Stargate254:
I'm gonna choose to believe that wind patterns changed last minute cause almost all paratroopers missed the landing at Uganda's Independence Celebration 3 days ago.

https://twitter.com/daddyhope/status/1579773801667387392

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LESOTHO DEFENCE FORCE AIRBORNE ACQUIRES MORE SKILLS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Mojalefa Letsoela awarded Lesotho Defence Force Paratroopers badges, trophies and certificates at the Ratjomose Barracks after the completion of training on Drop Zone, Jump Master, Instructors and Riggers on the 13 July 2022.
When delivering his remarks, the CDS expressed his satisfaction on the manner in which the course was conducted by the professional jumpers from South Africa.
“I feel privileged that you have undergone this type of course which will develop the LDF Paratroopers career,” stated the CDS emphasising the importance of more training even after the course has come to an end.
The CDS extended his heartfelt gratitude to the Chute Systems South Africa, the Company that conducted the course. He looked forward to working together with the Company in future as they have shown support to the LDF since 2008.
On his part, the Commanding Officer Special Forces Commando Lieutenant Colonel (Cdo Lt Col) Tefo Ramosie extended his thanks to the CDS for the opportunity his unit was awarded.
“I thank the LDF Command for giving us an opportunity to be equipped with more skills in jumping. The skills acquired from the course will be profitable to the LDF tasks,” said Cdo Lt Col Ramosie.
In his remarks, the Chief Instructor Mr Waldo Grable stated that the Airborne Training Program started on the 20 June 2022 until 13 July 2022. The package of the course included: Basic Free Falling Instructor’s Course, Free Fall Jump Master’s Course, Free Fall Drop Zone Safety Officer’s Course and Free fall Reserve Parachute Rigger’s Course. Due to Logistical challenges they managed to make only 100 Free Fall Jumps but everything went 100% well without casualties.
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Photos by: Pvt Litabe
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Odunayaw, I can't remember with whom you were discussing this drone on the other thread?
Makes sense that they're for the Nigerian Police Force.

Nigeria acquires Songar armed drones from Turkey as UAV fleet grows

The Nigerian Police Force has taken delivery of a small batch of Songar armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Turkey’s Asisguard, while larger UAVs are entering Nigerian military service.

Asisguard said the Songar deliveries were concluded on 15 September, but did not reveal further details. In May it was reported by Africa Intelligence that Nigeria had ordered ten Songars.

It is believed the contract was signed in 2021, as Asisguard last year announced contracts had been signed with two African countries and negotiations were underway with a third.

Unveiled in 2019, the Songar multicopter can be fitted with a machinegun, 40 mm grenade launcher or 81 mm mortar. It can also be fitted with a day/night camera gimbal and laser range finder. An electronic sight and ballistic calculation module assists with weapon deployment and recoil management. If using a 5.56 mm assault rifle, the Songar can carry 200 rounds of ammunition and hit a 15 square centimetre target from 200 metres away with single shots, 15-round bursts or fully automatic fire. When carrying a grenade launcher, four rounds can be fired.

The 25 kg drones use a four-armed carbon body design with two coaxially mounted propellers on each arm. A weapon is fitted to a tilting mount, allowing a remote operator to aim it. Flight time is up to 25 minutes for the gun-equipped version and 15 minutes for the grenade launcher version.

The Nigerian police are expected to use the Songar against armed gangs and bandits, which have recently caused havoc in several states.

The Nigerian Police Force has also recently taken delivery of ALTI Transition UAVs from South Africa, and Elistair Orion fixed-wing aircraft from France.

More recent UAV deliveries to Nigeria include at least four AR-500B shipborne unmanned helicopters from China. It is not yet clear if these will be used aboard Nigerian Navy vessels or from land bases. Photos emerged in September of four AR-500Bs in Nigerian Navy markings.

The AR-500B, developed specifically for shipborne operations by state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), first flew in late 2020. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 500 kilograms, a mission payload of 70 kilograms, a maximum endurance of four hours, an operational radius of 100 kilometres and a ceiling of 4 000 meters. It can fly at a cruise speed of 120 km/h.

Nigeria’s military is also getting Bayraktar TB2 UAVs from Turkey – it has been reported that Nigeria ordered six UAVs and two ground stations. Photos posted online in September showed several of the UAVs on the Baykar factory floor in Nigerian markings.

Nigeria joins a rapidly growing list of Bayraktar TB2 operators in Africa. One of the most recent customers is Djibouti, which revealed its TB2s in June, while Niger received six in May after a November 2021 order for the type.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/aerospace-aerospace/nigeria-acquires-songar-armed-drones-from-turkey-as-uav-fleet-grows/

Odunayaw:
The shame of this would

Except this is Honduras, not Uganda
In the pic is Uganda.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1kV2Z1iysk

Stargate254:
I'm gonna choose to believe that wind patterns changed last minute cause almost all paratroopers missed the landing at Uganda's Independence Celebration 3 days ago.

https://twitter.com/daddyhope/status/1579773801667387392

Honduras, not Uganda.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1kV2Z1iysk

Lurker4Long:

Except this is Honduras, not Uganda
In the pic is Uganda.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1kV2Z1iysk

Eggface moment

I no de like this kain thing

Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of 10 x units of upgraded Chengdu F-7 multi-role fighter jets from China.

2 x units were upgraded in Nigeria

10 x units were sent to China.

Full complement of 12 x units of F-7s are now active.

Nigeria's Air Defense air assets consists of 15 air interdiction aircrafts, 12 x F-7s and 3 x JF-17s.

In the area of Air assets, Nigeria continues to prioritize capability development in tackling COIN and LICW threats as it should.

When inducted into service the M-346F/A which is an excellent LIFT aircraft with very modern attack capabilities will naturally replace the Alpha jets which have served the Nigerian Air Force for over 45 years. Infact, we no longer see much of the Alpha Jets.

The A-29ST, L-39s and UCAVs have been doing most of the heavy lifting.

On the Attack helicopter side, while the MI-35M has delivered and surpassed Nigerian Air Force expectations, I fear for the long term maintenance and operations of that asset.

Nigeria continues to invest in the right areas and in capabilities that are functional instead of luxurious as we have seen in other climes. That's why I think the next line of air procurement for the Nigerian Air Force would be Transport Aircrafts. Nigerian C-130s are ageing fast, our G-222's are at this point decommissioned.

We need to get in replacements for them, I would say 5 x units of C-130J aircrafts should be enough for our requirements, throw in 3 x units of C-27J Spartan and we are good.

kabe1:
Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of 10 x units of upgraded Chengdu F-7 multi-role fighter jets from China.

2 x units were upgraded in Nigeria

10 x units were sent to China.

Full complement of 12 x units of F-7s are now active.

Nigeria's Air Defense air assets consists of 15 air interdiction aircrafts, 12 x F-7s and 3 x JF-17s.

Please, are you sure it's 12? We've had like 4 F-7 crashes

kabe1:
In the area of Air assets, Nigeria continues to prioritize capability development in tackling COIN and LICW threats as it should.

When inducted into service the M-346F/A which is an excellent LIFT aircraft with very modern attack capabilities will naturally replace the Alpha jets which have served the Nigerian Air Force for over 45 years. Infact, we no longer see much of the Alpha Jets.

The A-29ST, L-39s and UCAVs have been doing most of the heavy lifting.

On the Attack helicopter side, while the MI-35M has delivered and surpassed Nigerian Air Force expectations, I fear for the long term maintenance and operations of that asset.

Nigeria continues to invest in the right areas and in capabilities that are functional instead of luxurious as we have seen in other climes. That's why I think the next line of air procurement for the Nigerian Air Force would be Transport Aircrafts. Nigerian C-130s are ageing fast, our G-222's are at this point decommissioned.

We need to get in replacements for them, I would say 5 x units of C-130J aircrafts should be enough for our requirements, throw in 3 x units of C-27J Spartan and we are good.

we're not even planning on retiring the Alpha jets soon another three are up for overhaul and i do see them providing CAS in the NE the new birds just stole the spotlight

Stormtrooper11:

Please, are you sure it's 12? We've had like 4 F-7 crashes

It is 11 units actually.

Toju200:
we're not even planning on retiring the Alpha jets soon another three are up for overhaul and i do see them providing CAS in the NE the new birds just stole the spotlight

Sooner or later, it will happen. Aircraft life , a lack of production capability of aircraft parts.

At the International Defence Exhibition Conference (IDEC 2022) in Accra, Ghana, Proforce received the Minister of Defence, Service Chiefs, & senior officers of the Ghana Armed Forces. We received delegations from Nigeria, Congo Republic, Senegal, Zambia, Togo & across the world.

Nigerian Navy has deployed 4 ships and 2 helicopter for exercise GRAND AFRICAN NEMO 2022.

NN will participate in maritime security scenarios that combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, piracy, etc.

Odunayaw:
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how can we talk private, WhatsApp, Facebook insta?

mizzygray:
how can we talk private, WhatsApp, Facebook insta?

Arm of wetin na. I don't even know you man

Commander kenya Army Special Operations Brigade and Lieutenant Colonel Kennedy Rubithia on 13th October 2022 went on an approximately 114 Km cycling expedition in honour of KDF fallen heroes and heroines ahead of KDF Day 2022.

kdf

Ordinarily the bond market is safe and boring. Not the last few weeks; blood everywhere waiting for the Bank of England's announcement this afternoon.
Every politician should have someone whispering to them everyday: "It's the economy, stupid!"

Lurker4Long:
Ordinarily the bond market is safe and boring. Not the last few weeks; blood everywhere waiting for the Bank of England's announcement this afternoon.
Every politician should have someone whispering to them everyday: "It's the economy, stupid!"

Which economy, it's their useless policies in the last decade; they brought it upon themselves, it was doomed to happen sooner or later

little bird

Kenya air force AH-1 cobra

This will be a defining moment for russian arms exports

Lurker4Long:


Honduras, not Uganda.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1kV2Z1iysk

Yeah, I've seen it being corrected on twitter, must have been caught in the hype of the twitterwar that was going on at the time.

Toju200:
Kenya air force AH-1 cobra

@NTSA I still dont get why the airforce was given the cobras instead of the army's 50th calvary, 6 is such a small number to be inducted into the airforce, they would be much more useful to army if they had operational control, If the army had them, they would be in Somali right now