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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 9:13am On Nov 03, 2020

Lurker4Long:
Attaching a press report doesn't really answer the question.
These are the African countries who've received Russian military equipment since CAATSA was signed into law:
Algeria
Angola
Central African Republic
Cote d'Ivoire
Egypt
Ethiopia
Equatorial Guinea
Mali
Mozambique
Nigeria
Sudan.

The press report directly quotes the Nigerian ambassador to Russia.

Until a statement from Nigeria or Russia states otherwise, that's the only verifiable evidence we have at this time as regards the none delivery of the remaining MI-35M helicopters to Nigeria.

If you have any other source you can post it.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 8:25pm On Nov 02, 2020

Lurker4Long:
It can't just be a sanctions problem. The sanctions target specific individuals and their companies. How do you explain Egypt, Algeria and others receiving equipment they bought in Russia?

Algeria receives additional Migs.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/aerospace-aerospace/algeria-receives-additional-mig-29s/

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 5:23pm On Nov 02, 2020

Something like this is not bad.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 5:11pm On Nov 02, 2020*

Ara II and the latest variants of the Ezugwu MRAPs are some of the most advanced military hardwares produced in Nigeria.

While we have seen massive improvements in MRAP design and production, we have not made any movement in the production of offensive weaponry, that is, Infantry Fighting Vehicles or Armored Fighting Vehicles.

APCs or MRAPs are mainly defensive systems, we need to take a leap of faith, go into the production of advanced fighting vehicles.

ARA II and Ezugwu family of Vehicles already provide a good base platform for an IFV.

We can arm them with 20mm - 30mm guns for a start, while a new IFV purposed vehicle is developed and manufactured.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 3:33pm On Nov 02, 2020

Support your own military!!!

Soldier dies attempting to rescue Katsina nursing mother.

Troops of the Operation Sahel Sanity based in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State have lost a soldier who tried to rescue a nursing mother during a gun duel with bandits at Diskuru village.

The troops, however, killed five bandits and rescued three kidnapped women and their babies during the encounter on Thursday, October 29, 2020

https://punchng.com/soldier-dies-attempting-to-rescue-katsina-nursing-mother/?amp=1&utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&__twitter_impression=true

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 2:13pm On Nov 02, 2020

Nigerian made Proforce Defence ARA MRAPs ordered by the Nigerian army heading to the North-East.

To date we know the Nigerian army has so far ordered 30 units of ARA II MRAPs, and an undisclosed number of earlier versions of the ARA MRAP.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 6:24am On Nov 02, 2020

Toju200:
exactly pls the liknk to the video

It's channels news at 10pm. Check on YouTube for yesterday's video.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 5:59am On Nov 02, 2020

UltimateDreamer:
We should all be quick to condemn The NA when they commit atrocities
Just as quick to congratulate The NA when they excel spectacularly well
Ezugwu Version 3/4/5/6 is a beauty.... Hats off
Ezugwu keeps impressing....I no fit lie
Impressive, absolutely impressive.

So many vehicles it's difficult to keep pace on which is which.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:36pm On Nov 01, 2020

Ezugwu MRAP from DICON is looking really good!

Would definitely give Proforce a run for the money.

The improvements on this model, especially when compared to the first iteration are light years apart.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 9:07pm On Nov 01, 2020

Lurker4Long:
How many vessels has Paramount now delivered to Nigeria?

No vessel yet to the Nigerian navy, apart from a number of RHIBs.

For Private security companies, it's hard to say, but my guess would be 8 units in all.

It's easy to mix up the vessels from Damen, so the number might be lower.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 3:15pm On Nov 01, 2020

Daverytimes:
When you are outclassed and you can't make a coherent argument, this is what you resort to.

Really, this is pathetic.

I didn't read that hubris you typed above.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by kabe1: 2:49pm On Nov 01, 2020

Toju200:
Word!
You've said it. Let improve Military-civil cooperation.
One reason why most people Even love NAF than NA.
Not that they are no good men in the NA or even police but the bad record the bad ones are setting up is overwhelming...

@Faithful007 I like ur point.
Unlike others who doesn't have anything reasonable to say just to call people names and sh!t..

You see how Faithful007 made an intelligent, articulate post. Accepted responsibility, stated the root causes, and proffered possible solutions.

Ask the other clowns to provide evidence and they go on meaningless rant.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 2:13pm On Nov 01, 2020

Daverytimes:
1. What kind in your post but i really don't have the time, so carry on.

Go and rant at DHQ.

This has become drab and boring.

Go to National Assembly, go there and cry for them.

Don't come to this thread to rant.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:05pm On Nov 01, 2020

New patrol boats for Nigeria.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:01pm On Nov 01, 2020

Nigerian troops conduct a simulation exercise.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 12:45pm On Nov 01, 2020

Salatavor:
.. The Nigerian Christian cleric recently shown in a BH video where is he, why is there no rescue effort yet to free him... .

This is the kind of foolishness we are talking about.

http://saharareporters.com/2020/10/29/breaking-missing-plateau-cleric-appears-new-boko-haram-video-asks-nigerian-government

https://www.nairaland.com/6219054/pastor-polycarp-zongo-kidnapped-boko

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by kabe1: 12:35pm On Nov 01, 2020

Toju200:
The day Nigeria army SF Rescued those NGO workers they didn't get this much attention o.
But Navy Seals rescued one person held by Seven bandits now...
The pages on this thread has sky rocketed, Even when Nigeria navy SBS rescued the fishing trawler and Transport Vessel not even in Nigeria Waters we no hear anything..

SMH.
They'll tag me "Military fan"
Lemme come and be going

They will conveniently forget all the good things the military is doing in the North East, all the rescues of kidnapped victims, the daring raids on the seas.

As soon as Chad or like the US has done does something small, the next thing would be insults, pages and pages of kissing American and Chadian as$.

Objectivity, you can't expect objectivity with someone(people) who have chosen to be unfortunate.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by kabe1: 12:11pm On Nov 01, 2020

SamuelAnyawu:
So people who carried out this news for him to get the needed medical attention are now bad Nigerians?

Kai

You are so full of it!!!

Understand what his post meant. You are one of the likes who seek out and post negativity.

What about the positives, or is everything that is happening around you dark and grim, no progress and no hope?

After talking about the sick soldier, let's know if the attention he was seeking for has been provided, did the authorities provide the medical support. It simple and plain.

Post negative news, also post positive news.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 8:00am On Nov 01, 2020

Appreciate the efforts of your own military.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 7:52am On Nov 01, 2020

US Thanks Nigeria for Support after SEAL Team 6 Rescues American Hostage

The United States Government working with the Nigerian government rescued an American citizen abducted last week in Niger but held hostage in Nigeria, according to multiple sources.

https://www.arise.tv/us-thanks-nigeria-for-support-after-seal-team-6-rescues-american-hostage/amp/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost&__twitter_impression=true

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 7:46am On Nov 01, 2020

Daverytimes:
I need a lengthy response to this but 2 things stop me, time and the fact that whatever I say is unlikely to change any opinion you hold. Nevertheless, here is a summary.

The US budget is not an indicator of its might (certainly it paints a picture that is far too simplistic and incomplete) when making an argument of a countries military, you should steer clear of using budget as some holy grail of measurement.

You seem to lack an understanding of having military bases in the country of an ally (usually as a deterrent against an enemy) and conducting military operations in said country.

The United States does maintain a lot of bases around the world but they are all in countries that they are allied with (obviously, but I thought it needed to be mentioned).
The U.S, rarely if ever, conduct military operations inside the borders of its allies (The Phillipines today hardly constitutes an ally considering the actions of duterte)

The United States with or without government approval has not conducted any military operations inside Egypt or South Africa, the other two big nations in the continent. Why? Because their security services are competent enough to tackle issues that arise inside their borders without the need for outside assistance.

The United States CANNOT conduct a military operation on any country it wants, that statement that is either hyperbolic (giving you the benefit of the doubt) or grossly ignorant.

Nigeria is a non aligned country, if we started inviting global powers, whenever their citizens are abducted, to conduct operations you begin to lose respect, your autonomy is slowly chipped away and slowly but surely your country becomes their playground. We cannot afford to let countries start operating withing the borders of our country.

If you have any patriotic bone in your body it will equally make you feel ashamed, from what I see however I don't think that's you.

I do sometimes wonder if you guys loyalty lies to the country of Nigeria or to the military, because the posts you all make is sometimes baffling (just a general observation that is not based on your particular comment)

You are so naive, and it's embarrassing to read.

Let me take your 2 African examples, Egypt has received military aid in excess of 2 billion dollars annually from the United States since the 1980s.

That is essentially the United States operating in Egypt since 1980.

South-Africa does not suffer the sort of security challenges that countries in the sahel region suffer. If an American citizen were to be kidnapped by ISIS linked terrorists, the US government will send soldiers there.

I can't believe I need to reiterate this, the defence budget is the primary indicator of a country's military might, it is not the only indicator, but it's the primary indicator.

If the countries in Europe can guarantee their own security, the US will not need to have military bases there. It doesn't matter if you are an ally or not.

Israel is an ally of the US, but the Americans don't have a permanent military base there.

Dutate was President when American special forces operated in the Philippines.

You need to read more widely, the Philippines and US military relationship dates from before world war 2.

Nigeria is the number 1 security partner of the united states in West - Africa, Nigeria this year alone has conducted 3 major military exercises with the US.

Again you post reeks of a general lack of information & understanding. Terrorist groups do not recognize borders, this is one of the reasons the MNJTF exists, this is why Exercise Flintlock exists, this is why the G5 sahel security partnership exists.

The US Embassy in Nigeria clearly stated it was a cooperation, you have decided to read whatever meaning you like in the statement.

But a Mail & Guardian investigation can, for the first time, reveal where US special operators have been active on the African continent — and offer exclusive details about low-profile missions that have been largely kept under wraps.

In 2019, US Special Operations forces were deployed in 22 African countries: Algeria, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Côte D’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Tanzania and Tunisia.

https://pulitzercenter.org/reporting/exclusive-inside-secret-world-us-commandos-africa#:~:text=In%202019%2C%20US%20Special%20Operations,%2C%20Somalia%2C%20Tanzania%20and%20Tunisia.

I have cited sources for you, I have broken down my post in a manner that would ensure an ease of understanding. If you continue to remain ignorant at this point, that's on you.

Your last paragraph, most people in this thread want a fact based argument, citing credible and verifiable sources.

Claims should be backed up with credible evidence, not the sort of emotions we have all read in your post.

A fact based argument should be encouraged.

It is not a crime to ask for evidence.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:52pm On Oct 31, 2020

Daverytimes:
With or without the consent of the Nigerian government or the corporation of the Nigerian military, I did not think I will see the day were Nigeria will become yet another country that the USA conducts operations in.
We are running down the route of Pakistan and it is shameful.
If there is any pride left in this country we should build up our services to handle any and all manner of threats instead of inviting a foreign power (regardless of whether their citizen is involved)
I really am ashamed of the whole thing.

Ashamed of what?

Please reign in your emotions. The US military budget is 700 billion dollars, what is the national budget of Nigeria?

The United States has a military base with over 30,000 troops in South-Korea, what is the defence budget of South-Korea?

The US has an Air Force base in the UK, American F-35 fighters jets make up the bulk of the UK's fighter carrier wing.

America maintains an air base in Sigonela, Italy. With F-16s deployed.

American special forces fought in the battle of marawi in the Philippines.

And so what if the Americans conducted a joint operation in Nigeria, and why should you be ashamed?

You need to grow up.

There is no country on earth the US cannot conduct a military operation in.

If want to go on being ashamed, well, I can't help you.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:33pm On Oct 31, 2020

Salatavor:
proves nothing... They thank you for supporting them by staying the hell from their way... How did you people support?

The statement from the embassy is clear, go and cry to Donald Trump.

The utter stupidity.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 9:19pm On Oct 31, 2020

Salatavor:
please don't insult our intelligence with this nonsense about joint effort... If it is a joint effort the united state president will give you a vote of thanks in his statement... He didn't so it means you guys contributed nothing... You guys might even have gotten in the way... With your loud and clumsy improvised junk of metal equipments... Shameful military that shoots at civilians... I am ashamed of all of you. Fu#king ret#rds all of you

You really are a fool.

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