The Nigerian Air Force has successfully test-fired 30.1mm ground to air Inert Head Rockets locally produced by its Research and Development Team. The rockets were test fired during the Weapons Meet at Kwenev Air Range, Makurdi to commemorate its 53rd anniversary celebration.
Also produced by NAF R& D were the ground based rail launcher and vehicle mounted rail rocket launcher. The rocket launchers are fired through a remotely controlled firing based system.
Aside from the display of air defence weapon, there was also a spectacular demonstration of weapon delivery by some of the NAF platforms.
The aircraft fired both rockets and canons with high level of precision.
In his remarks at the occasion, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonishakin felicitated with the NAF on its 53rd anniversary celebration and commended the commitment of the current NAF leadership for improving the capacity of officers and men.
