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kwaigonegin · Sep 26, 2013

bd popeye said:
Kenya

Kenyan soldiers take cover after heavy gunfire near Westgate mall in Nairobi on Monday

Notice the SCAR 17S..

Kenyan soldiers took position near the Westgate mall on Sunday

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Soldiers from the Kenya Defense Forces arrive after dawn outside the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. Islamic extremist gunmen lobbed grenades and fired assault rifles inside Nairobi's top mall Saturday, killing dozens and wounding over a hundred in the attack.

Geez! how many different types of rifles do the Kenyan army use? Wouldn't it make sense to at least standardized their assault rifle of choice? they are not even the same caliber type weapon! Are they even special forces/specialized counter terrorism group or just regular army? from those pictures, their 'stance and posture' don't look a highly trained group of operators for urban assault compared to say SAS, GSG9, DEVGRU, GROM etc...

SteelBird · Sep 26, 2013

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Saw these photos sometime ago. What makes me feel funny is that they purposely show off real armo in a parade. Aren't they afraid that their would be any type of accident? If somebody wants to assassinate the leader, wouldn't it just be too dangerous?

TerraN_EmpirE · Sep 26, 2013

kwaigonegin said:
Geez! how many different types of rifles do the Kenyan army use? Wouldn't it make sense to at least standardized their assault rifle of choice? they are not even the same caliber type weapon! Are they even special forces/specialized counter terrorism group or just regular army? from those pictures, their 'stance and posture' don't look a highly trained group of operators for urban assault compared to say SAS, GSG9, DEVGRU, GROM etc...

what you are seeing is a mixed bag. Regular grunts securing the out side local police and SF as for weapons
regular grunts fn FAL, HK g3 both 7.62x51 NATO
plus AKM 7.62x39mm
Like most African arms most of them have seen better days
SF M4A1 5.56x45mm and FN SCAR H 7.62x51mm both look like late models so three calibres

mwanamwale · Sep 29, 2013

TerraN_EmpirE said:
what you are seeing is a mixed bag. Regular grunts securing the out side local police and SF as for weapons
regular grunts fn FAL, HK g3 both 7.62x51 NATO
plus AKM 7.62x39mm
Like most African arms most of them have seen better days
SF M4A1 5.56x45mm and FN SCAR H 7.62x51mm both look like late models so three calibres

IMO the reason the have different caliber rifles is because they are a developing country and most of its weapons are donated therefore you get the many different weapons.

TerraN_EmpirE · Sep 29, 2013

A fair assessment to a degree, it should be noted that the calibers seen in the event were among the worlds most popular types and with the possible exception of 5.56mm the most popular in the African region. Also seen around that exent were MP5 and browning high powers adding 9x19mm NATO to the mix. But one thing to keep in mind is you don't need to be a so called developing country to have a mix like that. The PLA uses QBZ95G for its front line QBZ 95 for some front and some second Type 88 for second line QBZ03 for some units, and still has some type 56 in the back of the armory add in the PAP with type 56 Type 95 and seen with CQ 556 weapons and we see such a jumble.
the US has M16A4 for some units M16A2 for more reserves M4 and M4A1 add in FN SCAR and HK416 for elites M14 variants for sniper weapons along side M110 and SR25s and you can see another jumble of weapons. Its partially budget partially operations needs.

the AK is a fair weapon in urbanized terrain as it was developed for it. The AR is better at range fighting, but the FAL,G3 and FN Scar H have undeniable stopping power and reach beyond them both.

bd popeye · Oct 1, 2013

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"Yuri Ivanov", the lead communications ship of Project 18280 for the Russian Navy, is seen during a launching ceremony at Severnaya Verf Shipyard in St Petersburg, Russia, Sept. 30, 2013. The Yury Ivanov, a Project 18280 communication ship built at the Severnaya Verf shipyard, was launched here on Monday. The ship is 95 m long and has a displacement of about 4,000 tons, and will be assigned to the Russian Navy in 2014. (Xinhua Photo)

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South Korean soldiers march through downtown as part of the events to mark the 65th Armed Forces Day in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 1, 2013. (Xinhua/Park Jin-hee)

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Security forces personnel are seen storming the small city of Al-Ayyat (south of Giza) searching for suspects involved in "terrorism actions", in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 1, 2013. Four people were killed and 34 others injured during clashes between security forces and residents of Al-Ayyat on Monday night. (Xinhua/Mohammad Nouhan)

bd popeye · Oct 1, 2013

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People welcome the Japanese naval ships at Thilawa Port in Yangon, Myanmar, on Sept. 30, 2013. Three Japanese naval ships called at Myanmar's Thilawa Port near Yangon Monday as part of its round- the-world voyage. JDS Kashima (TV-3508) is a training ship of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)(Xinhua/U Aung)

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Fumiyuki Kitagawa (C), rear-admiral of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and commander of Japan Training Squadron, speaks to media at Thilawa Port in Yangon, Myanmar, on Sept. 30, 2013. Three Japanese naval ships called at Myanmar's Thilawa Port near Yangon Monday as part of its round-the-world voyage. (Xinhua/U Aung)

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Indian paramilitary troopers patrol during a search operation in Diyalachak near Hiranagar village, some 50 kilometers from Jammu, the winter capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Sept. 28, 2103. Indian Police, paramilitary force and army launched a massive search operation in Diyalachak after villagers claimed they sighted militants in the area, two days after militants attacked a police station in Kathua and an Army Camp in Samba. (Xinhua/Stringer)

bd popeye · Oct 2, 2013

Official welcoming ceremony the A400M Atlas at Orléans-Bricy Air Base, France.
Photos:JL. Brunet © Armée de l'air

bd popeye · Oct 2, 2013

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German crew chiefs prepare for post-flight checks as four AG-51 Tornados land at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 30, 2013. The Tornados will be at Mountain Home from Sept. 30 through Oct. 19 for Mountain Roundup 2013, an exercise that is part of the German Air Force Tornado Fighter Weapons Instructor Course Mission Employment (ME) Phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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German Air Force AG-51 Tornados land at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 30, 2013. The Tornados will be at Mountain Home from Sept. 30 through Oct. 19 for Mountain Roundup 2013, an exercise that is part of the German Air Force Tornado Fighter Weapons Instructor Course Mission Employment (ME) Phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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German Air Force AG-51 Tornados land at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 30, 2013. The Tornados will be at Mountain Home from Sept. 30 through Oct. 19 for Mountain Roundup 2013, an exercise that is part of the German Air Force Tornado Fighter Weapons Instructor Course Mission Employment (ME) Phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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A German Air Force AG-51 Tornado weapons officer points out a canopy discrepancy shortly afther they landed at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 30, 2013. The Tornados will be at Mountain Home from Sept. 30 through Oct. 19 for Mountain Roundup 2013, an exercise that is part of the German Air Force Tornado Fighter Weapons Instructor Course Mission Employment (ME) Phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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German Air Force Staff Sgt. Christoph Bretz, a GAF crew chief, prepares to chalk and park an AG-51 Tornados land at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 30, 2013. The Tornados will be at Mountain Home from Sept. 30 through Oct. 19 for Mountain Roundup 2013, an exercise that is part of the German Air Force Tornado Fighter Weapons Instructor Course Mission Employment (ME) Phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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A German Air Force crew chief accomplishes post-flight checks as pilots disembark their AG-51 Tornado at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 30, 2013. The Tornados will be at Mountain Home from Sept. 30 through Oct. 19 for Mountain Roundup 2013, an exercise that is part of the German Air Force Tornado Fighter Weapons Instructor Course Mission Employment (ME) Phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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A German Air Force crew chief accomplishes post-flight checks as pilots disembark their AG-51 Tornado at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 30, 2013. The Tornados will be at Mountain Home from Sept. 30 through Oct. 19 for Mountain Roundup 2013, an exercise that is part of the German Air Force Tornado Fighter Weapons Instructor Course Mission Employment (ME) Phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

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A German Air Force AG-51 Tornado takes to the sky for an Exercise Mountain Roundup 2013 orientation flight at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 1, 2013. The U.S. and German Air Force partnership has become a crucial component of combined-joint operations. In Afghanistan's Regional Command-North, there's a very similar operational situation to what will be exercised here throughout the next few weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)

bd popeye · Oct 5, 2013

[h=2]Warships Enter Sydney Harbour[/h]

The PLAN Qingdao from China enters the Harbour on October 4, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

Indian Navy warshipl, INS Sahyadri arrives in Sydney Harbour on October 4, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

Sailors stand on British Royal Navy ship, HMS Daring, as it arrives in Sydney Harbour on October 4, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

Royal New Zealand Navy warship, HMNZS Te Mana arrives in Sydney Harbour, on October 4, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

The PLAN Qingdao from China enters the Harbour on October 4, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

Royal New Zealand Navy warship, HMNZS Te Mana (L) and British Royal Navy warship HMS Daring (R) arrive in Sydney Harbour, on October 4, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

Sailors stand on Royal New Zealand Navy warship, HMNZS Te Mana as it arrives in Sydney Harbour, on October 4, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

Royal New Zealand Navy warship, HMNZS Te Mana (R) and Indian Navy warship INS Sahyadri arrive in Sydney Harbour, on October 4, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

HMAS Leeuwin enters the Harbour on October 4, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

British Royal Navy warship HMS Daring (R), Royal New Zealand Navy warship, HMNZS Te Mana (C) and Indian Navy warship INS Sahyadri arrive in Sydney Harbour, on October 4, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

Indian Navy warshipl, INS Sahyadri arrives in Sydney Harbour on October 4, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

Royal Australian Navy warship HMAS Sydney cruises past the Sydney Opera House on October 4, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

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