A Rwanda Defense Force Soldier applies a bandage to a simulated-wounded casualty during a medical training exercise Sept. 9, 2016, at the Rwanda Military Academy, Rwanda. The exercise, part of a two-week medical course, tested the RDF soldiers’ abilities to apply techniques of care under fire and other battlefield medical tactics. U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, instructed the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

U.S. Army Sgt. Isabella Kulacz, 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment medic, instructs Rwanda Defense Force soldiers on controlling the airway during a two-week medical course Sept. 8, 2016, at Rwanda Military Academy, Rwanda. Kulacz and Sgt. Jonathan Lopez, both medics with the 1/124 Inf. Rgt., assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, taught the students techniques equivalent to the U.S. Army’s Combat Lifesaver Skills course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

A Rwanda Defense Force soldier calls in a 9-line report to request a medical evacuation, while Army Sgt. Jonathan Lopez, 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment medic, observes during a medical exercise Sept. 9, 2016, at the Rwanda Military Academy, Rwanda. The exercise, part of a two-week medical course, tested the RDF soldiers’ abilities to apply techniques of care under fire and other battlefield medical tactics. U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, instructed the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

Rwanda Defense Force soldiers carry mock casualties from an ambush site during a medical exercise Sept. 9, 2016, at the Rwanda Military Academy, Rwanda. The exercise, part of a two-week medical course, tested the RDF soldiers’ abilities to apply techniques of care under fire and other battlefield medical tactics. U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, instructed the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

Henry240:


You know how it is now, it's the end of the month, monthly MPR (performance review), and Internal audit at the office. I didn't have the spare time. Today is the final day though.

Henry240:
P18N


Nigerian navy OPV model.



On Nigerian shipbuilding, i was talking with an Engineer from NESL (the guys who designed NNS Ugwu, Andoni & Karaduwa). He said the plan of the department is to try eliminate the Nigerian Navy's need to import vessels which are 60meters and below. Very gratifying.

tdayof:
Henry, any Idea about the cost of the CH3 and how much are we paying for the UAV coming in per Unit.

Odunayaw:
welcome back boss we don nearly organize search party

Odunayaw:
Amen to that

A Kenya Airforce Puma Helicopter 415 crashes at Eldas in Wajir County. report of Injuries,we are simply allowing KDF to fly very old air crafts.this PUMA's are reported to have being bought back in the 70's and considering the increasing threats by alshabaab. this air frames are being intensively being utilised

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnB3rsKX3Tg

Henry240:


We paid $1million a unit for each of our UCAVs. That's $5 million for 5 units, offcourse that number doesn't include the funds we paid for the AR-1 Precision Guided Munitions(PGM).


For the Yahbon Flash 20, i don't know how much they cost, but i suspect we would also get 5 units.


Talking about UAVs in Nigerian military service, it is unfortunate the level of ignorance coming out of East-Africa. On the tactical drones used by the army, i came across this retarrded comment on twitter.

"Useful armies are using drones the size of trucks Nigeria is playing.."


Also on the Gulma drone.


The Nigerian army uses small tactical drones in close collaboration with fielded forces, to identify and target critical enemy assets, including command centers,
logistical centers and concentrations of troops and vehicles.



On the Gulma drone, the Chief of Air Staff, while receiving the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service stated categorically.


"The CAS(Air Mshl Abubakar) stated that
the NAF is in a position to partner with NIS for its UAV
operation since the NAF has successfully designed and
produced 5 versions of the GULMA UAV, as well as
been able to operationalise them through collaboration with UAVISION of Portugal."



On the size of Drones, the Nigerian military operates multiple MALE UAVs. Atleast 10 in number (in-service & ordered).


Pictured left: Two Gulma UAVs covered in canopy.

africaken254:
off topic:the russians are back ,Squadron of Russian Su-24 jets returning to Syria.

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnB3rsKX3Tg

Henry240:


Are you drunk, what sort of a comment is that?


....And South-Africa and her SANDF with it's well documented incompetence is what?


Please refrain from making inflammatory comments or simply keep Nigeria out of your ignorant examples. I can fully respond in like terms, however for the sake of mutual-respect let's all keep this thread clean.

Henry240:


You know how it is now, it's the end of the month, monthly MPR (performance review), and Internal audit at the office. I didn't have the spare time. Today is the final day though.

gees9:


That comment is wholly uncalled for! These very things happen here in South Africa, in fact I see civilians wearing military gear often. So I suppose South Africa itself is a dodgy African country, please let's refrain from name-calling my fellow South Africans, it is unbecoming. Jacob Zuma wouldn't deserve to be president of Syria so let's stop the pretence of South Africa being some perfect El Dorado. I'm really sorry to my fellow Africans, there are prejudices we Saffers must unlearn.

Henry240:
Nigerian Air Force pilot

gees9:


That comment is wholly uncalled for! These very things happen here in South Africa, in fact I see civilians wearing military gear often. So I suppose South Africa itself is a dodgy African country, please let's refrain from name-calling my fellow South Africans, it is unbecoming. Jacob Zuma wouldn't deserve to be president of Syria so let's stop the pretence of South Africa being some perfect El Dorado. I'm really sorry to my fellow Africans, there are prejudices we Saffers must unlearn.

Henry240:
Dinner and glorious Nigerian food and culture served aboard NNS Unity.


The dancers are displaying cultural dances and attire from Nigeria's deep South. Riverine communities in the Niger-delta.

Wow... Look at that glorious "moi moi" ..... Now, i'm hungry.

andrewza:


witch civilians? It is a criminal offence in SA for a civilian to wear SANDF uniform.

jakeporeshenko:
Still Malay ?

andrewza:

what did he do to earn the skull patch on the shoulder?

Henry240:


You can contact Air headquarters, all your questions would be answered.

Tochex101:

Simply saying you dont know would hurt no one, there's no need stirring the hornets nest.