForcesOfNigeria #OperationalReadiness #MilitaryProfessionalism #Marksmanship #InterServiceCooperation #70thNNAnniversary

🔸Indian Army and Indian Navy have signed a Memorandum of Association on affiliation to strengthen inter-Service cooperation and enhance jointness. 🔸It was signed by Lt Gen VPS Kaushik, Adjutant General, on behalf of the Indian Army, and Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel, on behalf of the Indian Navy. 🔸Defence Ministry said the agreement aims to institutionalise coordination, improve operational cohesion and promote professional camaraderie between formations, regiments, institutions and ships of the two Services. @SpokespersonMoD @indiannavy #IndianArmy #IndianNavy #DefenceMinistry #InterServiceCooperation

▪️Indian Army and Indian Navy have signed a Memorandum of Association on affiliation to strengthen inter-Service cooperation and enhance jointness. ▪️It was signed by Lt Gen VPS Kaushik, Adjutant General, on behalf of the Indian Army, and Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel, on behalf of the Indian Navy. ▪️Defence Ministry said the agreement aims to institutionalise coordination, improve operational cohesion and promote professional camaraderie between formations, regiments, institutions and ships of the two Services. @SpokespersonMoD @indiannavy #IndianArmy #IndianNavy #DefenceMinistry #InterServiceCooperation

Educational Visit of Air Force Cadets to CISF NISA, Hyderabad!🇮🇳 As part of an instructional visit, officers undergoing the 59th Provost and Security Course from the Air Force Academy visited CISF NISA, Hyderabad. #CISF #AirForceAcademy #InterServiceCooperation 🇮🇳 @CISFHQrs

CAS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PERSONNEL WELFARE AS NAFRC COMMANDANT PAYS COURTESY VISIT The Commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force on 9 February 2026, as part of his post-resumption engagements with key Armed Forces stakeholders. During the visit, the Commandant congratulated the CAS on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff and expressed appreciation for his own appointment, pledging to justify the confidence placed in him. He explained that he deliberately chose the Nigerian Air Force as his first stakeholder engagement, citing its strategic importance and enduring cooperation with the Centre. He further disclosed that about 200 Nigerian Air Force personnel were currently undergoing resettlement training at NAFRC, with additional participants expected under the Empretech programme, while respectfully soliciting continued support in addressing institutional challenges when formally presented. Responding, Air Marshal Aneke warmly described the visit as timely and significant, underscoring the strategic relevance of NAFRC in preparing retiring and disengaging personnel for productive civilian life. He emphasised that equipping personnel with vocational, technical and entrepreneurial skills sustains morale, reinforces discipline and guarantees dignity beyond service. According to the CAS, “human capital remains our most critical asset, and preparing our personnel for a meaningful life after service is a responsibility we must pursue deliberately and collectively.” He noted that the Centre’s mandate aligns seamlessly with his Command Philosophy of standardised training and mission-focused capability development, reinforcing the Nigerian Air Force’s welfare-driven approach to leadership. Both leaders expressed optimism about expanding collaboration in skills acquisition, capacity building and structured transition programmes for retiring airmen and airwomen. The CAS assured the Commandant of the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering support, stressing that a well-empowered veteran population contributes directly to national productivity, social stability and long-term development. The engagement ultimately projected a strong synergy between institutional welfare and national security, highlighting how inter-service cooperation strengthens not only operational readiness but also Nigeria’s broader development architecture. #CourtesyVisit #NAFRC #NigerianAirForce #ChiefOfTheAirStaff #AirMarshalAneke #PersonnelWelfare #PostServiceEmpowerment #InterServiceCooperation #HumanCapitalDevelopment

ASSAM RIFLES AND INDIAN COAST GUARD JOINT BIKE RALLY FLAGGED IN AT HQ DGAR, SHILLONG #AssamRifles in collaboration with the Indian Coast Guard, successfully culminated a joint bike rally with its flag-in ceremony at Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles (HQ DGAR), Laitkor, Shillong on 31 January 2026. The joint rally symbolised inter-service camaraderie, unity of purpose and a shared commitment towards national service. #IndianCoastGuard #JointBikeRally #InterServiceCooperation #UnityInDiversity #NationalService #ForcesTogether #AdventureWithPurpose #Shillong #HQDGAR #Laitkor #NorthEastIndia #SpiritOfService @IndiaCoastGuard @adgpi @HMOIndia @PIBHomeAffairs

#SpearCorps and #ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) strengthened synergy through integrated training at forward regions of #ArunachalPradesh, enhancing logistics and medical support readiness. The initiative included joint drills, coordination in supply chain operations and reciprocal medical expertise exchange, boosting inter-service synergy and operational efficiency. #SpearCorps और #ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) ने #ArunachalPradesh के अग्रिम क्षेत्रों में संयुक्त प्रशिक्षण के माध्यम से आपसी समन्वय को मजबूत किया, जिससे लॉजिस्टिक और चिकित्सा सहायता की तत्परता में वृद्धि हुई। इस पहल में संयुक्त अभ्यास, सप्लाई चेन संचालन में समन्वय और चिकित्सा विशेषज्ञता के आदान-प्रदान के माध्यम से अंतर-सेवा सहयोग और संचालन दक्षता को बढ़ावा दिया गया। #IndianArmy #ITBP #ArunachalPradesh #JointTraining #OperationalReadiness #LogisticsSupport #MedicalSupport #InterServiceCooperation #synergy @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @easterncomd @official_dgar @prodefkohima @ProDefKolkata @ITBP_official Facebook-facebook.com/share/v/17KqipH… Instagram-instagram.com/spearcorps.ind…

DG ASSAM RIFLES ADDRESSES FORWARD AREA TOUR (FAT): HCC-54 & NHCC-38 IN SHILLONG Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, Director General of #AssamRifles addressed the Forward Area Tour (FAT) from the Higher Command Course-54 and Naval Higher Command Course-38 at Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles, Laitkor, Shillong on 12 October 2025. During his address, the DG highlighted the pivotal role of Assam Rifles as the “Sentinels of the North East,” emphasizing its contribution to maintaining peace, security and stability in the region. He provided a comprehensive overview of the Force’s multifaceted responsibilities, including border management, counter-insurgency operations and developmental initiatives aimed at fostering harmony and progress in the North East. #ForwardAreaTour #HCC54 #NHCC38 #Shillong #Laitkor #IndianArmy #IndianAirForce #IndianNavy #NorthEastIndia #SentinelsOfTheNorthEast #NationalSecurity #InterServiceCooperation #Leadership #PeaceAndStability #SecurityForces @HMOIndia @adgpi @IAF_MCC @indiannavy @easterncomd @Spearcorps @PIBHomeAffairs @SpokespersonMoD @ANI