Kenya To Receive 3 Armed cessna 208 for close air support

[Saguda47]

When KAF acquire the F16s then it's game over for whoever might think of crossing us. The F5 tigers (think we have an inventory of 29) have proven themselves over the years and I'm surprised some are questioning their capabilities.

F16s are a dream for any fighter jet enthusiasts. If only guys at DoD could flex more with acquisition of the Eurofighter Typhoons [emoji7].

No offence but as it stands, in the region the only other Air Forces worth writing something about are the Ugandan and Ethiopian Air Forces.

No one can cross your border but you can't anyone's border too!

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[Trubarg]

Kenya Defence Forces is slowly building its close air support to support ground troops, planners in the DOD seem to have started taking this ignored role by regional armies seriously.

KENYA : H3 Aerospace boosts the Kenya Air Force's firepower against Al-Shabaab - 20/03/2020 - Africa Intelligence

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Hizi wanatumia wanamichezo wale wanapanda juu Kisha wanajurusha na parachuti..sasa Hawa Wakenya niaje kuitumia kijeshi?

 

[Trubarg]

Ongoing talks between Kenya and the U.S. should result in the Kenya Air Force buying and fielding new F-16 fighters, which would make Kenya the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to own and operate the Lockheed Martin-made jet. Such an acquisition would cap a consistent military hardware and software upgrade that the KDF has undergone since 2013.

Aside from partnering with the United States to bolster its military superiority in the air, Kenya has courted other partners. These include the acquisition of two AH-1F Cobra attack helicopters from the Jordanian military after a state visit to Kenya by Jordan’s King Abdullah that culminated in the signing of a military training and cooperation pact between the two countries.

Kenya’s military has also acquired a further six Grob G120A basic trainer aircrafts from Germany. Kenya is currently the only African country operating this type of military aircraft.

The KDF have acquired four attack helicopters from Russia, inlcuding Mi-28 Havoc attack helicopters. The Mi-28 is an all-weather, day-and-night attack helicopter that will serve the KDF in strategic military operations both in Somalia or elsewhere in the region. The Mi28 comes with an armored cockpit with air-to-air and air-to-ground attack capabilities.

The KDF also acquired eight light combat helicopters from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These are the Fennec AS550C3 aircrafts, which the KDF says offers superior air-to-air combat capabilities, and can be used for other roles such as medical air evacuations and as a transport platform.

The AS550C3s join an existing fleet of AS350B3 acquired from Airbus Helicopters. From Italy, the KDF has acquired three C-27J Spartan transport planes and a number of AW139 utility helicopters from Italian defense manufacturer Leonardo Helicopters. The number of AW139s ordered by the KDF is yet to be established.

These military hardware acquisitions underline Kenya’s thirst to not only better equip its military, but also to partner with its regional and international allies in battling terrorism in the Horn of Africa region. At present, Kenya’s military forces are still active in Somalia under the African Union and United Nations backed regional peace initiative dubbed African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).

Hayo madege mnayonunua America mnajichimbia kaburi. Coz mtapewa masharti Hadi Ni wapi mkayatumie..plus ulazima wa kuyafanyia service wao wenyewe..

 

[Trubarg]

Kenya is by far the biggest military spender in the region and commands one of the best equipped and trained military forces in Africa. However, it was deemed necessary to further increase military spending on hardware and personnel to address emerging security threats.

Mbona mliwakimbia wa Ethiopia Kule mpakani

 

[vulcan]

Hizi wanatumia wanamichezo wale wanapanda juu Kisha wanajurusha na parachuti..sasa Hawa Wakenya niaje kuitumia kijeshi?

These are re-retrofitted with military avionics and weapons to support ground troops..
they are rugged and cheap to operate

 

[vulcan]

Considering that it is a very versatile plane able to maneuver in areas unreachable by jet fighters it is a good addition to our arsenal. It is also cheap and carries more ammo. The combat version that kenya will buy is the AC-208 eliminator cessna.

The cockpit of 208 Eliminator integrates a combat-proven avionics suite. It features large digital screens that provide high-definition visuals of surroundings and route maps. The displays present key information of flight characteristics and mission sequences to enhance the situational awareness of the pilots and other crew aboard the aircraft.

The aircraft is also equipped with high-definition electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors with integrated laser designator, as well as a flight data recorder and a cockpit voice recorder. The communication requirements are served by beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) and line-of-sight (LOS) systems.

The 208 Eliminator features a highly sophisticated modular and reconfigurable weapon system. The firing power of the aircraft is assisted by four AGM-114 dual rail HELLFIRE air-to-surface missiles (ASMs). Each wing hard-point is attached with two missiles.

The anti-tank warheads of AGM-114 guided missiles can destroy long-range enemy targets, with high degree of accuracy. The maximum firing range of the AGM-114 guided missile is 8,000m.

The aircraft is also armed with 2.75in (70mm) rocket pods including the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) or Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR) or other guided rockets. Each wing is installed with a single guided rocket pod.

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Apart from the above features it is also highly used by special military squadrons to gather intelligence, recon duties and to operate behind enemy lines

hata picha sikuwa naye, thanks for the elaborate description of the weapons capability.

 

[vulcan]

Hawa Al shabab the only good thing wametusaidia nayo ni kupush our military to modernise and expand it's capabilities. KDF in 2012 is not even close in terms of competence compared to the one in 2020.

Very true, has really boosted KDF.Even just operations tu and co-ordination capabilities.

 

[vulcan]

When KAF acquire the F16s then it's game over for whoever might think of crossing us. The F5 tigers (think we have an inventory of 29) have proven themselves over the years and I'm surprised some are questioning their capabilities.

F16s are a dream for any fighter jet enthusiasts. If only guys at DoD could flex more with acquisition of the Eurofighter Typhoons 😍.

No offence but as it stands, in the region the only other Air Forces worth writing something about are the Ugandan and Ethiopian Air Forces.

Talks were in place to buy the Saab JAS 39 Gripen , looks like a better buy.

 

[asvptx]

No one can cross your border but you can't anyone's border too!

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Fair enough.

But note that its indeed still their mandate. Kenya DEFENCE Forces.

KAF have also been having field days beyond borderlands with Somalia for very long now, they are agile not quarantined (or is it self isolation?) 😎

 

[asvptx]

Talks were in place to buy the Saab JAS 39 Gripen , looks like a better buy.

You don't say? From the looks of it DoD have very good options on the table when time comes to upgrade fighters. And I'm particularly glad we are embracing western tech.

 

[Trubarg]

You don't say? From the looks of it DoD have very good options on the table when time comes to upgrade fighters. And I'm particularly glad we are embracing western tech.

Jeshi lenu Ni la hovyo sijapata kuona

 

[kabombe]

Wanamgambo wa KDF hata uwape nini uwezo wa ni mdogo sana
Anga la kenya ni kama mlango wa gunia tu

 

[Kafrican]

Wanamgambo wa KDF hata uwape nini uwezo wa ni mdogo sana
Anga la kenya ni kama mlango wa gunia tu

Anga lenu la Tanzania tumekua tukili control kutoka Nairobi kwa miaka zaidi ya kumi, Ni mwaka jana tu ndo mlichukua usukani wa anga lenu alafu unakuja hapa kurusha mdomo. mwe!


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Tanzania has begun the last phase of its aviation sector modernisation plan with the commissioning of four radar systems worth $29.6 million, which will give it complete control of its airspace. It has been using Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport’s radar system.
The country’s largest airport, Julius Nyerere International Airport, is expected to have a new terminal by June next year. This would cut Dar’s reliance on Nairobi for transit flights by some airlines.
Tanzania in last push for airport modernisation
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[Saguda47]

Anga lenu la Tanzania tumekua tukili control kutoka Nairobi kwa miaka zaidi ya kumi, Ni mwaka jana tu ndo mlichukua usukani wa anga lenu alafu unakuja hapa kurusha mdomo. mwe!


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Tanzania has begun the last phase of its aviation sector modernisation plan with the commissioning of four radar systems worth $29.6 million, which will give it complete control of its airspace. It has been using Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport’s radar system.
The country’s largest airport, Julius Nyerere International Airport, is expected to have a new terminal by June next year. This would cut Dar’s reliance on Nairobi for transit flights by some airlines.
Tanzania in last push for airport modernisation
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You were helping us for Civic issues not for military purposes. Therefore don't brag about that normal Civic issues.

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[Kafrican]

You were helping us for Civic issues not for military purposes. Therefore don't brag about that normal Civic issues.

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Even military rely on Civilian Radar to have complete coverage of the country's airspace, How do you think the Military is able to separate friendly commercial airplanes from unidentified aircrafts that have the potential to be enemy aircraft? Lazima kuwe na seamless conectivity between Civilan Radar and military....

 

[Tony254]

You were helping us for Civic issues not for military purposes. Therefore don't brag about that normal Civic issues.

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Mbona umekuwa mpole? Hahaha.

 

[Saguda47]

Mbona umekuwa mpole? Hahaha.

Never talk on previous stuffs, we currently have our modern radars which cover the entire country and your country is on our screens!

Our capacity is increasing at a supersonic rate!

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[Tony254]

Never talk on previous stuffs, we currently have our modern radars which cover the entire country and your country is on our screens!

Our capacity is increasing at a supersonic rate!

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Si nyie ndio mnajipiga kifua lakini unakumbushwa kuwa sie ndio tuliokuwa tunacontrol nani anaingia airspace yenu na nani anatoka. Sasa ubavu huu wa kupingana na baba yenu umetoa wapi? Hivi hujui Kenya ndio baba yenu hapa Afrika Mashariki?

 

[Saguda47]

Si nyie ndio mnajipiga kifua lakini unakumbushwa kuwa sie ndio tuliokuwa tunacontrol nani anaingia airspace yenu na nani anatoka. Sasa ubavu huu wa kupingana na baba yenu umetoa wapi? Hivi hujui Kenya ndio baba yenu hapa Afrika Mashariki?

Kijeshi hamtuwezi, mna jeshi dhaifu Sana.

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[Kafrican]

Si nyie ndio mnajipiga kifua lakini unakumbushwa kuwa sie ndio tuliokuwa tunacontrol nani anaingia airspace yenu na nani anatoka. Sasa ubavu huu wa kupingana na baba yenu umetoa wapi? Hivi hujui Kenya ndio baba yenu hapa Afrika Mashariki?

hahaha, hii ni ile kesi ya 'maskini akipata matako hulia mbwata'
Imagine walikua gora moja na Somalia ambao hadi 2018, anga lake lilikua lina controliwa kutoka Nairobi hadi pale Turkey wakasaidia Somalia kuchukua uskani wa anga lake.