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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by jpphilips(m): 7:55am On Apr 10, 2020 |
BabaOwen: UK keeps half of all the oil proceeds from the north Falklands basin, so they are not occupying the Island for fun, & yes it was worth fighting for. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by phazotron(m): 8:03am On Apr 10, 2020 |
kabe1: No offence, but U sure say that tiny mosquito go fit do all those things u talk? 12 for $329 million equates to $25m+ each. With that kind of money, we can still do better. What happend to the su25 someone mentioned? We still can't overemphasize the importance of dedicated gunship platforms as well as armed UAVs for 24hr all weather surveillance and attack. Air force needs to address that. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Toju200(m): 8:15am On Apr 10, 2020 |
phazotron:The $329million covers the aircraft Two spare engines each Tons of Weapons (APKWs, Rockets,Bombs,Ammo for it's guns) also payments for the FLIR that would be mounted on 6 of the aircraft,some infrastructure at the NIGER AFB, Other spares.. |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Whyem15: 8:33am On Apr 10, 2020 |
There is going to be some heavy shake up in the military heirachy soon, an offensive is alo being planned by the president's inner circles and ONSA. 3 Likes |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by slimthugchimee2(m): 8:39am On Apr 10, 2020 |
kabe1:atleast they will offer more protection to troops to avoid ambushes |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by phazotron(m): 8:52am On Apr 10, 2020 |
Whyem15: A shake up is needed in the air force soon. Ams why don't we have naval amphibious units in the lake Chad area too? No b water dey there? 1 Like |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 8:57am On Apr 10, 2020 |
kabe1: Thanks for this man Guys let do something ? Let’s compare the Super Tucson vs Su-25 or other jet you would have preferred to get ![]() ![]() |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 9:07am On Apr 10, 2020 |
phazotron: Tiny but the sting will bring hell and destruction from above. This Tucano jet is specially designed for COIN operation and quote me there is no assets in its class that cheap, easy to maintain, that can bring destruction to terrorist, precise munition and targeting system .......etc I know why some people don’t like this jet, one it’s a turbo-aircraft and solely for COIN and it can never be used for air power projection. But we have a serious internal problem we need to deal with, we can always get aircraft meant for our air space cover and power projection in the nearest future. Until few days ago no body knew the army was doing some serious shopping which deal was activated almost a year ago. Who and some equipment are still coming in from Russia and Eastern Europe. 2 Likes |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Whyem15: 9:10am On Apr 10, 2020 |
Super tucano Turboprop Unit cost: $9 -18 million Operational cost: $450-500 per hour Max take off weight: 5400kg Maximum speed: 590 km/h (370 mph, 320 kn) Cruise speed: 520 km/h (320 mph, 280 kn) Stall speed: 148 km/h (92 mph, 80 kn) Range: 1,330 km (830 mi, 720 nmi) Combat range: 550 km (340 mi, 300 nmi) (hi-lo-hi profile, 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) of external stores) Ferry range: 2,855 km (1,774 mi, 1,542 nmi) Endurance: 8 hours 24 minutes Service ceiling: 10,668 m (35,000 ft) g limits: +7 -3.5 Rate of climb: 16.4 m/s (3,230 ft/min) Armament Guns: Internal: (2×) 12.7 mm (0.50 in) 1,100 rounds per minute FN Herstal M3P machine guns, one in each wing. pod: 1 20 mm (0.79 in) 650 rounds per minute GIAT M20A1 cannon below the fuselage. pod: 1 12.7 mm (0.50 in) FN Herstal HMP for M3P machine gun under each wing pod: up to 4 7.62 mm (0.30 in) 3,000 rounds per minute Dillon Aero M134 Minigun (under development) under wings. Hardpoints: 5 (two under each wing and one under fuselage centreline) with a capacity of 1,550 kg (3,300 lb), Rockets: ** (4x) pods 70 mm (2.75 in) LM-70/19[219](SBAT-70) (4x) pods 70 mm (2.75 in) LAU-68A/G Missiles: ** Air-to-air: AIM-9L Sidewinder MAA-1A Piranha MAA-1B Piranha (under development) Python 3 Python 4 Air-to-ground: AGM-65 Maverick Roketsan Cirit General-purpose bombs: (10x) Mk 81 (5x) Mk 82 M-117 Incendiary bombs: BINC-300[citation needed] Cluster bombs: BLG-252 Precision-guided bombs: FPG-82 (under development) Friuli Aeroespacial INS/GPS guidance kit for Mk 82. SMKB-82 – INS/GPS guidance kit for Mk 82. GBU-54 (under development) GBU-38 (under development) GBU-39 (under development) Paveway II Lizard – Elbit laser guidance kit. Griffin – IAI laser guidance kit. Others: Chaff & Flare (countermeasures) FLIR AN/AAQ-22 Star SAFIRE II (Electro-Optical/Infrared Sensors) SU25 Jet engine Unit cost: $11 million Max take off weight: 19300kg Maximum speed: 975 km/h (606 mph, 526 kn) Maximum speed: Mach 0.79 Range: 1,000 km (620 mi, 540 nmi) Combat range: 750 km (470 mi, 400 nmi) at sea level with 4,400 kg (9,700 lb) of ordnance and two external fuel tanks Service ceiling: 7,000 m (23,000 ft) g limits: +6.5 Rate of climb: 58 m/s (11,400 ft/min) Armament Guns: 1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 autocannon with 250 rounds SPPU-22 gun pods for 2 × 23 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 autocannons with 260 rounds Hardpoints: 11 hardpoints with a capacity of up to 4,400 kg (9,700 lb) of stores,with provisions to carry combinations of: Rockets: UB-32A rocket pods for S-5 rockets B-8M1 rocket pods for S-8 rockets S-13 S-24 S-25 Missiles: Air-to-air missiles: K-13A R-60 R-73E Air-to-surface missiles: Kh-23 Kh-25ML Kh-29L Anti-radiation missiles: Kh-28 Bombs: BETAB-500 concrete-penetrating bomb FAB-250 general-purpose bomb FAB-500 GP bomb FAN-500 bomb KAB-500KR TV-guided bomb ZAB-500 incendiary bomb Other: ASO-2V decoy dispensers (chaff and flare): Su-25s in Syria have been pictured with four rows of ASO-2V decoy dispensers (chaff and flare) along the tailcone's upper surface aft of the vertical stabiliser. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 9:12am On Apr 10, 2020 |
PRESS RELEASE STOP DEPICTING THE MILITARY AS BRUTAL IN YOUR DRAMA SKITS 1. There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a variety of measures to stem its spread in our country. Some of these measures include restriction of movement, lockdown and stay at home directives which are being enforced by various government and security agencies. Some creative Nigerians found it expedient to provide comic relief through the production of funny jokes, graphics, drama skits and video clips to entertain the public. The materials are circulated through social media. 2. Unfortunately, most of these clips circulating on social media bordered on the Nigerian soldier and projecting the military as lawless, brutal and being harsh on people flouting the stay at home order pursuant to the lockdown and stay at home directives imposed in some states in Nigeria. There is no doubt these drama skits and video clips denigrate and cast the military and the security forces in a bad light. 3. This development creates a wrong impression and general perception of our soldiers negatively and projects them as undisciplined and brutal. Thus, creating an erroneous impression of the military. We are well trained and dedicated professionals that perform our Constitutional duties diligently and dispassionately with utmost regards for human rights and rules of engagement. 4. It is wrong to continue to produce such drama skits, video clips and graphics at the expense of the excellent image of the Nigerian soldier. It affects troops morale and has a broad implication for national security. No nation or good citizen make jest of its military. Therefore, we are appealing to well-meaning Nigerians and producers of such materials to desist forthwith. The military or security agencies should not be made the subject or focus of those skits at the expense of a key and strategic arm of the security architecture of our great nation. 5. On our part, we will continue to discharge our Constitutionally assigned tasks professionally respecting human rights and rules of engagement. We will also investigate the source of such props and costumes and ensure that military uniforms will not be used to denigrate the military. SAGIR MUSA Colonel Acting Director Army Public Relations 10 April 2020 |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by ugo4u: 9:17am On Apr 10, 2020 |
Nigerian Army Air components is still a pipe dream. I don't see any tangible thing happening to that effect even in 5yrs time except something urgent is done. You can't be talking about establishing an air wing with our pitiable defence budget majority of which goes into recurrent expenditure. Infact we don't have more than three operational T-72 tanks as of present. We hv not really seen the need to look for other sources of funding the Military other than the annual pitiable budget, if truely we have leaders that can think it won't be difficult to source for at least $2bn yearly from the private sector/public apart from defence budget to fund the military. Out of the VAT sef 2% can be budgeted strictly for purchase of equipment yearly but we no dey reason in this part of world. |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 9:17am On Apr 10, 2020 |
GENERAL BURATAI ON A TOUR TO ARMY SPECIAL SUPER CAMP NGAMDU, * Directed Troops To Brace Up For Final Defeat of Insurgency * Assures Troops of More Fighting Equipment In continuation of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai's tour of troops' locations in the north east theatre of Operation, the COAS has assured the troops of Operation Harbin Kunama IV of the provision of additional military hardwares and platforms to enhance the speedy completion of the ongoing war against insurgency in the North East. The troops are on training at the army special super camp at Ngamdu. He directed them to take their training seriously in preparation for the speedy conclusion of the war against insurgency in Nigeria. Gen Buratai gave the assurance while addressing troops at Army Special Forces Super Camp Ngamdu in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno on Thursday the 9th of April 2020. He said that the Nigerian Army had taken delivery of more equipment and platforms that would be deployed to various theaters of operations across the country. The COAS directed the troops to take advantage of their new additional equipment and platforms to hasten the final defeat of insurgency in Nigeria. He further enjoined the officers and men to ensure that the recent setback experienced does not deter them from defeating the terrorists and assured them that with more commitment, courage and resilience insurgency will soon be history in our country. According to him, "as you all know, we have been on this ground for long and I expect us to remain resolute, selflessly committed and push for the total defeat of the Insurgents in the coming days". "I assure you that what is remaining is very small but it will require us to put more efforts, more determination and more courage to complete the remaining part of the battle soon". Recall that of recent, we had setbacks which must not be allowed to happen again, - We will not allow any further casualties both in men and equipment. Recall that the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gen Buratai has been on operational tour to various troops' locations in the North East theatre of operation since on Monday the 6th of April 2020. He also visited Army Super Camp 1 at Molai and the Special Forces Super Camp 12 in Chabbol near Maiduguri on Wednesday. COAS was also at the Forward Operating Base at Alau Dam, outskirts of Maiduguri and also personally led the troops on reconnaissance around Mairimari Forest located southeast of Tamsu Ngamdua in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Similarly, the COAS went round Maigilari Forest in the east of Tamsu Ngamdua in the southwest of the same Mafa Local Government Area. These areas are generally seen as the routes and directions of approach into Maiduguri by the Boko Haram/ISWAP Criminals. 1 Share
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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by kabe1: 9:47am On Apr 10, 2020 |
slimthugchimee2: No, I agree with you. I'm just saying why we need additional heavy guns. |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by kabe1: 9:49am On Apr 10, 2020 |
bidexiii: I will search online for a comparison and post. The SU-25 is better than the Tucano all round but in terms of the warfare we are facing as Nigerian, the Tucano is better. 2 Likes |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by SamuelAnyawu(m): 9:55am On Apr 10, 2020 |
Whyem15: This is what we are all waiting for Bro ![]() I need to step into Baga this year, I'm really missing that town ![]() 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by kabe1: 9:58am On Apr 10, 2020 |
phazotron: Just check out the bombs we bought from America and cross reference it with the ground attack bombs the US has in it's inventory, you will see that I am right. Intact, US SOCOM (special forces command) will buy 75 units of Super Tucano to be used by US special forces. The SU-25 is a much better ground attack plane than the Super Tucano but it lacks these important attributes, low maintenance, ISR capability, Loiter time (over 10 hours) and low flying cost. The Tucano can also be used to train Nigerian air force JF-17 fighter pilots. This is why the Tucano is a better option. We need a lot of UAVs, not just armed ones. If you look at Russia and Turkey, even Iran in Syria, you will see that they employ a lot of UAVs in combat. This has proven to be effective. But Russia and Turkey will use UAVs to track terrorists for hours, when they head back to their base the UAV will relay coordinates to fighter jets that would come and bomb the place or artillery to shell the place. Very effective. Watch how Turkey used UAVs to trail these guys and neutralized them with F-16 fighter jets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9z8FbJ589s 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 9:59am On Apr 10, 2020 |
bidexiii: https://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/compare-aircraft-results.asp?form=form&aircraft1=718&aircraft2=195&Submit=COMPARE |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 10:03am On Apr 10, 2020 |
kabe1: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() yap thats what i said its a COIN assets while the other is a ground attack assets. weapon delivery, avionics and endurance the tucano leads the Su25 ! |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by kabe1: 10:07am On Apr 10, 2020 |
phazotron: A gunship like the AC-130 is a very expensive piece of kit. We can buy 3 fighter jets for one gunship. Not economical. |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by kabe1: 10:07am On Apr 10, 2020 |
bidexiii: I agree. 1 Like |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by giles14(m): 10:13am On Apr 10, 2020 |
bidexiii:never know ihejirika was given hundreds of millions to buy MBT/ifv my first time seeing this. An link? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by rugged7(m): 10:38am On Apr 10, 2020 |
bidexii is obviously lying. Ihejirika was never given any money to buy jets or whatever. Their grouse is that he decimated boko haram while the northern elders were screaming for him to end the offensive. giles14: 3 Likes |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by komekn(m): 10:47am On Apr 10, 2020 |
Odunayaw: When you say evidence that means substantiated information. It's not just an opinion. |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by komekn(m): 10:50am On Apr 10, 2020 |
QuietMynd: Edinburgh Castle. This place is very dear to my heart in so many ways, that l can't say really say here. The first parade ground l ever went to in my life. |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by komekn(m): 10:56am On Apr 10, 2020 |
Toju200: Lol very funny. The BMP1 production stopped in the 1980's and was first introduced by the Russians in the 1960's. You can pick them up for about $10k per unit or even scrap metal. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by jpphilips(m): 11:30am On Apr 10, 2020 |
kabe1: If Nigeria ever shares accurate casualty figures, you will change your nationality to Burkinafaso. 5 Likes |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 11:34am On Apr 10, 2020 |
rugged7: Don’t be ridiculous, me and you know that military chiefs like Alex Baden, Amosun and Azubuike Ihejirika and Minimah who spent 4 years plus and 1years plus where exponentially corrupt. And not forgetting the Father of them all Sambo Dansuki. We are not foolish if you are, you want to tell me you where or aware of there loots ![]() 1. Former NSA Sambo Dasuki - Based on EFCC investigations and findings (this is beside the ongoing $2.1 billion military equipment scandal), a total of N126 billion, over $1.5 billion and 5.5million British Pounds was allegedly embezzled through his office. Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika - N4.5 billion. N29million recovered by the EFCC so far. Alex Badeh, former Chief of Defence Staff - N8 billion, and EFCC recovered almost N4 billion in cash and property already. Inde Dikko: former CG Customs - N40 billion, and N1.1 billion in cash recovered in cash and choice properties. Air Marshal Adesola Amosun - N21.4 billion. N2.8 billion recovered in cash. 28 properties and 3 vehicles also recovered. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pulse.ng/news/local/corruption-these-23-names-on-fgs-new-looters-list-will-shock-you/v9xyk09.amp https://www.google.com/amp/s/businesstodayng.com/fani-kayode-oduah-ladoja-ikimi-ex-service-chiefs-other-make-second-list-of-alleged-looters/amp/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/$2_billion_arms_deal https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-africa-35322377 1 Like |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by kabe1: 11:43am On Apr 10, 2020 |
jpphilips: Bros, this ship has since sailed. Could you quit mentioning my moniker in old topics, thanks. 1 Like |
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Nobody: 12:04pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
GabrielYulaw: No! Putin can't be as dumb & stupid as the Orange Baboon who was recorded having "Golden Showers" with prostitutes in Moskow in 2013. ![]() https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7453645/amp/CIA-asset-key-source-golden-showers-anti-Donald-Trump-dossier-claims-Russian.html 1 Like
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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by lebuhsi(m): 12:05pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
There are reports that a gazelle chopper probably owned by a south African PMC was shot down in Mozambique, the situation there seem to be getting rapidly fluid, few months ago there where a band of criminals raiding hamlets, today there are seizing towns. 1 Share
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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by jpphilips(m): 12:45pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
Whyem15: You know nothing about global politics. Why will France or US sacrifice their people to save bloody Nigerians, what makes you think Nigerians are worth it to them? How will they convince their people to support that senseless action, you forgot they are advanced democracies? France can do it for Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Mali, CIV because they surrender 60% of their wealth to France, why will France do it for you? No need to mention the US, can you pay the US to fight your battles? You think sensible countries will sacrifice their people for a useless refinery like we did in Sierra leone & Liberia? Look at your mouth & sense of entitlement, they should fight for you, are they your house boys? if you can't fight your battles why did you bother asking the same global powers to grant you Sovereignty? You would've remained an overseas British territory so British SAS will fight for you. Nonsense!! 7 Likes 3 Shares |
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