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Exercise Littoral Fury 2026.
ENC Intra-Command Maritime Tactical Live Firing Exercise (18-20 August, 2026.) Click to watch short video highlight here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gZx_8GbD3T-KOnbH5jyAu_781rDTjOjK/view?usp=drive_link
LITTORAL FURY: ENC Sharpens Combat Edge, Reaffirms Resolve to Secure Nigeria’s Waters
From the roar of gunfire across the Calabar Channel to the precision manoeuvres around Dayspring Island, the Nigerian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command (ENC) has brought Exercise LITTORAL FURY to a successful conclusion, demonstrating its readiness to confront emerging threats and protect Nigeria’s maritime interests.
The maiden ENC Intra-Command Maritime Tactical Live Firing Exercise, which ended on 20 August 2026, brought together naval platforms, personnel and sister-service elements in a realistic display of firepower, tactical proficiency and joint operational capability.
More than a firing exercise, LITTORAL FURY provided a practical test of the Command’s ability to operate effectively in the challenging littoral environment, while strengthening the coordination, communication and combat readiness required for maritime operations.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Special Guest of Honour, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim, described rigorous training and realistic operational drills as essential to maintaining a mission-ready force, stressing that tactical proficiency is forged through continuous and demanding training.
The exercise further reinforced the importance of jointness, with personnel from the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force working together towards a common objective.
Beyond the live-firing exercises, personnel also competed in a range of skills-based events designed to test speed, precision and weapon-handling proficiency. These included blindfolded rifle stripping and assembling competitions for both male and female personnel, alongside firing competitions such as the 100-metre firing, target shooting, machine gun static and moving firing, among others.
Outstanding personnel were rewarded with medals and recognition across the various competition categories, including awards for overall best performers.
For the ENC, however, the significance of LITTORAL FURY extends beyond the medals and the spectacle of live fire. It is a demonstration of a force continuously preparing, adapting and sharpening its edge to safeguard Nigeria’s waters against threats ranging from piracy and sea robbery to crude oil theft and other forms of maritime criminality.
With the successful conclusion of Exercise LITTORAL FURY, the ENC has once again affirmed its commitment to maintaining a disciplined, professional and mission-ready force, capable of securing the maritime environment and contributing decisively to Nigeria’s national security.
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