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Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 3:04pm On Feb 24, 2015
stillchris:
then you must admit you lack the capacity to sniff out errors in media reports even though they are there. that's a damn shame.
but it's your head, not mine. keep it up goofy
All I see are words, but the magic words required to deny the following are lacking:

1. Africa is helping Nigeria.

2. South Africa weapons are helping Nigeria.

3. Nigerian money went to South Africa in an attempt to by weapons.

If these cannot be denied, you have said nothing at all. And these cannot be denied. You have zero evidence. Just empty words.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/how-russian-arms-are-helping-nigeria-fight-boko-haram/202513/
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 2:58pm On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
Hahahahahahahaha....what do you think that the DSS has been doing for the past five year,if not carefully dismantling boko haram cells and enclaves all around nigeria.
once the last three fortresses of boko haram; gwoza,sambisa,and bama,have fallen,boko haram will be defeated.
what will be left is to then start picking off splinter cells and break~away units for the next at least 18 months.
Then,we can face ISIS after revigorating our armed force.
we wont deploy ground troops,unless niger and chad become compromised.
Kabooom posts gone?

The power of simple, piercing posts.

You mean the dismantling that is currently ongoing with the assistance of:

1. chad
2. Niger
3. Cameroon
4. South African mercenaries
5. South African weapons
6.Russia
7. Israel?

That dismantling? Ok...

And then the fact that suicide bombers continue to strike means that you can't deny the following:

“Now they are going to activate cells in cities and attempt to hit at cities, and continue the war, but not in occupying territories, and not in being very defensive. You know they are going to go underground, but just a motley [group] of armed insurgents, fighting in some chosen areas," said Abdulkadir. But I believe that the attack is going to continue more with suicide bombings but also attack on urban populations.”


http://www.voanews.com/content/boko-haram-resorts-to-guerilla-tactics-as-pressure-mounts/2655726.html

And then


http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/08/police-arrests-suicide-bomber-allegedly-planning-bomb-lagos-airport/


Police arrests suicide bomber allegedly planning to bomb Lagos airport
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 2:48pm On Feb 24, 2015
stillchris:
simple facts for dumb heads like you who neither know how to read nor have any knowledge of military. just sensational headlines posters. the article reeks of ignorance and concocted nonsense.

1) Nigerian military fields only one type of MRAP. the bigfoot from china.
2) there is nothing like f17 bombers
3) what the hell is a T55 with mine sweeping capabilities. Nigerian doesn't operate that sh1t.
4) this one really cracked me up ....."attack helicopters, especially the Cobra equipped with nightvision capabilities have turned the tide against Boko Haram.... the cobra? seriously?

boy, i only did this to let you know how badly your lack of underatanding/comprehension will continue to deminish every little sense of reasoning you had( if you ever did). a big goof is what you aregrin.
I read your ENTIRE post. Nowhere do I see you deny the following:

1.It is Africa that is helping Nigeria.

2. It is NOT Nigeria that is helping Africa.

Simple, undeniable facts.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-31057147

Boko Haram crisis: African Union backs regional force of 7,500 troops


And the following:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/08/us-nigeria-safrica-arms-idUSKCN0HX1ZM20141008


Nigeria said on Wednesday that $15 million that had been seized by South African authorities in two separate incidents was money for 'legitimate' arms deals, and it urged its rival African power to release the funds.

And then the following:

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/how-russian-arms-are-helping-nigeria-fight-boko-haram/202513/

The top intelligence source commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), for taking the bold initiative in the desperate efforts that brokered the deals with Russia, South Africa, and China, amongst others


Facts. How I love pointed links, especially against directionless protests and screams.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 1:26pm On Feb 24, 2015
http://brazilbusiness.einnews.com/article__detail/247646630?lcode=-usuDQ8DGH26hHnpvUOenA%3D%3D

Brazil’s New A-Darter AAM Now “90% Completed” 02/02/2015
Feb 2, 2015
The A-Darter short-range heat-seeking air-to-air missile, a joint development by Brazil and South Africa, has almost completed development, and is due to enter production in 2016. (FAB photo) Brazil and South Africa are partners in the project to develop a missile capable of engaging aircraft that are approaching from the rear of the launcher plane. This is the A-Darter, a weapon …

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BRICS power.

Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 1:22pm On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
dievluit,wait a minute
*crouches beneath a patch of thick shrubs,grass rustling eerily in the background*
i thought i just heard something now
*cocks ear and strains neck as an ominous sound approaches*
it almost sounds like....
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KABOOOOOOOOM!!!!
....aircraft bombardment
KABOOOOM!!
Yes - because when there's no retort. Best thing to do's to go kaboom.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 1:11pm On Feb 24, 2015
dieantwordRSA:
How Russian Arms are Helping Nigeria Fight Boko Haram

23 Feb 2015

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National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd.)


As Bama, Gwoza, Sambisa forest remain the last frontiers
Suicide bomber hits Potiskum market, kills 5, injures 46

Senator Iroegbu in Abuja 


For the second time in her checkered history, the intervention of Russia in Nigeria's security challenges has proved crucial in dealing with difficult situations. First was the three years civil war (1967-70) and presently, the supply of the right arms and ammunition that have helped to turn the tide of war against the Boko Haram terrorists in the north-eastern part of the country.

Investigations have revealed that following the reluctance of America and the suspicious response of the West to Nigeria's counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts, federal government turned to the East for help.

THISDAY was informed by sources within the presidency and security circle that the botched $15m arms deal, which exposed America's hypocrisy, forced Nigeria to look for alternative sources of arms supply.

According to one of the sources, the outcome of such strategic move is the acquisition of the right kinds of armoury that has helped to change the game against the terrorists with the recent liberation of many towns and communities from the stronghold of the insurgents.

They noted in particular that the role of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAPS) Vehicles from South Africa and Russia was crucial in the recent liberation of Baga where terrorists' mines proved ineffectual against the military onslaught.

The top intelligence source commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), for taking the bold initiative in the desperate efforts that brokered the deals with Russia, South Africa, and China, amongst others.
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"When the Americans refused to assist and we found out that they were playing games with us, citing human rights violation, several countries were willing to assist. You already know how Israel wanted to assist, and still do. Now Russia, China and some others have been cooperative.

"This does not mean we have done away with our American and Western allies but our national security comes first and any useful assistance will suffice", the source said.

In the same vein, a security source said that the "game changing tactics deployed by the Federal government to boost the efforts of the military against the insurgents has been greatly enhanced by these new deals in both the Army and Air Force".

"Apart from the arsenal and equipment in the regular inventory of the military which were procured and put into action to combat the insurgents, some specialized and high grade weapons and equipment as well as tactics proved to be a game changer in the efforts of the military", the source said.

THISDAY was informed that the list of procurement of high grade military arsenal in the Nigeria Army includes the "T-72 Russian-made tanks deployed to support troops’ advance at all axis, RM 70 multiple rocket launchers, and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAPS) vehicles from South Africa, Russia, Czech Republic. cheesy grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin cry cry cry I laugh in all FLAT HEAD LANGUAGES... grin grin grin

"For the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), we have the MI35 attack helicopters from Russia and associated weapons and accessories, Agusta 109 support helicopters, Super PUMA helicopters from France, F17 Bombers with precision guided munitions, and the ever present Alpha Jet bombers".

In addition, the source noted that special procedures were also designed to inflict maximum misery on the terrorists "such as the operations of Special Forces – used for specialised operations such as cut-off operations, town clearing, helicopter support operations".

"We also have specialised night helicopter operations that seriously degraded Boko Haram leadership, round the clock aerial surveillance by strategic surveillance platforms, which provides round the clock intelligence to ground troops before, during and after operations.

"This is also followed up with specialized ground to air communications between surveillance platforms, aerial attack platforms and ground troops".

THISDAY had also reported how a change of battle plans, regional alliance, and especially the acquisition of the right weapons has helped to change the battle situation in the ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency offensive against the Boko Haram terrorists.

It noted that since the latest arrangements, the terrorists have lost strategic towns including Mongonu, Marte, Gamboru Ngala, Dikwa and other surrounding communities, all thanks to the game changing weapons and arrangements.

Accordingly, with the official confirmation of Baga's liberation due to the game changing strategies, it’s a matter of days or a few weeks for the remaining frontiers in Borno State such as Bama, Sambisa and Gwoza to be recaptured.

The source singled out two of the major game-changing factors that turned the tide of the battle to include the regional agreement with the countries of the Lake Chad Basin Commission to destroy Boko Haram safe havens within their contiguous boundaries, as well as the stockpile of new sophisticated weapons like drones, battle tanks, attack helicopters and night vision technology.

Actually, the source noted, major issue people are asking is that if we have not been able to deal with these issues in the last two to six years how can we resolve same now?
According to the source, the answer is simple, adding, before now there was no agreement or cooperation with our neighbours; even the hot pursuit arrangement was not honoured but now they have all agreed.

"The first thing is the sincerity and commitment of our neighbouring countries on the task of eliminating the terrorists", the source said.

Two, the source added, for the first time, the Nigerian military has stockpiled all armaments not brought in bits and pieces but some brought at once with bigger transport aircraft.

The source said: "They brought some of these game changing tanks and armoured vehicles. The APCs, T-72 battle tanks, T55 armoured tanks with mine sweeping capabilities, which are used in Baga and currently in Sambisa and Gwoza; and the attack helicopters, especially the Cobra equipped with night vision capabilities have turned the tide against Boko Haram.

"There are more use of drones but we don't want to name all of them for security reasons because Americans that don't want us to have these weapons may have a different motive. Look at when one of the drones was sighted in Adamawa, the US were said to be angry, asking how we were able to secure them".

"The beauty of it is that these drones are doing very well and has enhanced our capacity and battle success. We are now having more drones; China, Russia and other countries have been helping out in this regard. We mainly Surveillance drones that can convey real war situation, and can maneuver the terrorists. It’s actually these drones that helped to identify the terrorists’ camps".

In the same vein, THISDAY gathered from the military authorities, that readjustment at the tactical and operational levels also helped to transform the fortunes of the Nigerian military.

One of the top senior officers informed THISDAY that the increasing involvement of the Generals in leading the battle has helped to instill confidence in the rest of the soldiers and junior officers.

"Another point is that the senior officers who are increasingly leading the battle are now encouraging the soldiers to get involved. Before some of the Commanders used to be from the Colonel downwards but now you see Generals leading the charge from the battlefront. Like the battle that is going on now in different parts of Borno like Gwoza, Baga and so on are being commanded by the Generals.

"Also the change of attitudes of the senior officers who have left their cozy offices into the battlefield has helped to boost the soldiers morale. This has actually 'gingered' the soldiers and discouraged those who wanted to desert, saying 'if such generals could be on the battlefront that means nobody is just sending them to go and die. So this is one of the reasons we are winning the battle", the source said.

Also, a military source disclosed, there is intensive training and retraining of the troops in non-conventional warfare.

Speaking further, the source explained that "the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency training being given to some of our forces are beginning to bear fruit in addition to arrival of more special forces to join the fight.

"Boko Haram were more active before in the night but with the acquisition of night vision technology our troops have had the upper hand".


Suicide Bomber Strikes Potiskum Market

But despite the valour of the Nigerian troops, the terrorists are yet striking, this time resorting to more of suicide bombings as Potiskum, for the second time in a month, witnessed another suicide bombing when a female suicide bomber attacked the Global System of Mobile Communication (GSM) market in Yobe State’s biggest commercial town, leaving five dead and 46 others injured.

It would be recalled that just about a month ago, many persons were killed and injured at the same market in what has become a frequent incident in Potiskum.

In Potiskum and the state capital Damaturu, suicide bombers, especially females, have continued to hit motor parks, GSM market, restaurants and several public places in recent times, leaving several lives lost, many persons injured and property also destroyed.

A mobile phone accessories seller at the market, Yusuf Jubrin told THISDAY on phone that a female suicide bomber hit the entrance of the GSM market located in the heart of Potiskum town around 1:15 pm.

He said the attack resulted in her death and four other persons with many left severely injured.

He said, “We saw the girl and we became suspicious of her movement and when one of us tried to confront her, the bomb on her went off, killing both of them and three others, while several others sustained injuries and have been taken to the General Hospital in Potiskum."

A source at the hospital told THISDAY on phone that five corpses from the attack were deposited at the morgue and 46 persons were admitted for treatment.

When the source spoke to THISDAY at about 3pm yesterday, he said "some of those injured have minor injuries and some may need to be referred to bigger hospital outside the state as their injuries were serious."

The source did not rule at a rise in the death toll, insisting that some of the injured persons were hanging to life, "I pray that they will be able to make it as their situation is very serious."

The Police Public Relations officer, ASP Toyin Gbadegesin, who confirmed the incident on phone to journalists, said he was yet to be furnished with the details of the blast yet.

He however promised to make the number of casualties known to the press immediately it is made available to him.

Gbadegesin said; “Yes, I can confirm to you that there is a blast at the Kasuwan Jagwal market (GSM market) in Potiskum where it happened last month but how it happened and the casualty figure are not yet known”

Suicide bombing has become rampant in Potiskum, the commercial town of Yobe state.



Abandoned Boko Haram Arms Recovered

But the sign that the days of the terrorists are numbered was evident in the fact that troops engaged in cordon and search in Baga have continued to discover more arms of various background and shapes abandoned in some houses and the surrounding by fleeing terrorists.

Heaps of weapons most of which were strange looking or destroyed are still being gathered. Many abandoned or destroyed motorcycles have also been discovered.

A soldier was stabbed while another was shot during a close quarter battle which ensued as troops involved in cordon and search caught up with some of the fleeing terrorists Sunday evening. A number of individuals who claimed to be residents are also being interrogated in order to ascertain their identity and motive.

The group consisting mostly women continued to hail and cheer the troops as they conduct thorough search in the area. Wanting to be sure the group was not working for the terrorists despite the excitement, they had to be placed under watch.

The cordon and search as well as patrol of the localities continue while the offensive on terrorists is progressing in other areas of the theatre of the counter terrorist campaign.


http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/how-russian-arms-are-helping-nigeria-fight-boko-haram/202513/
Simple facts.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 1:04pm On Feb 24, 2015
Msauza:
SA Badger mortar and badger missile and others.
Boss of all bosses.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 1:04pm On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
propaganda
Propaganda by whom and for what reason?

Whenever you're ready, with thanks.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 11:59am On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
we arent fighting in a conventional way,a conventional war will seek to capture POWs,but we are driving towards total annihilation.
think with your coconut head
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KABOOOM!!!!
There will no be total annihilation.

Think.

The Boko Haram came out of your pathetic socio-economic situation. Until that is addressed, the military game won't achieve total annihilation. Nigeria's problems are self-created and have now become the problem of other countries.

http://www.voanews.com/content/boko-haram-resorts-to-guerilla-tactics-as-pressure-mounts/2655726.html

“Now they are going to activate cells in cities and attempt to hit at cities, and continue the war, but not in occupying territories, and not in being very defensive. You know they are going to go underground, but just a motley [group] of armed insurgents, fighting in some chosen areas," said Abdulkadir. But I believe that the attack is going to continue more with suicide bombings but also attack on urban populations.”


http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2015/2/african-union-forces-may-exacerbate-boko-haram-threat.html

African Union forces may exacerbate Boko Haram threat
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 11:58am On Feb 24, 2015
Msauza:
Fool, that was developed by a black economic empowerment enlisted company.
Race is irrelevant anyway. The flag is South African and that's all that matters.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 11:05am On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
I only understand one language this morning; it is the language of destruction.which is:
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KABOOOOOOM!!!!!
So do South African mercenaries.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:59am On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
tut tut tut tut
you naughty naughty boy,stop goading me.
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KABOOOOM!!!!..hehehehehe
And if anyone doubted it. Toddler ways here. Self-described.

Confirming what you said is not goading.

You confirmed and accepted that you are a toddler.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:51am On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
KABOOOM!!
WELCOME TO HEGEMONY!!
The beginning of it? A toddler speaks.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:50am On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
lol.lol lolla lolla lol....mercenaries indeed.
you know what?
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KABOOOOM!!!!
South Africa mercenaries doing what they were contracted to do.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:48am On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
hahahahaha....my sweet jealous little boy,are you still hurting since morning?,dont worry,we wont allow ISIS to even pass niger.
Yet, that you are a toddler as per your own words, remains unchanged.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:47am On Feb 24, 2015
Paramount Group announces multi-million dollar contract for production of world-leading combat vehicles in Jordan

Boost for military and industrial development inthe Middle East
Abu Dhabi - Paramount Group, Africa's largest privately owned defence and aerospace business and Jordan's state-owned defence company, the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) has today signed a major contract for the production of the world's most advanced armoured combat vehicles, the 6x6 Mbombe infantry combat vehicle, which is specifically designed to meet the demands of modern conflicts around the world.
The contract for the production of the first 50 Mbombes was signed by the CEO of KADDB, Major-General Omar Al Kaldi and the Chairman of Paramount Group, Ivor Ichikowitz at IDEX 2015, the largest defence expo in the Middle East.

CEO of King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB), Major General Omar Al Kaldi said: "T[b]he production of Mbombe in Jordan signals an important milestone in the continuing growth of the defence industrial capability in the Middle East.The Mbombe is a world-class product that is optimally suited for the requirements of defence forces in the region. The Mbombe will become the platform for the future 6x6 requirements of the Jordanian Armed Forces. By integrating our technologies, engineering skills and know-how we are looking forward to bringing innovation to the industry. [/b]"

Ivor Ichikowitz, Founder and Executive Chairman of Paramount Group said: "We are extremely privileged by Jordan's decision to select the Mbombe 6x6 for its armed forces. Jordan has a strategic position and role in the Middle East in building stability and security across the region.
" Paramount Group and the Jordanian defence industry have a long history of collaboration and we are very excited to support the development of a defence industrial base in Jordan that will contribute to employment, skills development and technology transfer and training. This is an important milestone for Jordan and South Africa's defence collaboration".

The signing of the contract follows an extensive programme of vehicle trials comprising 50°Celsius desert environments in Jordan and the UAE, to -50° Celsius during winter trials in Kazakhstan. The Mbombe successfully completed the rigorous trials and in the process covered more than 10,000 km in the world's most harsh and challenging enviornments.
The South African developed Infantry Combat Vehicle, Mbombe, represents the latest in armoured and land mine protected technology in the world. The Mbombe is a six-wheeled vehicle that employs a ground-breaking new form of construction technologyoffering outstanding protection, mobility and firepower. It is designed to provide unrivalled protection against landmines, IEDs, side blasts and RPG attacks.


Ichikowitz added: "The nature of threats that armed forces in the Middle East are facing has intensified. Armed forces demand world-leading technologies and capabilities to combat these threats."

"The South African defence industry has become one of the most advanced developers of defence technologies in the world and Paramount Group today is the custodian of much of this technology. It has always been our philosophy to share technology, transfer skills and to assist countries in driving industrialisation and to create jobs. The signing of this contract provides us with the first concrete step in doing this here in Jordan."

Mbombe is the first vehicle in its class to use flat hull mine proteced technology, and the first to offer all-round protection against a variety of threats. Ballistic protection is provided against 14.5mm heavy machine gun rounds, while it offers similar levels of protection against 155mm artillery burst. Level 4 mine protection is offered against 10kg mines detonating under the hull or wheels. Against IEDs, it can withstand a 50kg TNT blast.

Production of the 50 Mbombe's will commence immediately with manufacturing taking place in Jordan and South Africa.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:42am On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
NIGERIAN AIRFORCE RELEASE ANOTHER VIDEO FOOTAGE OF BOKO HARAM BOMBARDMENT
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m775Ve5x31o
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KABOOOM!!!!....death to boko haram!!....KABOOOOM!!..BOOOM!!....WAMMBAARRM!!!!....KABOOOM!!..hehehehehehe
South African mercenaries. Jou lekker dinge!
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:41am On Feb 24, 2015
Mbombe for Jordan

Extensive evaluation trials done, the Mbombe 6x6 armoured combat vehicle is ready for production.

South Africa’s Paramount Group (Stand 12-C22) and the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) of Jordan (Stand 01-B08) yesterday signed a major production contract at IDEX for the first 50 Mbombe vehicles.

“The production of Mbombe in Jordan signals an important milestone in the continuing growth of the defence industrial capability in the Middle East,” said Major General Omar Al Kaldi, chief executive of KADDB. “By integrating our technologies, engineering skills and know-how, we bring innovation to the industry.”

Signing of the contract followed extensive vehicle trials in 50°C desert environments in Jordan and the UAE, right down to -50°C during winter in Kazakhstan. Mbombe successfully completed the rigorous trials, covering more than 10,000km in the world’s most harsh and challenging environments.

Clearly pleased with Jordan’s decision to select the South African-developed Mbombe 6x6, Ivor Ichikowitz, founder and executive chairman of Paramount, noted the long history of collaboration with Jordan. “We are very excited to support the development of a defence industrial base in Jordan that will contribute to employment, skills development and technology transfer, as well as training.”

Unlike most South African-designed mine-protected vehicles, Mbombe uses flat-hull technology, and is the first to offer all-round protection against a variety of threats.

Besides ballistic protection up to 14.5mm heavy machine gun rounds, it is similarly protected against 155mm artillery bursts. With Level 4 mine protection, it can withstand a 10kg mine detonating under the hull or wheels, and a 50kg TNT blast from IEDs.

Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:37am On Feb 24, 2015
IDEX 2015
Flying under a new name [IDX15D1]

SAM J BASCH
22 February 2015

A final series of recent flight trials of the Seeker 400 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system from Denel Dynamics (South African Pavilion, Stands 12-C21 and UM-46) has cleared it for imminent production this year. In the event, the system is being offered in both a ‘clean’ ISR-only and an armed reconnaissance version, with the latter designated Snyper, said Sello Ntsihlele, Denel Dynamics’ UAVs general manager.

“Our latest trials involved the full gamut of performance tests, including range and altitude, safety, endurance and functional payload,” he stated. “This brought us to the baseline as specified by the client, allowing us to head for production.”

It appears that sensitivities about armed UAVs have prompted the South African Air Force (SAAF) to retain the Seeker 400 designation for a pure surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft. Seeker 400 is the latest and most advanced of Denel Dynamics’ UAV portfolio, with an operating altitude of 18,000ft, 16 hours’ endurance and a cruising speed of 150km/h. With a payload capacity of 100kg, it can carry dual payloads comprising synthetic aperture radar, optronics turret and digital video system for different tactical missions.

Seeker 400 builds on the heritage of the smaller Seeker 200, derived from the Seeker II, which had significant export success.

Both versions are on display at IDEX this year. “By aligning the design with international specifications for an armed surveillance UAV, we can offer Snyper with four Impi-S missiles,” Ntsihlele explained. “That still allows for a 40kg payload, typically the Goshawk II HD from Airbus DS Optronics, although we are still optimising Snyper’s structure.”

The Impi-S is derived from the proven Denel Dynamics short-range (5,000m) Ingwe and long-range (10,000m) Mokopa anti-armour missiles.

According to Ntsihlele, potential international clients have indicated a preference for the existing Denel Dynamics forward tactical ground station, despite a smaller ground station being available for ease of transport. The tactical ground station typically more than doubles the line-of- sight range of the aircraft – up to 750km in the case of Seeker 400.

Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:22am On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
i really understand your pains,but never fear;the hero is here!
But what cannot happen is a change in the fact that you have accepted that you are a toddler.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:12am On Feb 24, 2015
stillchris:
no. i am aguing against the context the links are used for by quoting from the same link. how is that arguing against the link?

guy, you are as i thought... desperate and dumb. i salute those who have time for yougrin.
You are arguing against links, buddy.

Even your ONLY link shows Africa helping Nigeria. And not the other way round.

You have zero evidence against this simple fact:

Central African Leaders Rally Africa Against Boko Haram

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/central-african-leaders-rally-africa-against-boko-haram/202597/

You have posted more than ten posts in response to me. More than twenty, perhaps. You have more time for me than any of the other posters.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:11am On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
hahahahahaha....it is paining you,i can nearly see you crying,dont worry,nigeria has your best interest at heart..hehehehe
In other words, you have accepted that you are still a toddler, as per your own post. All you can do is laugh about it. Deny it, you can't.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:10am On Feb 24, 2015
stillchris:
ermm... i don't remember anyone calling on SA, neither did the link mention you. i understand your pain but fact is... you are irrelevant. Nigeria has been called on and we shall force the fat lady in AU to comply. simple
But "africa runs to Nigeria for help" was your statement.

Yet, your own link shows Africa helping Nigeria:

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/central-african-leaders-rally-africa-against-boko-haram/202597/'

Central African Leaders Rally Africa Against Boko Haram

Definition of a dreamer.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:06am On Feb 24, 2015
stillchris:
okay... i see i'm arguing with a desperate fellow here. i quoted wosrds from your own link yet you call them empty and the links triangulated? you are either confused, dumb or just plain stup1d.

what am i saying.. it's a south african thing.

as always, i won't waste time with such childish merry go round strawman argument.
You're arguing against links. Not me or anyone else.

You have but dreams in response. No evidence to support any of your statements.

Help is help my man. And it is Africa that is helping Nigeria. Nigeria is NOT helping Africa.

Keep dreaming as I said. "Africa runs to Nigeria for help?" Yet...

http://edition.cnn.com/2015/02/20/africa/cameroon-chad-boko-haram/

Soldiers from Cameroon, Chad take on Boko Haram at Nigerian border
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:03am On Feb 24, 2015
EVarn:
hehehehehe....this is just the beginning of our hegemony.
First,we seize the economy and became africa's biggest and most prosperous economy by a LARGE margin,now we are seizing military leadership on the continent,protecting africa against ISIS so that south africans can sleep peacefully.
The beginning. Ok - good to see that you know that you're still a toddler.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 10:01am On Feb 24, 2015
stillchris:
it's eating dievult upgrin. where is SA? irrelevant i tells you... highly irrelevant.
South Africa's attitude.

Southern Africa's attitude:

Facts:


Nigeria’s security problems are caused by Nigeria, not US human rights laws [not South Africa]

The February 6 op-ed titled “Nigeria calls for a re-think of the Leahy Law,” claims that the United States has not provided adequate assistance to Nigeria in order to combat Boko Haram. It blames the “Leahy Law,” which bars the U.S. from providing training or equipment to foreign military units that are credibly alleged to have committed gross human rights violations.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 9:58am On Feb 24, 2015
Do Nigerians flee into Cameroon?

Yes, they do.

Refugees in other african countries.

Cameroon: Stranded Near the Nigerian Border - a Visit to the Minawao Refugee Camp

Every day people from Nigeria's restive northeast flee over the border into Cameroon. The Minawao refugee camp on the Cameroonian side is bursting at the seams. DW's Moki Kindzeka met some of its residents.

At Minawao refugee camp in northern Cameroon, UN staff are busy registering new arrivals. Refugees who cross the border in search of safety arrive at this camp, where they join over 30,000 others who fled the insurgency in Nigeria's northeastern states.

Most of the refugees started to come to the Minawao camp when Chadian, Cameroonian and Nigerian forces attacked Gambaru, Boko Haram's stronghold in Nigeria's Borno state, in early February....

http://allafrica.com/stories/201502240123.html
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 9:56am On Feb 24, 2015
stillchris:
your links are my proof. you are just too deaperate to swallow that fact.

Baga was liberated last weekend but your link is dated feb. 4, bwahahahahahaha... i've never seen a fook swallow such propaganda without resistancegrin.

keep trying, you might find something...
Empty words against triangulated links.

Onwards and forwards:

1. INSIDE Nigeria, did Chad fight?

2. Yes, INSIDE Nigeria they did fight.

Chad Fights Boko Haram in Nigeria as Call Goes Out for Regional Force

http://www.wsj.com/articles/african-union-calls-for-regional-force-to-combat-boko-haram-1422611046
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit:
stillchris:
oh i knew this would be fungrin. since you lack comprehension, i'll be helping you narrate your own link.
"The abductions took place on Aug. 10 in Doron Baga in
the Kukawa area near the border with Chad
, said the
official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because
he was not authorized to speak to the media. He said the terrorists were stopped as they crossed the
Chad border
by Chadian soldiers who killed most of
them and set free most of the captives."
your links only proves one thing.. we need our neighbors to protect their borders. simple
i know you have about ten google pages open and sweating with hopes to find the right link. keep trying brah... i free this morninggrin.
Tons of links, my man.

Tons.

Simple facts. You have but dreams. I come with links.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/african-union-calls-for-regional-force-to-combat-boko-haram-1422611046

Chad Fights Boko Haram in Nigeria as Call Goes Out for Regional Force

1. Did Chad fight in Nigeria?

2. Did Chad help Nigeria INSIDE Nigeria?

3. Affirmative!

Simple. Straightforward. Your dreams are a very good thing though. I like your spirit. But we've heard it all and dismissed it already.
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 9:47am On Feb 24, 2015
stillchris:
your link has been rubbished. sorry.

chad liberated a shared border town.. isn't that what should be the proper thing to do?

you are yet to prove your comment my boy... where did Nigerian military ask for help to fight boko haram in Nigeria?
Empty words with no evidence cannot rubbish a triangulated story. As it is, you have no evidence to support any of your statements. So, you are guilty as charged - of being a dreamer. But I like it.

http://thepost-ng.com/chads-troops-liberates-gamboru-towns-boko-haram/

Chad’s Troops Liberates Gamboru, Other Towns From Boko Haram


Help is help my man. Nothing you can do about that.

Nigeria Seeks Help From Chad In Fighting Boko Haram READ MORE: http://www.naij.com/385027-nigeria-seeks-help-from-chad-in-fighting-boko-haram.html
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 9:44am On Feb 24, 2015
By the way:

Nigeria’s security problems are caused by Nigeria, not US human rights laws

The February 6 op-ed titled “Nigeria calls for a re-think of the Leahy Law,” claims that the United States has not provided adequate assistance to Nigeria in order to combat Boko Haram. It blames the “Leahy Law,” which bars the U.S. from providing training or equipment to foreign military units that are credibly alleged to have committed gross human rights violations.

Mr. Opeyemi’s article greatly understates U.S. assistance to Nigeria and mischaracterizes how the Leahy Law is applied worldwide.

The claim that U.S. assistance to Nigeria amounts to only $700,000 is false. That amount is a fraction of the nearly $5 million in security assistance Nigeria receives from the U.S. each year. In fact, the U.S. has attempted to provide assistance that the Nigerian government has refused. In December of last year the Nigerian government canceled a U.S.-led training program that was intended to build the capacity of the Nigerian Army to fight Boko Haram.
The op-ed also misrepresents how the Leahy Law works. At the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing that the article references, Principal Deputy Secretary of State for African Affairs Robert Jackson did not in any way suggest that the entirety of Nigeria was somehow “off limits” to receive U.S. assistance.

The Leahy Law is not a blanket prohibition on U.S. security assistance to an entire country. Instead, only the particular unit that is suspected of serious human rights crimes is blocked from U.S. assistance. And even then, assistance can be restored as soon as there is a credible investigation and the responsible parties are held accountable.

Nigeria is not being singled out. The Leahy Law applies to every country to which U.S. taxpayers provide military or police assistance. The idea that Nigeria is on a list of “bad” countries prohibited from receiving U.S. aid is wrong. There are no “bad” countries under the Leahy Law, only bad actors committing crimes like murder, rape, and torture while wearing the uniform of a foreign security force.

The problem here is not a lack of U.S. support for Nigeria’s military. The problem is a lack of political will from the Nigerian government to develop an effective counterterrorism strategy. The Nigerian security budget is over $5 billion, but corruption and mismanagement prevent Nigerian security forces from getting the supplies and materials they need. While Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan immediately issued a strong statement in response to the terrorist attacks in Paris last month, he was inexplicably slow to even comment on the Boko Haram massacre in Baga.

The Nigerian government needs to develop an effective counterterrorism strategy and instill standards of professionalism for its armed forces for there to be any chance of addressing the country’s security challenges. There are many reasons Boko Haram has yet to be defeated; actions taken and opportunities missed within Nigeria have a much greater impact than the Leahy Law.

Kennedy is a program associate and Shepard is a program assistant at the Open Society Foundations in Washington, D.C.

http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/foreign-policy/232369-nigerias-security-problems-are-caused-by-nigeria-not-us
Foreign AffairsRe: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by DieVluit: 9:41am On Feb 24, 2015
stillchris:
you see why i say arguing with you is a total waste of time? you fixate your brain on sensational headlines that the content of a report becomes hard for you to understand. stpudity or ignorance? both suit you well.
from your own link...
" Nigeria said it needed help from
Cameroon to police their shared border as it seeks to
win a drawn-out battle to crush Boko Haram Islamist
militants, a Nigerian official said
."
your strawman antics is gradually affecting your sense of understanding.
Egypt has called for help and we will arm twist that fat south african woman with our diplomatic strenght to support Egypt
Tons of links, my broer.

You have nothing. I agree that you are wasting your time. Facts won't change.

Question: Did Chad free BH abductees?

Answer: Oh, yes it did!

Help is help. Nothing can be done to change that.

Boko Haram kidnaps 100, Chad frees most captives

http://news.yahoo.com/boko-haram-kidnaps-100-chad-frees-most-captives-193815984.html

Like, I said - it's very good to dream.

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