Exnavyboy62:


Nice joke, KGB astronauts are on their way to deliver your very much well deserved "Zelensky of the year award" at your doorstep

What do you know, they have arrived...

The Chinese are also in town...

Peep the CQB training facility in Isiolo Kenya side benefits of training with the US military.

Members of the 173rd Airborne Brigade training with Kenyan soldiers during Ex Justified Accord in Isiolo.

Confirmed vessels participating in Exercise Mosi 2:

China:
1) the destroyer Huainan;
2) the guided-missile frigate Rizhao; and
3) the supply ship Kekexilihu.

Russia:
1) the frigate Admiral Gorshkov; and
2) the supply ship Kama

South Africa
1) the frigate SAS Mendi;
2) the IPV SAS King Sekhukhune II;
3) the hydrographic vessel SAS Protea; and
4) the inshore patrol vessel SAS Tekwane.

Lionel4power, you might want to correct the info on your blog. According to the SANDF, there is to be no Zircon launch. If the Russians do one, it won't be part of the exercise and will not happen in SA waters.

Nigerian Navy walk

Coming in hot, the SAAF

@Lurker4Long... it seems like we are back here

Would have loved to see the documentary if any that will come out on the reconnaissance and planning of this trip, the legendary airforce one landing in this part of the world was it daytime or night landing

NTSA:
Would have loved to see the documentary if any that will come out on the reconnaissance and planning of this trip, the legendary airforce one landing in this part of the world was it daytime or night landing

Maybe a decade from now..

Damn, I did not see this one coming... Putin must be going mad

UAE swat challenge 2023 day 1

Via Rudolph Pretorius FB

GreenandGold:


Maybe a decade from now..

Damn, I did not see this one coming... Putin must be going mad

Putin and Russia were informed before Biden made the trip.

Just so you know.

The world needs Peace.

Biden has shown maturity

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Putin and Russia were informed before Biden made the trip.

Just so you know.

So it makes him un-mad?

.... the future presence of US/NATO in Ukraine was the reason why he justified the invasion, so Biden showing up on his doorstep is a slap on his face, even if they informed him, there was nothing he could do about it besides staying mad.

GreenandGold:


So it makes him un-mad?

.... the future presence of US/NATO in Ukraine was the reason why he justified the invasion, so Biden showing up on his doorstep is a slap on his face, even if they informed him, there was nothing he could do about it besides staying mad.

Maybe Biden setting foot on Ukrainian soil will be considered escalation? I kid.😂

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Putin and Russia were informed before Biden made the trip.

Just so you know.

Biden when was on his way already when Russia was notified. If for anything, to prevent silly stories. Not like Biden was waiting somewhere for Putin to permit him to enter Ukraine.

"I'm visiting Ukraine, missiles are at owner's risk" basically.

jl115:
UAE swat challenge 2023 day 1

Via Rudolph Pretorius FB

Day 1 was hostage rescue. Our 2nd team also had a good time, but incurred a 30 second penalty.
The rest of the results here:
https://swat.dubaipolice.gov.ae/swat/home/finalStandings?day=final&year=2023

What a lovely sight!

...more.

Faithful007:
Biden when was on his way already when Russia was notified. If for anything, to prevent silly stories. Not like Biden was waiting somewhere for Putin to permit him to enter Ukraine.

"I'm visiting Ukraine, missiles are at owner's risk" basically.

Report says hours before coming, assuming he came from Poland or any NATO allies; it wouldn't take hours especially with air-force one

The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of the first (NN410) of 3 new Leonardo AW109SP GrandNew helicopters

GreenandGold:


So it makes him un-mad?

.... the future presence of US/NATO in Ukraine was the reason why he justified the invasion, so Biden showing up on his doorstep is a slap on his face, even if they informed him, there was nothing he could do about it besides staying mad.

okay sir

Faithful007:
Biden when was on his way already when Russia was notified. If for anything, to prevent silly stories. Not like Biden was waiting somewhere for Putin to permit him to enter Ukraine.

"I'm visiting Ukraine, missiles are at owner's risk" basically.

the US govt says "a few hours before Biden departed". i believe them.

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Lurker4Long:
What a lovely sight!

I have never seen the ambulance version before.... it looks hilarious

So after day2 UAE swat challenge the Taakies are in 3rd(and 27th B team).....Kenyas RRT police unit are also impressing and are currently 4th

jl115:
So after day2 UAE swat challenge the Taakies are in 3rd(and 27th B team).....Kenyas RRT police unit are also impressing and are currently 4th

Day2 is the obstacle course Assault Event, and the Kenyans must have absolutely nailed it for that position gain!

Angolan Navy to receive corvettes from Abu Dhabi Ship Building under billion euro deal

Angola has signed a 1 billion euro deal with the United Arab Emirate’s Edge group that will see Edge subsidiary Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) deliver a fleet of corvettes to the Angolan Navy.

The “landmark” contract, announced on 20 February to coincide with the IDEX defence show (20-24 February), will see the construction of “a fleet” of 71 metre BR71 Mk II corvettes.

Khalid Al Breiki, President – Platforms & Systems, Edge said: “Signing a EUR1 billion defence export deal represents a momentous achievement for Edge as well as ADSB. This demonstrates our strategic approach and steadfast commitment to increasing national exports in line with the UAE Leadership’s directive.”

David Massey, CEO of ADSB, said: “The BR71 Mk II corvette is a highly advanced vessel capable of performing multiple missions to secure Angola’s 1 600 km coastline. We look forward to fulfilling the Angolan Navy’s operational requirements and strengthening their naval capabilities while expanding ADSB’s avenues of growth.”

The Combattante BR71 Mk II an advanced variant of the Baynunah class (BR 71 design) corvette developed by French shipyard CMN, a part of Privinvest Shipbuilding Group. The vessel is designed for littoral warfare defence operations against air and surface threats, patrolling tasks, law enforcement and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

It has a crew of 50 and maximum speed of 30 knots, with range of 2 500 nautical miles at 12 knots. Four MTU engines drive two steering and two booster water-jets. It can accommodate a 5 ton class helicopter on a rear deck and two six metre RHIBs. Primary weapon is a 76 or 57 mm cannon, backed by two 20 or 30 mm cannons. It can also launch Exocet anti-ship missiles and well as surface-to-air missiles.

Edge described the BR71 Mk II corvette as a highly sophisticated vessel fitted with advanced mission systems including a 3D radar, electronic warfare suite, secure communications, a main gun, and surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missile systems.

Operating from a 330 000 square metre shipyard in Abu Dhabi, ADSB builds corvettes, offshore patrol vessels and fast patrol boats for military customers, and commercial vessels for the oil services industry. The company also offers a full range of maintenance, repair and refit, upgrade and conversion, as well as design and engineering consultancy services. ADSB has built half a dozen Baynunah class corvettes for the UAE Navy, with the lead ship constructed in France by CMN.

It is not clear if the BR71 Mk II contract follows on from a 495 million 2016 contact between Angola and Privinvest that was to see the establishment of a shipyard in Angola and the supply of several naval vessels. It is believed the 2016 deal was scaled back significantly following pressure from the IMF – Angola did, however, take delivery of three HSI 32 high-speed patrol craft from CMN. Two patrol vessels were also apparently due to be delivered.

Privinvest has facilities and shipyards in a number of countries including France (Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie – CMN), Germany (German Naval Yards Kiel) and the Middle East.

Nigerian participation at IDEX 2023

Armed Force Day 2023

It seems like the Badger is going into production...

War Thunder came to the party