Fidha254:
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43083-haiti-insecurity-barbecue-asks-the-kenyan-government-to-withdraw-its-troops-from-haiti-video.html

Damn, the amount of ads on that website

jl115:
Yeah but you listed it under supposedly socialist leaning policies, which makes me wonder if you really know what socialism is and what capitalism is

Bro, anything Conservatives hate is "socialism".... "Oh look at these wind turbines, they're socialists".

Let's end the pointless debate.

Lurker4Long:
South Africa's arms exports nearly doubled in 2023


I almost want to scream, "Denel was the largest 20 years ago but it is just 6 companies out of over 250 defence companies in SA, you idiots! There has always been a play! If you had backed the other 200 companies they would have grown and the UAE, Turkish and Saudi companies run and staffed by Saffer talent wouldn't be eating our lunch!"

JZ killed Denel... I was honestly hoping the new Defence minister was going to anyone besides someone who came from the JZ administration.

The Milkor380

(Not sure if it was posted before)

Lurker4Long:

Testing went on from Feb 2023 with SF and the police STF, with different rifles/manufacturers. I think I posted it here then? SF Brigade has acquired both 5.56 and 7.62
It has always been my preferred replacement for the R-series as a domestic licenced production, for a variety of reasons. Somewhat related to the R-series making for seamless transition in terms of logistics; a cinch and cheaper to set up a production line; none of the complications of an AR-type platform which domestic producers like ADG favour; and avoids the geo-politics of the obvious licence update with Israeli IWI.

Interesting... I was not aware of such. I guess I have not been paying much attention to the military lately.

Lurker4Long:


The ANC Transport ministry won't allow that of course, cos residents in other metros will start asking questions about their dysfunctional systems.

...more like they can't lose their gravy train to the Cape Town Metro

Lurker4Long:
SAAF 22 Squadron training with 4 Special Forces Regiment. 4SFR operators with CZ Bren 2 rifles.

Are they testing them out?

Lurker4Long:
Off-topic



Moral of the story? We should do everything we can to improve public utilities, as to paraphrase former guerilla, then Bogota mayor and now Colombia president, Gustavo Petro, " A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars [private services]. It's where the rich use public transportation [public utilities].

I think you guys also need a fast train between the airport, the CBD and surrounding towns, something like the Gautrain. I don't know if there's a feasibility study on it. Cape Town remains the only major "international" city without one.

**That's not me who's about to ride the Gautrain **

Lurker4Long:

Come now, "socialist/communist" now means whatever the Right does not like!
For example: Republicans who decry Trumpian protectionism and advocate for free trade are "socialists"!
Dems hankering for similar such are "communists"!

It's like that popular phase "Democrats eat babies"..... Basically, that's how you scare Conservatives.

Faithful007:


Dude there is literally no socialist at the highest levels of the Democratic party. Clinton as centrist as he is, still has strong influence within the Dems.

This is in stark contrast to GOP that has chased away all their Neo conservatives in favour of Populism and worship of Trump.
Bush, Mitt Romney, Cheney etc are nowhere to be found within the corridors of GOP today.

+ 1

Lurker4Long:
Off-topic
An excellent Saturday for SA sports in Perth.
The Springboks retained the Mandela Challenge Plate, and Dricus defended his title.

You're putting it lightly when you say "Dricus defended his title"... Let's just say, a certain Canadian rapper lost by betting against a South African

*I'm still putting it lightly*

Raeblack:

how is the oryx superior to the Mi17

60% of SA is a gigantic inland plateau, the air is thin, European helicopters choke... Whatever "altitude" and "lift abilities" the Mi17 has on paper, just subtract it by a few dozen points.

Lurker4Long:
Off-topic: It's rugby so not so off-topic!

South Africa are the first team into the semi-finals in men's rugby sevens at #Paris2024!

My favourite part of the whole show

NTSA:
Apparently some time back in 2018 the Russian and Syrian counterparts (reportedly 500 total) tried to take a Conoco gas plant that 40 or so US SOF and Kurdish militia held. This day,the Russians witnessed the awesome spectacle of American aerial fire power.
Of interest is that of as now ,Russia,with its supposedly powerful air force, hasn't been able to dominate the skies in Ukraine.The S-400s and S-300s haven't lived up to the hype they had before the war.

The Pro-Russian gang will be all-over you

NTSA:

Most likely Russia exaggerates the S-400's effectiveness .In my opinion Russias only bargaining chip in the great power competition is its nuclear capabilities.

The things we have been saying all along.... Russia/Soviets are/were never great at war, the only reason why they even won against the Nazis was all thanks to the Allied Forces pounding on the western front and the relentless air bombing on the Nazi infrastructure, otherwise Adolf would have blitzkrieged Stalin to Japan.

I mean, look at their latest offense in the north east of Ukraine, they throw in 3 tanks, a few unlucky drunk dudes on top of APCs and just pray to St Peter for the best (only to be taken out by POV drones)... The only good thing the Russians have going is artillery.

Lurker4Long:

That vehicle is right at home, what with the snow and all!

** Vehicle disappears from the display**

** Rumours spread it was re-donated to Angola**

** Vehicle is later seen getting hit by a POV drone in Ukraine***

Lurker4Long:
Winter is here! Scenes at the SA Armour Museum in Bloemfontein.

This is a disrespect to the Soviets/Russians.. how dare you keep their captured vehicles on display like that.

Shaytun:


Yeah..Day before yesterday

Mamba and Casspir vehicles seized from the SANDF.

This picture was taken after a patrol ambush. Only 1 soldier was killed... No base was penetrated.... That's almost impossible to do.

I didn't know Kenyan forces use the DCD Springbuck

NTSA:
Apparently KFC Kenya system has been hacked by a hacking group called Mutaarif Hamas Islamic Force and all their screens countrywide are displaying this.

KFC Kenya now has Halal on the menu

Peace has been restored

Lurker4Long:
GreenandGold, Jl115, finally!
How long have we been saying Denel's 8 or 9 companies should be rationalized into a logical sectorally-driven 4!

I did not even notice Denel had so many companies.... I lost interest in it, all thanks to the Zuptas.

Odunayaw:
The Kenya Defence Forces’ Rapid Response Unit (RRU), in collaboration with the USAF Special Operations Squadron, carried out special training exercises in Archers Post, Samburu County.
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EX-JUSTIFIED ACCORD 2024 underscores the importance of joint training and cooperation in addressing complex security challenges in East Africa.

I would like to see a joint training between the KDF and SANDF elite units... that would be interesting to see.

Bacteria8:


https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3SvYGMIEyj/?igsh=YzljYTk1ODg3Zg==

Boss what do you make of this...?

I find it diabolical tho... sanctioning a country that has experienced the evils of apartheid simply because they're fighting against same apartheid.

The international system is so messed up.

Republicans are now the majority in Congress... they're Israeli simps and of course, it's a scare tactic.

Lurker4Long:
RIP and speedy recovery to the wounded.

I simply don't think the M23 can carry out such accurate mortar attacks, to me this screams Rwandan Special Forces.

RIP to the deceased. 🕊⛪

Lurker4Long:

Rwandese radars and SAM have been spotted inside the borders of the DRC, supporting M23. They actually tried to shoot down an Italian Falco UAV, in service with the UN.

Things are going to get very interesting, all because Kagame was allowed to shelter these murderers, after they were defeated back in 2013.

That SAM looks like food for artillery.

It also does not help that the Kenyans shook hands, drank coffee with the them, and let them off like that. They have regrouped, re-armed and ironed out their tactical shortfalls, they're now a different M23.

Lurker4Long:
Meanwhile, in the DRC...

So it turns out we are now deploying 3 battalions in the region.

...and of-course, I think it's not a great idea.

kabe1:
Nigerian Air Force T-129 ATAK Helicopter and Beechraft 360ER King Air inducted into service.

That's a sleek machine... nice one NAF

Lurker4Long:
This BS pisses me off. Almost a year to the day when a sniper shot at an Oryx in the DRC, injuring the pilot and killing Flight Sergeant Mabena, this happens.
The common denominator? Both aircraft were sent out without a pair of Rooivalk to provide top cover, as SAAF doctrine demands.

Imagine an Orxy being shot down and crew killed or captured. Imagine the bad PR it would have on our military..

I say the S. African contribution to the DRC UN mission should be scrapped, we have done more than enough there, the country will never be fixed as long as Paul Kagame is still in the Rwandan leadership.

The Milkor 380 at the World Defense Show 2024

If you have binoculars, you'll at least read "God Bless You" just before your life flashes before your eyes

Lurker4Long:
Greenandgold, so yesterday afternoon I tell my woman I'm taking the dog out for a walk at Milnerton beach.
"But you hate Milnerton!"
I reply, "It's the closest beach where dogs are allowed to run freely."
I neglect to tell her AFB Ysterplaat is up the road and 2 Squadron and their Gripens are in town practicing for SONA.

The dog got her exercise, and the human got his fighter jet fix.

That's why one must always bring a proper camera everywhere they go....

Bacteria8:


Everything to you is an opportunity for d!ck measuring. Your small d!cks for that matter

It would be a d#ck measuring contest if you had d#cks....