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Lurker4Long:
Testing went on from Feb 2023 with SF and the police STF, with different rifles/manufacturers. I think I posted it here then? SF Brigade has acquired both 5.56 and 7.62
It has always been my preferred replacement for the R-series as a domestic licenced production, for a variety of reasons. Somewhat related to the R-series making for seamless transition in terms of logistics; a cinch and cheaper to set up a production line; none of the complications of an AR-type platform which domestic producers like ADG favour; and avoids the geo-politics of the obvious licence update with Israeli IWI.

Interesting... I was not aware of such. I guess I have not been paying much attention to the military lately.

The Milkor380

(Not sure if it was posted before)

South Africa's arms exports nearly doubled in 2023

Personally, I am pleased we sell more high-value/hi-tech electronics than vehicles/MRAPS. That's a sector bankers have to pretend to understand. The over 250 SA defence companies suffer from the fact that SA banks refuse to trade in this export market - the 22nd largest defence exporter in the world.
More and more I'm running into merchant/investment bankers and private equity guys saying things like, "These guys make Electronic Warfare systems, radars, range-finders, artillery &mortar sights, C2/battlefield management systems etc, that they've selling to NATO countries. They've been coining it since Russia invaded Ukraine. Is there a play here?"

I almost want to scream, "Denel was the largest 20 years ago but it is just 6 companies out of over 250 defence companies in SA, you idiots! There has always been a play! If you had backed the other 200 companies they would have grown and the UAE, Turkish and Saudi companies run and staffed by Saffer talent wouldn't be eating our lunch!"

I don't say this because there's a lucrative market in shepherding deals where bigger western companies buy 51% of SA companies. And the JSE remains with not a single instrument or derivative to cash in on the current arms madness/spree.

Saab South Africa supplying MAW 400 sensors to Hanwha Systems for Korean C-130H fleet protection

Saab South Africa has secured a contract to supply its latest MAW 400 missile approach warning sensors for integration into Hanwha Systems’ self-protection system that will be used on Republic of Korea Air Force C-130H Hercules transports.

Saab said the contract came about after the company participated in Hanwha’s Direct Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) system development.

“These cutting-edge sensors will be seamlessly integrated into Hanwha’s self-protection system, significantly bolstering the overall capabilities of the aircraft,” Saab said in a statement, adding “the MAW 400 sensors represent the latest technology in UV (ultraviolet) missile approach warning. With their enhanced data processing capabilities, networking capability, and improved sensor sensitivity, they offer superior threat detection and situational awareness.”

“We are proud to partner with Hanwha Systems, one of Korea’s leading defence companies. This order strengthens our Electronic Warfare position in the Korean market. We hope to continue this cooperation to the future Korean and global market ” said Frans Vermaak, Business Development and Marketing Executive at Saab.

As part of the contract, Saab will provide engineering support and training in-country to ensure a seamless integration with the rest of the system.

Saab Grintek Defence recently launched its next generation MAW 400 and LWS 330 missile approach and laser warning sensors for airborne platforms, now in production, with a European customer the first to take these new products.

Saab’s South African business unit incorporates the MAW 400 and LWS 330 in its latest Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS), the IDAS 310. IDAS 310 is designed to provide protection for aircraft and helicopters against all types of threats, including radar-guided missiles, anti-aircraft artillery, and other types of radio frequency, infrared, and laser threats. IDAS previously used the MAW 300 and LWS 310 systems.

Saab South Africa, through its local footprint Saab Grintek Defence, manufactures and develops integrated electronic warfare self-protection systems for customers around the world. The company offers electronic warfare, sensor technology, laser warning, and training systems, as well as avionics and security and support solutions. More than 30 different aircraft types in over 15 countries are using the company’s IDAS system. India is a big IDAS customer, with more than 200 systems installed on Indian Air Force and Army Dhruv helicopters since 2005.

Hanwha is one of only half a dozen countries around the world to design and manufacture DIRCM systems. In June it announced a contract by the Korean Defence Acquisition Programme Administration for the Air Force’s C-130H transports.

The project is to improve the survivability of C-130H aircraft by equipping them with protective equipment such as directional infrared countermeasures, missile approach warning systems (MAWS) and a survival management computer (EWC).

As reported by The Korea Economic Daily, Hanwha plans to introduce an integrated aviation survival system solution by integrating the DIRCM developed with domestic technology and the MAWS provided by overseas partners into the EWC.

Hanwha started operational testing of the DIRCM in 2017, with flight testing in 2020-21.

The contract for C-130H integration is expected to be completed by 30 November 2027 and is worth $57.42 million, Hanwha revealed in June.

Lurker4Long:
South Africa's arms exports nearly doubled in 2023


I almost want to scream, "Denel was the largest 20 years ago but it is just 6 companies out of over 250 defence companies in SA, you idiots! There has always been a play! If you had backed the other 200 companies they would have grown and the UAE, Turkish and Saudi companies run and staffed by Saffer talent wouldn't be eating our lunch!"

JZ killed Denel... I was honestly hoping the new Defence minister was going to anyone besides someone who came from the JZ administration.

jl115:
I didn't say they are full blown Marxists bru, Don't quote me out of context. The Dems 100% have very very left leaning policies that are socialist in nature

Is it social security, medicare, veteran benefits, tax cuts for the working class?

And these are supposed to be bad things? Come on man

GreenandGold:
It's like that popular phase "Democrats eat babies"..... Basically, that's how you scare Conservatives.

Notice how conservative politicians never go into details with anything. They know they sit on the precipice.

Surveys have observed that almost half of Republican voters will choose Democratic policies if they were not aware of the candidates party.

Faithful007:
Is it social security, medicare, veteran benefits, tax cuts for the working class?

And these are supposed to be bad things? Come on man

Tax cuts is the opposite of socialism bru

jl115:
Tax cuts is the opposite of socialism bru

Democrats support tax reductions for middle class and increases for the wealthy class.

US personnel during a mission in Somalia last week

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Faithful007:
Democrats support tax reductions for middle class and increases for the wealthy class.

Yeah but you listed it under supposedly socialist leaning policies, which makes me wonder if you really know what socialism is and what capitalism is

jl115:
Yeah but you listed it under supposedly socialist leaning policies, which makes me wonder if you really know what socialism is and what capitalism is

Bro, anything Conservatives hate is "socialism".... "Oh look at these wind turbines, they're socialists".

Let's end the pointless debate.

Sea trials underway…

Fidha254:
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43083-haiti-insecurity-barbecue-asks-the-kenyan-government-to-withdraw-its-troops-from-haiti-video.html

Damn, the amount of ads on that website

GreenandGold:
Damn, the amount of ads on that website

They probably don't have that many revenue streams.

Another win for SA

GreenandGold:
Another win for SA

Must be a matter of national security for it to be here

Odunayaw:
Must be a matter of national security for it to be here

She's collecting intelligence, it's all going according to plan

GreenandGold:
She's collecting intelligence, it's all going according to plan

Intelligence on creams and beauty products. That's the new frontier

Odunayaw:
Intelligence on creams and beauty products. That's the new frontier

Each of the ladies represent a state... They each know some inner government scandals, so the girls were doing the "girl gossiping thing" in the changerooms, our girl was wired all along .

So watch out for the Governor of the Rivers State, we now know he's after your girl

GreenandGold:
Bro, anything Conservatives hate is "socialism".... "Oh look at these wind turbines, they're socialists".

Let's end the pointless debate.

Renewable energy has been politicised, like most things really. But nothing about about renewable energy is socialist, in fact quite the opposite.

(Off-topic)

@Lurker4Long

We pulled out a show inland... this weekend is your turn

jl115:
Renewable energy has been politicised, like most things really. But nothing about about renewable energy is socialist, in fact quite the opposite.

Of course, all thanks to Conservatives, every basic human concept gets to be politicised.

GreenandGold:
Of course, all thanks to Conservatives, every basic human concept gets to be politicised.

The new lgbt thing is that you must lay down with a tranny before knowing they're a tranny and find out only at that point, not beforehand, or be prosecuted. You're delusional it's all conservatives. Leftists are cancerous, unionist, collectivist scum.

GreenandGold:
Of course, all thanks to Conservatives, every basic human concept gets to be politicised.

Oh the irony

Somilat:
The new lgbt thing is that you must lay down with a tranny before knowing they're a tranny and find out only at that point, not beforehand, or be prosecuted. You're delusional it's all conservatives. Leftists are cancerous, unionist, collectivist scum.

You got banned on Twitter, the far-Right platform? .... and here you're insulting Liberals... That serves you right

After the ukraine war is over some of the veterans will probably be unleashed in African conflicts. Hopefully this has been planned for.

Tinfoil:
After the ukraine war is over some of the veterans will probably be unleashed in African conflicts. Hopefully this has been planned for.

What? I beg your pardon

GreenandGold:
You got banned on Twitter, the far-Right platform? .... and here you're insulting Liberals... That serves you right

Twitter is a far right platform? Where are the days when decensorship and free speech was a liberal thing? Now it's a far right thing

The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of the second batch of 2x TAI T129 attack helicopters from Turkey.

A Turkish Air Force A400M (Reg: 18-0094 #TUAF720 ) carrying the helicopters has just landed at the HQ Tactical Air Command in Makurdi, Benue State.