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shadowprimezero:
I'm really happy to see NA integrating solutions from lessons learnt, particularly with the thermal optics mounted on top of the vehicles for better situational awareness.

What I also like is the addition of add-on armour, passenger windows and the improvement on the turret.

I'm sure there's going to be provision for blast seats as those have not been added.

bidexiii:
Nice observation;" hope to see more improvement and upgrade.
And a camera at the back door also

I think Proforce helped them to build that gun shield.

DICON Metallurgical and Materials Testing Laboratories.It is important to note that Metallurgical and Materials Engineering development remains the key to the advancement of defence industries.

This is the lab where DICON tests the integrity of it metal used in armoured vehicle production.

DICON Metallurgical and Materials Testing Laboratories.It is important to note that Metallurgical and Materials Engineering development remains the key to the advancement of defence industries.

This is the lab where DICON tests the integrity of it metal used in armoured vehicle production.

The Nigerian Air Force buys bulletproof vests from this Nigerian company.

You can see the NAF sign on the vest.

bidexiii:
Try this......https://www.nairaland.com/142313/how-create-new-topic

Thank you.

More photos and specs of Ezugwu MRAP

This one has add-on armour and long range surveillance system equipment on it.

Ezugwu MRAP APC

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South-Africa built this in 1978. It saw extensive action in Angola for almost 22 years. It was replaced by the Mamba in 1995.

As we can see, it is still in use today in Somalia and Sri-Lanka.

Compare this development to the Ezugwu, the Ezugwu is miles ahead, and it's specifications are incredible for a first try.

Let us see it in action in the NE.

Please can someone help me, how can I create a new thread?

The Ezugwu might not be the best looking vehicle, but let us be optimistic.

We have proforce APC and this APC to be proud of.

This variant below has add-on armour.

SuperSixSeven:
this vehicle needs a proper critical review by external engineers to succeed, this can only be a first prototype.

We can only grow from here on out. The vehicle is already deployed in the field, those field tests would determine if it is fit for purpose. Not you and I typing from our phones and laptops.

The army already ordered 130 units. It means they have confidence.

Made in Nigeria Security equipment

Jimi24:
1. If you are carrying 12 passengers, a 6x6 chassis/driveline is better than 4x4 otherwise too much sway and bad structural dynamics

2. Put double redundancy on the ventilation /airconditioning system and we need a plant that can produce more than ten Ezugwu MRAPS a day.

I think Proforce ARA carries 11 passengers.

Nigerian made Ballistic Shield, Bullet Proof vest, helmet, surveillance equipment.

Nigerian made Ballistic Shield, Bullet Proof vest, helmet, surveillance equipment.

NIGERIAN ARMY TO LAUNCH INDIGENOUS MINE RESISTANT AMBUSH PROTECTED VEHICLE

The Nigerian Army is set to launch its first indigenous Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle designed and built by Command Engineering Depot in collaboration with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria. It is named ‘EZUGWU MRAP’

The 4x4 Armoured Vehicle is designed to carry out transportation in smooth and rough terrain. It has capability to assault with high volume of fire.

The primary armament includes a 12.7 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun and a 7.62 mm Light Machine Gun. It is good for counter-terrorism, maintenance of stability and also a perfect vehicle for urban warfare.

The vehicle is characterized by good protection performance, strong cross-country capability, high reliability, easy maintenance, and can operate in severe cold as well as sweltering desert areas.

It carries a crew of 12: commander, driver, two gunners and eight soldiers.

You are kindly requested to disseminate above information to the general public for awareness. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

ABDULRASHEED AHMED
Capt
for Coordinator
Nigerian Army Operations Media

25 October 2019

NIGERIAN ARMY TO LAUNCH INDIGENOUS MINE RESISTANT AMBUSH PROTECTED VEHICLE

The Nigerian Army is set to launch its first indigenous Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle designed and built by Command Engineering Depot in collaboration with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria. It is named ‘EZUGWU MRAP’

The 4x4 Armoured Vehicle is designed to carry out transportation in smooth and rough terrain. It has capability to assault with high volume of fire.

The primary armament includes a 12.7 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun and a 7.62 mm Light Machine Gun. It is good for counter-terrorism, maintenance of stability and also a perfect vehicle for urban warfare.

The vehicle is characterized by good protection performance, strong cross-country capability, high reliability, easy maintenance, and can operate in severe cold as well as sweltering desert areas.

It carries a crew of 12: commander, driver, two gunners and eight soldiers.

You are kindly requested to disseminate above information to the general public for awareness. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

ABDULRASHEED AHMED
Capt
for Coordinator
Nigerian Army Operations Media

25 October 2019

Rear View of Ezugwu MRAP, Nigeria.

jln115:
I'll wait for an official source I not suggesting the J-10 is not better than the Gripen it's just the article sounds very biased..... It's like when the whole SAfrican media claimed our Navy mistakingly fired at a fishing vessel during an exercise only for the German Navy to issue an official statement confirming it was in fact a German vessel that was responsible.

It doesn't matter what you or I think.

jln115:
source?

Never mind the bolded says enough

It is a Chinese source.

The J-10 recently underwent joint exercises with Thai Gripens.

The Chinese are not selling the J-10 too.

J-10C defeats JAS39C/D with a high score in Sino-Thai joint exercise: report

Posted on September 18, 2019 by buffalo

It’s been a mystery how J-10C fighters performed in last month’s military exercise with Thailand’s JAS39C/D Gripen fighters as there’s no official information about the results, but some Chinese media channels have been reporting unconfirmed news about J-10C’s “complete victory”.

One Chinese news account reported yesterday that according to some Russian media, J-10C and JAS39C/D fighters appeared at the same time to celebrate the successful conclusion of the joint exercise, and J-10C has achieved brilliant results in this exercise. In the combat exercise, J-10C fighters defeated JAS39C/D fighters with a big score gap. And this is not surprising because the performance of J-10C is superior in terms of maneuverability and handling. However, the Western countries did not understand this, so they were very surprised when they learned of such a result.

In the simulation exercise, the super high maneuverability supported by J-10C’s canard wing layout makes JAS39C/D fighters at a loss. At the same time, J-10C’s radar and avionics systems are more advanced than JAS39C/D fighters. In middle-and long-distance battles, JAS39C/D fighters often did not find J-10C before they were locked and shot down by missiles. In the close combats, J-10C’s ultra-high maneuverability has an unparalleled advantage. The canard wing layout makes the fighter’s power very abundant, while JAS39C/D fighter has no power to fight back.

It’s quoted that a US F-16 retired pilot said on social media that he is very aware of the performance of the Gripens, so he’d take off his hat and pay tribute to J-10C for its advantages in the simulated air combats. The pilot also said that JAS39C/D fighters also have a pair of canards. Before the US military gained experience in combating canard wing fighters, they had conducted confrontation exercises with JAS39C/D.

The pilot said he faced great pressure when driving the F-16 against JAS39C/D fighters. JAS39C/D fighters are light fighters, and the radar and avionics systems were very advanced. Even if F-16’s air-to-air missiles could lock JAS39C/D fighters, the latter could get rid of them in time with super high mobility. Therefore, as J-10C achieved such a record in the actual combat against JAS39C/D fighter, this proves the superiority of J-10C performance.

According to the report, a spokesman for the White House said that the joint exercise between Thailand and China is unacceptable. This will only enhance the actual combat capability of the Chinese Air Force. The US has just signed an order for armored vehicles with Thailand, and the West should be Thailand’s choice. But from the current behavior of Thailand, it is obvious that the country has its own ideas. It is reported that in addition to the joint exercise with the Chinese Air Force, Thailand’s navy also participated in a joint military exercise between the United States and the ASEAN.

mupper2:
It's a Pandur, from Austria, used by Delta force and some elements of the 75th Ranger Regt

It must really be nice to have all that firepower.

Sizzorkay:
Show me a country that have the money.
The US is over 22 trillion dollars in debt at this point, it's all borrowed money, Nigeria is just too scared to owe.
Besides, we sadly have an inefficient tax system, that's something a serious govt should tackle first, if every Nigerian who earns income pay taxes, I mean, so much more would be accomplished in that country. As long as that money isn't wasted of course

China.... China has real money.

Please what vehicle is this?

It must be sweet to be an American soldier.

The kind of gun you have available.

How cool is this?

As a country, you know you dare not attack them.

Just look at that American flag oh!!!!!

Boy oh boy.

shadowprimezero:
Typically burning at 600-800C, with prolonged exposure, fire is more than capable of melting ballistics glass.

That only happens in a controlled fire environment.

Odunayaw:
I see nothing to suggest IED or RPG!!!

So a fire burnt out a bulletproof glass?

You need to be realistic.

That's clearly a ballistic damage of some kind.

jln115:
Where did you even mention Armour in your quote below??

"The SA army has not purchased any new APCs since 40 years ago. Most of that equipment were purchased when they were fighting in Angola"

Seems like you don't know what Armour is my friend..... Because APCs are certainly not Armour.

I was specifically referring to the APCs.

However armour includes everything from Tanks to APCs. Mechanized infantry.

jln115:
[s]Again this is incorrect.... The Mamba only went in to production in 1994....and have been upgraded on serval occasions with the last upgrade taking place in the mid 2000s

The last Casspir upgrade took place in 2006

New equipment that first entered service after border war:
Valour class frigates
Heroine class subs
Gripen fighters
Hawk lift
A109s
Super lynx
Several missile systems
Several anti air systems
G6 howitzer
Mamba apc
Several rifle and pistols
Hornet rdrv
Seeker 400
LinkZA
Chaka c2
Ect
Ect

Equipment that have been upgraded extensively after the border war

Olifant mk2 tank
Oryx mk2
Rooikat 76mm
Casspir
Oerlikon 35mm aa
Several rifle and pistols
G5 howitzer
Bateleur rocket luncher[/s]
Ect ect

You are grasping at straws sir.

Do you know what armour is? I said the bulk of your armour is from 40 years ago. This is a fact.

jln115:
Again this is incorrect.... The Mamba only went in to production in 1994....and have been upgraded on serval occasions with the last upgrade taking place in the mid 2000s

The last Casspir upgrade took place in 2006

Can you provide evidence that the bulk of the armour of the South-African army is not from 30 - 40 years ago?