lionel4power:
we already know that its an OPV due to its assumed role. The P18N was derived from a corvette. just like NNS Okpabana is a Patrol cutter but we still call it a Frigate anytime we want to refer to it.


your responce is annoying because it is not needed since we all know its an OPV. it shows that you prefer argument over logical discussion.

the question was 'what is the armanment like?' SIMPLE AND SHORT.

lionel4power:
assuming it was outfitted as according to the original chinese weapon load it will compose of...

1 × AK-176 76 mm gun
2 × 30 mm cannon
2× 2-cell YJ-83 anti-ship amidships
1 × 8-cell FL-3000N SAM
2 × triple 324 mm torpedoes


formidable isnt it?

Vikkie14:

Oga, I believe you mistakenly stray in here while trying to join the Cartoon thread.

Kindly revert back as the 'diversion' from Seun's System has been rectified.

Thank you.

kabe1:


Sir, it is an OPV. You cannot compare an OPV with a Corvette.

giles14:
he is simply asking a question.
the type 056 vs gowind who will get the upper hand

abiodunalasa:


Lol...he is far away studying French to become Military Attache.

A good joke in hot afternoon ain't that bad sir

frumentius:
SAAF + German Air Force

frumentius:
SAAF + German Air Force

Paramount pushing for collaboration to combat West African maritime crime
Paramount Group, attending a maritime conference in Ghana, has called for stronger collaboration between West African governments and the private sector to create defence solutions in response to illegal fishing and terrorism faced by navies in the Gulf of Guinea.

The call was made on 28 March during the Coastal and Maritime Surveillance Africa Conference and Defence Exhibition (CAMSA 2017) in Accra, Ghana, which seeks to explore ways to tackle the rising incidence of piracy, armed robberies at sea, oil theft and other criminal activities in the maritime environment with a view to increasing maritime security in the region.

Eric Ichikowitz, Vice President of Paramount Group said: “We will work with sovereign navies who understand that the responsibility for maritime security lies with the Navy and should not to be outsourced; to develop and acquire naval fleets, be it offshore patrol vessels or close support vessels, that are customized to their requirement and we will do this with the required commitment to skills transfer and local industrial capacity development.

“Preparing for the threats that our navies are facing would be challenging under any circumstances and is made more complex by the global financial crisis and the impact that the crash in the oil price has had on the continent. Given these challenges, we believe that governments in the region will look to prioritising increased collaboration with the private sector to bolster both domestic innovation, economic development and national security.”

James Fisher, CEO of the maritime division of Paramount Group, said: “We believe the defence and commercial maritime sector has an obligation to support governments in the region by developing sustainable industrial partnerships that deliver mission appropriate, affordable and sustainable defence solutions built for Africa by Africans.

“Given that such partnerships involve the end user during design and production, the technologies can be effectively localised to ensure it meets operational requirements. Appropriate technology should be the buzzword, especially in Africa where each nation faces uniquely challenging threats and environments. With focused design, governments enhance their defence capability and avoid the problem of procuring imported equipment that was never designed to be suited exactly for local conditions and requirements. Appropriate technology and mindset are the key factors in reducing defence spending.

Ichikowitz added: “Innovative design should also lead to affordable design. New production methodologies and modern materials make it possible to integrate and construct sophisticated defence systems from commercial off-the-shelf components thus reducing costly technical risk. Innovative equipment is also increasingly multi-functional, able to stabilise diverse threats at one streamlined cost.

“Naval vessels used for patrol and interdiction functions one day must be able to perform humanitarian relief operations the following day. These features and multi-function capabilities are not easy to develop, but they are imperative to responsive and affordable defence.”

Nautic Africa, part of the Paramount Group, has done a fair amount of business in West Africa, and for instance last year launched four Sentinel vessels for offshore security and support. The company has sold a number of Sentinels to West Africa, and in August 2015 launched two of the 35 metre vessels for a Nigerian customer, the Augustina II and Princess Ebikenie. Nautic Africa concluded a R600 million deal in mid-2013 to build seven of the 35 m multi-role patrol vessels for West African clients. The first of class, MV Queen Alaere and MV Sir Emeka Offor, were launched in August 2014.

Nautic Africa/Paramount offers patrol boats in a number of lengths. Its 85 metre Frontier Off Shore Patrol Vessel, for example, is one of its largest designs and can operate a helicopter off the rear deck. Paramount said it is designed in Africa for African conditions.

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) has been awarded a €28 million contract for Plofadder mine clearing systems, and a €65 million contract for ammunition from an international customer.

RDM on 29 March said this month the customer ordered two Plofadder mine clearing systems and accompanying training devices as well as ammunition, with a total value of over €28 million.

frumentius:
Rheinmetall Denel Munition wins €90 million orders for ammunition, mine clearance systems

ActivateKruger:


They want to takeon the SAAF with those old geysers? Let's nail them and brag about it

lionel4power:
anybody that says the Nigerian military personnel does not brutalize civilian is unfortunately not telling himself the truth. its a sad ailment within our societal system that we need to address.

ActivateKruger:


F#ck me, I don't think Rheinmetal Denel has had such a single order as large as this before.

lionel4power:
lest we forget the rigorous tank battles up north

Nicheey:


are those T70

ActivateKruger:


For peace and order in Nairaland, please don't.

kabe1:


Sir, it is an OPV. You cannot compare an OPV with a Corvette.

onumaegbuikenna:
Wouldn't it be AWESOME if Nigeria were to have a marine corps like South Korea, Namibia, etc

Nicheey:


uhm ah Dont mean to be rude
by saying brutalize
it all depends on how you defines yours

I stayed seventeen years in the barrack
I never one day witness or should I say
fell victim to your so called brutalize


ojo cantonment Lagos state from two thousand and two to Two thousand and three
rukuba barrack maxwell cobell cantonment jos from two thousand and three to two thousand and nine

CBA Extention barrack between lungi barrack by the left mambilla by the right
Niger barrack by the east yara dua barrack up south from twenty nine to twenty sixteen

so mr when you're tryna tell lies about the army make sure you've at least spent a month or two in the barrack

na person way wear shoe know how inside be

the least a military person of NA could subject you to is sport related punishment like frog jump jogging till you sweat and so on

which one come be brutalize again

may ah quiet first sha

M14A1:

I be damned
Are scum

Henry240:
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