Lurker4Long:

I suspect you're mistaken on the Ratel variant.
As far as I know, the ZT3 Ratels took out some tanks with nary a scratch to the troop.

I can't recall the minutiae of the details but it was on a successful op in Angola. I specifically rmbr it was a ZT3. An ex troopie's memoirs on the 'net I read over decade ago.

Odunayaw:
I'm sure he has Nigerian roots

How was your journey

Ex-Paramount but I'm sure he's laid roots by now!

It was an interesting time to be in Angola, with the death of dos Santos and all. I've always loved Luanda, which, like Mindelo in Caboverde, Lagos, Accra, Havana, Salvador do Bahia, New Orleans, Dakar and my own beloved Cape Town, constitute the great cities of the Black Atlantic.
Gabon was my first time and felt weird. I have a week there in August and that might allow me to start forming an opinion.

Algerian Navy firing the Denel Dynamics Mokopa ATGM (range: 10km) from a Super Lynx MK-140 (2022).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT26rB4H0Jk

kikuyu1:


REALLY? Link!

Over here the Mail & Guardian ( https://mg.co.za/article/2020-05-01-exclusive-the-us-militarys-plans-to-cement-its-network-of-african-bases/ ) and the Daily Maverick ( https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-08-28-revealed-the-cia-and-mi6s-secret-war-in-kenya/ ) covered the issue.

SAMIM Pays Tribute to a Fallen SA National Defence Force Soldier in Mozambique.

On 12 July 2022, the SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) Forces paid tribute to a fallen South African soldier, Staff Sergeant Johan Andries van Rooyen, who passed away on Saturday, 09 July 2022 following a short illness. The solemn ceremony was held in Pemba, Cabo Delgado in Mozambique.
Staff Sergeant Van Rooyen was born in 1971 in Bloemfontein, Free State. He joined the South African Defence Force (SADF) in 1993.
He has served with 14 United Nations and African Union Peacekeeping Missions – in Burundi, Sudan, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Staff Sergeant van Rooyen arrived in SAMIM on 24 March 2022 for a six-month service. He was part of Combat Team Alpha Engineer Troop, deployed under Operation VIKELA, South Africa’s contribution to the SADC Mission in Mozambique. He is survived by his wife, Hannetjie, daughter Elverna and granddaughter. His mortal remains were flown to South Africa, where he will be laid to rest.
Article by Captain Anelisiwe Tamela and Photographs by Corporal Olerato Malatlha.

Nigeria CJ3 ISR aircraft

NTSA:
Team 18 a surrogate force of Kenyan commandos over which the US SOF are meant to exercise a certain level of operational control (with Kenyas consent) both in Somalia and Kenya .it was set up, trained, equipped and is guided on tactical counter-terror operations by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
(Pic during one of their training missions in the US.)

the US SOF are meant to exercise a certain level of operational control. This is a very stupid move by Kenya, giving the us any kind of control of any part of your security will only end up with negative blowback eventually.

This is a country which sponsors regime change all over the world through https://www.ned.org/ (cia). They even turn on their own allies like Thailand using "color revolutions."

This is how France maintains control over some WAfrican countries, they can enact a military coup at will

Tinfoil:


the US SOF are meant to exercise a certain level of operational control. This is a very stupid move by Kenya, giving the us any kind of control of any part of your security will only end up with negative blowback eventually.

This is a country which sponsors regime change all over the world through https://www.ned.org/ (cia). They even turn on their own allies like Thailand using "color revolutions."

Americans are involved in one way or another in all conflicts in Africa from the west to East,the only difference is some of their operations have been declassified while others are still classified.
Even the weapons and hardware purchased from them come with a certain level of "operational control " .
Same to their training programmes.

Odunayaw:
Yo beauty!!!

We've come a long way

Indeed, we have.

If we can get additional companies, a few more producing at the level of Proforce, it would do our industry a world of good.

The Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Halilu Shaba has stressed the need for the liberalization of the Space Science and Technology industry with the private sector as key players in order to actualise the full benefits of the Nigeria Space Programme for socio-economic development of our great country.

He made this known in Abuja while receiving a delegation from Proforce Limited during a courtesy visit by the top management of company led by its Group Managing Director at the Agency’s Headquarters.

Dr. Shaba who appreciated the delegation for the timely visit, explained that the Space Agency is receptive towards solution-driven Companies that have the required economic force and requisite strength to secure Nigeria’s pride of place among other nations in the Space sector.

The NASRDA Boss who expressed delight on the achievements and success stories of the Proforce Limited assured the delegation of the Agency’s capabilities both technically and professionally, to ensure the realisation of the proposed partnership in line with NASRDA’S stipulated mandate without any form of compromise.

Dr Shaba emphasised that the agency, despite its challenges is legitimately empowered to provide the needed Technology, infrastructure and manpower to facilitate the innovations and solutions that the proposed partnership provides for the betterment of the quality of life of Nigerians and the African continent in general.

The Director-General assured the delegation of the agency’s support in collaborating with them on mutual interests that will be valuable to both parties. The NASRDA boss therefore approved the immediate commencement of necessary activities and procedures for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Space Agency and Proforce Limited.

The Group Managing Director of Proforce Limited, Mr. Ade Ogundeyin in his remarks appreciated the Director General for the unique reception accorded his delegation on such short notice. He highlighted the numerous achievements of the company which he described as complimentary to the noble goals and objectives of the Space Agency.

He unveiled the numerous efforts and achievements of the company, particularly on its intention to collaborate with the Space Agency in improving the security architecture and artificial intelligence of Defence in the country. According to him, NASRDA is a worthy partner with the essential abilities for real-time surveillance and joint development of the Nigerian Space sector.

Mr Ogundeyin explained that Proforce Limited is a total Defence solution provider, specialized in armoured vehicles and personal protection. He said, the company is indeed very proud of the numerous achievements of the Space Agency, hence its determination and timely decision to seek for effective collaboration with the Agency for

kabe1:
Proforce Fury Special Forces Vehicle

quite a bit longer than the Hornet actually

He has served with 14 United Nations and African Union Peacekeeping Missions – in Burundi, Sudan, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Wow, 14 peacekeeping missions. Imagine the kind of experience he has. Too bad he's on permanent deployment out of life, RIP to the Staff Sergeant, my condolences to the family and the SANDF for the huge loss.

jl115:
quite a bit longer than the Hornet actually

Yea, it's longer. The concept and sitting arrangements are similar though.

Again with vehicles that Proforce produces, we will see upgrades and updated models soon.

The PF Viper which is a brand new vehicle has already had updated versions.

NTSA:

Americans are involved in one way or another in all conflicts in Africa from the west to East,the only difference is some of their operations have been declassified while others are still classified.
Even the weapons and hardware purchased from them come with a certain level of "operational control " .
Same to their training programmes.

Salute brother. The little shrimp have no other choice than to play nice with the big lobster.

But Nigeria is in a class of it's own, with corruption being the national pastime anyone can do ANYTHING there as long as they have money. The only solution is to sanitize it by burning that cess pool to ashes

kabe1:


Yea, it's longer. The concept and sitting arrangements are similar though.

Again with vehicles that Proforce produces, we will see upgrades and updated models soon.

The PF Viper which is a brand new vehicle has already had updated versions.

looks like its based of a land cruiser chassis, which could explain the added length... Still good looking vehicle though

Nigeria Defence



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7NVe0nKr-Q

kabe1:
Nigeria Defence



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7NVe0nKr-Q

The cameraman videoed the men than the vehicles

This 15 mn vid is 10 yrs old but worth a watch. Ideas of violence and it's prevention are discussed- without dogma or illogical doctrines by someone who actually knows his ishyt.

[url][https://youtu.be/LjAsM1vAhW0url]

Dutch Gen (ret) Petrus Johannes Mathias "Peter" van Uhm explains the importance of the gun for peace saying it's made the world safer.
An interesting factoid: the global murder rate has decreased 30x times since the medieval period!

Odunayaw:
The cameraman videoed the men than the vehicles

asin ehh

kikuyu1:


Seriously! The entire post is a perfect example! You go on and on and on repeating the most childlike assertions with complete confidence but say NOTHING of substance. Come with facts and figures we can discuss as adults! Smth like this earlier post I had on random per capita defense expenditure:



Those comparisons are from OSI,ie ,the 'net. We and Saffas outspend you nearly 4x as does PNG. Fyi,one of the first things young niggas learn is don't ishyt talk people,especially those you don't know . The way you show constant contempt for those who don't slavishly agree with your POV reveals that you overestimate yourself, a recipe for endless drama and complications in life.

Back to the facts. While I've seen pix of new barracks housing it seems many if not most bases have a srs housing issue.


https://thenationonlineng.net/state-of-military-barracks/


https://africacenter.org/publication/obstacles-military-professionalism/

This situation indicates a very very real budgetary shortfall.

I wasn't far from Pakistan defence expenditure per capita estimate!

This is their own figure:

[

b]On average, Pakistan spends $13,400 per soldier, India $42,000[/b], Saudi Arabia $371,000, Iran $23,000 while the United States allocates $392,000 per soldier annually. The difference, however, between Pakistan and other countries is that the size of their economies is far bigger than Pakistan.

[url][https://tribune.com.pk/story/2360953/rs152tr-allocated-for-defence-spendingurl]

[b]That, people is why they'll NEVER defeat India! [/b]It also shows how defence spend per soldier/sailor/airman is more accurate than the unadjusted gross total in comparing forces.

kabe1:
Nigeria Defence



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7NVe0nKr-Q

The Imo state governor confirms he has bought APCs from Proforce.

He said it in this video.

Tinfoil:


Salute brother. The little shrimp have no other choice than to play nice with the big lobster.

But Nigeria is in a class of it's own, with corruption being the national pastime anyone can do ANYTHING there as long as they have money. The only solution is to sanitize it by burning that cess pool to ashes

The tin that thinks it is a pot.

Where are u from again? A pit? A hole for sh!t? Are you done destroying your country for 72 virgins?

Nigeria civil defence operatives

Fynline:


The tin that thinks it is a pot.

Where are u from again? A pit? A hole for sh!t? Are you done destroying your country for 72 virgins?

Old timers in this thread didn't rename him Tinfool for nothing

Toju200:
Nigeria civil defence operatives

One gov agency that haven't found it's "niche" yet

Odunayaw:
One gov agency that haven't found it's "niche" yet

really sad

Toju200:
Nigeria civil defence operatives

Who are they? ..or rather what's their role?

Some old kdf photos.

NTSA:

Who are they? ..or rather what's their role?

Most Nigerians will find it hard to answer your questions. I too am unsure what their function is.

NTSA:

Who are they? ..or rather what's their role?

They are Nigeria security and civil defence corps a paramilitary organisation basically to do same work as the police
The protect civil populace against attack and also infrastructural facilities like banks, oil facilities e.t.c
They've actually been active against Oil thieves and vandals but alot still needs to be done we have issues of banditry with the right amount of training coupled with their man power it should reduce the work load off the military

Lurker4Long:
SAMIM Pays Tribute to a Fallen SA National Defence Force Soldier in Mozambique.

On 12 July 2022, the SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) Forces paid tribute to a fallen South African soldier, Staff Sergeant Johan Andries van Rooyen, who passed away on Saturday, 09 July 2022 following a short illness. The solemn ceremony was held in Pemba, Cabo Delgado in Mozambique.
Staff Sergeant Van Rooyen was born in 1971 in Bloemfontein, Free State. He joined the South African Defence Force (SADF) in 1993.
He has served with 14 United Nations and African Union Peacekeeping Missions – in Burundi, Sudan, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Staff Sergeant van Rooyen arrived in SAMIM on 24 March 2022 for a six-month service. He was part of Combat Team Alpha Engineer Troop, deployed under Operation VIKELA, South Africa’s contribution to the SADC Mission in Mozambique. He is survived by his wife, Hannetjie, daughter Elverna and granddaughter. His mortal remains were flown to South Africa, where he will be laid to rest.
Article by Captain Anelisiwe Tamela and Photographs by Corporal Olerato Malatlha.

Staff Sergeant van Rooyen's mortal remains arriving in SA and being handed over to his family, at Waterkloof Air Base.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNoPwle9ypk

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