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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 9:54am On Apr 24, 2023 |
The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) has ordered two turbine-powered Enstrom 480B helicopters for training pilots and personnel. Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announced the sale on 17 April, although the contract was signed on 23 February by Zambia’s defence ministry. The helicopters will be based in Lusaka, and used for training and utility missions – a training package is included in the deal. The helicopters will be equipped with cargo hooks and hard points for cameras, as well as Garmin avionics and glass panels. One helicopter will be supplied with a full glass cockpit and one with a hybrid glass and analogue panel to provide training with a flight deck similar to the gauge-equipped Mi-17s used as the mainstay of the fleet. “We are very excited to be supporting the ZAF missions,” said Enstrom’s VP of Sales & Marketing, Dennis Martin. “The 480B will be a lot more efficient than some of the other light helicopters they were using, but with its performance and quick reconfiguration options, the 480B will provide the capability and flexibility they need.” South Africa’s Safomar Aviation Group coordinated and assisted Enstrom in the sale to the ZAF, including logistics, specifications, and configuration of the Helicopters. Safomar operates a large regional maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility as well as a flight school, and both maintains and operates Enstrom helicopters throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Safomar has, for example, assisted in the sale of three Enstrom 480B helicopters to Botswana’s police service – the last of these was delivered in early 2021. According to Shai Shalem, Managing Director of Safomar, “We are excited to have Enstrom back and under new management with exciting and excellent helicopter upgrades. It is an honour to have sold two of the first helicopters off the line under the new ownership. These 480B’s are just the right fit for military and Law Enforcement missions.” Enstrom went out of business in January 2022 but was purchased by Surack Enterprises in May that year. Production under new ownership resumed some months later, and the first new helicopter was completed in January this year. The Zambia Air Force has been gradually expanding over the years, taking delivery of light combat, transport and trainer aircraft over the last decade. In 2016, for example, it received six SF-260TW training aircraft, and six L-15 fighter-trainers from China. In 2019, two C-27J Spartan transports were delivered from Italy and a Gulfstream 650ER jet was acquired for VIP transport. Two Bell 412s were acquired from Italy in 2021. Last year South Africa supplied a single second hand Bell 412SP helicopter and a second hand Cessna 208B EX Caravan, following the delivery from the United States of a single Cessna 208 EX in 2020. 5 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 10:21am On Apr 10, 2023 |
Dstealth:This is the reason the Nigerian Army is fond of the CS/VP3, it has saved the lives of soo many soldiers since it was first introduced in 2014 till now, both from IED attacks and ambushes, it is proven and tested. 4 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 10:10am On Apr 10, 2023 |
Lurker4Long: ZAMBIA POLICE OFFICER DEPLOYED AS PART OF THE SADC MISSION IN MOZAMBIQUE DIES AFTER THROWING HIMSELF IN THE INDIAN OCEAN By Patricia Male A Zambia Police Officer deployed as part of the SADC mission in Mozambique has died after throwing himself in the Indian Ocean. Zambia’s Acting High Commissioner to Mozambique Lloyd Himaambo has confirmed that inspector Harry Manda Kaputo died on Pemba Island in the cab Delgado province of Mozambique. Mr. Himaambo says Mr. Kaputo had earlier complained of not feeling well and was taken to hospital where doctors could however not diagnose any problem. He says the deceased later took some poisonous substance and threw himself into the Indian Ocean but was rescued by other officers and taken to hospital where he unfortunately passed on. Mr. Himaambo says a family representative and Zambian officials are have since arrived in Pemba and are making arrangements to repatriate his body to Zambia. 1 Like |
Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 12:01pm On Mar 24, 2023 |
Countries like Zambia, Tanzania, Botswana and have sent relief items including food items, shelters, helicopters and personnel to help in search and rescue operation. 5 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 11:49am On Mar 24, 2023 |
Malawi has today received another consignment of relief items from the Zambian 4 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 11:45am On Mar 24, 2023 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 11:43am On Mar 24, 2023 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 11:42am On Mar 24, 2023 |
ZAF Mi-17 CREW DISTRIBUTES RELIEF FOOD IN MALAWI 5 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 11:32am On Mar 24, 2023 |
The Ugandan MoD said in a statement on March 22 that the Lt. General was speaking at the graduation of twelve pilots and fifty-two engineers who had successfully finished an eight-month training program in operating and maintaining Uganda's fleet of Mi-28NE helicopters. Three Mi-28NE helicopters that Uganda purchased from Russia in June 2022 are currently in service. According to TASS, the delivery was the "first batch," and a potential second batch could include an equal amount. The large number of pilots and engineers that graduated yesterday suggests that more than three helicopters may have been purchased, and that possibly more helicopters are on the way. The Ugandan Air Force also includes Mi-17 transport helicopters, Mi-24 attack helicopters, and Mi-28NE combat helicopters. 4 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 9:44am On Mar 20, 2023 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 9:43am On Mar 20, 2023 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 9:42am On Mar 20, 2023 |
Zambian President braved a heavy downpour to induct Special Forces Operatives into Special Forces Corp. 2 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 9:27am On Mar 20, 2023 |
The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Mi-17 Helicopter has taken off to Malawi for Search and Rescue air operations and Food Relief Distribution to Cyclone Freddy Victims. Tanzania Air Force also sent two H225 4 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 9:15am On Feb 13, 2023 |
ItooWorWor:REST EASY COMRADE 6 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 10:48am On Jan 16, 2023 |
Malawi defense force 5 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 10:36am On Jan 16, 2023 |
sudan air force mig 29 4 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 11:40am On Dec 28, 2022 |
Pictures of russian made Kamaz 4310 trucks,chinese made SX2190 trucks,ukrainian Kolchuga,russian ST68U "Tin Shield" and P-18 radars,with Pantsir-1 short range air defense system (last Kamaz of 1st frame) and S-125 Neva surface to air missiles of the Ethiopian �� military. 6 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 11:35am On Dec 28, 2022 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 11:25am On Dec 28, 2022 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 11:23am On Dec 28, 2022 |
pictures showing a soviet made Su-27UB multirole fighter jet of the Ethiopian �� Air Force flying at the Harar Meda air base. *We can see L-39,Mig-21,Mig-23 and Su-25UB jets on the third frame 7 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 9:15am On Dec 19, 2022 |
zambia police marauder 7 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 6:35pm On Oct 17, 2022 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 6:34pm On Oct 17, 2022 |
meanwhile in Mozambique 4 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 8:20am On Sep 30, 2022 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 8:19am On Sep 30, 2022 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 8:17am On Sep 30, 2022 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 8:14am On Sep 30, 2022 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 8:13am On Sep 30, 2022 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 8:11am On Sep 30, 2022 |
ZAMBIA Army at AAD with BOTSWANA former president LT GEN IAN KAMAR 2 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 10:21am On Aug 31, 2022 |
Lurker4Long: 6 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 10:19am On Aug 31, 2022 |
Raeblack: 4 Likes
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Raeblack: 10:17am On Aug 31, 2022 |
zambia army 10 Likes
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