Nigerian Navy unveils new warship

The Nigerian Navy on Monday launched a new Landing Ship Tank (LST) at Damen Shipyard, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

The construction of the new warship began about two years ago and when commissioned, will replace the first set of LSTs of the Nigerian Navy, NNS AMBE and NNS OFIOM, which have been decommissioned, naval authorities said.

A statement by the Nigerian Navy said, “The introduction of the LST to the Nigerian Navy inventory will bolster the force’s sealift capability. Specifically, it would enhance the transportation of troops, military…