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 Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 1:57pm On Sep 29 |
Key Leaders from the Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF) 🇰🇪🪖 pose for a group photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., 🇺🇸 September 17, 2026. The 104th Fighter Wing hosted key leaders from the Kenyan Defence Forces for a strategic bilateral engagement aimed at enhancing joint interoperability, optimizing sustainment pipelines, and modernizing combat readiness. The high-level exchange focused on critical pillars of tactical aircraft sustainment, specifically detailing the 104th’s standardized Crew Chief training and the implementation of rigorous Quality Assurance frameworks. Additionally, the delegation examined cutting-edge logistical modernization and visited the Maintenance Squadron’s Metals Technology Shop. 104th Members demonstrated how additive manufacturing is being leveraged at the tactical edge to accelerate parts fabrication and deliver rapid combat support. Through this continuous sharing of technical expertise and procedural innovations, both organizations enhance combat capabilities, ensuring that both the 104th Fighter Wing and the KDF remain agile, lethal, and fully prepared to project airpower whenever called upon. This ongoing collaboration is especially significant as October 1st , 2026 marks the 11-year anniversary of this enduring relationship, a milestone that underscores over a decade of mutual trust, and shared growth. 1 Like
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 1:46pm On Sep 10 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 1:41pm On Sep 10 |
Kenya Defence Forces Army Special Forces 30th SF & 60th ASB 2 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 1:38pm On Sep 10 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 1:37pm On Sep 10 |
Strengthening joint combat capability depends on the ability of air and ground forces to operate as a single, integrated fighting force. As the complexity of modern military operations continues to evolve, realistic joint exercises remain essential in sharpening coordination, enhancing precision and ensuring forces can respond effectively across diverse operational environments. This focus on interoperability was demonstrated during the Live Fire Air to Ground Integration (AGI) Exercise 2026, which concluded with a Distinguished Visitors’ Day on 29 July 2026 at Bearing Picket Five (BP5), Samburu. The event was presided over by the Deputy Commander Kenya Air Force, Brigadier Mohamud Farah, on behalf of the Commander Kenya Air Force, Major General Bernard Waliaula, marking the successful completion of the three-day exercise. The exercise brought together Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs), fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, artillery units, Ground Liaison Officers, surveillance platforms and Combat Search and Rescue teams in a realistic operational setting designed to refine joint planning and execution. Training focused on strengthening command and control, validating JTAC procedures, improving communication between air and ground elements, and enhancing the synchronisation required to deliver timely and precise combat effects. The integrated training provided participants with opportunities to rehearse complex battlefield scenarios where seamless coordination between aviation assets and ground manoeuvre forces is critical to mission success. Such exercises continue to build confidence among commanders and operators while reinforcing the Kenya Defence Forces’ ability to conduct joint operations with greater effectiveness and agility. 3 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 7:35am On Mar 01 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 7:29am On Mar 01 |
The training never stops. 🇺🇸🔱🇰🇪 Joint Combined Exchange Training between U.S. Marine Corps Raiders and Kenya Navy Marine Commandos in Kenya, Jan. 27, 2026. Note that the Kenyan Marine Commandos refer to themselves as the "Lions From the Sea". Sealions>>Seals
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 5:28pm On Feb 17 |
Kenya Police RRT 2 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 4:53pm On Feb 17 |
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under the Operation Amani Boni (OAB) multi-agency framework recently marked the successful conclusion of a three-week joint training programme at Kenya Navy Base Manda Bay, Lamu County. 1 Like
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 2:44am On Jan 11 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 2:22am On Jan 11*. Modified: 12:23am On Jan 20 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 2:19am On Jan 11*. Modified: 12:20am On Jan 20 |
Kenya National Police Service General Service Unit (GSU) RECCE COMPANY (Anti-Terror and Urban Warfare Operations). Rapid Rendition Team (RRT) 4 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 5:22pm On Oct 23, 2025 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 5:19pm On Oct 23, 2025 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 5:18pm On Oct 23, 2025 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 5:16pm On Oct 23, 2025*. Modified: 5:00am On Oct 29, 2025 |
Kenya Defence Forces. Army Special forces providing security during the state funeral for Kenya's former prime minister and long time opposition key figure, Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga. 3 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 8:52am On Sep 21, 2025 |
kabe1:Does this unit have the capability to infiltrate a neighbouring country, stir civil unrest, orchestrate a coup, insert a puppet regime and exfil undetected? Do they have the capability to conduct a hostage rescue in any other AOR outside of ECOWAS in 36-72 hour notice? Instead of roleplaying scenarios, this unit's so called tier 1 capability should be put to better use at the regional front in West Africa with the ever growing reach of armed groups. 1 Like |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 8:43am On Sep 21, 2025 |
kabe1:Research the October 2020 hostage rescue of an American citizen in Nigeria by DEVGRU and familiarize yourself with what it truly means to run and support a tier 1 unit mission before you continue on this chest thumping parade. Tier 1 status is earned from tactical and battlefield experience, tough lessons learnt from losses in realtime. That's why, for all their failed missions, the US military will continue to maintain dominance over China's ; nothing beats real life experience when it comes to war. And there is nothing like Nigeria's version of tier 1, there is only a universal standard, which this particular unit is no where close to attaining. The Ukrainians may run tier 1 missions, but these are mostly based on Western Intelligence, Western provided equipment, training and support, which could easily serve as the perfect cover for American operatives to conduct reconnaissance, assault and credit the Ukrainians, with plausible deniability. 1 Like |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 9:28pm On Sep 20, 2025 |
kabe1:Congratulations to Nigeria on the very well equipped operators, but I'll have to correct you on the use of the term "tier 1". That term is very loosely thrown around in recent times, and in this scenario is inaccurate. Tier 1 teams achieve the status not from equipment, but training and the missions they run. There is no tier 1 team on the continent, and very few even amongst the world's strongest militaries. In the US, with the most publicized tier 1 ODA's, only DELTA and DEVGRU attain that status, and there is no military on the continent capable of providing the support a tier 1 team would need to run a mission. 4 Likes |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 3:55am On Aug 12, 2025 |
Tinfoil:Do you have proof of the claims you've made? I will agree with the part on corruption and outdated equipment, but compared to regional and continental militaries, Kenya punches well above it's weight. Kenya does produce part of its own munitions at the Kenya Ordinance Factory in Eldoret and spare parts for equipment at the Numerical Machining Complex and Kenya Army Corps of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. You have not provided any proof to substantiate your claim on rifles overheating, and that in itself isn't a problem. Barrels in rifles are changed periodically during use due to heat stress, so please provide proof where overheating in Kenyan made rifles has led to suboptimal accuracy. For the point you're trying to drive across, release the pedal on emotions, switch gears into due diligence, and go throttle to the metal on facts. Only then will you earn a further reply from this end. Any attempt at ragebait will be met with the contempt it deserves. 2 Likes |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 11:57pm On Aug 10, 2025 |
https://youtube.com/watch?v=_Hw89c8XFjc&si=wC8DwsPmbGbgOML5 I hope that calms your doubts as to Kenya's level of preparation against external threats. 1 Like |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 9:48am On Jun 08, 2025 |
Kenya National Intelligence Service Bayraktar TB2 Drone Hangar 4 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 9:46am On Jun 08, 2025 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 9:44am On Jun 08, 2025 |
Kenya Defence Forces (Army Special Operations Brigade) 30th Special Forces LRS 60th ASB 4 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 4:48pm On Dec 16, 2022 |
Stargate254:Answers it perfectly 1 Like |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 4:47pm On Dec 16, 2022 |
NTSA:These are actually operators from the GSU SPEAR (Special Programme for Embassy Augmentation Response) Trained and equipped by the American embassy. 3 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 4:38pm On Dec 16, 2022 |
Rifle in image is new 7.62 caliber automatic from CHALBI Industries (local manufacture in Kenya) 3 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 4:32pm On Dec 16, 2022 |
NTSA:Operator from Administration Police Special Operations Group (AP SOG) 3 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 5:34pm On Dec 09, 2022 |
.. and in more news 4 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 5:08pm On Dec 09, 2022 |
Case in point the Rangers Black uniform for ops in Urban areas and at nighttime ops (OBUA) Desert camo currently being adopted for ops in N. Eastern Kenya and Som Traditional jungle camo seemingly most suitable for E. Congo ops and patrol
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Karis1(m): 4:59pm On Dec 09, 2022 |
NTSA:Never quite figured out what unit use this camo in either the Kenyan military or police..what I do know is that all specialized units within the KDF that will eventually form the KDF JSOC (Currently happening) are developing/adopting different camo for the multiple environment realities they deploy in 1 Like |
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