₦airaland Forum

jl115:
RG 35 is the answer

No longer an SA product since we sold the IP to the UAE. The requirement for a light mobile fire support vehicle exists, and I would suggest the MC-90 vehicle. An elegant solution would see Denel either selling the IP or licensing Paramount to modernise the vehicle and produce it, keep the 90mm gun and also produce a 30mm variant using Denel's existing 30mm turret.

GreenandGold:
In the seriousness of things, I think there's a need for a small size IFV especially to support infantry in the DRC and Mozambique. In both the DRC and Moza, our infantry has to be supported by Tanzania's mechanised unitss.

What mechanised units have the Tanzos deployed in DRC and Moz?

GeneralFarouq:
Here we go ago with some underage adults shining their teeth.
The dumbest of life are usually condescending. In their ignorance, they think they have the answers..
If u must post something not in relation to the thread, at least, it shouldn't be insulting
If u feel so above and cannot logically give an otherwise explanation to certain fact or facts, there is no harm in keeping shut and hiding those teeth....
Haven't those Confucius quote taught you "HUMILITY"? Or perhaps, nothing is written in that respect.

Too cowardly to address me directly or you can't multitask? Seeing how regularly you only come here to fellate Kabe1, one would expect you to have mastered doing 2 things at once.

kabe1:
You're making a mistake. Defenceweb referenced the Nigerian Navy in their report.

The Nigerian Navy cited IMB in their press release, which Defenceweb copied from to run their story. Defenceweb did not manufacture the story out of thin air, unlike they did in a report some respondents here questioned.

Defenceweb depends on open sources for more than 70% of their news stories, including press releases from the various arms of the Nigerian military, this thread on Nairaland, Jakeporeshenko on Twitter, Africaken on Twitter and the likes.

Unclench your butt cheeks and go take it up with Rear Admiral SS Garba mni, the Nigerian Navy's Chief of Policy and Plans for saying,

"This noble achievement was complemented by the International Maritime Bureau Global Piracy Report of 14 July 2021, which indicated the lowest number of piracy and sea robbery against ships in our waters in 27 years. The report was corroborated by the Defence Web, which noted further decline in reported cases of piracy and armed attacks against shipping in Nigerian waters. Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to notify that the latest International Maritime Bureau report of 3 March 2022 shows that Nigeria has exited the IMB’s Piracy List. This means that Nigeria is no longer in the list of piracy prone countries. The consequences are enormous and positive for the shipping industry, general maritime commerce, and the national economy."

kabe1:
What is amusing you?

The reference to DefenceWeb as an authority, whereas some here would have us believe it is a mere blog!

kabe1:
As earlier predicted, the Nigerian Navy has began negotiations to purchase another LST to compliment NNS Kada.

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, NNS KADA is expected in the country on Friday 27 May 2022. Efforts are also ongoing for the acquisition of another LST.


https://www.navy.mil.ng/2022/05/24/text-of-the-press-briefing-by-rear-admiral-ss-garba-mni-chief-of-policy-and-plans-on-the-occasion-of-the-66th-nigerian-navy-week-celebrations-on-24-may-2022/

"This noble achievement was complemented by the International Maritime Bureau Global Piracy Report of 14 July 2021, which indicated the lowest number of piracy and sea robbery against ships in our waters in 27 years. The report was corroborated by the Defence Web, which noted further decline in reported cases of piracy and armed attacks against shipping in Nigerian waters. Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to notify that the latest International Maritime Bureau report of 3 March 2022 shows that Nigeria has exited the IMB’s Piracy List."

GreenandGold:
This is actually a dangerous stunt by SA. We need to call out Russia for what it is, being "non-aligned" is being translated as being "being aligned with Russia". I honestly don't think it will end well with SA.

I personally disagree with some aspects of our stance, but I completely understand the logic of it.
It would be "dangerous" and "not end well" if we were some vassal state whose foreign policy can be bought.
Our foreign policy has always been independent and informed by our own interests. Our western friends have always understood that, with the exception of that idiot Trump, who imposed tariffs on our steel not because of any anti-competitive behaviour on our part, but a foolish and unsuccessful attempt to mold us into a client state.

Lurker4Long:
First, it was the Ukrainians and the western ambassadors complaining that Ramaphosa spoke to Putin before speaking to Zelensky. Now this.
The sooner these guys accept that SA is non-aligned, the better.
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-05-23-german-chancellor-scholz-to-ask-ramaphosa-how-he-can-remain-non-aligned-on-ukraine/

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-05-24-ramaphosa-and-german-chancellor-scholz-sharply-disagree-on-ukraine/

First, it was the Ukrainians and the western ambassadors complaining that Ramaphosa spoke to Putin before speaking to Zelensky. Now this.
The sooner these guys accept that SA is non-aligned, the better.
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-05-23-german-chancellor-scholz-to-ask-ramaphosa-how-he-can-remain-non-aligned-on-ukraine/

GreenandGold:
You bring a real camera to these things, cellphones never work. .. samples of on my last aircraft show.

My weekend on Route 62 was only to replenish my wine cellar. Mates 'flying' in the RC meet rang me to tell me they were in Robertson. Nonetheless, I really should have a camera permanently in the car.
Seeing you're upcountry, let me rub it in:
https://route62.co.za/

3/3.

2/3

Largest Radio Control meet I've ever been to. A lovely way to spend a Saturday in the winelands town of Robertson.
1/3...
Not my photos; mine came out too embarrassing.

THE IMPACT OF THE RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE ON AFRICAN ARMED FORCES

--Facebook post by Eeben Barlow

For several years now, I have been warning African military forces about what I consider to be future defence and security problems, the failure to adapt doctrines and make doctrinal adjustments, the importance of informational dominance, and the folly of neglecting technology as a force multiplier.
Unfortunately, these warnings were never taken very seriously.

The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Armed Forces in February 2022 will present Africa with numerous challenges and problems. These will not only effect daily necessities but will also have an enormous future knock-on effect African armed forces will have to contend with.
Given the huge amounts of ammunition and equipment the Russians committed to the Ukrainian front, along with the fierce resistance offered by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, equipment losses have been staggering. These losses will need to be replaced by both countries when the war is finally over.

Whereas NATO-supplied equipment has been able to exploit the vulnerabilities of Russian equipment, especially insofar as anti-armour weapon systems are concerned, it is noticeable that the Russian forces apparently have no effective counter.
The war has also highlighted many innovations and how an opposing force can be attacked. The deployment of weaponised commercial drones is one example.

Equally, gaining informational dominance is critical if one needs to shape perceptions, influence public opinion, and gain the moral high ground.
These are important lessons to take note of.

However, what ought to be of concern to African armed forces is the fact that both countries have already delved into their first-line reserve and second-line equipment. In addition, the military industries of both countries have suffered setbacks ranging from the destruction of factories to the acquiring of microchips and other high-tech elements, materials, and parts.
To rebuild their respective military industries, replace equipment losses, replenish ammunition stocks, as well as reequip their atrophied armed forces is going to take years, and at great cost.

The armed forces of many African states are equipped with Soviet-era or more recent Russian and Ukrainian equipment. Not only has the invasion highlighted the vulnerabilities of especially the older Russian equipment, it has also highlighted the folly of what appears to be Russian doctrinal stagnation.
It will become increasingly problematic for African armies to acquire ammunition and spares for this equipment, or to maintain it in good combat order. But the armed challengers and AGFs will experience the same problems.
Unless African armed forces start looking at developing their own defence industries to counter current and predicted threats, they will become willing victims of the fallout of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

kikuyu1:
On another thread I gave stats showing that "fact" was as fake as a 3 sh coin but gave up upon discovering some were emotionally attached to that comedy script.

One of our funds was quite heavy on Kenya and took a caning. Institutional investors didn't want to hear a single word of protestation. A senior member of your Treasury graciously agreed to come on a conference call to help us stanch the bleeding, that helped but the damage had been done.

kikuyu1:
I said recently you MUST ignore some posts and their posters here for peace of mind. On another thread I gave stats showing that "fact" was as fake as a 3 sh coin but gave up upon discovering some were emotionally attached to that comedy script. If you don't ignore some ishyt you'll endlessly suffer the sound of screeching, crying and dycknoise from those who fall into these broad groups:
- those who truly THINK they know
- those who pretend to know
-those who want to baffle with BS and distraction when confronted with uncomfortable facts
- closely related are the guys EMOTIONALLY attached to certain narratives no matter how false who'll ignore all and any facts and figures to repeat their comfortable falsities.
Know that and know peace!

Louder, for the kids at the back!

kikuyu1:
Tbh then prez Mahinda Rajapakse screwed Sri Lanka and himself signing the 1.5 bn $ Hambantota airport deal meant to be the lynchpin of a new Dubai. When Beijing repossessed it the West immediately pointed fingers but imo that was a Rajapakse fkup. Then his bro in 2020 banned all chemicals in farming leading to a 50% reduction in output. Same yr the usual suspects killed 200+ foreigners at the Easter church service and tourism nosedived followed by the ' Rona drama.
Imo there were a number of blunders that cascaded into the perfect storm.

And of course, hot on the heels of Hambantota came this nonsense.
Edward Ouko really ought not to work in any professional field, ever again!
https://theconversation.com/mombasa-port-how-kenyas-auditor-general-misread-chinas-standard-gauge-railway-contracts-182610?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1652775593

Odunayaw:
Pass me popcorn bro!!

For days now, I've wanted to tell the history discussants to get a room - i.e. start new own thread. The different perspectives, propaganda, falsehoods, ignorance etc means days and days of thread derailment, with no resolution.

Me, I blame jl115 for responding to every delusional Lilliputian who decides to come spank his monkey here!

South African among motley crew of foreign volunteers fights for children of Ukraine and his own


The voice on the other end of the line with its flattened vowels was unmistakably South African. It was late in the evening and Peter Fouché was making his way from Kharkiv to the frontline down south.

Read the rest on the link below.

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-05-18-south-african-among-motley-crew-of-foreign-volunteers-fights-for-children-of-ukraine-and-his-own/

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kikuyu1:
Good to see your indig electronics capacity is nature. You KNOW it is when 1st worlders order your systems!
Btw, can the MMIPV deploy drones like the Austal 60? It's equipped with a small flight deck.

The plan was to acquire Scheibel Camcopter S-100 for the frigates. They were tested, but funding saw the acquisition
postponed.

Turbulent head and crosswinds beyond 25 knots, limited deck size as well as lack of NATO landing grid represented exceptional challenges during the trials. The unmanned helicopter effortlessly conducted automatic takeoffs and landings and all other required maneuvers, thanks to its integrated GPS-independent positioning system, enabling pinpoint precision at a high dynamic range.

Not sure of the dimensions of the deck of the MMIPV.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9mSJRGcuPY

kabe1:
SAS KING SEKHUKHUNE, South African Navy

Taken into service today, SAS King Sekhukhune I is the first of three MMIPVs to be built for the SAN by Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT), fulfilling a contract awarded by Armscor as Project Biro.

All three MMIPVs are DSCT Stan Patrol 6211 design platforms. They are 62m long, have a maximum speed of 26 knots, a range of 4 000 nautical miles and a crew of up to 62. The vessels will each carry a 9 m and a 7 m RHIB (rigid hull inflatable boat) for boarding operations.

The MMIPVs are, according to DSCT, tailored to SAN requirements and feature the Damen Sea Axe Bow – a vertical hull form reducing slamming for safe, comfortable operations in rough seas. The new addition to the SAN fleet and the pair to follow are the first Sea Axe vessels to be acquired for South African waters.

kikuyu1:
Forgot to mention. You can see BOTH Negev and Minimi 5.56 SAWs while the former is simply a copy of the latter!
Also MG 3s, famed for reliability with a RoF of 1200 RPM, highest of any GPMG are also used. I heard last yr Kenyatta's Ruiru facility will this year upgrade to 7.62s and may drop the 5.56 mm which looks more likely after the US has finally dropped the M4.
Imo the army will standardise with either licence built or indig clean sheet rifles from Ruiru.

Is your infantry order still a section of 10 pax or have you adopted the US army way with squads of 8 men?

Don't know if it's simple ignorance or internalised sense of inferiority, but some of the things one reads here!

kikuyu1, ntsa, what does the KDF section/squad look like nowadays?