Lurker4Long:


For me the beauty stakes belong to the Paramount Mbombe 4.

truly beautiful

Lurker4Long:


For me the beauty stakes belong to the Paramount Mbombe 4.

My Favourite:

RG35

jln115:
My Favourite:

RG35

no this ain't pretty

Toju200:
no this ain't pretty

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder i guess

jln115:
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder i guess

I quite like the RG35. The 4x4 though. I can't quite see the 6x6 as an APC. If they just settled on it as a pure weapons carrier, I could salivate over that.

Lurker4Long:


I quite like the RG35. The 4x4 though. I can't quite see the 6x6 as an APC. If they just settled on it as a pure weapons carrier, I could salivate over that.

The RG35 6X6 like the Mbombe 6x6 can be set up as an IFV or APC....

jln115:
The RG35 6X6 like the Mbombe 6x6 can be set up as an IFV or APC....

I can't stand the Mbombe 6x6. I don't like the either or, with the RG35 6x6. As an APC it seems a waste. All that glorious vehicle, simply to use as a battle taxi with grandpa's 12.7mm on it!
AFV/IFV with some growl I could roll with.

Toju200:
Off topic: US approve sale of F22 raptors to Israel.
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://googleweblight.com/sp%3Fu%3Dhttps://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-approves-selling-f-22-raptor-to-israel-report/%26grqid%3DOHzyTRXG%26s%3D1%26hl%3Den-NG&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwizs83qq-jsAhWSQEEAHdGpDtgQFjAAegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw0tYDPoXLmtA3t87tGmwyfU


I thought this jet wasn't meant to be exported...

Trump will do anything for Israel in the hope that it will help him remain in power. And considering they recently approved the sale of f35 to UAE, they might want to compensate Israel with this.

jln115:
Getting to expensive even for the yanks ........................shifting the problem to Israel, and getting paid for it !

I doubt cost is the issue here. US pays Israel billions every year as military aid so it makes no sense for them to shift cost to a country they give money to to buy weapons.

Yak130 Algerian air force

Algerian SF with the German future soldier system "Galadus"

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Snipers

is news of 11 October 2020 https://pathofex.com/sudan-receives-training-warship-from-russia/
The Sudanese Navy receives a training ship from the Russian Federation.
The Sudanese Naval Forces Command, at the Naval Base of Port Sudan (Flemingo), received the training ship uk307 donated by the Federal Republic of Russia. The pass is part of the advanced military cooperation between Khartoum and Moscow.



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here when he was still in Russia

INTERNAL SECURITY: NAF TO DEPLOY UCAVS, CONSTRUCT RUNWAY IN GUSAU AS GOVERNOR MATAWALLE COMMENDS CAS FOR EFFORTS TO RID ZAMFARA, OTHER NORTHWEST STATES OF ARMED BANDITRY

As part of efforts to further boost the effectiveness and efficiency of air operations in the fight against armed banditry in the Northwest of the Country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to deploy 4 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) as well as construct a runway and ancillary facilities for the UCAVs in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, disclosed this today, 5 November 2020, while on a one-day operational visit to Gusau to inspect the site for the proposed runway and other facilities, which are expected to serve as the Northwest UCAV Base for the NAF. The visit, which began with a courtesy call on the Zamfara State Governor, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, also afforded the CAS the opportunity to inspect some facilities at NAF Base Gusau.

Speaking during the courtesy call at Government House Gusau, Air Marshal Abubakar, while profoundly thanking the Government and good people of Zamfara State for their support and hospitality to the NAF since the establishment of the 207 Quick Response Group (207 QRG) in the State, expressed satisfaction with reports that NAF personnel operating under Sector 1 of Operation HADARIN DAJI had been performing their assigned tasks professionally, in synergy with other security agencies, whilst also ensuring cordial relationship with host communities. He disclosed that he was in Zamfara State at the instance of the Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, who had authorized the construction of a runway and ancillary facilities in Gusau for the deployment of 4 newly acquired UCAVs to cover Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and Katsina States as well as parts of Kaduna State.

[b]While highlighting the capabilities of the UCAVs, the CAS noted that the unmanned aircraft could remain airborne for up to 26 hours providing persistent presence over areas of interest. He revealed that the four UCAVs were part of the 8 UAVs recently acquired by the Federal Government to enhance the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) as well as strike capabilities of the NAF not only in the fight against armed banditry in the Northwest and North Central but also in counterinsurgency operations in the North East. He revealed that 2 UCAVs were to be deployed at the newly established 203 Combat Reconnaissance Group in Gombe and the 2 others at the Air Task Force, Operation LAFIYA DOLE Headquarters in Maiduguri. He added that these were in addition to the 22 brand new aircraft already acquired by the Federal Government for the NAF in the last 5 years, along with the 19 additional aircraft being expected before the end of the second quarter of 2021. The CAS noted that these additional aircraft included 12 x A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft, 3 x JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets, an additional Mi-171E utility helicopter as well as 3 special missions aircraft that are expected to be handed over to the NAF from NIMASA for maritime air operations.

Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar revealed that about 195 NAF personnel were undergoing various ground and aircrew training in 9 different countries across the world to ensure that as soon as these additional aircraft arrive Nigeria they would be effectively and efficiently utilized to further enhance the security of Nigeria and Nigerians in the various theatres of operation. He further disclosed that, while the main purpose of the new runway facility being constructed was to service the UCAVs, other aircraft could equally use the airfield once completed. He however noted that the deployment of the new UCAVs as well as the personnel to man them would require the emplacement of additional infrastructure at the NAF Base, [/b]which would undoubtedly require additional land. He therefore appealed to the Governor to provide the additional land for the NAF. The CAS ended his remarks by encouraging the Royal Fathers and Spiritual Leaders present at the event to support the NAF and other security agencies by providing intelligence which, he said, was critical to the effective conduct of operations in sub-conventional warfare scenarios like armed banditry. He noted that such information would always be treated with utmost confidentiality and further cross-checked for accuracy before use.

In his response, Governor Matawalle appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for swiftly responding to the cries of the people of Zamfara and acceding to their request for additional facilities that would enhance the security of the State. He stressed that Zamfara State would remain eternally grateful to the C-in-C for authorizing the construction of the runway as well as the deployment of the UCAVs to Gusau. He equally thanked the CAS for the speedy action taken to commence implementation of the project, whilst also commending him for the unwavering commitment shown by the NAF and the tremendous contributions made by the Service in dealing with the menace of armed banditry. The Governor emphasized that security was not the exclusive responsibility of security agencies but required the involvement of every member of the society. He therefore urged the people of the State to heed the CAS’ call by providing useful intelligence to security forces.

Speaking further, Dr Matawalle said the Zamafara State Government, while continuing to apply both kinetic and non-kinetic means in dealing with security challenges in the State, would continue to exhibit zero tolerance for any subversive elements who provide information or safe havens to bandits or support their operations in any way. He noted that it was auspicious that the CAS’ visit coincided with his meeting with Royal Fathers and Spiritual Leaders in the State, which had been convened to further galvanize their support for the Government towards dealing with the issue of armed banditry in Zamfara State. While assuring the CAS of the State Government’s continued support, the Governor gave immediate directives for the provision of additional land to the NAF.

The CAS, who was accompanied on the visit by the Air Officer Commanding Special Operations Command, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Charles Ohwo as well as the NAF Chief of Logistics, AVM Mohammed Yakubu, and other senior NAF officers, was thereafter conducted by Governor Matawalle on a tour of the land allocated by the Zamfara State Government for the runway project.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
5 November 2020

Hailstorm45:
Algerian SF with the German future soldier system "Galadus"

I Love this, a Soldier on Gladius has an added life and Confidence.
Novel advanced warfare technology

Wait..is that a snake on top of that Riffle??

jln115:
mmmmmm.........

When next you make spurious claims.

The Hoefyster project for new Badger infantry combat vehicles for the South African Army is the biggest threat to Denel’s financial stability, board chairperson Monhla Hlahla has said.

In 2018 Denel formally indicated to Armscor it cannot complete the project within timescales, specifications or budget and requested a reset of the contract.


This means the programme is years behind schedule.

kabe1:


When next you make spurious claims.

The Hoefyster project for new Badger infantry combat vehicles for the South African Army is the biggest threat to Denel’s financial stability, board chairperson Monhla Hlahla has said.

In 2018 Denel formally indicated to Armscor it cannot complete the project within timescales, specifications or budget and requested a reset of the contract.


This means the programme is years behind schedule.

When did I make spurious claims mate? and maybe your memory is foggy but I never specifically talked about Denel??

jln115:
When did I make spurious claims mate? and maybe your memory is foggy but I never specifically talked about Denel??

The Badger contract which you claimed wasn't delayed.

We all know Denel is coma awaiting the final nail!!

kabe1:


The Badger contract which you claimed wasn't delayed.

We all know Denel is coma awaiting the final nail!!

When did I say it wasn't delayed?

kabe1:


The Badger contract which you claimed wasn't delayed.

We all know Denel is coma awaiting the final nail!!

Literally what I said!!!

jln115:
to the contrary I'm definitely disputing your post since those 30 year APCs have done a fantastic job against insurgent groups like the M23, ADF ect ect.

What I'm not disputing is the fact that project hoefyster has fallen behind schedule.

Next time don't lie so blatantly!!!

kabe1:
INTERNAL SECURITY: NAF TO DEPLOY UCAVS, CONSTRUCT RUNWAY IN GUSAU AS GOVERNOR MATAWALLE COMMENDS CAS FOR EFFORTS TO RID ZAMFARA, OTHER NORTHWEST STATES OF ARMED BANDITRY

As part of efforts to further boost the effectiveness and efficiency of air operations in the fight against armed banditry in the Northwest of the Country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to deploy 4 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) as well as construct a runway and ancillary facilities for the UCAVs in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, disclosed this today, 5 November 2020, while on a one-day operational visit to Gusau to inspect the site for the proposed runway and other facilities, which are expected to serve as the Northwest UCAV Base for the NAF. The visit, which began with a courtesy call on the Zamfara State Governor, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, also afforded the CAS the opportunity to inspect some facilities at NAF Base Gusau.

Speaking during the courtesy call at Government House Gusau, Air Marshal Abubakar, while profoundly thanking the Government and good people of Zamfara State for their support and hospitality to the NAF since the establishment of the 207 Quick Response Group (207 QRG) in the State, expressed satisfaction with reports that NAF personnel operating under Sector 1 of Operation HADARIN DAJI had been performing their assigned tasks professionally, in synergy with other security agencies, whilst also ensuring cordial relationship with host communities. He disclosed that he was in Zamfara State at the instance of the Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, who had authorized the construction of a runway and ancillary facilities in Gusau for the deployment of 4 newly acquired UCAVs to cover Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and Katsina States as well as parts of Kaduna State.

[b]While highlighting the capabilities of the UCAVs, the CAS noted that the unmanned aircraft could remain airborne for up to 26 hours providing persistent presence over areas of interest. He revealed that the four UCAVs were part of the 8 UAVs recently acquired by the Federal Government to enhance the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) as well as strike capabilities of the NAF not only in the fight against armed banditry in the Northwest and North Central but also in counterinsurgency operations in the North East. He revealed that 2 UCAVs were to be deployed at the newly established 203 Combat Reconnaissance Group in Gombe and the 2 others at the Air Task Force, Operation LAFIYA DOLE Headquarters in Maiduguri. He added that these were in addition to the 22 brand new aircraft already acquired by the Federal Government for the NAF in the last 5 years, along with the 19 additional aircraft being expected before the end of the second quarter of 2021. The CAS noted that these additional aircraft included 12 x A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft, 3 x JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets, an additional Mi-171E utility helicopter as well as 3 special missions aircraft that are expected to be handed over to the NAF from NIMASA for maritime air operations.

Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar revealed that about 195 NAF personnel were undergoing various ground and aircrew training in 9 different countries across the world to ensure that as soon as these additional aircraft arrive Nigeria they would be effectively and efficiently utilized to further enhance the security of Nigeria and Nigerians in the various theatres of operation. He further disclosed that, while the main purpose of the new runway facility being constructed was to service the UCAVs, other aircraft could equally use the airfield once completed. He however noted that the deployment of the new UCAVs as well as the personnel to man them would require the emplacement of additional infrastructure at the NAF Base, [/b]which would undoubtedly require additional land. He therefore appealed to the Governor to provide the additional land for the NAF. The CAS ended his remarks by encouraging the Royal Fathers and Spiritual Leaders present at the event to support the NAF and other security agencies by providing intelligence which, he said, was critical to the effective conduct of operations in sub-conventional warfare scenarios like armed banditry. He noted that such information would always be treated with utmost confidentiality and further cross-checked for accuracy before use.

In his response, Governor Matawalle appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for swiftly responding to the cries of the people of Zamfara and acceding to their request for additional facilities that would enhance the security of the State. He stressed that Zamfara State would remain eternally grateful to the C-in-C for authorizing the construction of the runway as well as the deployment of the UCAVs to Gusau. He equally thanked the CAS for the speedy action taken to commence implementation of the project, whilst also commending him for the unwavering commitment shown by the NAF and the tremendous contributions made by the Service in dealing with the menace of armed banditry. The Governor emphasized that security was not the exclusive responsibility of security agencies but required the involvement of every member of the society. He therefore urged the people of the State to heed the CAS’ call by providing useful intelligence to security forces.

Speaking further, Dr Matawalle said the Zamafara State Government, while continuing to apply both kinetic and non-kinetic means in dealing with security challenges in the State, would continue to exhibit zero tolerance for any subversive elements who provide information or safe havens to bandits or support their operations in any way. He noted that it was auspicious that the CAS’ visit coincided with his meeting with Royal Fathers and Spiritual Leaders in the State, which had been convened to further galvanize their support for the Government towards dealing with the issue of armed banditry in Zamfara State. While assuring the CAS of the State Government’s continued support, the Governor gave immediate directives for the provision of additional land to the NAF.

The CAS, who was accompanied on the visit by the Air Officer Commanding Special Operations Command, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Charles Ohwo as well as the NAF Chief of Logistics, AVM Mohammed Yakubu, and other senior NAF officers, was thereafter conducted by Governor Matawalle on a tour of the land allocated by the Zamfara State Government for the runway project.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
5 November 2020

so the special mission aircraft will be three not two

jln115:
Literally what I said!!!



Next time don't lie so blatantly!!!

Why don't you tell us how many years behind schedule?

I said it is over 3 years behind, your government agrees with me.

joshingjosh:
Wait..is that a snake on top of that Riffle??

Yes they use Scorpions and snakes to train the sniper to keep his calm and shoot even if something is crawling across him

Ethiopian MLRS system

Hailstorm45:

Yes they use Scorpions and snakes to train the sniper to keep his calm and shoot even if something is crawling across him

If na me, if I sight snake, na to carry my riffle run oo

I hate snakes eh

gasha91:
Ethiopian MLRS system

Looks like a BM-30 Smerch. The system is currently wreaking havok in Nagorno Karabakh

kabe1:


Why don't you tell us how many years behind schedule?

I said it is over 3 years behind, your government agrees with me.

You didn't ask me how many years it was behind....... Next time don't make spurious claims

jln115:
You didn't ask me how many years it was behind....... Next time don't make spurious claims

That's why I'm asking now, how many years behind scheduled is the Badger IFV?

CNS SEEKS TETFUND INTERVENTION IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIAN NAVY TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has called for a closer collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in order to consolidate on the modest achievements of the Nigerian Navy (NN) in domestic ship construction programme and other innovative ventures. He stated this while playing host to the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Professor Suleiman Bogoro who led other members of TETFund on a courtesy visit to the Naval Headquarters. He noted the impact of the Defence and Security Sub-Committee of TETFund and its focus on defence and security related research and development with the academia and industry.

The CNS called for TETFund’s special intervention in the areas of students’ scholarship and academic research as well as physical development of infrastructure such as workshops and laboratories at Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN), Nigerian Naval engineering College, (NNEC), Sapele and Nigerian Navy Finance and Logistics College (NNFLC) Owerrinta. According to the CNS, if this aim is achieved, it will greatly enhance opportunities for national growth and development as well as help the Service in fulfillment of its strategic goals and objectives.

Vice Admiral Ibas informed that the NN has promoted excellence in the professional training of its personnel and welfare education support system. This contribution of the Service to nation-building has been invaluable which has led to the upgrade of the NN’s 2 professional schools; NNEC and NNFLC to Polytechnic status. Vice Admiral Ibas also revealed that the highpoint of the NN tertiary education efforts culminated in the establishment of the Admiralty University of Nigeria ADUN in 2017 through collaboration with Hellenic Education Nigeria. He asserted that in line with Nigeria’s strategic maritime interest and aspirations, NN professional colleges and ADUN remain poised to improve domestic knowledge, skills and aptitude for both personnel of the NN and the general public towards maritime wealth creation, national security and development.

Vice Admiral Ibas applauded the contributions of TETFund in the re-engineering of tertiary education in Nigeria especially in areas of infrastructural and human resource development. He added that the visit presented a unique opportunity for the 2 institutions to deepen genial relationship in the interest of the nation. The CNS particularly welcomed collaborations with the Fund in Research and Development as well as other ground-breaking concepts to reduce dependence on the use of exorbitant foreign platforms and equipment for the defence of the nation’s territorial integrity.