DRC army makes a deal to buy 80 Ugandan made Tornado 4x4 wheeled armored vehicle streit armoured Vehicles

 (in this photo is the Ugandan made armoured vehicle)

The Congolese authorities have ordered 80 Streit light armoured vehicles that are manufactured in Uganda by the Ugandan army's commercial arm.

Uganda  started local production of the Tornado 4x4 wheeled armored vehicle in partnership with UAE-based Streit Group.Uganda started this manufucturing as a quest for self-reliance in defense manufacturing.

President Yoweri Museveni inaugurated the joint venture, NEC-Streit Uganda Ltd., on July 27, 2022. The manufacturing facility, located in Nakasongola, near Lake Kyoga, represents a strategic alliance between the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the commercial arm of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), and Streit Group, one of the world's largest manufacturers of armored vehicles. NEC was established in 1989 by an Act of the Parliament of Uganda.

The new facility is dedicated to assembling vehicles and full-scale manufacturing, ensuring that the products are truly "Made in Uganda." It is equipped to produce a variety of armored vehicles for the military, police, VIP protection, and other security applications. This local production capability is expected to significantly reduce Uganda's dependence on imported armored vehicles, fostering economic self-sufficiency and technological advancement.

The partnership was first announced in late 2021, with the establishment of NEC-Streit Uganda Ltd. dedicated a year later. This venture is part of a broader initiative to strengthen Uganda's defense industry, providing a range of security solutions that include technology transfer. The collaboration also envisions the production of additional security equipment such as unmanned aerial vehicles, armored boats, and advanced communication systems.

President Museveni's opening of the NEC-Streit facility underscores the importance of this project in enhancing Uganda's defense capabilities and economic development. The factory is not only expected to create numerous employment opportunities but also significantly contribute to the local economy, fostering economic self-sufficiency and technological advancement.

This development aligns with Uganda's broader strategy to increase its self-reliance and bolster its defense industry. By integrating advanced technologies and local expertise, the NEC-Streit partnership is set to position Uganda as a key player in the regional defense market, providing robust security solutions to meet both local and international demands.

The Tornado, a 4x4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, features a classic body-on-frame design with a V-shaped armored hull that provides exceptional mine protection. It offers advanced protective features, superior off-road mobility, and is capable of operating in urban, mountainous, and challenging rural terrains. Conceptually similar to the Streit Typhoon, the Tornado benefits from the same advanced design and testing, ensuring the highest level of security.

Engineered to withstand ballistic arms fire, mine blasts, IEDs, and other emerging threats, the Tornado’s V-shaped hull is designed to deflect blast waves and debris away from the crew compartment. Its superior mobility ensures that troops can traverse dangerous terrain under the riskiest conditions, making it highly effective against IEDs. The vehicle features a tire inflation system controlled by the driver on the move, capable of maintaining tire pressure even with up to four bullet punctures.

The standard seating configuration includes positions for the driver, commander, gunner, and seats for eight additional crew members. The Tornado provides protection against both blast and ballistic threats up to STANAG 4569 Level 3. It is equipped with proven rigid axles, ensuring simple and economical maintenance when sophisticated repair facilities are unavailable.

Primarily designed as a mounted infantry troop carrier, the Tornado 4x4 is also suitable for military convoy protection, border patrol, counterinsurgency operations, troop transportation, medical evacuation, command and control, or as a forward observation platform

somalia celebrates indipendence day as a helicopter drops leaflets of conglaturatory message in mogadishu

 

Jules Mulumba !The chief of wazalendo alive and strong ,determined despites rumours of him being dead

 

ACP Rusoke gets the Enanga!

 

ACP Rusoke Kituuma has been appointed the new Police spokesman, replacing SCP Fred Enanga, who is now the Deputy Director for Interpol

BTR-82A is an improved version of the BTR-80 armored personnel carrier (APC)

 

The BTR-82A is an improved version of the BTR-80 armored personnel carrier (APC) 

produced by Russia. It features various upgrades and enhancements over its predecessor, aimed at improving its combat effectiveness and survivability on the battlefield.

Some key features of the BTR-82A include:

1. **Improved Armor**: The BTR-82A features improved armor protection compared to the BTR-80, providing better protection for the vehicle's occupants against small arms fire, shell splinters, and other battlefield threats.

2. **Enhanced Armament**: It is typically armed with a 30mm 2A72 automatic cannon and a coaxial 7.62mm PKT machine gun. This armament configuration provides increased firepower compared to earlier variants, enhancing the vehicle's capability to engage enemy targets.

3. **Upgraded Powertrain**: The BTR-82A is equipped with a more powerful engine compared to its predecessor, providing improved mobility and performance on various types of terrain.

4. **Improved Suspension**: The suspension system of the BTR-82A has been upgraded to enhance its off-road capabilities and overall ride quality, making it more maneuverable in rough terrain.

5. **Modernized Electronics**: The BTR-82A is equipped with modernized communication and navigation systems, as well as improved fire control systems, enhancing its battlefield awareness and target engagement capabilities.

Overall, the BTR-82A is a versatile and capable armored personnel carrier designed to transport troops safely across the battlefield while providing fire support when needed. It is commonly used by various armed forces around the world, including Russia and several other countries.

UPDF must be critically analytical on some of such social media videos circulating in kinshasha!

 

I know some weightless chicky brats will be lamenting that" Kano akawandika bino keyitaaa kyiiiiii...."....my innocent answer is that the responsibles should learn!You can confuse Museveni on this and that but IAM very sure that  there are somethings you cannot dare confuse him about and on....just trust me!!!Museveni's best gun is the local people...we know well that you do not like him.

This is a among videos got from the OSINT targets and sources in DRC....there are videos running on social media that after the capture of kanyabayonga,a group of such jeeps entered DRC and they claim alot I don't want to put here not that I fear to put it here but I fear that If I put it here the bad ones will use it to excerbate the situation.Alot of people want to see the DRC uganda diplomatic ties dropped or spoilt.

Kenyan KDF contingent at Abdalebirole FOB near Kismayo handed over to SNA forces

 Kenyan KDF contingent at Abdalebirole FOB near Kismayo handed over to SNA forces after a decade. SNA established a new secondary base at Bulahaji to secure the area, amidst anticipation of AS counterattacks in the weeks ahead to reclaim Bulahaji.

M23 vs wazalendo crashes in Tongo

 Intelligence reports on our desk indicate that since  8:00 Am this morning,there is a fierce crash between the wazalendo and M23 along the Tongo -Kalengera axis.In Kishishe ,the wazalendo protesters violently entered Kishishe at around 9:30AM this morning.

Major General Chiko was never in Buteembo as claimed by some media outlets

As indicated in videos below! Chiko is on Frontline now.

FARDC formally denies accusations that it describes as “false” and “misleading” against General Maj Chicko Tshitambwe Jérôme, Commander of operations on the Northern front. The spokesperson for the FARDC on the Northern Front, Lieutenant Mbuyi Reagan, says that certain “false” and “misleading” articles published in the online media concerning rumors spread about any presence of his Commander in Butembo are unfounded. The army strongly condemns this “erroneous” information concerning the presence of its Commander in Butembo. The army affirms that these are facts fabricated by the enemies of peace concerning the operations carried out in this eastern part of the country. “Currently, the Commander of the Northern Front is fighting at the front with his troops to strengthen his positions in Kirumba and consolidate those of Kaseyi and Alimbongo,” said Lieutenant Mbuyi

Felix Tshisekedi held a defence meeting to discuss the fall of kanyabayonga

The deterioration of the security situation in the province of North Kivu marked by the fall of the strategic city of Kanyabayonga in the hands of the M23 rebels supported by Kigali was at the center of the meeting of the Higher Defense Council chaired this Saturday, June 29 in the City of the African Union by Félix Tshisekedi. This situation allows the rebellion to strengthen its influence in the province of North Kivu. According to the report of the meeting made by government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya and, without however citing them, measures were proposed to the Head of State by the military authorities to retake as quickly as possible the different areas occupied by the M23 rebels. "The President of the Republic convened this meeting of the expanded Higher Defense Council to take stock of the situation in general. Obviously we spoke about the operational situation of the country in general in all three defense zones but there are "There was a particular emphasis on the events in Kanyabayonga," the government spokesperson said. And to continue: "After nearly 3 hours of discussions and an overview with the various military authorities, perspectives, measures were proposed to the President of the Republic so that the armed forces of the DRC can very quickly recover order in this part of the country and retake certain other localities which were occupied by the Rwandan forces because that is what it is about. At the same time, tribute was paid to the FARDC who sacrifice themselves for the defense of the integrity of the national territory. Also, a call for unity was launched to better confront this aggression. "It is therefore important that in this context that the Congolese be wary of everything they read on social networks so as not to give in to the enemy's game, you know that it is also on this ground that the game is being played to demobilize the Congolese but also to affect the morale of our valiant soldiers who are engaged on the front so here we reiterate the call of the President of the Republic to continue to trust the FARDC for which the government of the Republic as well as himself will make everything available so that order can be restored and very quickly", indicated the government spokesperson. On the ground, this situation has once again caused the displacement of civilian populations. After Kanyabayonga on Friday, two other large towns in southern Lubero (North Kivu) came under the control of the M23 rebels this Saturday, June 29. These are Kayna and Kirumba. The latter is the main commercial center of South Lubero. According to sources in the area, rebels from the Luofu axis and others from Kanyabayonga joined Saturday morning in Kayna before continuing their path to Kirumba, the "entity they took without a fight" at 3 p.m. local time. On site, a source said that the rebels have seized the important military camp of Kasando where they are said to have taken significant ammunition abandoned by the army.