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Omofaye99:
BBC research

More media literacy lessons required, I see.
The BBC is one amongst many publications which have reported the results of the Africa Youth Survey 2022. That's why they clearly indicate the source. Same as the FT report on food/hunger, which clearly gives the source as the UN FAO-WFP.
When one wants to query survey results, you look at things like the survey sample, methodology etc.
Were you absent the day they taught such basics in high school?

Odunayaw:
I only see a page from a coloring book

Good one!

UN to explore expanding use of SA service providers at Procurement Summit

The United Nations will examine how it can further expand the base of South African companies that provide it with goods and services at the UN Procurement Summit on Friday 24 June, which will be attended by top officials from the UN’s supply chain division.

Atul Khare, the UN’s Under Secretary General for Operational Support, noted that the UN will always be guided by best value for money, but is keen to see how it can expand the base of South African suppliers in different areas, such as communications, armoured vehicles, and air transport.

Speaking at the launch of the sixth international Partnership for Technology in Peacekeeping Symposium 2022, which runs from 21 to 24 June at the CSIR in Pretoria, Khare said the Procurement Summit on Friday will encourage more South African companies, both public and private, to participate in tenders and sell the UN solutions.

Christian Saunders, Assistant Secretary General for Supply Chain Management, said the UN Secretariat purchases $2.7 billion worth of goods and services every year while the UN as a whole has an $18 billion annual procurement spend, with peacekeeping amounting to $6 billion.

“We buy thousands of different things every year,” he said, with South African companies receiving about $40 million a year in contracts, which is a relatively small amount. “We think the business community in South Africa has much more to offer. We buy everything from foodstuffs to transportation, aviation services, fuel,” Saunders added.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/un-to-explore-expanding-use-of-sa-service-providers-at-procurement-summit/

Morocco receives VL MICA missiles, Sherpa vehicles from France

Morocco’s armed forces are taking delivery of Sherpa armoured vehicles and VL MICA air defence systems from France following contracts signed some two years ago.

Defensa last month reported that the first batch of Sherpa vehicles had arrived in Morocco and were seen being transported to military bases in the North African country. In 2020 it was reported that Morocco had ordered 36 Sherpa armoured vehicles from France’s Arquus, in Light Scout and Light Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) models.

According to reports from Morocco, the first two VL MICA batteries arrived in recent weeks after being ordered in 2020 at a cost of 192 million euros. It is understood that four batteries are being acquired from MBDA.

The VL MICA system comprises of a series of truck-mounted elements, including a tactical operations centre, Sagem SIGMA 30 radar, and launcher vehicles that can carry between three and six multi-round launchers with the missiles in clusters of four rounds. The MICA fire-and-forget missile, capable of being fitted with either a heat-seeking homing head or with an active radar seeker head, has an interception range of up to 20 km.

Morocco has also ordered 40 Caesar 155 mm artillery systems for 170 million euros and ammunition worth 30 million euros from Nexter.

France and Morocco enjoy close economic and defence ties – between 2008 and 2018, France sold Morocco some 1.8 billion euros worth of military equipment, including two satellites. Morocco acquired three Harfang (Heron) unmanned aerial vehicles from France in January 2020 and in March 2021 ordered 300 VLRA-2 4×4 light tactical military vehicles from Arquus to strengthen the firepower and mobility of its special forces units.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/morocco-receives-vl-mica-missiles-sherpa-vehicles-from-france/

Gambia orders Hizir APCs

Gambia has apparently become the latest customer for Turkey’s Hizir armoured personnel carrier, after ordering 20 of the type.

Africa Intelligence reported last year that Gambia was ordering 20 Hizir vehicles from Katmerciler, and Turkish defence publication DefenceTurk reported earlier this month that the agreement was signed in August 2021.

It went on to state that photos showed Hizir vehicles in Gambian camouflage, indicating testing and deliveries were underway. The apparent order comes after a March 2021 visit by a Gambian military delegation to Turkey that discussed bilateral cooperation.

Since 1965, both countries have maintained good relations bilaterally and multilaterally, especially at the United Nations and Islamic Cooperation Organization. Turkish military officers have provided training since the 1990s and between 1991 and 2007, Turkish military trainers trained around 7 000 Gambian soldiers. After the expiry of the training agreement between two countries in 2007, Gambian troops started receiving training in Turkey and since then more than 500 Gambian soldiers have visited Turkey for training. In January, 250 Gambian soldiers arrived in Turkey to receive counter-terrorism training.

In 2014, defence cooperation was further deepened, and the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Turkey signed a bilateral agreement for the provision of logistical assistance to the Gambia Armed Forces. Turkey also donated $600,000 to help Gambia with its peacekeeping mission in Mali and other logistical issues.

In April this year, Turkey provided security equipment to Gambia that included shields, gas masks, radios and other items. Other donations have included thousands of uniforms, tents, water bottles and other equipment. In 2019 it was announced that Turkey had provided $1.4 million in military assistance to The Gambia, the content of which was not disclosed.

Gambia is the latest Hizir customer in Africa after Kenya and Uganda also acquired the type. Kenya ordered 118 last year, for delivery in 2022-23, while Uganda ordered 30, with deliveries in 2020 in the type’s first export sale.

The Hizir recently entered service with Turkey’s military. It can carry nine personnel, including driver and commander. The vehicle has a gross weight of 16 tons and has a V-hull for landmine and improvised explosive device protection. It is powered by a Cummins six-cylinder diesel developing 400 hp, giving a top speed of 110 km/h and range of 700 kilometres.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/gambia-orders-hizir-apcs/

Exnavyboy62:
What sought of joke is this
The first pic, Nigeria has more hunger stricken people than Afghanistan. I disagree

The second pic, Nigeria facing the right direction, a score of 5% only. I totally disagree

Let me guess, your source is "SIPRI" right

Some free education: at the bottom of a graphic, it tells you the source of the data. Screeching "I disagree" is not a counter. Produce data and facts that disprove whatever is stated.
Here endeth your free lesson for the day.

A necessary dose of reality about our continent, after days of BS on this thread.

Odunayaw:
Please post pictures of #Op Nairaland Sanity

Egyptian Air Force F16s with the Denel Dynamics/Edge Al Tariq PGM.

Malaysian Army Fire Power Exercise 2022. Denel NTW 20 AMR in a vehicle mount.

Odunayaw:
You people should not scatter this place naaaa!

Yep. People who follow jl115 up and down Nairaland should summon their minions to go back them up in those other threads, and not drag discussions here.

Togo operating Mbombe and Mamba APCs

Togo’s military has revealed it is operating Paramount Mbombe 4 infantry combat vehicles, as well as recently acquired Mamba Mk 7 armoured vehicles.

It is believed that 20 Mbombe 4s were ordered in 2019 along with 20 Marauders and some Maverick internal security vehicles, according to Africa Intelligence.

In March this year, Paramount said it had sold 150 Mbombe 4 vehicles to the armed forces of five countries, receiving its first orders in 2019.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/togo-operating-mbombe-and-mamba-apcs/?referrer=newsletter

Odunayaw:
I will never be caught at sea. I'd rather be looking at it from an aircraft or something

All that water!

However, I see you took my comment about SAAF seriously. That was just dumb banter bro

I knew you were joshing.
I started the sailing lessons back in 2019 but work interfered. Am going back to it cos 5-year goal is to participate in the Cape to Rio Race. 10-year goal is my own boat, in a syndicate with some mates!

jl115:
SA Military Academy team flies the flag high at international cyber strategy challenge

"The South African team, entered as the Cyber Soldiers, was one of four African teams selected. Major Engela Meintijies, Academy communication officer, reports the Saffer cyber soldiers were a surprise package, progressing to the semi-finals and being the last African team standing."

“Their achievement saw them beat experienced teams and finished as the best placed military team,” she said noting it was “a considerable achievement for a first-time team and coach”.

The Geneva Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge is a respected international competition designed to provide senior university students with a deeper understanding of the strategic and policy challenges associated with escalating cyber incidents and potential cyber conflict. The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and the Atlantic Council host the event.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/cyber-defence/sa-military-academy-team-flies-the-flag-high-at-international-cyber-strategy-challenge/

Well done to Major Sifiso Masuku, Lieutenant (SAN) Thobile Netshivhazwaulu, Second Lieutenant Prince Mphaka, Lieutenant (SAN) GJ Jansen van Rensburg and team coach Lieutenant Colonel (Dr) Susan Henrico from the Department of Strategic Studies.

SA Police Special Task Force (STF) in recent ops in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

From Evert Kleynhans, Senior Lecturer at the SA Military Academy:

As we pause to remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom on the beaches of Normandy in June 1944, I would like to bring your attention to one of our own buried far away in plot X. A. 13 of the Bayeux War Cemetery in France.
330688 Able Seaman John Barkley of the South African Naval Forces, seconded to the Royal Navy, and attached to HMS Copra for administrative purposes, died on Tuesday 6 June 1944 during the Allied invasion of Western Europe. He in all likelihood lost his life while serving on one of the landing craft during the invasion.
John, the son of Michael and Harriet Barkley, hailed from Southfield in the then Cape Province. He was 30 years of age when he passed away - about the age of some of my current students at the Military Academy.
I managed to locate his grave on a recent trip to France when I lectured at the École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr (French Military Academy) - will post more on this in the next few days for those interested.
Lest we forget.

Throwback: SAAF 2 Squadron F-51D Mustang departing on a mission during the Korean War.

jl115:
This is why I don't like politicians writing supposedly unbiased news articles.... Just two weeks ago DAs shadow minister of Defence clearly stated in articles he wrote for the Daily maverick and for defence Web that there are 0 lynx helicopters operational......

They were not operational when he wrote those articles.
Bear in mind that 2 of our usual naval exercises- IBSAMAR with India and Brazil, OXIDE with France - will be held this year and participating assets are being readied.

Exercise IBSAMAR Main Planning Conference in Gqeberha.

Signal Unit Eastern Cape hosted the Exercise IBSAMAR Main Planning Conference from 6 to 10 June in Gqeberha. The Conference brought together representatives from Brazil and India as well as planners from all services and divisions to make the exercise a success.

Exercise IBSAMAR is a multinational naval exercise between the South African Navy, Brazilian Navy and Indian Navy. The exercise is planned to take place in the Algoa Bay area from 10 to 23 October 2022.

Article by Warrant Officer 2 B. Lombard and Photographs by Able Seaman N. Tams || SA Navy.

Lurker4Long:
National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and SAAF night exercise

Lurker4Long:
SAAF mountain rescue training with the Mountain Club of SA.

Odunayaw, fyi :

As an avid mountain hiker, and soon to resume my sailing lessons, I for one am grateful knowing the SAAF and the volunteers of the Mountain Club of SA and the NSIR are there should I get in trouble out in the mountains or at sea.

SAAF mountain rescue training with the Mountain Club of SA.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3GGRLNlG8c

National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and SAAF night exercise

Late yesterday afternoon and into last night, the ASR Unit, supported by NSRI Station 18, trained with the SA Navy Super Lynx helicopter (operated by 22 Squadron of the SAAF) at Melkbosstrand. The objective of the exercise was to find a casualty floating in the water at night. The casualty would be wearing a life jacket and the only indication of their location was the flashing light on their life jacket.The exercise was split into 2 sessions; a daylight phase and then a night time/ dark phase.During the daylight phase, several sorties were completed utilizing direct recovery (using a rescue strop) and the basket recovery method.The night phase was more challenging with the air crew utilizing Night Vision Goggles (NVG), minimal lights from the helicopter and the ASR Rescue Swimmer utilizing cyalumes. Despite the complete surrounding darkness and no moon, the air crew and rescue swimmer managed to locate and recover their patients with great success.
Pics by Kim Germishuys

Stargate254:
Still waiting for the day were after being cleared to carry, I can just walk into a gun shop in the city and walk away with a handgun just like that!

How does the process work in Kenya currently?

NTSA:
Shooters arriving

Nice one! Over the last few years, I've noticed more and more Kenyans entering our shooting competitions.

GreenOris:

Did you also see Nem's reply before he amended it?

Nemesis4you:

Meanwhile, in Mozambique.

Nemesis4you:
Speaking of satellites the conversation ( or rather the vuwalence ) reminds me of the indigenous eo satellite of pak... which was launched a couple of years back along with a Chi.ese build satellite but was actually acquired from a SA private company

What i found intriguing is the Chi.ese satellite was termed Chi.ese but the satellite from SA company was termed indigenous

I remember this!
Doesn't the nonsense here resemble the yapping from your north-west?

Bloodofthelambo:
If the South Africans sincere to themselves, they would have analysed each countries budget, but they chose only Nigeria.

jl115:
those Budgets are not correct my bru.... They are different to the ones presented by each countries own treasury... I would like to know the source of that infographic

Lurker4Long:
It's the battle of the lists!
Seriously though, best to consult treasury figures yourself.
Check out what Statista.com says:

Are you sure about the bolded?

Nemesis4you:
This oga is a bona fide agent of vawulence

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S-Plane selected by Airbus for innovative wing demonstrator project

Airbus has chosen S-Plane Automation to supply its X-KIT optionally piloted vehicle conversion kit for its eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator project, which will see X-KIT installed on a remotely controlled Cessna business jet.

S-Plane said its X-KIT will be used to safely and reliably ensure the remote control of a Cessna Citation VII that will fly breakthrough wing technologies being developed by Airbus UpNext, a wholly owned Airbus subsidiary set up to fast-track the development of future technologies through the rapid assembly of demonstrators, and evaluating, validating and maturing these technologies.

At the heart of the X-KIT system installed on the Citation VII is an appliance known as the X-CUBE. According to Dr Iain Peddle, S-Plane’s Chief Technical Officer: “The X-CUBE interfaces with all the necessary aircraft sub-systems, such as fuel, engine, electrical power, communication and hydraulic systems to manage and control them.”

The X-KIT also includes a selection of satellite and line-of-sight radio frequency datalinks. This communication equipment reliably links the aircraft to S-Plane’s ground station equipment, such as remote piloting stations and payload operator stations running S-Plane’s highly configurable ParagonC2 and ParagonISR software. An Integration Testing Station (ITS) facilitates fast and high-fidelity testing of the integrated system for formal acceptance testing of integrated systems.

“S-Plane is highly experienced at the conversion of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft into UAS [unmanned aerial system] and OPS [optionally piloted system], having done so for more than 13 years”, said Dr Thomas Jones, S-Plane’s Chief Executive Officer. “This experience allows us to support safe, fast and affordable conversions, even for unconventional aircraft”.

One of the aircraft S-Plane has supplied its X-KIT for is the Tecnam P2006T light twin, which has been used by Spanish electronics company Indra on its Targus optionally piloted vehicle, designed for surveillance missions.

The P2006T-based Targus began flight testing in 2020, with groundbreaking experimental flights in non-segregated airspace with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that weighs 1.25 tons and has an 11 metre wingspan.

The Targus optionally piloted vehicle is based on the MRI version of the Tecnam P2006T aircraft, and is fitted with a Seaspray 5000E radar, a high resolution electro-optical/infrared payload (FLIR UltraForce 275-HD or Wescam MX-10) and maritime AIS (Automatic Identification System). Targus can fly in civil airspace like any other certified aircraft. Once deployed in the area of operations, it can be configured as an unmanned aircraft.

The X-KIT system can be installed on most fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft to convert these into manned, unmanned and optionally piloted ISR aircraft systems. It has been installed on the Fama Kiss 209 helicopter and CADG Helix ISR aircraft (Stemme ES-15).


Johannesburg-based Ultimate Unmanned led the development of the Viper 1000C unmanned aerial vehicle, based on the Stemme S15 motor glider. This was launched in 2016 and evolved into the CADG Helix optionally piloted vehicle, capable of carrying hundreds of kilograms of sensors, including long-distance day and night cameras. The base model Helix-1 system can be flown with a single pilot while the mission equipment is controlled from a ground station, while the Helix-2 can take the pilot out of the cockpit entirely. The Helix-1 has successfully been trialled on anti-poaching missions in the Kruger National Park, leading to the apprehension of half a dozen poachers over a six-week period. It has also been deployed to Mozambique.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/aerospace-aerospace/s-plane-selected-by-airbus-for-innovative-wing-demonstrator-project/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAqqVG6GHno


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMYqTCWcHW8