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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 8:19pm On Mar 02, 2020
Seaward Defence Boat 3, Nigerian navy

Nigerian shipbuilding.

Naval vessel building.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 6:56pm On Mar 02, 2020
Beautiful looking 155mm howitzer from Serbia.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 5:49pm On Mar 01, 2020
Nigerian soldiers

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 5:47pm On Mar 01, 2020
nemesis8u:
They have done so openly , from the days when ISIS was in rampage in Iraq.

Understand this, for common people they are terrorists or for some they are saviours etc. What's in a label. Reality is they are tools who can be easily brainwashed for doing the bidding of whoever controls them.
The kind of security guarantees you get from your arms supplier, and the geopolitical environment you find yourself matters a lot.

These considerations matter more if you are in Algeria, Morocco, Ethiopia, Syria, Taiwan, Philippines etc

These considerations are different for Nigeria for example, as despite the fact we face serious security challenges, the likely hood another country would open support terrorists in the North or Pipeline vandals in the South is low.

If I'm Morocco, I expect that as I'm buying billions in arms from America, the American government will support me.

If I'm Algeria, I will expect the same from Russia.

If large European countries like France still depend on America to help with logistics of equipment for their operations in Africa, how much smaller countries.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 5:15pm On Mar 01, 2020
nemesis8u:
The Kurds will beg to differ with you.

So will the Afghan mujahideens

Back in the days even the South Vietnamese

US is nobodies friend
I stand to be corrected.

In government to government case, it is highly unlikely that you would be abandoned by the US.

I know Russia has stuck by Assad more times than he can count, but this is just as critical a junction as the previous times.

Turkey cannot be openly supporting terrorists while the Russians watch.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 5:04pm On Mar 01, 2020
nemesis8u:
Have no opinions on what others think.


I will tell you what I think

Every concerned party who made the mistake of getting involved in the quagmire that is Syria is now looking to withdraw back but making half hearted attempts at that becz they don't want to loose face or appear weak.

Here only Syrians ( Assad ) is fighting for survival.

Rest of the players are trying to exploit the situation.

For Russia reasons a geo-strategic , for continued access to the region.

For US and west reasons are geo-economics - create jihadi cesspit to keep the region destabilized ( no national govt ) so that they can keep exploiting the oil reserves / other resources in the region.

For Turkey reasons are geo-political or rather first steps for creating ottoman empire on the basis of radical Islam. Turkey is now filled with foreign jihadis who they invited in the first place but don't want to be saddled with them for ever . So best use them for territorial land grabbing and then resettle them there outside Turkey . 2 targets with one stone. Bonus they will have an army of jihadis who they can use as they want without burning own country down.
My primary concern from an African stand point is Algeria. The US does not dump it's allies (client state).

The Russians apart from Assad have the most to lose in Syria.

In a theoretical war between Algeria and Morocco, the Americans would not leave Morocco hanging out in the cold.

Giving recent engagements in Syria, can Algeria depend on Russia when the going gets really tough?

Algerian1, what are your thoughts on this.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 4:13pm On Mar 01, 2020
Iblawi1:
Two Warplanes and a Drone Shot Down in Syria-Turkey Escalation
Syria's army simultaneously declared the airspace over northwest Syria closed to planes and drones, pledging to down any aircraft that violates it
It's incredible that Russia is sitting by and watching the Syrian army get decimated by Turkey.

I would think that by now, the Russians would have told Turkey, enough!

The amount of losses the Syrian army has suffered is quite incredible.

Again this conflict shows multiple lessons for Nigeria. Exercises like we see in flintlock 2020 and Obangame are important, but it is heavy weapons and a strong air force that wins wars.

The way Turkey has used armed drones to defeat armour in this conflict should be a war manual for developing countries.


We need to learn this in Nigeria, and continue to invest in armed and unarmed UAVs.


Your Tavor doesn't mean sh*t if you can be targeted from kilometers away.

Algeria understands this, hence their heavy investments in heavy weapons instead of fancy carbines.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:16pm On Mar 01, 2020
kabe1:
Breaking News

SU-24 shot down in Syria.

I hope it's a Russian plane. This conflict needs to end quickly, and this would be the best way to end it.



https://mobile.twitter.com/TSKMap/status/1234045082527043584?s=09[/quote]Video shows SU-24 of the Syrian Air Force shot down today.

Syrian government confirms 2 units of Syrian SU-24 were shot down.


https://mobile.twitter.com/descifraguerra/status/1234086058024931328
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:01pm On Mar 01, 2020
South-African army vehicle

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 11:08am On Mar 01, 2020
MiddleDimension:
and how will this end it?
Increased Russian military might against the terrorist elements in Idlib.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 11:07am On Mar 01, 2020
kabe1:
Correction.

Apparently it's a Syrian Air Force L-39, not an SU-24.
Well, apparently it was a Turkish drone that was shot down, Anka-S. Not a Syrian L-39, also not an SU-24.

https://mobile.twitter.com/MIG29_/status/1234050879877189633
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:51am On Mar 01, 2020
fabselad:
russian escalating brings in NATO and the US don't you think it's not going to help the situation. I also thing turkey is trying to grow too much horns by intervening every were
In this case, Turkey is the aggressor. Article 5 of NATO defence pact is if a member is attacked in his own territory.

Turkey is supporting violent extremism in Syria, with direct implications on us in Africa. The regime in Turkey has to be stopped.

Apparently it's a Syrian L-39 that was shot down, not an SU-24.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:47am On Mar 01, 2020
kabe1:
Breaking News

SU-24 shot down in Syria.

I hope it's a Russian plane. This conflict needs to end quickly, and this would be the best way to end it.



https://mobile.twitter.com/TSKMap/status/1234045082527043584?s=09[/quote]Correction.>

Apparently it's a Syrian Air Force L-39, not an SU-24.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:42am On Mar 01, 2020
fabselad:
If it is russia do u think theywould not retaliate and things might escalate
Yes, that's exactly the point. It is better for the Russians to escalate which would end the conflict faster than for it to drag on for another 2 to 3 years.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:41am On Mar 01, 2020
fabselad:
Yeah i think it has it's importance. soldiers learn alot especially squad leaders
I could not agree more.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:40am On Mar 01, 2020
fabselad:
Its a croatian company which makes it

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HS_Produkt_VHS
Thanks.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:40am On Mar 01, 2020
fabselad:
I don't hope for such my brother. I hope its a syrian plane
I pray is Russian man, the Syrian civil war needs to end, and this would be the best way to end it.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:38am On Mar 01, 2020
fabselad:
CAMEROONIAN BIR ALPHA IN flintlock 2020
Cameroon squad level weapons look so good. This final phase of exercise flintlock was really comprehensive.

I remember some people complained in this thread at the start of the exercise. I guess doubters have been proven wrong.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:35am On Mar 01, 2020
fabselad:
Cemeroonian BIR Alpha using Vhs-2 bullpup assault rifle
I didn't know Cameroun use this weapon. Where is it made?
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:33am On Mar 01, 2020
fabselad:
Hmm it's getting serious. Hope things calm down
I hope it is a Russian plane, it's the only way for the conflict in that region and in Libya to calm down.

Militants and weapons are been shipped to Libya, the next place they'll turn to is the Sahel region and Northeast Nigeria.

Russia needs to stop acting cowardly and end this conflict with military force.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:29am On Mar 01, 2020
Breaking News

SU-24 shot down in Syria.

I hope it's a Russian plane. This conflict needs to end quickly, and this would be the best way to end it.



https://mobile.twitter.com/TSKMap/status/1234045082527043584?s=09
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:15am On Mar 01, 2020
Nigerian soldiers

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:12am On Mar 01, 2020
Senegalese soldiers

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 9:51am On Mar 01, 2020
Copied.


"By allowing Turkey to operate armed drones over Idlib, Russian command (Putin & Co.) showing total disregard not only for the lives of the Syrian but also their own soldiers in Syria".


"Russians are embarassing themselves, who will want to side with them in the future if they are betraying their allies and using them as bargaining chips?".


After 9 years of war and the Syrian army side almost winning, why would the Russians want to errode the gains they have made.

Putting the lives of Russian soldiers and their Syrian allies at risk.

America won't do such a thing.

The Russians allowed America bomb Serbia, now they are allowing Turkey bomb Syria, including endangering their own troops.


Cc: Nemesis2u, kindly break this down. What is this so?
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:51pm On Feb 29, 2020
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:46pm On Feb 29, 2020
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Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:44pm On Feb 29, 2020
Super Tucano which provided close air support during flintlock exercise 2020.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 10:57am On Feb 29, 2020
CaptainStephen:
No offense but this guy doesn't look like someone who passed through training.
He is an actor. They are currently shooting an action movie with NAF Regiment personnel.

He is not a soldier.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 2:09pm On Feb 28, 2020
The
@NigAirForce
Commander, AM Sadique Abubakar recently revealed to me the #JF-17s will be housed at Makurdi Air Base or at Bauchi currently being modernised. I guess later will be used for anti Boko Haram terrorist (BHT) ops in north east. The jets will be delivered in Nov.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:46pm On Feb 28, 2020
Combined military exercise between Nigerian army, Nigerian navy, Moroccan Special Forces, Camerounian Special Forces and British Marine Commandos.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kao9WJ5BIQ
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:20pm On Feb 28, 2020
jln115:
super hind.... Built in South Africa cool
Upgraded is the right word.

You see what you're doing here, just like with the uniform, intentionally provoking a response.
Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 1:10pm On Feb 28, 2020
Seaward Defence Boat 3

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