# CDS orders extension of aerial intelligence to troubled North-west, North-central theatres

> Nigeria's military expands space-based intelligence to North-west and North-central conflict zones.
- Title: CDS orders extension of aerial intelligence to troubled…
- Summary: Nigeria's military expands space-based intelligence to North-west and North-central conflict zones. Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff orders extended aerial…
- Keywords: nigeria, cds, defence space administration, operation hadin kai, operation fansan yamma, operation savannah shield, space-based intelligence, military operations, news, politics, orders, extension
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/916224-cds-orders-extension-of-aerial-intelligence-to-troubled-north-west-north-central-theatres.html
- Author: Yakubu Mohammed
- Published: 2026-10-11T20:36:36+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: nigeria, cds, defence space administration, operation hadin kai, operation fansan yamma, operation savannah shield, space-based intelligence, military operations, news, politics
## CDS orders aerial intelligence extension
The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has directed the Defence Space Administration to extend space-based intelligence support to North-west and North-central theatres.

> As we speak now, they are supporting operation hadin kai, and i have given instructions that they should extend that to operation fansan yamma in the north-west and operation savannah shield in the north-central
## Military operations in conflict zones
The directive aims to enhance operational effectiveness and troops' situational awareness in North-west and North-central theatres.
## Current support for North-east operations
Aerial intelligence currently supports Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east.
## Expected military benefits
The extension will bolster joint forces of Operation Fansan Yamma in the North-west and Operation Savannah Shield in the North-central.
## Defence chief's commendation
The defence chief commended the DSA for contributions to military operations through space-based intelligence, surveillance and communications capabilities.
## Indigenous research focus
The CDS urged the DSA to prioritize indigenous research, technological innovation and human capital development.
## Collaboration with academic institutions
The CDS called for stronger collaboration with academic institutions, industries and national agencies to develop resilient space capabilities.
## Operational requirements
Systems must be developed, field-tested and refined to meet operational requirements while remaining compatible with existing military structures.
## DSA's recent achievements
The DSA has launched DELSAT-1, Nigeria's military satellite from 2022, the Special Intelligence Infrastructure and the Modular Earth Observation Outpost station.
## Defence Space School
The DSA welcomed academic activities at the Defence Space School in Delta State.
## DSA boss confirms capabilities
The DSA boss, Philip Ilodibia, confirmed DSA's progress since 2014 in supporting armed forces and security agencies.
## Operational impact
The DSA boss noted that modern warfare increasingly depends on timely intelligence, situational awareness and secure communications.
## Interoperability goals
The DSA called for stronger synergy among Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force to improve joint situational awareness.
## Future collaboration
The DSA advocated sustained collaboration between NASRDA and NigComSat to strengthen indigenous space capabilities.
## Key takeaway

Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff orders extended aerial intelligence support for military operations in North-west and North-central theatres.