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Additional Rafales for Egypt

On 3 May 2021, the Egypt Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that a contract for thirty Dassault Rafale fighter aicraft was signed with France.

According to the information, the deal, reported to be valued at USD 4.5 billion, would be financed through a loan to be re-paid over at least 10 years. However, Egypt did not disclose the value of the deal or further details on the split between single-seat and dual-seat fighters.

The Al Quwwat Al Jawwiya Il Misriya (EAF, Egypt Air Force) operates the Rafale EM and Rafale DM with the 203rd Tactical Fighter Wing (203 TFW) at Gebel el Basur air base. The TFW consist of two squadrons, the 34th TFS Wild Wolves and the 36th TFS Lions. In February 2015, Egypt signed a contract for the delivery of 24 Rafales, consisting of eight single-seat (EM) and sixteen dual-seat (DM) aircraft. One Rafale EM was lost in April 2019.

Photo by Swingwing (Scramble Archive)

Dassault Egypt Egypt Air Force Dassault Rafale aircraft order Al Quwwat Al Jawwiya Il Misriya

africcan military expenditure in 2020 ( source sipri)

Flanker:
africcan military expenditure in 2020 ( source sipri)

Just wondering how much Ethiopian soldiers get paid considering they number over 160,000. $460m is not enough even for recurrent expenditure. Not unless purchases and proceeds from Ethiopia defence industry are not counted as part of the defence budget.

I can't belive an African would right this...So i won't bother engaging you in a discussion

Jimi24:
Nonsense. Barlow is an old, generally uneducated man now getting senile.
He is looking for money.
Boko Haram is not a force that anybody can defeat except the Nigerian Army.
It is a self healing force that is astute at hibernating.
Nigerian Army should and will finish their jobs.

kenpaul0:
I can't belive an African would right this...So i won't bother engaging you in a discussion

What I cannot believe is an African writing the word "write' as "right",
He needn't waste his time engaging you too

Raeblack:
Additional Rafales for Egypt

On 3 May 2021, the Egypt Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that a contract for thirty Dassault Rafale fighter aicraft was signed with France.

According to the information, the deal, reported to be valued at USD 4.5 billion, would be financed through a loan to be re-paid over at least 10 years. However, Egypt did not disclose the value of the deal or further details on the split between single-seat and dual-seat fighters.

The Al Quwwat Al Jawwiya Il Misriya (EAF, Egypt Air Force) operates the Rafale EM and Rafale DM with the 203rd Tactical Fighter Wing (203 TFW) at Gebel el Basur air base. The TFW consist of two squadrons, the 34th TFS Wild Wolves and the 36th TFS Lions. In February 2015, Egypt signed a contract for the delivery of 24 Rafales, consisting of eight single-seat (EM) and sixteen dual-seat (DM) aircraft. One Rafale EM was lost in April 2019.

Photo by Swingwing (Scramble Archive)

Dassault Egypt Egypt Air Force Dassault Rafale aircraft order Al Quwwat Al Jawwiya Il Misriya

All I see is debts

You are so stupid that you don't know what a typo is if u see one...Another fool belittling African solutions!!! We have lots of u brain washed Africans who believe they cannot do anything by themselves unless Uncle Sam does it....Like your Brother in Aso Rock

GeneralFarouq:
What I cannot believe is an African writing the word "write' as "right",
He needn't waste his time engaging you too

kenpaul0:
You are so stupid that you don't know what a typo is if u see one...Another fool belittling African solutions!!! We have lots of u brain washed Africans who believe they cannot do anything by themselves unless Uncle Sam does it....Like your Brother in Aso Rock

It would be disrespectful to Ghana and Ghanians alike to refer to President Nana in the negative...

According to Africa Intelligence, the #Tunisian Army was granted a loan by
BNP Paribas, and put an order for 500 4x4 and 6x6 trucks from Iveco, for a total of 62 million€.
The Army has already purchased 500 trucks from the same Italian manufacturer before through its own means.
in 2020 Tunisian MoD also signed a deal with Turkey to buy tank transporters from Katmerciler although the number is unknown
the minister of Defense said in statement that Tunisian army have a plan to replace 2000 trucks and renovate its logistic fleet

Congratulations to Paramount for making the shortlist.

"Some breaking news: US SOCOM has selected five aircraft to participate in the Armed Overwatch flight demonstration. They are: Beechcraft AT-6, AirTractor AT-802U, Leidos Bronco II, MAG Aerospace MC-208 and Sierra Nevada M28/C-145. Super Tucano A-29 is out."


https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/us-armed-overwatch-competition-restarting-after-six-month-hiatus

Lurker4Long:
Congratulations to Paramount for making the shortlist.

"Some breaking news: US SOCOM has selected five aircraft to participate in the Armed Overwatch flight demonstration. They are: Beechcraft AT-6, AirTractor AT-802U, Leidos Bronco II, MAG Aerospace MC-208 and Sierra Nevada M28/C-145. Super Tucano A-29 is out."


https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/us-armed-overwatch-competition-restarting-after-six-month-hiatus

I find it interesting that Sierra Nevada submitted both M28 and Super Tucano for this programme. Oh well, hedging their bets.

And in other developments:

"Three A-29s are being delivered to AFSOC later this year, but not for Armed Overwatch. They will be used to train 6th SOS instructors for Combat Aviation Advisor embeds with foreign A-29 operators."

Personal opinion, not a reflection on Super Tucano, which I think is a superb platform:
I'm always wary when countries export weapons which they themselves have rejected in open competition. That goes for SA, Russia, Turkey, China and all other arms exporters.

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kikuyu1:
If I'm reading you correctly you want the following:
- a spearhead unit, to assault and seize territory for follow up forces
-also an expeditionary unit, capable of nearby foreign warfighting, ideally amphibious capable
- most ofc have ALL own platforms from air transport/CAS/armour/logistics etc,etc
These are the given requirements of the USMC Marine Expeditionary Unit, a brigade size unit, the basis of their unit structure.

[url]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_expeditionary_unit/url]

These platforms easily cost well North of 5 bn USD but despite same requirements Naij could scale down. Eg a lone bn with 16 Mi8s, 8 Mi 35s, UAV squadron, HQ Coy, single support coy incl 4 T 90 S and maybe 3 CASA 295s. All for under a half billion USD.

You are quite in the line of my thinking but the politicians in Abuja hearing that sum might not understand. In the shape of a battalion can be a starter with amphibious elements drawn from the Army and Naval infantry to save on costs for a new build up from scratch. The focus is first and foremost more on inculcating the marine fighting doctrine on the men followed up by adequate force enablers. A quarter million dollars should do or even less in the short term with assets used in an inter-operable environment from the NAF and the NA seconding some equipment and there we have the first set of Nigerian marines good to go.

NAF COMMENCES ACTIVITIES FOR 57TH ANNIVERSARY, TO INDUCT NEWLY ACQUIRED AIRCRAFT

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to induct its newly acquired JF-17 multi-role Thunder aircraft into its inventory to add impetus to the ongoing fight against insurgency, armed banditry and other forms of criminality in the Country. The induction ceremony is part of the activities marking the 57th Anniversary celebration scheduled to take place in Makurdi from 19-20 May 2021. This was disclosed today by the Chairman, NAF Day 2021 Organizing Committee, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar while briefing members of the press on the activities lined up for the low-key celebration. With the theme, “Enhancing Nigerian Air Force Airpower Capabilities for Effective Joint Operations in Response to Contemporary National Security Challenges”, the anniversary is aimed at emphasizing the renewed focus on cooperation and collaboration among the Services in military operations. The theme is also in tandem with the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao’s vision of “Enhancing and sustaining critical airpower capabilities required for joint force employment in pursuit of national security imperatives”.

In addition to the induction of JF-17, the anniversary would also feature a seminar and aerial display by some NAF platforms. There would also be series of pre-event activities which would take place simultaneously at designated NAF Units across the Country. Speaking further, AVM Abubakar stated that there would be pre-event activities which include Juma’at Service, Church Service and medical outreaches to host communities. He disclosed further that the Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) would also be embarking on humanitarian support activities across the 6 geo-political zones of the Country in addition to the launching of NAF Telemedicine facility in Abuja.

Speaking further, the Chairman noted that the seminar scheduled to take place on 19 May 2021 would provide opportunity for seasoned experts to brainstorm on doctrinal development and joint force employment as well as standardization of training and interoperability of equipment in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The seminar would equally proffer workable strategies aimed at checkmating the myriad of security challenges in the country. The induction of the JF-17 Thunder aircraft and aerial display, the Chairman said, would be conducted simultaneously on 20 May 2021 to mark the end of the 57th Anniversary Celebration.

EDWARD GABKWET
Air Commodore
Director of Public
Relations & Information
Nigerian Air Force

Israel's most powerful warship provides security for oil installations as fighting escalates in Gaza.

You can see an iron dome system on the flight deck.

Lurker4Long:
I find it interesting that Sierra Nevada submitted both M28 and Super Tucano for this programme. Oh well, hedging their bets.

And in other developments:

"Three A-29s are being delivered to AFSOC later this year, but not for Armed Overwatch. They will be used to train 6th SOS instructors for Combat Aviation Advisor embeds with foreign A-29 operators."

Personal opinion, not a reflection on Super Tucano, which I think is a superb platform:
I'm always wary when countries export weapons which they themselves have rejected in open competition. That goes for SA, Russia, Turkey, China and all other arms exporters.

This is a funny comment.

So can you explain to us why the Rooivalk has lost all tenders and competitions it has been involved in despite it been in service with the SAAF?

Let me make something clear the A-29 Super Tucano is a fantastic aircraft, it is in fact the best COIN, LIWC aircraft in service today. It in service with over 20 countries across the world including the US military.

For reasons we are not aware of, it hasn't been selected for the next round of tendering, however this doesn't take away the fact it is the best and most widely used COIN aircraft today.


I know what you're doing there with China, but the JF-17 has never been considered by the Chinese because it can't fill any role in the Chinese air force.

The J-10 which the JF-17 shares so many similarities with is already in service with the PLAAF, so why would the Chinese go for the JF-17?

Countries purchase defence equipments according to their security needs.

A good example is Nigeria and South-Africa, while South-Africa has gone for a 92 meters ship to replace SAS protea, Nigeria has gone for 2 ships one 60 meters and the other 35 meters to replace NNS Lana.

Again, this reflects on need and requirements.

kabe1:
Israel's most powerful warship provides security for oil installations as fighting escalates in Gaza.

You can see an iron dome system on the flight deck.

With just a single battery installed at the flight deck and if Hamas decide to launch over 20 rocket at the warship, there is a chance they might hit

kabe1:
Israel's most powerful warship provides security for oil installations as fighting escalates in Gaza.

You can see an iron dome system on the flight deck.

With submarines below surface. I like the way Israel has embraced technology. It is their only saviour!

jteku:
With just a single battery installed at the flight deck and if Hamas decide to launch over 20 rocket at the warship, there is a chance they might hit

Most Hama's rockets are unguided and the warship isn't static... So good luck with that.

jteku:
With just a single battery installed at the flight deck and if Hamas decide to launch over 20 rocket at the warship, there is a chance they might hit

It's easier to defend against unguided rockets from Hamas, however there is still a high chance that oil installations can be hit if targeted.

Xbee007:
With submarines below surface. I like the way Israel has embraced technology. It is their only saviour!

The Israelis don't have a choice, they have to constantly upgrade their weapon systems.

I think the wall they have is their biggest saviour.

AIRING OF DOCUMENTARY TITLED, “NIGERIAN AIR FORCE @ 57: RENEWED VIGOUR.”

Watch out for an interesting documentary, titled “Nigerian Air Force @ 57: Renewed Vigour,” which will be aired on NTA (Available on DSTV Channel 251) and TVC (Channel 418 on DSTV) as follows:

NTA - Monday, 17 May 2021, from 5.30 to 6.00pm.

TVC - Wednesday, 19 May 2021, from 9.00 to 9.30pm.

The documentary highlights the progress the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has made over the past 57 years, with particular focus on the giant strides recorded under the current NAF leadership.

Thank you for your continued interest in the NAF

looks like the F16

kabe1:
Chinese J-10 4.5 generation multi-role fighter jets

but when are we going to see the JF17s being operated by the NAF?

Jimi24:

Nonsense. Barlow is an old, generally uneducated man now getting senile.
He is looking for money.
Boko Haram is not a force that anybody can defeat except the Nigerian Army.
It is a self healing force that is astute at hibernating.
Nigerian Army should and will finish their jobs.

Seriously!? Do you know what he's done in his career and where he's operated?

MiddleDimension:
looks like the F16

but when are we going to see the JF17s being operated by the NAF?

When the VT-4 tanks came, it took quite awhile before it induction, few weeks after it induction, it was in maiduguri.

Exercise #PhoenixExpress 2021, the 16th iteration of the North African maritime exercise begins May 17, 2021, in Tunis, Tunisia, and throughout the Mediterranean Sea.
Thirteen nations will operate together through May 28 to increase regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and operational capabilities, enhancing efforts to promote safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea and territorial waters of participating North African nations.
The 13 nations scheduled to participate in Phoenix Express 2021 include Tunisia, Algeria, Belgium, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Libya, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Spain, and the United States.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKeS_eFDm-E

fachfouch:
Exercise #PhoenixExpress 2021, the 16th iteration of the North African maritime exercise begins May 17, 2021, in Tunis, Tunisia, and throughout the Mediterranean Sea.
Thirteen nations will operate together through May 28 to increase regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and operational capabilities, enhancing efforts to promote safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea and territorial waters of participating North African nations.
The 13 nations scheduled to participate in Phoenix Express 2021 include Tunisia, Algeria, Belgium, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Libya, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Spain, and the United States.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKeS_eFDm-E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_maZTSFuYM

God bless Pakistan for such brotherhood with Nigeria. So beautiful birds and appropriate Imagine Dragons sound track to showcase it to the world for the first time from home soil you can't help but fall in love. Congratulations NAF.

JF-17N Thunder of Nigerian Air Force at Nigerian Air Base Makurdi ⚡ 🇵🇰 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/c7R5VqlVfK

— Pakistan Strategic Forum (@ForumStrategic) May 18, 2021

pic.twitter.com/zIyMBy4til

— Pakistan Strategic Forum (@ForumStrategic) May 18, 2021

These capabilities make the NAF preeminent in sub-saharan Africa and potentially shifts the balance in Africa. More orders anticipated.

Avionics Suite

JF-17 Thunder
The avionics suite makes the JF-17 an effective weapon platform. The glass cockpit and hands on throttle and stick (HOTAS) controls reduce pilot workload. Accurate navigation and weapon aiming information on the head up display help the pilot achieve his mission effectively. The multifunction displays provide information on engine, fuel, hydraulics, electrical, flight control and environmental control system on a need-to-know basis along with basic flight and tactical information. The capability has been built around highly modern state-of-the-art avionics equipment. The salient avionics equipment is as follows:

Dual redundant mission computers
Dual redundant 1553 Mux bus architecture
Multi-mode Pulse Doppler Radar capable of tracking multiple targets with prioritized firing
Ring laser gyro inertial navigation system tied with GPS
Smart head up display with up front control panel. SHUD total field of view is 25 Degrees
Color video recording camera and video recorder (for SMFCDs)
HOTAS
Three smart multi function color displays
Air Data Computer
Radar Altimeter
IFF Interrogator/Transponder
Air Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation (ACMI)
BVR/Communication Data link
VHF / UHF Communication System

Weapons Capability

The aircraft is fitted with modern Stores Management System incorporating accurate weapon delivery modes and solutions involving minimum pilot workload. The aircraft is capable of carrying some of the most modern as well as conventional weapons, including:

70-100 Km range beyond visual range active missiles
Highly agile Imaging infrared short range missiles
Air to sea missiles
Anti radiation missiles
Laser guided weapons
Runway penetration bombs
General purpose bombs
Training bombs
23 mm double barrel gun

Welcome The Pathfinder of The Nigerian Navy The Brand New Ultra-Modern Hydrographic Survey Vessel NNS Lana A499. Now you can't sail blind with anticipated Frigates, Corvettes and Landing Ship Tanks. Nigerian Navy Sea Exercise Loading For Later This Month of May.
The Advent of Democracy Has Faired The Nigerian Armed Forces Well With All The Services Modernizing Apace Strategically.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdbeBy5GT2s

Inbound: NAF JF-17 Thunder Multi-Role Fighter Jet Live @NAF 57 Anniversary Renewed Vigour.
This bird is so sexy even the birds are jealous