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Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by richeeyo(m): 10:51am On Mar 25, 2025

fuckingAyaya:
Do we have any air defense system in Nigeria? Asking respectfully

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Botragelad(op): 11:02am On Mar 25, 2025

pillager:
Nah, don't even bother, AI generates it for him, he doesn't know jack shit, only propaganda for isreal

Haha, how predictable. You ran from our conversation to come here fishing for validation! Still dodging my questions, I see.

And don’t tell me, you’re yet to do anything about that forehead. What a joke. 😂
😂😂😂

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by zoedew: 11:09am On Mar 25, 2025

dangermouse:
Too bad about SA.

The needful should be done. Not channelling all there energy and resources defending folks who have sworn to eliminate a certain people due to hatred and malice.

When they come under attack from these Islamists, then their brain would be reset.

They will file a case against Hamas before the ICC!

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Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by VEHINTOLAR: 11:09am On Mar 25, 2025

We saw the semblance of the country's poor military strength in DR Congo when the M23 rebels often made mincemeat of their soldiers in every encounter! I'm very sure South Africa can't survive the menace of Boko Haram - the country would collapse within three months! South Africans, blacks especially,are quite weak. They are just all loudmouthed mongrels!

It's truly laughable to know that this is the same country that's challenging and antagonizing Israel in its efforts to crush terrorism in the Middle East. How on earth can anyone compare what the Israelis have to deal with on a daily basis with the apartheid South Africa? The Israelis are sorrounded by very hostile nations which seek destruction of the Jewish state at every given opportunity! Everywhere the Jews go,all over the world,they have this big target painted at their back - they could be killed at anytime by the radical islamists! Yet, this is the same country,Israel, that some primitive bantu people called South Africans hate so much! You fools haven't seen anything yet,you'll regret that your devilish support for those bloodsucking Islamic terrorists called Hamas! Funny bantu men with nothing upstairs except that primitive dance steps and hyenic noises!

It's just a matter of time before Zimbabwe looks like a paradise compared to South Africa - the process is ongoing!

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Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Pootle: 11:10am On Mar 25, 2025

the best time for nigeria to strike their military base and end the on going banter between them cool

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by AleAirHub(m): 11:28am On Mar 25, 2025

So South Africa na empty vessel grin

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by brightleave(m): 11:35am On Mar 25, 2025

Thank god for biko boys. Na dem be say some of our own dey function grin

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by BreconHills(m): 11:38am On Mar 25, 2025

fuckingAyaya:
Do we have any air defense system in Nigeria? Asking respectfully

It could be better but the answer yes

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Ohraykon: 11:41am On Mar 25, 2025

Botragelad:
These guys think leadership is about grandstanding and noise on social media, shouting "kill the Boer" slogan, criticizing Israel for defending itself, or pinning every problem on the West.
Now, how does South Africa plan to effectively defend itself against an invasion by Islamic terrorists or any external force with an air force in such a poor state? 🤷🏼‍

Look at Zimbabwe(forced land reform). Look at Niger, and Mali, these countries thought that bashing the West or leaning on military rule would magically fix everything. Well, it isn't. The real issue is deeper. Look inward, accept responsibility and fix the issue.

agbado slaves and their way of thinking 🤔

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Mrexcell(m): 11:44am On Mar 25, 2025

This only goes to confirm that black africans don't have the capacity to successfully run and develop any country very shameful.

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Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Offpointng: 11:45am On Mar 25, 2025

iamdocToyemi:
The only countries with standing and functional Air force in Africa are Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Nigeria. I only added Nigeria because I'm Nigerian )))

Lmao 😂😂 but you're not wrong tho

The truth is, for a country like SA who ion think has any war record and no fear of war in the nearest future you should expect shutdowns like these cuz imagine a country spending millions of dollars monthly servicing Air Crafts you are not using and may not use for a very long time can be very stressing

Reason why I laugh at those asking Nigeria to acquire sophisticated aircrafts like the US F-18, 35 or the Russian SU-55. The question remains, what would we use them for?? And these Craft need thousands of dollars to maintain them monthly. It'll be really stressing for Nigeria to keep allocating hundreds of billions of naira for Adv Aircraft maintenance especially the ones there's no hope of using in the next decade

That is what is happening to SA right now

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Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by iamdocToyemi(m): 11:51am On Mar 25, 2025

According to reports, Algeria just ordered the export variant of the Russian Su-57 5th gen fighter. This will make it among the first countries to operate the Su-57 outside Russia.

Xammie001:
Egypt – Egyptian Air Force
One of the largest and most advanced in Africa.

Operates a mix of U.S., Russian, and French aircraft, including F-16s, Rafales, and MiG-29s.

Strong combat and reconnaissance capabilities.

2. Algeria – Algerian Air Force
Well-funded and equipped with advanced Russian aircraft such as Su-30s and MiG-29s.

Strong aerial defense and surveillance capabilities.

3. South Africa – South African Air Force
Highly trained personnel with advanced aircraft like Gripen fighters.

Focus on peacekeeping, defense, and humanitarian missions.

4. Nigeria – Nigerian Air Force
One of the largest in West Africa, actively engaged in counterterrorism operations.

Operates JF-17 Thunder, Super Tucanos, and Alpha Jets for air support and surveillance.

5. Ethiopia – Ethiopian Air Force
Historically strong, with Su-27s and MiG-23s.

Plays a key role in national defense and regional stability.

6. Morocco – Royal Moroccan Air Force
Equipped with F-16s, Mirage F1s, and modernized helicopters.

Strong air defense and reconnaissance capabilities.

7. Angola – Angolan Air Force
Operates MiG-21s, Su-30s, and attack helicopters.

One of the stronger air forces in Central Africa.

8. Sudan – Sudanese Air Force
Uses a mix of Chinese, Russian, and Western aircraft.

Involved in various internal and regional conflicts.
According to chatgpt
i bet your information bank is not as huge as chatgpt

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Offpointng: 11:53am On Mar 25, 2025

stagger:
If you have any contacts to take you to the Tactical Air Command in Makurdi or the Special Operations Group Command in Port Harcourt, let alone the ones in Calabar, Benin, Kaduna and Borno states, I suggest you arrange and pay a visit.

You will be shocked!

Nigeria has the best air defence capabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa, thanks to the Boko Haram insurgency which forced the government to do some massive military spending, especially under the Buhari years.

Which Benin and Calabar? those small base?? Baba just Rest Biko grin

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Babalola0920: 12:04pm On Mar 25, 2025

Botragelad:
These guys think leadership is about grandstanding and noise on social media, shouting "kill the Boer" slogan, criticizing Israel for defending itself, or pinning every problem on the West.
Now, how does South Africa plan to effectively defend itself against an invasion by Islamic terrorists or any external force with an air force in such a poor state? 🤷🏼‍

Look at Zimbabwe(forced land reform). Look at Niger, and Mali, these countries thought that bashing the West or leaning on military rule would magically fix everything. Well, it isn't. The real issue is deeper. Look inward, accept responsibility and fix the issue.

Let me make you get something straight, the entire world where dumb not to be able to make aircraft or air defence systems by themselves.

They only trust the USA so much to do so.

And now that the USA is actually a country whose not to be trusted.

Then you will realise there are people who can do better than them.

Talking of self defence on Israel well let's not call the herdsmen terrorist rather self defence organisation.

Because they knew they will be neutralise if the Nigeria army contain the forest.

Isn't it ?

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by blueghost(m): 12:11pm On Mar 25, 2025

...the curse of Ham continues

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by ViceGovernor: 12:23pm On Mar 25, 2025

jaeyking:
Yea
We actually have in Nigeria

They're not talking about witchcraft.

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by sweetjohn(m): 1:11pm On Mar 25, 2025

A terrorist state like SA. Israel would turn SA to desert should they have pushed further against them. Gaza would become small London to SA

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Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by dgitrader(m): 1:11pm On Mar 25, 2025

If you believe this piece of News, you are been deceived. After Egypt, SA armed forces is the most advanced, and it's air force is way ahead of all other African airforce including your beloved Nigeria

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Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Coldie: 1:45pm On Mar 25, 2025

Burruchaga71:
I told many people that very soon South Africans will be running to Zimbabwe for hustling just like we left Zimbabwe to hustle in Souty.
South Africa is going down day by day.

They won’t beleive it, it’s only a matter of time

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Thabothabo101: 3:06pm On Mar 25, 2025

Mrexcell:
This only goes to confirm that black africans don't have the capacity to successfully run and develop any country very shameful.

Unfortunately the truth.

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Bellotelli: 3:57pm On Mar 25, 2025

RussellRutherfo:
Is Islam not a religion system that enables terrorism right from their false pedophilia prophet?

Surah Al-Hijr (15:95-96):
"Indeed, We are sufficient for you against the mockers—those who set up another god with Allah. But they will come to know."

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by NairaMaster1(m): 4:42pm On Mar 25, 2025

fuckingAyaya:
Do we have any air defense system in Nigeria? Asking respectfully

Did you read the story? The OP is talking about functional fighter jects.

Try to read. Don't jump into conclusions.

Nigeria has more than 200 functional fighter jets

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Okpellabee: 4:46pm On Mar 25, 2025

Lol..
Weytin dey Makurdi base..

Anyways they do operate the JF 17 there..and the new T129 ATAK helicopters there..
And they are in very limited numbers..

Aside that...just old mig 19 and sepecat jaguar junks there

stagger:
If you have any contacts to take you to the Tactical Air Command in Makurdi or the Special Operations Group Command in Port Harcourt, let alone the ones in Calabar, Benin, Kaduna and Borno states, I suggest you arrange and pay a visit.

You will be shocked!

Nigeria has the best air defence capabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa, thanks to the Boko Haram insurgency which forced the government to do some massive military spending, especially under the Buhari years.

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Okpellabee: 4:48pm On Mar 25, 2025

NairaMaster1:
Did you read the story? The OP is talking about functional fighter jects.

Try to read. Don't jump into conclusions.

Nigeria has more than 200 functional fighter jets

Lies

Nigeria barely has 30 fighter aircrafts..

12 tucano
3 JF 17
Maybe 7 F-7
9 alpha jets

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by fuckingAyaya(m): 4:53pm On Mar 25, 2025

NairaMaster1:
Did you read the story? The OP is talking about functional fighter jects.

Try to read. Don't jump into conclusions.

Nigeria has more than 200 functional fighter jets

Chengdu j7 and alpha jet those outdated attacks jet? A single Raptor f-22 will bring down 20 Chengdu j7 jets in a combat yes or no?

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by fuckingAyaya(m): 4:54pm On Mar 25, 2025

Okpellabee:
Lies

Nigeria barely has 30 fighter aircrafts..

12 tucano
3 JF 17
Maybe 7 F-7
9 alpha jets

all these jet that u can capture with ur phone at maximum speed, can one capture Raptors f-22 at maximum speed with their phones

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Okpellabee: 4:55pm On Mar 25, 2025

fuckingAyaya:
all these jet that u can capture with ur phone at maximum speed, can one capture Raptors f-22 at maximum speed with their phones

Speed is not a priority in counter insurgency..we don't participate in dog fights

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by maasoap(m): 4:57pm On Mar 25, 2025

Botragelad:
These guys think leadership is about grandstanding and noise on social media, shouting "kill the Boer" slogan, criticizing Israel for defending itself, or pinning every problem on the West.
Now, how does South Africa plan to effectively defend itself against an invasion by Islamic terrorists or any external force with an air force in such a poor state? 🤷🏼‍

Look at Zimbabwe(forced land reform). Look at Niger, and Mali, these countries thought that bashing the West or leaning on military rule would magically fix everything. Well, it isn't. The real issue is deeper. Look inward, accept responsibility and fix the issue.

Defend what? Israel is committing genocide, simple as ABC

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Fortruth: 6:25pm On Mar 25, 2025

FashionCookie:
Africa and their wahala.

All they know is how to dance and shake nyash…

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Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by rikithor(m): 6:26pm On Mar 25, 2025

Burruchaga71:
I told many people that very soon South Africans will be running to Zimbabwe for hustling just like we left Zimbabwe to hustle in Souty.
South Africa is going down day by day.

This statement is just a fact verified fact.
I have been following closely economic and other enterprising activities in SA,it's been 5 unfavourable news against 1 Good news.
Global economic reporting agency, private and corporate eg IMF ,JPMORGAN, Godman Sachs et al had predicted the nose diving trend of SA both government and corporate responses to sociology economic dynamics. Misplaced priorities, ghost chasing of socio-economic problems avoiding substances.Emboldening by negligence Xenophobic culture by some illiterate blacks.
Little did they know its sending uncertainty, uncontrollable government influences on non state actors .It got worst with over stay of BEE programmes, SA grooming lazy men and women, to settle for monthly grants,idle away economic time,constituting long unemployable work force.

With recent policy misdirection of Cyril's administration fight against Israel,USAIDS ban,Ebrahim Rasool's goofs calling Trump supremacist (what a audacity,even on US soil) car making companies Ford abd others)indicating business relocation signs citing poor transportation and logistics depreciated infrastructures...local banks FNB,SB facing cybersecurity threats and vulnerability and seeming helplessness.

The glory of the once rainbow 🌈 nation is sinking low...
The signs of warning were there stakeholders warned,but little or not enough concerted correctional efforts were done seen,felt

Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Olafada(m): 7:02pm On Mar 25, 2025

SA is a comic state,they are running low on air platforms yet bragging against the Israel state, Trump and the US. I will advice that guy called Ramaphosa to thread with caution else Trump will drain him of oxygen shamefully. Even our Nigeria that we are complaining about can boast of sophisticated collections of air machines.
Small nyash dey shake

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