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Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 9:48pm On Feb 24, 2022
Nemesis4you:
It's more complicated than that & not as simple

In a democracy winning elections is always first priority for any party even while in government , hence impetus on popularists spendings etc while dictatorships or one party ruled countries have no such requirements perse so the are not answerable to none and hence they have strong military which is coincidentally required by them in the first place to stay in power

But than on the flip side if there is internal dissent inside country due to lack of social development infra etc than it is equally dangerous ( or rather more ) because it is far easier to bring down that country using its own population or portion of its population with minimal effort by external forces without risking own people

Ukraine since breakup was vulnerable more or less due to many reasons , one reason was demography large portion of population Russian speaking ( inclined towards Russia ) so vulnerability always existing , this was the one significant factor which got exploited , something which will bite Russians too in the near future in the east

Giving up nukes was foolish , i remember Ukraine condemned ind... along with west when she conducted nuke tests stating how they gave up nukes etc , I hope now the irony is not lost on them

Economically Ukraine was never in good shape perse so don't see how it could have made things easier , they made significant money by selling Soviet tech left and right, Chinese jump in military technologies was in part due to Ukraine , many through black market , Iran was one of main beneficiaries

Too much crap Europe , end of the day I don't give a rats ass bec if we in their position they wouldn't , let them suffer as they made countless countries suffer during past hundreds of years , their shiit their problem as long as as we learn from their mistakes and actions
You're too kind. Post-Soviet Ukraine has always been a deeply corrupt shithole, beholden to the whims of thieving oligarchs. That said, the long-suffering Ukrainian people have been raped enough by their politicians, they don't need Vlad the Thug piling on.
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 2:51pm On Feb 24, 2022
Nemesis4you:
grin grin grin

It was a ruse by Russians to have a bilateral meeting scheduled , which would induce doubts in observers regarding invasion by Russia ,and pak the unwitting scapegoat , nothing to loose for the Russians either way
Useful idiot! grin grin grin
I see they did the same thing to Erdogan! Just heard a Turkish official on Al-Jazeera complaining that "Our Russian counterparts scheduled a meeting, which they never intended to honour." grin grin grin
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 2:40pm On Feb 24, 2022
We already know the impact rising food prices can have on the north African countries. Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya import most of their grain from Ukraine.
Below them, Ethiopia and Sudan might also find themselves in a spot of bother.

I thought the turbulence in Ukraine had already been priced in, but watching grain futures today, it's going to be a white-knuckle ride for all 7 countries.

Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 12:28pm On Feb 24, 2022
Meanwhile, in the DRC.

"Republic of South Africa Battalion (RSABATT) deployed under the umbrella of the United Nations in the Eastern side of the Democratic Republic of Congo, were ambushed while on escort duties.
The RN4 road connects Ituri province to North Kivu province. The vehicles are escorted by security forces because of the presence of armed groups along this regionally important road.
Republic of South Africa Battalion soldiers was ambushed while escorting civilian trucks from the Luna checkpoint to Banwansura checkpoint as it is the responsibility of peacekeepers to protect cargo vehicles.
Allegedly Allied Defence Force (ADF) rebels tried to cut the convoy in the middle, by attacking the middle vehicles. Young lions of the SA National Defence Force under the Leadership of Lieutenant C.D. Ramphele responded accordingly to protect the civilians and their comrades in arms.
At least eight armed groups members were killed during the shootout, unfortunately, three civilians succumbed to injuries. Four AK 47 assault rifles have since been seized with 18 rounds of ammunition. "Train as we fight" proved to be the key to winning a firefight, as South African soldiers came out strong with no fatalities.
Lieutenant Ramphele said, "the first thing that came to my mind when I heard the first bullet from the armed group was Dash, Down, Crawl and Fire."
The insurgents, who have lost most of the territory they once controlled to soldiers, have thus shown they are still able to carry out skirmish attacks."

Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 2:21pm On Feb 23, 2022
Today, in Simonstown. Navy divers doing their thing, and my goodness, SAS Sekhukhune is a thing of beauty!

Foreign AffairsRe: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Lurker4Long: 6:42pm On Feb 22, 2022
I hope this gets sorted out quickly:

Nigerian forces kill children in airstrike over border in Niger, official says

NIAMEY, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Nigerian military has killed and wounded children in an airstrike in neighbouring Niger, a local governor in Niger, state television and an aid agency said on Sunday, although Nigeria's armed forces said they were still investigating.

He did not say how he knew that Nigerian forces carried out the attack. Niger's state television also said it was carried out by Nigerian forces, without providing evidence.

"As a matter of policy, the Nigerian Air Force does not make any incursions into areas outside Nigeria's territorial boundaries. That's our policy," Major General Jimmy Akpor, Nigeria's Director of Defence Information, said. He said an investigation was underway.

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-forces-kill-children-airstrike-over-border-niger-official-says-2022-02-20/
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 6:41pm On Feb 22, 2022
I hope this gets sorted out quickly:

Nigerian forces kill children in airstrike over border in Niger, official says

NIAMEY, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Nigerian military has killed and wounded children in an airstrike in neighbouring Niger, a local governor in Niger, state television and an aid agency said on Sunday, although Nigeria's armed forces said they were still investigating.

He did not say how he knew that Nigerian forces carried out the attack. Niger's state television also said it was carried out by Nigerian forces, without providing evidence.

"As a matter of policy, the Nigerian Air Force does not make any incursions into areas outside Nigeria's territorial boundaries. That's our policy," Major General Jimmy Akpor, Nigeria's Director of Defence Information, said. He said an investigation was underway.

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-forces-kill-children-airstrike-over-border-niger-official-says-2022-02-20/
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 2:29pm On Feb 22, 2022
jl115:
aren't 2 deployed in Moz as well?
No. Or maybe not yet?
We've only got the 2 Oryx in Moz.
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 2:03pm On Feb 22, 2022
jl115:
oh shit another 2 rooivalk..... So 5 deployed and 2 flying at armed forces day... What juju is this!!!!
I think the 5 referred to these 2 plus the 3 deployed in DRC.
We were being told only 4 flying.
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 2:00pm On Feb 22, 2022
Toju200:
Proforce Nigeria to exhibit
May they continue to thrive.
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 1:13pm On Feb 22, 2022
A Battalion Combat Group (BCG) finally being sent to Mozambique.
60 to 80 armoured personnel carriers (Casspir and Mamba).

Explains all the allied air lift that's been flying in and out, besides the normal weekly SAAF C130 flights to Moz and DRC.

Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 10:26am On Feb 21, 2022
SAAF 87 Helicopter Flying School conducting mountain flying training at Dragon's Peak, Drakensberg Mountain.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ut9M6rfHSc
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 10:22am On Feb 21, 2022
The crew was incredibly lucky to come out of this unscathed.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhHg4lvdeH8
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 7:50pm On Feb 20, 2022
Foreign AffairsRe: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Lurker4Long: 7:49pm On Feb 20, 2022
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 6:04pm On Feb 19, 2022
GreenandGold:
Image fixed
grin
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 4:19pm On Feb 19, 2022
Project Hotel survey vessel to be delivered in 2023

Sandock Austral Shipyards will deliver the South African Navy’s new hydrographic survey vessel (HSV) in April next year as part of the larger Project Hotel that is seeing the renewal of the Navy’s hydrographic survey capabilities.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/project-hotel-survey-vessel-to-be-delivered-in-2023/

Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 4:12pm On Feb 19, 2022
Spotted in a province up north.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X21zIQs6qgk
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 4:06pm On Feb 19, 2022
First Project Biro vessel to be handed over next month

The first multi-mission offshore patrol vessel (MMIPV) being acquired for the South African Navy is currently undergoing sea trials and will be handed over in late March.

Armscor said Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) was contracted in January 2018 to deliver three Biro vessels, with the first (P1571) to be handed over to the Navy in March this year, followed by P1572 in June 2023 and P1573 in September 2024. Deliveries were originally scheduled to start from mid-2021 – the first keel was laid in February 2019.

SAS Sekhukhune (P1571) has concluded most of her sea trials and, according to Armscor, exceeded specified performance. Sea trials would have concluded earlier, but were delayed by international travel bans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Final crew training has commenced and will be completed in March – the vessel is due to be handed over to the SA Navy on 24 March.

The hull of P1572 (SAS Adam Kok) is 75% complete and 33 of 46 main equipment factory acceptance tests have been completed successfully. Fabrication is underway of eight of the 21 sections that make up the third vessel (SAS Shaka), and a quarter of factory acceptance tests have been completed.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/first-project-biro-vessel-to-be-handed-over-next-month/?fbclid=IwAR1yZJEwGRZLeXWxbHhkg7AACVpVLIEHgtatFyxjExqEscD4bVR5uGs1lKQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baGQE-sgGoc

Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 2:50pm On Feb 19, 2022
"South African National Defence Force AMET (Air Medical Team) deployed in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, evacuated members of FARDC (Congo Soldier) who were injured by an Improvised Explosive Device.

The incident occurred at Ituri Province, in a village called Tchabi. Congolese soldiers were busy with their daily task of protecting civilians from Illegal Armed Groups and incidentally stepped on the IED.

Swift response by this medical personnel and the Oryx crew to save the lives of friendly force was the decider of life and death. All the injured soldiers of FARDC were stabilized and evacuated to level 3 Hospital at Goma. FARDC Commander expressed gratitude to the whole team that assisted his members with medical care and air transportation."

Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long:
iblawi:
Am sure you didn't notice the "LEVEL D" in the post. We have level A - D.




I think the difference between the two flight simulators is that yours is the oldest level and the other is the latest. 1993 to 2022 is about 30 years.
Can you explain to me the different levels?
Like what does level A mean and so on?

Secondly, can you then tell me the level of the ESAL simulator in SA?

Lastly, do you think something commissioned in 1993 stays the same? How would it work exactly for a pilot flying today's Super Puma, to use a simulator with 1993 cockpit controls? Does that even make sense?
I think that everybody -military and private - using ESAL simulators should immediately demand refunds from those rascals at Airbus Helicopters. grin
Foreign AffairsRe: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Lurker4Long: 6:40am On Feb 19, 2022
MAN1960ii:
Nigeria �� has become the first African country to launch a sophisticated helicopter full flight level D Simulator.

It's the first and only of its kind in the whole of Africa, is located at Caverton’s new training centre at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport
Nice one.
However, are we sure about the "first in Africa"? Found this from 2012.
Helicopter simulator to boost SAAF training while cutting costs
Eurocopter Southern Africa (Esal), the South African subsidiary of the giant European helicopter group Eurocopter, unveiled last week what it believes to be the first full flight helicopter simulator in Africa. It is certainly Eurocopter’s first simulator in Africa.
Rest of the article here:
https://m.engineeringnews.co.za/article/helicopter-simulator-to-boost-saaf-training-while-cutting-costs-2012-06-29

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