₦airaland Forum

Mig25 , out of service this year

S300 PMU2 long range air defense system . Algeria

Pantsyr-S1 short air defense system

Buk-M2E medium-range air defense launchers systems

Kamov Ka-32C and Ka-32T

TOS-1 220mm Heavy Flamethrower System

PLZ-45 [155mm Self Propelled Howitzer System]

Flanker:
TOS-1 220mm Heavy Flamethrower System

loved this weapon performance in ukraine


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl5dravsA0c

PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIAN NAVY SHIP KADA EMBARKS ON VOYAGE IN SUPPORT OF ECOWAS STABLIZATION SUPPORT MISSION IN GUINEA BISSAU

1. Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) KADA has embarked on a voyage to Guinea Bissau on Saturday 6 August 2022, as part of the strategic sealift role of the Nigerian Navy. The voyage is her first national assignment since she arrived Nigeria from the United Arab Emirates on 27 May 2022. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, who was represented by the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Yakubu Wambai disclosed onboard the new Landing Ship Transport that, “as part of the efforts of Nigeria in strengthening and enhancing security in the West African Sub-Region, NNS KADA has embarked military wares and logistics for the Nigerian Contingent (NIGCON) being part of the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea Bissau.” He reiterated that the history of peace keeping in Africa and beyond cannot be written without mentioning the commitment and sacrifices of Nigeria. Since independence in 1960, Nigeria’s commitment has grown to be widely recognized in the international community as an unrelenting advocate of global peace, hence it is crucial for her continual involvement in peace keeping missions in Africa and beyond.

2. The Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command recalled that an ECOWAS contingent was deployed to Guinea Bissau under the auspices of the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Force after the President of Guinea Bissau, President Umaro Sisoco Embalo escaped a coup attempt in February 2022. Troops of Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana and Ivory Coast make up the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea Bissau with one-year renewable mandate to stabilize the country. NNS KADA is therefore embarking on the voyage to deliver the outstanding logistics and stores of the NIGCON. By this effort, the capability of the new ship will be brought to bear in support of the ECOWAS mandate and in line with Nigeria’s Foreign Policy objective which focuses on Africa. It was added that the decommissioned NNS AMBE and OFIOM (both Landing Ship Tanks) had played similar roles before and during the ECOMOG operations in the 1980s and 1990s.

3. Furthermore, the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command buttressed that for any peace keeping operation involving Nigeria, the Nigerian Navy plays general and specific roles. These roles include sea lifting of troops and logistics, Sea Surveillance, Blockade, Gun Fire Support, Control of Shipping and Sea Lane of Communication. Others are Search and Rescue Mission, policing, conveying of relief materials amongst others. Rear Admiral Yakubu Wambai while addressing the Ship’s Company onboard NNS KADA charged them to adhere to integrity, professionalism and teamwork in all ramifications during the mission. He also used the opportunity to urge the officers and men to respect the religious and cultural sensitivity of the Host Nation while discharging their duties in line with utmost professionalism.

4. On his part, the Commanding Officer NNS KADA, Navy Captain Reginald Adoki, prior to the departure of the ship, showed appreciation to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, for his support and enabling ambiance for the Ship’s company to embark on the voyage in support of the NIGCON of the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea Bissau.

5. The senior naval officers that accompanied the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command to bid NNS KADA farewell to Guinea Bissau were, Rear Admiral Hamza Kaoje, the Chief Staff Officer, Headquarters Western Naval Command and Rear Admiral Samson Bura, the Fleet Commander Western Fleet. Others are commodores Bassey Duke, Gideon Kachim, Victor Choji and other Principal Staff Officers of the Headquarters Western Naval Command.

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The DogFight

Take a look at this headline, this is unbelievable, the mentality and arrogance.

Lurker4Long:
Ah yes, your hometown hosted the game!
When I saw that listless haka, I knew we had it in the bag, and it was a question of the winning margin!

We were never gonna let them summon their Kiwi spirits in our sacred ground.

GreenandGold:
We were never gonna let them summon their Kiwi spirits in our sacred ground.

What a coincidence!!!.....I actually went to the same school as the chick in your last photo

Flanker:
Mig25 , out of service this year

oh too bad, it will be missed I wish the Russians treated it like the F-15 getting upgrades and still a air superiority fighter... is its replacement ready ?

jl115:
What a coincidence!!!.....I actually went to the same school as the chick in your last photo

No flipping way

You allowed that guy to snatch that pretty girl away like that

22 Squadron SAAF celebrates 80th anniversary

The South African Air Force’s (SAAF’s) premier maritime helicopter squadron turned 80 in July and to celebrate the occasion, a formal cocktail function was held at Air Force Base (AFB) Ysterplaat on 5 August.

Formed from 31 Flight as 22 (Torpedo-Bomber-Reconnaissance) Squadron in Durban on 1 July 1942, the squadron was assigned anti-submarine, coastal recce and convey escort work with surviving ex-South African Airways Ju-86 and ageing Anson aircraft. The squadron is still known for its maritime role, operating from AFB Ysterplaat (Cape Town) with the Oryx medium transport and Super Lynx maritime helicopters.

Despite a tight budget, the squadron’s personnel and supporters turned the main hall at the SAAF Museum satellite branch at AFB Ysterplaat into a dazzling spectacle, with retired 22 Squadron Alouette III light transport and Wasp maritime helicopters suitably displayed outside.

Amongst the guests were three former Officers Commanding: Chris Stroebel, Manie Geldenhuys and Brian Bell. An indication of how the squadron is still fulfilling its duties, the current Officer Commanding, Lieutenant Colonel Kyle Jonker and other squadron members were unable to attend as they are currently deployed to Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as part of the MONUSCO peacekeeping mission. However, they were kept suitably updated of the evening’s activities in real time.

Following its formation in July 1942, by August 1942 the Junkers aircraft were replaced by Venturas. In July 1944 the squadron moved from patrolling the Indian Ocean to Gibraltar to operate in the Mediterranean. In July 1945 22 Squadron was posted to Gianaclis in Egypt and in August moved to Idku where it was disbanded on 24 October 1945. The squadron was reformed in 1954, again with Venturas, but was later disbanded once more in 1958.

22 Flight was formed on 1 January 1964 at Ysterplaat to operate the newly acquired Westland Wasp and became a full squadron in May 1976. The Alouette III was added to the fleet in 1978 and the squadron continued to operate the Alouette III when the Wasp was retired in 1990, with the Puma joining the fleet when 22 Squadron was amalgamated with 30 Squadron at the end of 1991. The Puma was replaced by the Oryx in 1994. The squadron took delivery of four Super Lynx maritime helicopters in 2007 and these are operated from the SA Navy’s Meko A200SAN class frigates.

The squadron is considered the “maritime” helicopter squadron and provides helicopters, air and ground crews for deployments aboard Navy vessels in addition to its standard SANDF support tasks, mountain rescue, fire fighting, maritime search and rescue, etc.

Congratulations to 22 Squadron and may you have many more safe flying hours ahead.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/aerospace-aerospace/22-squadron-celebrates-80th-anniversary/

SANDF battalion equipment sealift to Pemba, Mozambique.


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

GreenandGold:
No flipping way

yeah her older sister matriculated the same year I did, I believe she is 2 years younger than me.

Her sister is dating a professional rugby player who plays for my favourite team

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT3YQ9Trz6E

NNS Kada

kabe1:
Take a look at this headline, this is unbelievable, the mentality and arrogance.

What a joke, who the hell does the diplomat think him/herself to be to tell African nations what to and what not to buy. They think us to be their puppets, ARRANT NONSENSE.

Your land have no peace, but you are shipping men out to foreign land for peace keeping mission. lol moment right there.

Fynline:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT3YQ9Trz6E

NNS Kada

kabe1:
Take a look at this headline, this is unbelievable, the mentality and arrogance.

So predictable

Few months back sent a ind... american to issue similar warnings to ind....

Now same thing, a African American to warn Africa

Obviously they didn't learn anything from the massive online trolling on the ind...american

Today is Presidential Election day in Kenya !

Good luck to Raila Odinga... He actually came all the way to Nigeria to seek out blessing

Sizzorkay:
Your land have no peace, but you are shipping men out to foreign land for peace keeping mission. lol moment right there.

It's not actually lack of peace, it's bad governance. The terrorists should have been a thing of the past but our government chose to handle them with kids gloves. And by the way the peace keeping mission is our own humble way of showing that we are West Africa's big brother and we are ready to attend to our lil bro's needs.

Nemesis4you:


So predictable

Few months back sent a ind... american to issue similar warnings to ind....

Now same thing, a African American to warn Africa

Obviously they didn't learn anything from the massive online trolling on the ind...american

It's incredible.

Exnavyboy62:
It's not actually lack of peace, it's bad governance. The terrorists should have been a thing of the past but our government chose to handle them with kids gloves. And by the way the peace keeping mission is our own humble way of showing that we are West Africa's big brother and we are ready to attend to our lil bro's needs.

Let's be honest right now fr. The Federal Republic of Nigeria is living on past glory. We ain't no big brother. Nigeria is in turmoil. Things aren't what they're supposed to be. The corruption has totally torn this nation. Religion has destroyed the mental thinking capacity of the average Nigerian. We're at each others throats.

We're a hungry people. A hungry people are angry people. Angry people commit barbaric acts.

Stormtrooper11:
Let's be honest right now fr. The Federal Republic of Nigeria is living on past glory. We ain't no big brother. Nigeria is in turmoil. Things aren't what they're supposed to be. The corruption has totally torn this nation. Religion has destroyed the mental thinking capacity of the average Nigerian. We're at each others throats.

We're a hungry people. A hungry people are angry people. Angry people commit barbaric acts.

Like many countries in the world Nigeria's main problem is poverty. Because of demographics Nigeria is in a perfect position right now to fix itself. If there is political will.

Insurgencies and corruption are caused by poverty.

Spending on projects that on the surface do not seem like they produce any economic benefits. Like massive infrastructure spending ,reduced military spending but increased spending on police, Building sewer lines, water treatment plants, providing every house with piped water, gas, electrical power, free public transportation, large farms. They might not produce a profit but the intent is to put a disposable income in the pockets of people and people will do the rest. They will do the investing in whatever they want and in a few decades the government gets it's money back in taxes

Stormtrooper11:
Let's be honest right now fr. The Federal Republic of Nigeria is living on past glory. We ain't no big brother. Nigeria is in turmoil. Things aren't what they're supposed to be. The corruption has totally torn this nation. Religion has destroyed the mental thinking capacity of the average Nigerian. We're at each others throats.

We're a hungry people. A hungry people are angry people. Angry people commit barbaric acts.

Hunger or no hunger, someone who have tendency for criminality will surely carry out its act.
Don't let's us in anyway find excuse 4 those animals.
If it is hunger as you say, it didn't start today.
It has always been there, why start behaving like hyenas now nd not then.
Simple answer: security is lax nd they know they can get away with the crime.
If bad element believes they can commit crime in a state nd travel hundreds or even thousand of kilometers to another state nd continues life like nothing happens.
We still have a long way to go.