Henry120:


It all depends on the requirements of each individual Nation. The J-10B is a 4++ fighter aircraft, with general improved performance over the basic J-10A. It's range is double that of the basic model, avionics and combat suite are state of the art, it comes with an AESA radar and improved armaments.


The SU-30 is one of the best fighters in it's class, however like a high class chick it requires high class maintenance.

J-10B > JF-17.

In terms of performance the SU-30 is great, I just hate its high cost maintenance cost.

Henry120:

i was blocked ,i couldn't reply weird.i posted a reply but it was removed .i think if i try again i may suffer the same fate

africaken:
i was blocked ,i couldn't reply weird.i posted a reply but it was removed .i think if i try again i may suffer the same fate

No point in replying. I think it's an L-39.

MikeCZAR:
Then it would make sense to Nigeria acquiring amphibious like light amphibious tanks and other vehicles of that class.

Tracked vehicles are heavily armoured increasing their weight.

pls i know you guys mean well but pls try to do research before you post. Tracks have more advantages over wheels. Better armour, larger vehicle footprint (that means it wont sink in the mud), it is meant to escort tanks, cannot be disabled easily by shooting the tracks, better cross country mobility, besides ifv's are not meant to chase down terrorist, thats for helicopters etc

Henry120:


No point in replying. I think it's an L-39.

its a SU-30 ,Why check out the SU-30 pilot selfies you will see what is a blinder on top inside the canopy .i believe its used when training pilots instrument landing .the nigerian pilot is sitting in the front sit on a tandem cockpit http://theaviationist.com/2012/12/11/kubinka-diamond/

This is a recent unreported ambush in which ethiopia in somalia including somalia national army lost dozens of troops,equipment and weapons,this is a serious setback to AMISON effort to defeat alshabaab considering the recent successes by kenya army in their sector .RIP to the fallen. no graphic photos posted http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2015/06/shabaab-releases-images-from-the-ambush-of-ethiopian-troops.php#

lionel4power:
pls i know you guys mean well but pls try to do research before you post. Tracks have more advantages over wheels. Better armour, larger vehicle footprint (that means it wont sink in the mud), it is meant to escort tanks, cannot be disabled easily by shooting the tracks, better cross country mobility, besides ifv's are not meant to chase down terrorist, thats for helicopters etc

Speed > Armour in Africa.

africaken:
its a SU-30 ,Why check out the SU-30 pilot selfies you will see what is a blinder on top inside the canopy .i believe its used when training pilots instrument landing .the nigerian pilot is sitting in the front sit on a tandem cockpit http://theaviationist.com/2012/12/11/kubinka-diamond/

Until their is actual, factual and open evidence on the ground, i'm simply done with speculating.

africaken:
This is a recent unreported ambush in which ethiopia in somalia including somalia national army lost dozens of troops,equipment and weapons,this is a serious setback to AMISON effort to defeat alshabaab considering the recent successes by kenya army in their sector .RIP to the fallen. no graphic photos posted http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2015/06/shabaab-releases-images-from-the-ambush-of-ethiopian-troops.php#

Sad to see expensive equipment like APCs/IFVs falling into the hands of terror..istsm

uganda airforce Hind

Nigerian Air Force surveillance systems.

Henry120:


Until their is actual, factual and open evidence on the ground, i'm simply done with speculating.

i wonder if we will ever match some of the massive procurement e.g Egypt recent deal to buy 24 rafale jets

MikeCZAR:


Sad to see expensive equipment like APCs/IFVs falling into the hands of terror..istsm

They are expendable, nothing will happen. They'll most likely be taken out by an Air asset or a bigger gun.

This is just a tiny victory for the terrorists to gloat over.

africaken:
This is a recent unreported ambush in which ethiopia in somalia including somalia national army lost dozens of troops,equipment and weapons,this is a serious setback to AMISON effort to defeat alshabaab considering the recent successes by kenya army in their sector .RIP to the fallen. no graphic photos posted http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2015/06/shabaab-releases-images-from-the-ambush-of-ethiopian-troops.php#

Amisom still represents an ongoing strategic victory for the A.U and Africans at large on the ongoing war against terrorism on the continent. This ambush is just a tiny setback for AMISOM, nothing they cannot shake off.

africaken:
i wonder if we will ever match some of the massive procurement e.g Egypt recent deal to buy 24 rafale jets

Why not, it's a deal with massive sweetners. The Egyptians got a very good deal from the french, both in financing and it's related infrastructure.

This is simply the best period for Nations(especially those in Africa) to buy Fighter jets.

The Egyptians are also getting FREMMs.

Henry120:


Amisom still represents an ongoing strategic victory for the A.U and Africans at large on the ongoing war against terrorism on the continent. This ambush is just a tiny setback for AMISOM, nothing they cannot shake off.

the problem is their convoy was only protected by one WZ551 which was easily taken out with an I.E.D ,while the rest light skinned trucks and land cruiser technical could not offered protection from an enemy who had encircled them and hiding in the bush thicket .i hope ethiopia will now be more proactive by bring in more of their assets e.g Hind and warplanes in the fight against alshabaab .

Henry120:


They are expendable, nothing will happen. They'll most likely be taken out by an Air asset or a bigger gun.

This is just a tiny victory for the terrorists to gloat over.

Every soldier and equipment is precious.

But yes, it is indeed a tiny victory when we look at it from a strategic point of view.

AMISON is in full control of events. This is simply a reaction from the negative forces.

chad air force SU-25

africaken:
the problem is their convoy was only protected by one WZ551 which was easily taken out with an I.E.D ,while the rest light skinned trucks and land cruiser technical could not offered protection from an enemy who had encircled them and hiding in the bush thicket .i hope ethiopia will now be more proactive by bring in more of their assets e.g Hind and warplanes in the fight against alshabaab .

They just have to see the need for MRAPS or more armour like the Ugandans and to a large extent KDF does.

With better armour the ambush would surely have played out differently. Air assets are a significant force multiplier, but we simply cannot call in one at every ambush. It is just not affordable.


Doing things properly from ground up, i.e, providing adequate protection to troops on the ground remains the most practical step.

africaken:
chad air force SU-25

Have these been active in the campaign against BH not much is written or said about the participation of Chad's jets in this fight.


If indeed they are.

MikeCZAR:


Every soldier and equipment is precious.

But yes, it is indeed a tiny victory when we look at it from a strategic point of view.

AMISON is in full control of events. This is simply a reaction from the negative forces.

Every life taken is irreplaceable, i simply do not agree for equipment, especially when said equipments are lorries, APC/IFVs. For how long can the terrorists keep the IFV going, can they afford them, replacement parts, fuel and ammo?


Strategically, the ambush is not even a significant setback.

Nigeria COIN

Henry120:


They just have to see the need for MRAPS or more armour like the Ugandans and to a large extent KDF does.

With better armour the ambush would surely have played out differently. Air assets are a significant force multiplier, but we simply cannot call in one at every ambush. It is just not affordable.


Doing things properly from ground up, i.e, providing adequate protection to troops on the ground remains the most practical step.

this is exact the same way they came back in 2006 riding on their Ural trucks and suffered the same fate in the streets of mogandishu.this time they came with their ethiopia made armoured vehicle which look similar to israel Wolf Armoured Vehicle but they seems to be few

a member of somalia alpha team manning a HK GMG mounted on Land cruiser technical

Henry120:


Every life taken is irreplaceable, i simply do not agree for equipment, especially when said equipments are lorries, APC/IFVs. For how long can the terrorists keep the IFV going, can they afford them, replacement parts, fuel and ammo?


Strategically, the ambush is not even a significant setback.

Costs.

africaken:
a member of somalia alpha team manning a HK GMG mounted on Land cruiser technical

They were trained by the Israelis?

MikeCZAR:
Costs.

The costs are to insignificant to matter, besides it's a conflict loss is associated and inevitable.

Proforce Defence LAV for law enforcements

Proforce Defence CEO discussing business with Dani Ziv, CEO Plasan, during Ziv's visit to Proforce.

MikeCZAR:
They were trained by the Israelis?

its the american's rumors are they were formed by the CIA

MikeCZAR:
They were trained by the Israelis?

http://www.voanews.com/content/us-trained-somali-commandos-fight-against-al-shabab/1968832.html
The US has to brag about everything

1)Saladin- kenya army
2)Signals and communication
3) president visists injured soldiers attacked by the recent enconter with terrorists