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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 7:39am On Dec 13, 2020

Recent Nigerian army APC deliveries.

These vehicles are Ex-Jordanian FV-103 Spartan.

Imported recently and delivered to the Nigerian army.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 7:18am On Dec 13, 2020

Slightly larger image of Nigerian Air Force JF-17 with canopy in view.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 4:11pm On Dec 12, 2020

Nigerian Air Force JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet.

Deliveries are imminent.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 11:08pm On Nov 30, 2020*

jln115:
And South Africa designed and built most of its weapons systems while being sanctioned!

I have proven beyond doubt that most of the components and subcomponents used in making "South-African" military systems are imported.

The head of your military procurement agency confirms this, your Badger IFV and A-Darter are stopped because of this.

To continue to have this discussion with you is boring and monotonous.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:54pm On Nov 30, 2020

jln115:
This is the A Darter not the Badger also were does it state that its due to none delivery by foreign contractors?.......this is your argument isn't it?

When did South-Africa begin making Topowl HMDS?

You can keep lying to yourself, doesn't change the fact that most of the parts used in making "South-African" military systems are imported.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:53pm On Nov 30, 2020

Whyem15:
Look where Turkey is now! They now produce some of the components they were importing months ago. You start from somewhere and before you know it you are breaking records.

Where is Turkey now?

They couldn't deliver the Helicopters Pakistan ordered because of sanctions.

The Canadian and Austrian companies that make the TB2 engines and FLIR systems sanctioned them.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:50pm On Nov 30, 2020

jln115:
- All those "imported" parts are manufacture in SA as well.....hence why Denel is an OEM........Do you know what OEM stands for?

- Who are those suppliers Let me give you a tip!! not one is a foreign company!

You're literally and figuratively an embarrassment to yourself and South-Africa.

OEM
noun
original equipment manufacturer, an organization that makes devices from component parts bought from other organizations.

Like I have always stated, Denel is an OEM for the Rooivalk, but the components and subcomponents are all imported from abroad.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:48pm On Nov 30, 2020

jln115:
- All those "imported" parts are manufacture in SA as well.....hence why Denel is an OEM........Do you know what OEM stands for?

- Who are those suppliers Let me give you a tip!! not one is a foreign company!

Here Mbada reported development, qualification and certification by both the Brazilian and South African air forces was successful, but progress on the production contract by Denel is behind schedule. This was laid at the door of Denel’s liquidity challenges and non-delivery of sub-systems by sub-contractors “due to non-payment by Denel”.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:42pm On Nov 30, 2020

jln115:
- what does the badger program have to do with my question?

- Give me an example

- What about the A-Darter is a good example?

- We do fully manufacture parts of the weapons built in SA.........Denel is a OEM for the Rooivalk,Oryx, Rooikat, Ratel, Olifant,G6,G5, R4, Casspir, Mamba, meaning they manufacture all the parts to build and maintain those platforms ect ect

You keep repeating this nonsense.

Denel is the OEM of the Rooivalk for instance but essentially everything worthy of note in that aircraft is imported.

He informed one of Parliament’s two defence oversight committees the “(Hoefyster) programme has not shown any significant progress over the past year and the development initially contracted for completion in 2012 has not been completed”.

Delays, according to the man who replaced Kevin Wakeford as chief executive of government’s defence and security acquisition agency, are “attributed to both technical and financial challenges in Denel, as well as suppliers not supplying sub-systems due to non-payment by Denel”.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/still-no-clarity-on-hoefyster/

Stop living in your kuvukiland....... Wake up!!

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:32pm On Nov 30, 2020

jln115:
What components and subcomponents were used on the Drakensberg also what % of the build was made up of foreign components? You obviously have inside information...let us know.

Also even the US F35, Swedish Gripen, Eurofighter ect ect all use a number of foreign components, so what constitutes a weapon system as foreign and not local?

A good example is your Badger IFV programme, component manufacturers have refused to deliver components, the programme is completely halted as it is.

Even the A-darter is another good example.

Stop making grandiose claims about SA defence equipment like you fully manufacture the parts, and weapons system.

SA is like Turkey, once the component manufacturers stop exporting the programme stops.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 9:46pm On Nov 30, 2020

jln115:
Ok let me refrase biggest ship designed and built in Africa by an African country

South-African military industry components and subcomponents are imported from abroad. Making this broad claim about been designed and built is quite ridiculous.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 8:49pm On Nov 30, 2020

Nigerian Air Force L-39 providing Close Air Support for ground troops.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 6:47pm On Nov 30, 2020

The SAS Drakensberg is the largest and most sophisticated warship to have been built in South Africa.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 3:38pm On Nov 30, 2020

Lurker4Long:
You do not control what you do not patrol.

Nigeria’s super camps leave civilians exposed to terrorists

Boko Haram has moved in to control spaces vacated by the military in north-east Nigeria.

Last year, the Nigerian military started pulling soldiers out of villages, small unit formations and bases into bigger, stronger and better equipped camps. This ‘super camp strategy’ sought to bolster the military’s combat posture and enhance its resistance to Boko Haram attacks on its bases.

The approach has indeed improved the ability of the Nigerian military to counter Boko Haram, but it has also eroded the protection of civilians and their access to livelihoods.

Read the rest here:

https://issafrica.org/iss-today/nigerias-super-camps-leave-civilians-exposed-to-terrorists

The security situation in the Northeast of Nigeria is sad.

I think the Super Camps serve a very important purpose, however they need to be complemented by constant long range patrols with soldiers in fully protected vehicles.

It makes no sense to have small isolated FOBs that are almost serve as replenishment stocks for the Terrorists.

Isolated FOBs mean aircrafts most always be on stand by, again the Air Force really can't afford to provide that continuous air cover with the current air assets available.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:10pm On Nov 30, 2020

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:08pm On Nov 30, 2020

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:07pm On Nov 30, 2020

A-29 SUPER TUCANO AIRCRAFT PROJECT ON COURSE FOR DELIVERY AS SCHEDULED

The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to media reports insinuating that the subsisting contractual agreement between the Nigerian Government and the United States of America (USA) for the supply of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, for which payment has been made, is in jeopardy due to “bad runway” at the 407 Air Combat Training Group (407 ACTG), Kainji. The NAF wishes to state that the reports, which were purportedly drawn from remarks made by the Vice Chairman Senate Committee on Air Force while briefing the Senate Appropriation Committee on the 2021 NAF Budget proposal, were clearly taken out of context.

For the avoidance of doubts, it is necessary to state that the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft project is on track to be delivered on schedule and in accordance with the Terms of the Contract. Currently, 6 of the expected 12 aircraft have been produced and are presently being employed for conversion training of 6 NAF pilots who are in the USA, along with 26 NAF engineers, technicians and logisticians, who are also undergoing various trainings on the aircraft as part of the provisions of the Contract. Another set of 35 personnel are also scheduled to join them early next year. In addition, a team from the USA is currently in Kainji overseeing the construction of critical infrastructure provided in the Contract ahead of the delivery of the aircraft.

Meanwhile, the about 40-year old 407 ACTG Kainji Runway, which has been in use for more than the number of years estimated as its lifespan, has been earmarked for resurfacing. In this regard, the National Assembly, through the Senate and House Committees on Air Force, as well as the Federal Government are working assiduously to secure funding for the resurfacing. The United States Government, on its part, has also assured of its commitment to delivering the 12 aircraft within the agreed timelines, while the NAF will continue to work to emplace necessary infrastructure to ensure that the aircraft can be effectively utilized immediately they arrive the Country.

The NAF therefore wishes to appreciate both the Senate and House Committees on Air Force and other agencies of the Federal Government for their continued support that has enabled the Service to fulfill its constitutional roles. Similarly, the NAF is grateful to the United States Government for its support and commitment towards ensuring the success of the Super Tucano project. Whilst also thanking the media for their usual support, the NAF wishes to urge circumspection in reportage in order not to raise unnecessary alarm.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations & Information
Nigerian Air Force
30 November 2020

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:08am On Nov 29, 2020

Exclusive image of Nigerian army Unmanned Ground Bomb Disposal Vehicle

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:05am On Nov 29, 2020

youghs:
I just hope these vehicles were donated. Cos if not, they are just waste of money

I don't really see the purpose of this vehicle.

The army should instead have gone for the military variant of PF 2.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:02am On Nov 29, 2020

shadowprimezero:
Nigerian Army KIA KLTV

It looks like a Humvee.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by kabe1: 11:59am On Nov 27, 2020

Tobiloba2407:
If you look at the post " it doesn't say runway anywhere", still I'm amazed as to what issues the present runway might have, and why it has to lead to the loss of aircraft, let's wait and get clarity from the airforce

These additional types of costs is part of the reason you avoid American made aircrafts.

The Tucano is advertised as a rugged aircraft that can take off from unprepared and rough runways, yet, here we are, needing a new runway.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 12:43pm On Nov 26, 2020

shadowprimezero:
Tanks were never built to survive airstrikes in the first plce and Turkey couldn't risk shooting down Russian Jets either. No matter how good your tank, its useless without air superiority, so this I believe isn't a very good example.

Modern Tanks are designed to defeat a number of threats, including top attacks.

What you see destroyed is a Turkish army M-60 Pulat Tank. It incorporates the latest Israeli countermeasures.

Generally Tanks are constantly marketed as some sort of all defeating weapon system, however the conflict in Syria has completely demystified tanks.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 6:38am On Nov 26, 2020

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 6:37am On Nov 26, 2020

Turkish army Main Battle Tank destroyed by Russian Air Force airstrikes during fighting in March.

MBT protection is vastly overrated!!

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 6:18am On Nov 26, 2020

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 6:17am On Nov 26, 2020

Nigerian Navy joint training exercise with Italian navy.

Nigerian made NNS Karaduwa (P102) out training.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 7:44am On Nov 25, 2020

Toju200:
I have to admit this is impressive...
More PPP
Just as Innoson has partnered with DICON to produce the Ezugwu MRAP,we need more of this

I can't wait to see what Innoson DICON partnership would produce, I hope the partnership would improve Ezugwu vehicles much further.

This security booth made by EPAIL is so modern, it's impressive. They are into protective equipment, I just hope they can diversify to other areas too!

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 7:42am On Nov 25, 2020

Toju200:
yo kabe1 check out the last pic looks like our first armoured vehicle convoy...

This is the first Nigerian made armoured convoy photographed. We still have some way to go, but we are making serious progress.

We currently have a minimum 100 units of Nigerian made armoured vehicles in service with the Nigerian army. If we can grow that number to 1,200 units that'll be impressive.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 6:21am On Nov 25, 2020

Nigerian Defence Industry

State of the art factory where the Ezugwu MRAP and related defence equipment are built.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WwmBaOzFgU

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 5:32am On Nov 25, 2020

Nigerian made BRG 120 during construction

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 5:27am On Nov 25, 2020

New Nigerian Defence innovation.

2 Nigerian companies ( Epail & DICON) collaborate to brings us this advanced border security installation.

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

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