Henry240:
SAAF Gripen with full weapons compliment.

and here she is on the ground

frumentius:

I dont think they came to sell; just display.

Display = Marketing
So definitely they're hoping to raise interest in their product.

chkil:


unlike US products , the advantage with russian you can modify your command as you like , for exemple algerian Sukhoi 30 have french avionics ( from thales , sagem) and pods , the indian su 30 MKI have french israelian avionics ect..

d Russians tech were really affected by d Soviet breakup

frumentius:


and here she is on the ground

I was hoping i'll see HD photos of the Gripen in this weapons compliment in the air or on the runway. However, i don't think any was taken.

http://itweb.co.za/mobilesite/defenceweb/home/item_id-45213/

Denel Dynamics unveils Cheetah C-RAM system

"Denel Dynamics has unveiled a system it is developing to protect deployed forces against rocket, artillery and mortar attacks.

The Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) system combines the Rheinmetall Skyshield protection system and Denel's Cheetah missile system, which is currently under development."


If things go right over the next few years this system will be a game changer. I know we've been told to TRY and look neat & tidy , as various delegations will be coming to campus to get more info on the system. But most informal at the moment.

Zambia L-15

Off topic question Henry240, where's Augububu? I remember him because I saw a comment he made on DefenceWeb.

Henry240:


That's a DCD MRAP from South-Africa.

Springbuck APC ,kenya has awarded a contract to DCD Protected Mobility

A country in East Africa has awarded a contract to DCD Protected Mobility for the production of Springbuck APC's. This ballistic and landmine protected, all-terrain armoured personnel carrier that ensures crew protection, easy to operate, maintain and repair. The ballistic level of protection, is B6 upgradeable to B7, the all-steel Armoured V-shaped hull is designed to withstand a TM57 landmine off 7kg directly under the hull, or two under any wheel.

This time around, the Springbuck APC is accepted as a perfect solution with an order of undisclosed number of vehicles. DCD Protected Mobility continues to increase cooperation in the International market with its footprint well established in 14 countries including South Africa. DCD PM continues to thrive on designing the safest platform for route clearance .

"We strive to provide innovative, affordable and sustainable products and solutions to meet the Defence requirements" so confirms the General Manager of DCD PM

Cornelius Grundling. Furthermore, " with DCD Protected Mobility now operating from the Boksburg facility, one of its manufacturing and production facilities, we continue to bring technical expertise and experience".

Cornelius maintains " DCD Protected Mobility owns all of the Intellectual Property (IP) related to our products. A significant premium is allocated on the research and development of our own IP. We continue to work with our well established alliances in technology both locally and internationally, with the aim of providing a complete solution to our customers".

link [url][/url]http://www.dcd.co.za/defence/DCDProtectedMobility/PressOffice/tabid/250/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/346/DCD-Protected-Mobility-Springbuck-APC-accepted-as-a-perfect-solution-in-East-Africa.aspx

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i just hope its was our air force

ActivateKruger:
Off topic question Henry240, where's Augububu? I remember him because I saw a comment he made on DefenceWeb.

I can't say for sure, but since the other thread died off, he stopped commenting.

africaken254:

Springbuck APC ,kenya has awarded a contract to DCD Protected Mobility
link [url][/url]http:/cepted-as-a-perfect-solution-in-East-Africa.aspx

Why didn't you guys stick with the OTT Puma?

Henry240:


Why didn't you guys stick with the OTT Puma?

Good question. Also pity the DCD JV with Mekahog didn't pan out; the 2 would've been pursuing these opportunities together.

frumentius:


Good question. Also pity the DCD JV with Mekahog didn't pan out; the 2 would've been pursuing these opportunities together.

If both companies are smart enough, it won't die. Remember there was a Joint Nigeria-South Africa conference on defence. With more than 30 South-African companies participating. Both companies could leverage on the existing relationship they have with the Police, while they build on the infrastructure they have on the ground.


Nigeria sales means opening markets to the west and central Africa region.


The only problem i see is with politics. Those behind Mekahog are major PDP members.

Henry240:


Why didn't you guys stick with the OTT Puma?

may be due to OTT PUMA short coming in somalia

Henry240:
Nigerian navy SBS

d guy by d left is he holding a stenn gun and since when did d sbs start using M4s henry240

Nigerian Air Force Helicopter Maintenance facility

Another one of Denel's projects that the public forget about. Marlin family of missiles....80-100km range.

Very impressed by the Helicopter Maintenance facility, it does seem very apparent with all the logistics that the NAF is gearing up to receive some platforms.

Seems we still got 2 more Pumas available for retrofitting??

Henry240:
Nigerian Air Force Helicopter Maintenance facility

saairforce.co.za

ssaengine:
saairforce.co.za

The Badger is quite a beautiful vehicle.

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Deway75:
Seems we still got 2 more Pumas available for retrofitting??

So it appears from the photos.

ssaengine:
http://itweb.co.za/mobilesite/defenceweb/home/item_id-45213/

Denel Dynamics unveils Cheetah C-RAM system

"Denel Dynamics has unveiled a system it is developing to protect deployed forces against rocket, artillery and mortar attacks.

The Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) system combines the Rheinmetall Skyshield protection system and Denel's Cheetah missile system, which is currently under development."


If things go right over the next few years this system will be a game changer. I know we've been told to TRY and look neat & tidy , as various delegations will be coming to campus to get more info on the system. But most informal at the moment.

Wish a naval version(CIWS) of the missile to be developed in the future to replace the problematic Dual purpose guns.

Looks like the defence force isn't satisfied with the performance of the 35mm guns in the C-RAM role. Rheinmetall demonstrated their revolver guns to the defence force prior to the upgrade.

Now that the C-RAM missile looks like to be going ahead. Wonder what will happen to the Stealth Ingwe.

Would have gave SA an opportunity to maintain skills not taught any where but I doubt the lads with the skills(stealth tech) are still around.

Henry240:


The Badger is quite a beautiful vehicle.

Only if beauty hypnotized opponents.

Though I wish for it to never have to fire it's weapon in anger, it has to justify if it indeed deserves it's name (Ratel).

Like it's animal namesake it has some thick skin. Promises not to mind bites in the African Bush.

Badger don't care.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tS50WYLtIQ

MikeCZA:
Wish a naval version(CIWS) of the missile to be developed in the future to replace the problematic Dual purpose guns.

Looks like the defence force isn't satisfied with the performance of the 35mm guns in the C-RAM role. Rheinmetall demonstrated their revolver guns to the defence force prior to the upgrade.

Now that the C-RAM missile looks like to be going ahead. Wonder what will happen to the Stealth Ingwe.

Would have gave SA an opportunity to maintain skills not taught any where but I doubt the lads with the skills(stealth tech) are still around.

We're not like the Americans....no budget to have dedicated skills for each project. Usually a mix and match. If a specific skill is lacking in-house, can always give CSIR (for example) a call. Or perhaps a university or 2.

Nigerian Air Force pilot training on an MI-17 in the Czech republic.


#fun fact: The Nigerian Air Force currently has 500 pilots on training in Nigeria and across the world. This figure includes both Drone pilots.

Henry240:
Nigerian Air Force pilot training on an MI-17 in the Czech republic.


#fun fact: The Nigerian Air Force currently has 500 pilots on training in Nigeria and across the world. This figure includes both Drone pilots.

Impressive...

ballballo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tS50WYLtIQ

I so much love the last picture.

A lady manning the technicals.

With the number of CAS assets the Nigerian Air Force is due to receive, i just have this feeling we won't get more than 18 units of JF-17 (one Squadroun), which is practical. Only Chad with 3 units of old model MIG-29s poses any sort of a threat. This would be bad, for an enthusiast! I hope we get atleast 24 units.



As expected, the JF-17s are going to be configured for a strike role, with a secondary Air defence role.