Sea Rescue in Stilbaai 20th August 2022
A South African Air Force 22 Squadron Oryx was activated for an Air Sea Rescue mission locating the yacht, Panacea, that had been missing at sea. The yacht had been overdue to reach her destination. The Squadron received initial coordinates from a passing tanker ship on where the yacht was last seen.

The tanker had tried to confirm the presence of life onboard the yacht, but due to heavy sea conditions and vessel size it could not be established with certainty.

The crew with the help of the NSRI then flew a SAR pattern and managed to locate the yacht approximately 28 nautical miles South South West of Stilbaai on the South Coast.

An NSRI Airborne rescue swimmer was deployed from the helicopter into the sea, he swam to and boarded the yacht where he found the sailor deceased below decks.

With limited fuel remaining the rescue swimmer placed a signalling beacon on the yacht before being recovered into the helicopter. The yacht with the deceased sailor has been recovered and towed back to shore by the NSRI rescue vessel.

Special thanks to the ground crew that works behind the scenes for always ensuring safe serviceable helicopters.
The effort by all involved, for their tireless contributions that helped to bring closure in this tragedy, is commended.
https://www.aviationcentral.co.za/sea-rescue-in-stilbaai-20th-august-2022/

Lurker4Long:
...last.

Lurker4Long:

South Africa is becoming Europe’s alternative to Russian coal
Starting in mid-August, European Union countries will stop importing coal from Russia, which means they’ll have to find alternative suppliers. Already, South Africa is one such supplier, and the world’s fifth largest exporter of coal.

Between January and May of this year, roughly 40% more tons of coal have been exported to Europe from South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) than were exported in all of 2021, according to Reuters. Recipient countries include Spain, Poland, and Germany, which did not import any South African coal last year, as well as France, which increased its imports sevenfold year-over-year.

So far this year, about 15% of all coal exports from Richard’s Bay Coal Terminal went to the European Union (EU), compared to 4% for the whole of 2021.
The industry employs about 200,000 people.

https://qz.com/africa/2178106/south-africa-is-becoming-europes-alternative-to-russian-coal/

Stormtrooper11:


Please what's the name of the gun in the first picture?

Lurker4Long:
For Odunayaw, that great lover of the seas!

Odunayaw:


This is more proof that land is better

Lurker4Long:


G5. Here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G5_howitzer

Lurker4Long:
Arty guys doing their thing at Lohatla...

Tinfoil:
F35 cost $80 million

F16 cost $80 million

Jas 39 cost $85 million

Euro $120 million

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-pentagon-nears-f-35-jet-deal-worth-about-30-billion-sources-2022-07-18/#:~:text=The%20first%20F%2D35A%20cost,million%20as%20it%20gained%20buyers.

"The first F-35A cost $221 million when it came off the production line in 2007. Since then, production quantities and know-how have increased, helping the price of the stealthy fifth-generation fighter fall to $79 million as it gained buyers."

Omofaye99:


Small war tell me how the world war started.



It has bro..you are not following.

Just recently the US congress blocked the sales of F16C/D block to Turkey because they felt Turkey is not doing their what they want same as Israel and Greece holding joint military exercise, we all know Greece and Turkey are not good terms even Turkey and Israel are not friends either. Biden and Israel says they won't let Iran be a nuclear power after their joint meeting, and a day later Turkey and Russia announce their trip to Iran for a meeting that is not just a coincidence bro.

Israel even gave Saudi full control of land in the red sea just to get support but still Saudi says it open to dialogue with Iran.

China, Russia and Iran are set to hold joint military drill in Latin America, that in Uncle Sam backyard the world had changed man, even European leaders are finding it hard to Govern their states.



Says who? Turkey is wiser now not to follow Uncle Sam wishes and the little demon called Israel.



Not assurance bro, but military support.




Ok.

kikuyu2:


I've noticed many Saffas support the J/Ukes wholeheartedly despite the 8 yr arty strikes on the Donbass and 14k KIA and the endless provocations of Zelensky and his crew.
Why?
I've my own suspicions BUT pls expound.

kabe1:
THE CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF REPRESENTED BY CHIEF OF NAVAL SAFETY AND STANDARD (CNASS) R ADM PEC ONWUZULIKE WELCOMED NIGERIAN NAVY SHIP KADA AT NNS BEECROFT JETTY UPON HER RETURN TO NIGERIA FROM GUINEA BISSAU ON TUESDAY 23 AUGUST 2022

Lurker4Long:
August, 2022: "Members of the police’s Tactical Response Team and National Intervention Unit raiding old closed mines for illegal miners (zama-zamas) in Krugersdorp. Because of the violent nature of zama-zamas, specialised units were brought in for the raids following a horrific gang rape."

Lurker4Long:
Paramount unveils upgraded Marauder

Paramount Group has unveiled its upgraded Marauder ‘Mark 2’ armoured vehicle model, which features updated driver ergonomics and hull changes that will speed up production.

The company said the upgrades include the introduction of a universal hull, interchangeable dashboard modules and steering wheel components. These latest enhancements will enable the Marauder to be manufactured in either Left or Right-Hand Drive configurations, from the same hull and component sets on the same production line.

The vehicle can be converted to Left or Right-Hand Drive version in under two hours, should operational needs (such as peacekeeping deployments in foreign countries) require, making the Marauder highly-applicable to the asymmetrical challenges of the modern battlefield, wherever in the world that battlefield may reside, Paramount said in a statement.

Deon Grobler, CEO of Paramount Land Systems, stated: “The Marauder is one of world’s most iconic and toughest armoured vehicles, often described as best suited for an apocalyptic environment. We are very proud of its well-deserved reputation and our latest advancements present significant benefits to its performance, crew capability and the customer.

“Impressive developments in man-machine interfaces often go unnoticed, however the systems which we have incorporated within the new Marauder ‘Mark 2’ have made great strides in improving ergonomics, comfort and functionality. The improvements in the Marauder’s operator interfaces will increase usability when operating in rugged conditions, while at the same time reducing driver and crew fatigue, making the platform more comfortable and user-friendly, keeping troops safe and battle ready.”

“In keeping with our 27-year track record of manufacturing innovative solutions to optimising our customers’ response capabilities to the threats faced in Africa and around the world, we are also pleased to report that we have today increased our own speed of production. We can now manufacture vehicles for stock purposes as opposed to manufacturing based on customer orders, delivering faster solutions for those partners with urgent demands, whether they are operating right or left-hand drive vehicles,” Grobler concluded.

The Marauder features double-skin armour, a burst speed of 110 km/hr and ability to operate in conditions from – 20 to +50 Degrees Celsius. Day/night vision devices and extra sensors can also be fitted to provide 24/7 operability. The mine-protected vehicle can carry two crew and up to eight fully equipped soldiers in the rear.

The Marauder was launched at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi in February 2007, and has since been supplied to customers around the world, including Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Republic of Congo, Gabon, Malawi, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique and Singapore.

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/paramount-unveils-upgraded-marauder/

Lurker4Long:
...last.

Tinfoil:


The Chinese uh60 copy; z20, seems to be better than the original

Segun2222:
would you rather be uncle Sam's puppet or vlad's puppet which do you think will benefit you the most

Segun2222:
would you rather be uncle Sam's puppet or vlad's puppet which do you think will benefit you the most