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ssaengine:
I'm not too clued up on Namibia's Navy. If its not too much of a hastle, have any pics of their (your?) main assets lying around?

ViceAdmirlAgain:
The Visit of the Indian Navy Vessel
The Indian Navy vessel paid a courtesy visit to the port of Walvis Bay on the 15 of June 2017. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen the ties between the Indian Navy and The Namibian Navy. The visiting vessel has been patrolling the Atlantic Ocean and has been to countries such as Morocco, Angola and Nigeria. Led by Capt. Rituraj Sahu the Indian Navy vessel Tarkash F50 with approximately 300 crew members berthed at the port of Walvis Bay. The ship Captain, Captain Rituraj Sahu and the Indian High Commissioner paid a courtesy visit to Admiral (JG) SNB Nghipandwa on the same day. The basketball team of the visiting vessel competed in a friendly game with the Namibian Navy Basketball team.

Henry240:
"New" Namibian navy OPV

Ex People's Liberation Army Navy Vessel

Namibian Navy at the 10th Annual Luderitz Crayfish Festival

"We have made it a practice that one of our patrols should always be scheduled to coincide with the Crayfish Festival in order for the Ship crew to partake in and show support to the business, cultural and social activities of the town."
Rear Admiral P.H. Vilho
Navy Commander

chkil0:
i more curious to know what kind of operation it was ! with diving suits , Climbing gear, anti riot and special force to find this stuff s*x toys and shisha

ActivateKruger:
It's an RG-34 Iguana

frumentius:
Cousins, do you know something we don't?

The 4th Seamanship Intake Graduate
The much anticipated 4th intake graduation was finally here.21 April 2017 marks the day when the 2016/2017 seamanship intake officially graduate from a six month course of theoretical and practical training. with two groups consisting of 188 graduates, all were looking smart in their international sailor attire known as "Capote" in the Portuguese language. indeed the day was bright and the graduates stood on the parade with great pride. Being addressed by the Officiating Officer Rear Admiral Peter Hafeni Vilho the 188 men and women were officially declared proud, professional and committed sailors. In his speech, the admiral emphasized on hard work, self development and working experience amongst other crucial matter. He also wished well all the graduates and gave them a job well done remark. the event also showcased the award ceremony for graduates who excelled well during training, which is held at Rooikop,NTS (Naval Training School) and the family members of the graduate were given a moment to congratulate in person. It was with the Naval band which closed off the ceremony with an instrumental that gave graduates morale march off passing the Dias for general salute with pride

Namibian Defence Force (NDF) providing assistance to Civil Authorities and Communities
during the floods in the northern regions.

ZIMBABWEAN DEFENCE ATTACHÉ BIDS FAREWELL TO CHIEF OF THE NAMIBIAN DEFENCE FORCE
The Zimbabwe Defence Force’s Defence Attaché Lt Col Masoka Mabhena bid farewell to Lt Gen John Mutwa, Chief of the Namibian Defence Force, on 30 March 2017 at the Defence Headquarters. Lt Col Mabhena will be succeeded by Lt Col Oscar Tshuma.It always makes me happy and proud and I presume my colleagues too are happy and proud to see how the Ministry of Defence and especially the Namibian Defence Force are doing on training.

Fidha254:
That's not the main Gun....
I bilieve that questions has been asked before about our Humvees and some APCs... And my answer would be, its one of those things you (end up) learning by experience as you go....(There is a swahili saying that loosely translates to, He who is not taught by his mother will be taught by the Universe)

Anyway, the main gun is a 12.7 -13.0mm 50cal

The most recent modification (They must have learnt a Lesson from the battlefield) I have seen is a bulletfoof shield for the driver as shown in pic 3 & 4 used by RSF and SF

gottfried21:
So our guys are also doing this whole "Hand to hand combat" demo thing now lol

Chute Systems again ran a highly successful workshop in the project to compile an Airborne Doctrine for the Namibian Defence Force. The worksop was completed this week.

To round off the three-week workshop, Chute Systems hosted a traditional South African braai (barbecue, SA-style).

On the last night in Bloemfontein, prior to the departure of the Namibian Defence Force officers, we all gathered in the lapa at the Chute Systems Training Centre. It was a great time of convivial socialising for the members of the work group, who have now become firm friends.

Over the year that this project has extended so far, there has been a lot of ground covered and some really productive work has been done.

We are looking forward to the next workshop, which will again be in Namibia, like the previous two.

MORE THAN 300 SOLDIERS PROMOTED

The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) promoted more than 300 soldiers in the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) with effect from 01 March 2017. The promotion covered one Brigadier General, Senior Officers and other ranks. The members promoted were to fill vacancies arising from retirements and other personnel loses.

Officiating at the conferment of ranks ceremony, on behalf of the CDF, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Martin Pinehas, the Air Force Commander said that promotion is a demonstration of hard work, dedication and discipline of those who were promoted. “It's a reward, therefore, while you are rewarded you are also expected to perform your tasks and duties with diligence, commitment and dedication. Many times when soldiers are promoted to the next ranks, they relax and become bosses instead of becoming leaders. In our environment, we do not groom bosses, we groom leaders. You were lifted by leaders and it is expected of you to equally lift those that are going to be placed under your command”, said the AVM.

Furthermore, the Air Force Commander emphasised that promotion means increased responsibilities. He therefore, urged the newly promoted officers to take care of the soldiers under their command and also to carry out the tasks assigned to them effectively. He then congratulated them, emphasising that the NDF has no doubt that they would continue to perform to the best of their abilities in order to transform the NDF into a truly formidable force.

The Chief of Defence Force, Lt. Gen Jonh Mutwa, officiated at the Change of Command ceremony at the Military School on 27 February 2017. This followed after Col Joshua Namhindo was appointed to succeed Bradier General Wilbard Shikongo as the 9th Commandant of the Military School. Prior to his appointment, Col Namhindo was the Chief of Staff Army Logistics.

The ceremony was attended by His worship the Mayor of Okahandja Town, Generals and Senior Officers and Officials from the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Safety and Security respectively.

Navy’s Patrol boats welcome new Commanding Officers


Lt (N) Reinert Gaiseb and Lt (N) Lukas Paulus assumed their new roles as Commanding Officers of the Namibian Navy’s Habour Patrol Boats (HPBs), Möwe Bay and Terrace Bay respectively. The Change of Command took place on 24th February 2017 at the Navy’s parade ground in Walvis Bay.

Lt (N) Reinert Gaiseb took over the Möwe Bay Commandship from Lt (N) Benjamen Nauyoma, while Lt (N) Lukas Paulus relieved Lt (N) Alfred Simasiku from Terrace Bay Patrol Boat.
The Change of Command was administered by Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Sinsy Nghipandua, the Commander Naval Operations.