BroZuma:


That's a strongly unverified but correct probability...IEDs are not mines they are targeted munitions used in an offensive mode whilst it's relative the landmine is mostly a defensive munitions.

In the Nigerian context, it's not the absence of an IED threat that is the bone of contention.

Rather what mix of vehicles that allows the Nigerian Army to be well protected with the sort of IED threat present.

What i believe is an ideal set-up for Nigeria is a mix of mine-sweepers, MRAPs/armour and motorised infantry(hilux, kraz or sino-trucks)

Henry240:


In the Nigerian context, it's not the absence of an IED threat that is the bone of contention.

Rather what mix of vehicles that allows the Nigerian Army to be well protected with the sort of IED threat present.

What i believe is ideal for Nigeria is a mix of mine-sweepers, MRAPs and motorised infantry(hilux, kraz or sino-trucks)

That is correct...and I suspect in the Nigerian sense some of the IEDs are remote controlled for maximum effect.

patches689:


You get pressure-plate IED's these days

I watched a doccie about Royal Marines in Afghanistan and there were so many IED's in the area they were operating that they had basically zero mobility and the entire AO was essentially like something out of WW1. They also had ROE's that allowed them to shoot anyone they suspected of "spotting" for insurgents.

It took British Engineers ~2 months to clear one market place.

IED's are the new mine. You no longer need a wealthy foreign backer to seed the countryside with dormant death and completely eradicate your opponents mobility.

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you can't clear them,because that farmer or herder could plant one in a matter of seconds.his home could be an IED manufacturing plant

Sudan armed forces officers,china PLAN officers and G.A.C technicians pose in front of a FTC-2000 Fighter-trainer aircraft

newafricaken254:
you can't clear them,because that farmer or herder could plant one in a matter of seconds.his home could be an IED manufacturing plant

That's the point I was aiming to get across...any IED seen in the wild is targeted...some Opfor is probably closeby making a video.

ActivateKruger:

Logistics support

I should have added In its protection
What's their difference in role & protection level

BroZuma:


That's the point I was aiming to get across...any IED seen in the wild is targeted...some Opfor is probably closeby making a video.

true insurgents are quick to learn,forcing you to persistently air surveillance around area of interest

off topic : it looks like pakistan army aviation will soon receive its Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters

newafricaken254:
true insurgents are quick to learn,forcing you to persistently air surveillance around area of interest

I do see footage from ISR and Interdiction aircrafts taking out IED planters ... It's so easy any one can do it even old folks are in on it.

The Paramount Group AHRLAC.

Chinese naval fleet in Dar es Salaam for four-day visit

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5FU5tRXN2o

This just made my day, 2x Moroccan C-130 and a NAf C-130 landed Freetown with aid for the flood victims in that country.
I hope other countries in the region can emulate such.

jakeporeshenko:
This just made my day, 2x Moroccan C-130 and a NAf C-130 landed Freetown with aid for the flood victims in that country.
I hope other countries in the region can emulate such.

Morroco trying so hard to become a regional member. This is great tho. I really admire this and am so glad we are of help too.

newafricaken254:
true insurgents are quick to learn,forcing you to persistently air surveillance around area of interest

Which invariably serves the purpose of tying down resources that could have been deployed elsewhere...which is the unintended doctrine of asymmetrical warfare.

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newafricaken254:
off topic : it looks like pakistan army aviation will soon receive its Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters

This is what the Nigerian Army should acquire !!

Mig 25 , Algerian AF

jakeporeshenko:
This just made my day, 2x Moroccan C-130 and a NAf C-130 landed Freetown with aid for the flood victims in that country.
I hope other countries in the region can emulate such.

GHana is sending 1 mill worth of relief items more to follow soon. vice pres is to present it today in Siara Leone. cote d'ivoire, Senegal and ECOWAS has contributed some financial support. Hope to provide some more info, pics and video content pertaining to this disaster.

@Gottfried surely we dont have 500 commandos...let alone deploy 500 commandos for Anti Poaching

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BroZuma:


Which invariably serves the purpose of tying down resources that could have been deployed elsewhere...which is the unintended doctrine of asymmetrical warfare.

counter-insurgency isn't a cheap endeavour

newafricaken254:
counter-insurgency isn't a cheap endeavour

True

off topic :china newly developed GL5 active protection system

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjp6oEdC3oQ

newafricaken254:
off topic :china newly developed GL5 active protection system

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjp6oEdC3oQ

It's a beauty!

What about shrapnel from the exploded incoming ordinance?

newafricaken254:
off topic :china newly developed GL5 active protection system

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjp6oEdC3oQ

Fvcking hell man.

If you are rolling around with hatches open (common) or if the commander/gunner are sticking out then they are toast!

Obostone:


GHana is sending 1 mill worth of relief items more to follow soon. vice pres is to present it today in Siara Leone. cote d'ivoire, Senegal and ECOWAS has contributed some financial support. Hope to provide some more info, pics and video content pertaining to this disaster.

Video
https://www.facebook.com/MBawumia/

Henry240:


It's a beauty!

What about shrapnel from the exploded incoming ordinance?

shell lacks the kinetic force after it rended harmless by the out going canister which explodes,releasing small ball pellets in the path of the incoming shell.this is the principle used by most hard kill active protection systems

military strategist please let have your thought.
Our economic state is a security issue as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6genKO3H5m8

Chinese Navy's Special Operation Detachment training and exchanging skills with Tanzanian Marine Corps

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B2NiTH50Xo

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newafricaken254:
shell lacks the kinetic force after it rended harmless by the out going canister which explodes,releasing small ball pellets in the path of the incoming shell.this is the principle used by most hard kill active protection systems

That's cool.

However, why still do close to the tank. Can't that be effectively countered a minimum 50 meters away?

Henry240:


That's cool.

However, why still do close to the tank. Can't that be effectively countered a minimum 50 meters away?

50m away could double the cost, means more rader detection range,more quick response,and maybe bigger intercepting munition（protective charges）. In fact the GL5 radar detection range is 100m,while Russian Arena-E APS has the detection range 50m.