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tdayof:


There are only pictures of their armaments beside them.

What cannon does this version use? The Nigerian Mi-35m.

gripenc:


What cannon does this version use? The Nigerian Mi-35m.

23 mm, 470 catridges

NAF MI35M slimthugchimee

tdayof:
NAF MI35M slimthugchimee

Thanks

tdayof:
NAF MI35M slimthugchimee

Never noticed it it has 2 barrels ... Damn it its really not a good idea to be a BHT

LOHATLA, South Africa -- When Pfc. Andrew Brown triggered a fiery blast from an AT-4 rocket launcher at the recent Shared Accord exercise, it was his first time using the shoulder-fired weapon.

"My heart thumped a good beat after that," said Brown, 24, of Salisbury, North Carolina. "I was just hoping I hit [the target]."

As part of a move to provide more realistic training to younger Soldiers in 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)'s 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, several of the rockets were shot in the exercise along with other anti-armor weapons including the Javelin, Carl Gustaf and TOW, a tube-launched, optically tracked and wireless-guided missile.

While the "No Slack" battalion performs live fires at its home station in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the unit cannot practice firing all of these powerful weapons in training scenarios there.

The unit was given that opportunity at the South African Army Combat Training Center, where more than 230 of its Soldiers participated in Shared Accord, which ended Aug. 3. Held annually at different sites in Africa, the two-week exercise works to improve the peacekeeping capabilities of U.S. and African forces.

"Platoons haven't had all those weapon systems at one time," said Lt. Col. Eddie Sedlock, the battalion commander. "The fact that we're getting to employ these here in Africa during a live fire is something we couldn't do back home."

At 610 square miles, the center -- the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, according to its website -- gives troops a unique training ground dominated with thorny bushland and unforgiving, rocky hills.

During the live fire portion of the exercise, Soldiers used explosives to breach an obstacle and fired at pop-up silhouette targets. Packing more of a punch, the anti-armor weapons were then used on stationary vehicle targets -- all while Soldiers cleared buildings and supplied cover fire.

"It's a challenge for squad leaders to continue pushing squads forward while dominating their key terrain," Sedlock said of the objective, which was about 300 meters long.

Before the live fires, Soldiers went through situational training exercise lanes, learned bushcraft skills and fought against a South African-led opposing force. They even practiced protecting defenseless people from a notional rebel group.

"We focus a lot on live fires back home and trying to work in the constructive STX lanes is a challenge when it comes to time and resources," Sedlock said. "When we have this opportunity here light bulbs go on all across the force from company commander down to private."

Since many of his Soldiers still have no combat experience, Sedlock said he enjoyed watching their growth throughout the realistic training. Fresh infantrymen, though, weren't the only ones receiving lessons.

"At the battalion level," he said, "I'm learning a lot in exercise design of how to -- with minimal resources -- put Soldiers in a position where they have to make decisions on their feet."

Sgt. Erik Yazbeck is one of the team leaders who had to quickly maneuver his Soldiers during the live fire. When not given orders from his squad leader, he took the initiative to place his team effectively to keep gunfire on enemy targets. He also coached his troops who failed during the mission to ensure they improved the next time.

"We've all been in their position," said Yazbeck, 25, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. "We teach them now because one day they're going to be in my shoes and I'll be in my squad leader's shoes and so forth."

He also appreciated the center's training environment, where his Soldiers could grasp how all the different pieces worked together.

"It gives them a little understanding of the why, because when we have Soldiers going at something and they don't know the why then it doesn't make sense," he said. One example, he noted, was having his team members wait to attack until mortars softened the objective. "It helps them see the big picture of a complex situation."

Deploying to South Africa, a country where majority of the Soldiers have never been, presented another training test. Besides personnel, the battalion had to deal with customs officials to transport vehicles and equipment to the country before setting up a tactical operations center in the bush.

When a Soldier deploys to Iraq or Afghanistan, for instance, there are contractors supporting them. At the South African center, there was none of that, which added another kinetic aspect to the training, according to Brig. Gen. William Prendergast, deputy commander of U.S. Army Africa and the exercise's co-commander.

"It is unlike anything they've trained in before," he said of the training center. "They're putting all those things in operation in an austere environment, which is a huge opportunity for them."

After all, that was the main point of the exercise -- setting the conditions for a successful operation in response to a humanitarian crisis, natural disaster or conflict on the African continent, he added.

The chance to train with a foreign partner also increased interoperability among both nations, another key piece of the exercise. "You shouldn't be sharing business cards at the point of impact," the general said. "We're going out and we're sharing our business cards now."

As for Brown, he thought it was an "awesome" experience to train and integrate with the South Africans in their terrain. Knowing how they work firsthand will help U.S. Soldiers if they ever have to deploy there in a real-life situation, according to the infantryman.

"It just opens up a whole new world [for me] as far as training goes," he said. "There is no telling where we will go next." link https://www.army.mil/article/191916/

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=591fYJUEG50

PRESS RELEASE : NIGERIAN AIR FORCE DESTROYS BOKO HARAM HIDEOUT

youtube Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNAlwF-TYx4

In furtherance of operations to completely defeat the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) Organization, on 7 August 2017, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Component of Operation LAFIYA DOLE conducted an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission over Parisu, in the Sambisa general area. During the ISR mission, a large group of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) was seen converging under a tree close to a prominent zinc-roofed structure. Part of the structure was concealed by the foliage of a tree, making it a seemingly unobtrusive gathering point for the terrorists. A confirmatory ISR mission indicated that the structure was indeed a BHT hideout, housing a large number of terrorists. Accordingly, on 8 August 2017, the Air Component detailed fighter aircraft to strike the target in succession. Following the first and second strikes, the building was completely destroyed and the location was strafed during the third attack. The fourth attack was re-directed to a close by building, where BHT activity was also noticed. Subsequent Battle Damage Assessment revealed that the BHT hideout was completely reduced to rubble and several BHTs were killed while a few of them were seen evacuating the casualties.


OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations & Information
Nigerian Air Force

US Army 101st Soldiers get big surprise at Shared Accord

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e00Sc2mPLoI

newafricaken254:
off topic :Russian SU-35 jet loaded with FAB 250Kg bombs in Syria

That should be "Khibiny" (ECM) on the wing tips. They're not taking any.chances, the last incident taught them one valuable lesson they won't forget in a hurry.

NAF INDUCTS ADDITIONAL SUPER MUSHSHAK AIRCRAFT, GRADUATES MORE STUDENT PILOTS

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jakeporeshenko:
Nigeria

Awon ti pakistan

newafricaken254:
off topic :Russian SU-35 jet loaded with FAB 250Kg bombs in Syria

I don't understand why they are using dumb bombs on this plane?

Odunayaw:
Awon ti pakistan

Na them.

jakeporeshenko:
NAF INDUCTS ADDITIONAL SUPER MUSHSHAK AIRCRAFT, GRADUATES MORE STUDENT PILOTS

We must build this plane under licence. And have a full squadron

Nok234:

We must build this plane under licence. And have a full squadron

At the rate pilots are being trained we need more than a squadron, at least 2 or 3.
I don’t don’t we will get a change to build them since we are purchasing such little numbers, at best we can assemble Knock down kits or whatever they are called.

jakeporeshenko:

At the rate pilots are being trained we need more than a squadron, at least 2 or 3.
I don’t don’t we will get a change to build them since we are purchasing such little numbers, at best we can assemble Knock down kits or whatever they are called.

It will still be a good development, we need start something in aviation.
Yeaahh 2 squadrons ...

@Gottfried hve u seen the uploaded video on the MoD's Facebook account..ill try to upload it to youtube later in the evening

ViceAdmirlAgain:
@Gottfried hve u seen the uploaded video on the MoD's Facebook account..ill try to upload it to youtube later in the evening

Yup,and once again I was only really impressed with the marines

gottfried21:

Yup,and once again I was only really impressed with the marines

The feeling is mutual ...are there any plans to replace the Air Defence and artillery equipment?

jakeporeshenko:
NAF INDUCTS ADDITIONAL SUPER MUSHSHAK AIRCRAFT, GRADUATES MORE STUDENT PILOTS

much ado about nothing.

Italian soldiers in a Chinook. Picture taken in Libya. Like seriously?

jakeporeshenko:

At the rate pilots are being trained we need more than a squadron, at least 2 or 3.
I don’t don’t we will get a change to build them since we are purchasing such little numbers, at best we can assemble Knock down kits or whatever they are called.

Yes you can built at home, but you will need a industry, would you like to built a billion dollar factory for only two squadron plane, and more thing I want to add,
If you built that plane at home, it will be more cost then you purchase, but yes, you will able to get technical help and also able to maintain

live fire launch/test of the Saab RBS anti ship missile by Algerian Navy MEKO A-200 frigate

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0MY4g5gx3Q

N o n s e n s e

http://itweb.co.za/mobilesite/defenceweb/home/item_id-48856/http://itweb.co.za/mobilesite/defenceweb/home/item_id-48856/ well it looks like Nigerian Navy will get new capital ships ( sub, frigate, ect)

FTC-2000 fighter-trainer aircraft ,with Sudan air force Military aircraft insignia's

As promised earlier
@Gottfried is there a delay in commissioning the two type 037's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p62kLIKQO_A

new locally built light corvette [Raïs Hassan Barbière] , Algerian Navy

62 m long , 600t , with 4 x C-802 missiles launchers , 76 mm PJ26 canon , 347G and Type 363 radars , CWIS Type 730 30mm