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NAF Bell 412, EC-135 helicopters and an ATR-42 Electronics Intelligence/ ISR aircraft prepping for takeoff.

giles14:
how experienced are the lads operating ADS.

would you also say the F-15 and typhoon jets shutdown by ragtag houthi militias are inferior or is it the M1A2 tanks that got blown out.

experience is what counts, not the shiny hardwares.

You're validating my point. M1A2's were lost in Yemen due to poor infantry support tactics and incompetence. I've seen many videos where Saudi troops were out-maneuvered by Houthis and abandoned their positions whereby Houthis physically walk up to the abandoned tanks and set it alight.

Other scenarios of M1's being taken out by Houthis was through ATGM's. The US export version of the M1 lacks DU armour unlike domestic ones in US service, hence, by their specs, would not be able to withstand Kornet missile strikes as we saw. The point being, Abrams performed as advertised based on its armour rating.

The Pantsir (which is essentially an automated system) however failed even when fully activated to detect and engage not even high speed or high altitude aircraft but something far more basic; a slow and low flying Bayraktar drone. This is by no means an isolated incident but something that has happened time and time again to the same system across multiple battle spaces and users.

In conclusion, while user expertise is a factor, the Patsir's laughable combat history against comparable ADS's points to it being an inferior system

Unconfirmed but highly plausible reports of three more Pantsir S-1 air defence systems destroy in Libya within the past few hours by Turkish drones. Two in Tarhouna and one other in Sirte. This makes a whopping SIX Pantsir losses within the last 48hrs

Kabe2:
Nigerian army Reva MRAPs

Man, these vehicles did not last in Nigerian military service.

I think they are terribly engineered vehicles.

I disagree on this. The REVA's are actually really good. Nigeria under the GEJ admin bought most of the 2015 hardware in a rush with little regard for spare parts and maintenance. Equipment such as the T-72 suffered from this fate as well.

Kabe2:
For real, in what areas?

Engine, transmission and suspension. Heard that it doesn't really go anywhere without a mechanic in tow. The hull itself hasn't been TNT tested so there's no way to tell of its crew survivability in the event of an IED hit. This is why DICON didn't have to reinvent the wheel and could have easily partnered with the likes of ProForce or Paramount for a proven chassis design. The whole thing vexes me

Kabe2:
There is no better feeling than seeing a military convoy of made in Nigeria vehicles. I'm very very sure that in the not so distant future it will be a reality.

I remember the army was supposed to get Varta MRAPs from Ukraine, but that contract has been cancelled in favour of vehicles from Proforce & DICON.

When I see a Turkish army convoy, I immediately wish that's Nigeria.



Our very own armoured convoy attached.

Unfortunately, I'm hearing of some extremely bad reviews for the Ezegwu MRAP. Apparently, it performs horribly

KDF troops on route clearance from Konton towards Qarsa was hit by IED on one vehicle(APC) resulting to 3 injuries at 1030hrs yesterday.

S400:
That means nothing .the weapon is not the problem its how you use it ,

In syria the pantsir that was destroyed was in rest position, radar off after he had fired all his missiles and destroyed his targets , the crew remained on the spot while waiting for the support vehicle ( big error for a mobile air defense system in operation area) , thats why it was destroyed .

For libyan haftar clown militia , what can i say , poeple shared the videos of the pantsir delivry convoy live on social media's .. the turkish drone followed the delivry of the pantsir system from delivry until the base and detroyed it . without been even detected and pantsir was also not activated ، thats just too stupid .

Pantsir is a very good air defense system specially when used with other middle , long range air defense systems and radars . dont think it will change its use in algerian , syrian or russian armies

I have to strongly disagree on this. The Pantsir has proven to be an extremely poor piece of hardware. All the excuses you gave for the system have been debunked by the Syrian Air Defence. In videos released during the Idlib offensive by Turkey, we clearly saw multiple footage of active Pantsir systems even with their radars spinning. Footage of Israeli Daliah missiles also showed the same.

Even with electronic jamming by Turkey's Koral systems, I find it hard to see how an active Pantsir with live radar couldn't detect or engage slow and low flying Turkish Bayraktar drones.

Algeria simply got done in by Russia for an inferior air defence system. It unfortunate, but it happens to even the best.

IS captures a Chinese Tiger APC in Cabo Delago in Mozambique. The situation is rapidly spiralling out of control. What on earth is the SADC doing

Tunisian troops dismounting a Kipri MRAP

Guys, things are getting surreal in the NE. This is unprecedented.
https://dailynigerian.com/breaking-shekau-weeps-in-new-audio-seeks-protection-against-nigerian-troops-firepower/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

For reference, Bulama is a leading researcher on Boko Haram for those unaware. Shekau even threatened him by name in a recent video. So rest assured it's verified.

Guys, things are getting surreal in the NE. This is unprecedented.
https://dailynigerian.com/breaking-shekau-weeps-in-new-audio-seeks-protection-against-nigerian-troops-firepower/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

The results from the latest offensive are in.

https://humangle.ng/inside-the-war-front-nigerian-military-take-out-major-boko-haram-bases/

Mzal3ndo:
Tanzania Police CRT training in Virginia.

Awesome pics from Tanzania. Keep'em coming

I don't understand how getting a decent picture of the ARA MRAP on the front lines seems so difficult

The longest air-to-air missile in africa R-27ER with range up to 130km equipped ln of course an Algerian Su-30mka.

NA

Toju200:
Tony Curtis Lyngdoh:
At least Nigeria Armed manufactures know how Military vehicle should look like.�
RIP Indian Manufactures
They design vehicle as close to Grabage

What an Indian Commented on my Page
Seems they are impressed

What's the link?

Joint Nigerian Navy SBS and Royal Marines exercise.

RM-70 MLRS in action. Part of the wider offensive action. Back blast causes fire

With love to shekau, the final showdown , Nasrun minallah pic.twitter.com/kNOgH5IE2X

— Engr Yasir MNSE 🏗 (@oil_shaeikh) April 28, 2020

Guys, significant kinetic action by NA units in Northern Borneo over the past few days.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Google_12point7/status/1255620324189708288

kemicalreact:
TF is this

That my friend is the Buffell. It's considered the first MRAP ever made. It was in service with the South African Defence Force and saw extensive action during the Bush War

NNSBS. Air, Sea and Land!!!

South African Maritime Reaction Squadron

NA troops on the frontlines

kabe1:
The fight against COVID-19.

Nigerian Air Force continues to show remarkable leadership.


CAPACITY BUILDING: NAF TRAINS FLIGHT NURSES, CONFIGURES C-130H FOR EFFECTIVE AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION

In furtherance of efforts to build the capacity of its personnel for the effective and efficient conduct of Aeromedical Evacuation missions to airlift wounded soldiers from various theatres of operation to appropriate treatment facilities, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted a training for some of its flight nurses and aircrew. The week-long training, which came to an end today, 23 April 2020, with a simulation exercise at the flight line of the 307 Executive Airlift Group, Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja using the C-130H aircraft, was aimed at enhancing the knowledge of participants to enable them ensure that wounded personnel are stabilized and provided necessary life support from point of enplaning until they arrive at the destination facility. In this regard, a NAF C-130H aircraft has been configured to carry specialized stretchers for the patients along with necessary life support equipment, including patient monitors and ventilators

Speaking during the event, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the training and simulation exercise, stating that it aptly depicted what was expected of flight nurses and other crew members while conducting aeromedical evacuation of wounded soldiers from the battlefield to the locations of designated medical facilities. He noted that the capability, which would reduce the risk to wounded personnel and enhance their chances of survival, could also be deployed for the emergency movement of COVID-19 patients, if so required.

The CAS disclosed that the NAF had, over the past 4 and half years, made concerted efforts to build the capacity of its Medical personnel to not only ensure the provision of qualitative healthcare services to personnel and their families but also to ensure effective care for personnel wounded in action. To this end, he said, NAF Trauma/Emergency Care Teams had been set up in all theatres of operation. He noted that this has helped to boost morale and fighting spirit of the personnel. Air Marshal Abubakar therefore commended the Air Officer Commanding Mobility Command as well as the Chief of Medical Services and the Commander of the 301 Heavy Airlift Group for their efforts in ensuring the effective conduct of the training as well as the configuration of the C-130H.

Also present at the event were some Branch Chiefs from Headquarters NAF, the Chief of Staff of Mobility Command as well as Commanders and other senior NAF officers.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
23 April 2020

To be honest, I'm always just awe-struck at the class of leadership shown by AM Sadiq Abubakar.

MiddleDimension:
if you cannot blur the dead bodies, please take the picture down. though the fought for BH, who knows they were not recruited against their wish?

Understood. Removed.

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NA toops of Sector 2 OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE in a subsidiary operation named OPERATION KANTANA JIMLAN at about 181830hrs April 2020 in a clinically executed operation responded to a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on Buni Gari Village in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. During the decisive operation by the troops of Sector 2, over Ten terrorists were neutralized. Several weapons were captured which include : One Gun truck, One Duska Anti Aircraft gun, Three GPMG, One PKT gun, Three AK 47 rifles, Large cache of ammunition, ammunition links and assorted types of hard drugs. .

jl115:
South African upgraded T72

What upgrades exactly were done to the T-72?

#Chad: Rocket launched accidentally from a parked SUKOÎ 25. The rocket passed through a tanker truck and landed in a house of military official. 4 civilians killed. Tanker was empty hence no explosion