Armée Angolaise/Angolan Armed Forces

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Active personnel 110,000

Budget $183.58 million (2004)

Percent of GDP 8.8% (2005)


Armour

* T-72 main battle tank Soviet Union - 22
* T-62 main battle tank Soviet Union - 18
* T-54/T-55 main battle tank Soviet Union - about 100
* PT-76 light tank Soviet Union - about 12
* BRDM-2 amphibious armoured patrol/scout car Soviet Union - 50
* BMP-1 amphibious infantry fight vehicle Soviet Union - 150
* BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle Soviet Union - 62 (ex-Polish)
* BTR-60 amphibious armoured personnel carrier Soviet Union - 100
* BTR-80 armoured personnel carrier Soviet Union - 70
* BMD-1 airborne amphibious infantry fighting vehicle Soviet Union - 10
* EE-11 Urutu armoured personnel carrier Brazil - 5

Field Artillery

* D-30 122 mm howitzer Soviet Union - 500
* M-46 130 mm field gun Soviet Union - 48
* D-20 152 mm towed howitzer Soviet Union - 4
* 2S1 122 mm self-propelled howitzer Soviet Union - 8
* 2S3 152 mm self-propelled howitzer Soviet Union - 4
* BM-21 122 mm MRL Soviet Union - 50
* RM-70 122 mm self-propelled MRL Czech Republic - 40
* 2B9 Vasilyok 82 mm mortar Soviet Union - 250 - mounted on BMD-1
* 120 mm Mortar Soviet Union - 500

Air Defense Artillery

* SAM - 500
o SA-3 Goa (Neva/Pechora)
o SA-9 Gremlin
o SA-16 Gimlet
o SA-7 Strela/Grail portable AA SAMs Soviet Union
* ZSU-23-4 Shilka self propelled AA Gun Soviet Union - 20
* ZPU-4 14.5 mm AA gun Soviet Union
* M-1939 37 mm self-propelled automatic air defense gun Soviet Union
* S-60 57 mm self-propelled autocannon Soviet Union

ATGM

* AT-4 Spigot anti-tank weapon Soviet Union - 100

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Aircraft Inventory


SU-27 : 6
Mig-23 : 26
Mig-21 : 18
SU-22 : 8
SU-25 : 8


Helicopters

MI-24 : 15
MI-8 : 48
AlouetteII : 2
AlouetteIII : 15
SA-365 Dauphin : 10
SA-342 Gazelle : 7
Bell 212 Twin Huey : 8


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Angolan Army Instructors’ Training Begins
January 18, 2016




At least 210 army instructors from the country’s 18 provinces are attending a training programme on pedagogy methodology in central Huambo province.

The 20-day programme is taking place in the municipality of Chicala-Cholohanga, some 20 kilometres of Huambo city.

The opening ceremony was presided over by the assistant commander of the Central Military Region, Brig. Mário Gustavo da Silva.

Addressing the event, brigadier Mario Gustavo Silva said the preparation of the military instructors helps update and standardise the theoretical and practical teaching methodologies, aiming at full accomplishment of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) missions.

As reported by AngolaPress



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Angolan Air Force Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary
January 22, 2016




Addressing the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of FAN, marked on Thursday [January 21] under the motto “National Air Force, 40 years in the defense of the airspace, for peace and national unity”, the minister urged the new generation of the branch to follow the example of the old generation, preparing properly for the different challenges. “Only with the maintenance of a strong and capable air force, we can continue ensuring the inviolability of airspace, primary mission of this branch, and take responsibilities with excellence at regional level”, he said. He stressed that Angola has played more and more a key role in the international arena, contributing with its positive experience of national reconciliation, for peace in other countries. “The world now faces great challenges, especially international terrorism that threatens us all, without exception”, said the Defense minister, for whom the defense and security forces are called to take their responsibilities to safeguard the sovereignty of the country. The act was attended by the Secretary of State for National Defense Policy, Gaspar Santos Rufino, the Chief of the General Staff of FAA, Geraldo Sachipengo Nunda and commander of the National Police, Ambrósio de Lemos, among others. The activity featured parade of troops and display skydiving. As reported by AngolaPress

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Angola takes delivery of four more Mi-171Sh multirole helicopters

The Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostech Corporation) handed over a batch of four military transport Mi-171Sh helicopters to the defense ministry of Angola, the press service of the holding said. "The helicopters were produced and tested by U-UAZ enterprise and then airlifted by An-124 Ruslan to Angola where they were reassembled at the base of the customer with all the necessary tests and finally handed over to the defense ministry of the African country," the press service said.





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Angolan Armed Forces Medical Specialists Complete Emergency Medicine Course
March 28, 2016




Over 100 specialist staff in medicine, nursing, psychology, psychiatry and psycho-social support linked to the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), Police, National, Civil Protection and the National Institute of Medical Emergencies concluded on Thursday [March 24] in Luanda the course on emergencies disasters, pandemics and trauma.

The course, sponsored by the Directorate of the General Staff of the health services of the Angolan Armed Forces (EMG-FAA), in cooperation with the Embassy of the United States of America, was lectured by six officers of the US Medical Center under the bilateral cooperation.

On the sidelines of the ceremony, Defense Attache of the Embassy of the United States in the country, colonel Mathews Sousa, told Angop that this course symbolizes the partnership between his country and Angola, concerning regional and global threats.

“It is critical that the United States of America and Angola share experiences and working methods to face the situations of pandemics, natural disasters and other actions that may be identified in the future,” he argued.

As reported by AngolanPress



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Angolan Defence Minister Meets with Portuguese Ambassador
April 20, 2016

Angolan minister of National Defence João Lourenço Tuesday in Luanda met with the Portuguese ambassador to Angola, João José Gomes Caetano, under bilateral relations.

At the end of the audience the two interlocutors did not speak to the press, but it is believed to focus on cooperation of defence field.

A Portuguese Ship “NRP Vasco da Gama” docked recently at the commercial ports of Luanda and Lobito (coastal Benguela province) to strengthen the cooperation in the field of Navy.

Angola and Portugal maintain historical and privileged political, diplomatic and economic ties.

The Portuguese diplomat presented his credentials to the Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos on 25 February this year.

As reported by the AngolaPress





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French Ambassador to Angola Meets with Angolan Defence Minister
May 27, 2016 34
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Issues related to cooperation in the political and military field between Angola and France topped Thursday [May 26] the audience that the Minister of National Defense, João Lourenço, granted to the French ambassador to the country.

This information was provided to journalists at the end of the audience granted to French diplomat Jean-Claude Moyet who said that this approach is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

Asked about the existing cooperation ties between the two countries, Jean – Claude Moyret stressed the importance that French companies play in the oil sector, when it comes to large investments and long-term partnerships.

“Despite the crisis derived from the oil price fall in the international market, which perhaps will not last, I hope, that companies in the oil sector decide to invest again in Angola with projects to keep oil production in the country,” he said.

As reported by AngolaPress






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Angolan Navy Celebrates 40th Anniversary
July 11, 2016 42




The Angolan Navy (MGA), the branch of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), which guarantees the defense of the territorial waters, celebrated on Sunday July 10, 40 years of existence.

According to a military source, in 40 years great changes happened in the MGA although it is still insufficient the number of ships at its disposal to address the effective patrolling of the territorial waters including the Exclusive Economic Zone (ZEE).

On the occasion, the Minister of National Defense, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, sent a congratulatory message to MGA highlighting the process of modernization and improvement of its staff for the preservation of the country’s sovereignty.

To celebrate the date, the Navy held a number of activities, with emphasis on the symposium under the theme “Angolan Navy, expectations and challenges”.

As reported by the AngolaPress





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Angolan Navy to get vessels from Privinvest

Jeremy Binnie, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
08 September 2016

Privinvest, a company that owns several shipyards, announced on 2 September that it will provide "a range of vessels" to the Angolan Navy as part of a "major shipbuilding and maritime economy programme".

It said that, as part of this programme, it would also team with a company called Simportex to develop and operate a shipyard in Angola that will be able to build and service ships, as well as transfer technology that would enable naval vessels to be constructed in Angola.

"This marks another step in our co-operation with one of the most dynamic economies in Africa," a press release quoted Boulos Hankach, president of Privinvest Shipbuilding Investments, as saying.

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Malgré la crise, l'Angola commande 17 navires militaires au Franco-Libanais Safa


OLJ/AFP 09/09/2016

Le gouvernement angolais a passé commande à un chantier naval occidental de 17 patrouilleurs militaires pour un montant de près de 500 millions d'euros à la société du Franco-Libanais Iskandar Safa. Et ce alors que l'économie du pays traverse une passe difficile pour cause de chute des cours du pétrole.

Dans un décret signé par le président José Eduardo dos Santos en date du 29 août, les autorités annoncent que ce contrat, d'un montant annoncé de 495 millions d'euros, a été attribué à la société Privinvest Shipbuilding Investments LCC, propriété de l'homme d'affaires français d'origine libanaise Iskandar Safa.

Ces navires, dont le type n'a pas été précisé, auront pour mission "l'interception et la dissuasion, ainsi que la surveillance permanente des côtes" du pays, a précisé le décret.

Dans un communiqué, Privinvest a confirmé la "fourniture d'une série de bâtiments pour la marine angolaise", sans autre détail. L'entreprise a également annoncé l'installation prochaine en Angola, avec la société locale Simportex, d'un chantier naval "en vue de construire des navires de guerre et de fournir une large variété de services à la flotte angolaise".
"Ce chantier marque une nouvelle étape dans notre coopération avec l'une des économies les plus dynamiques en Afrique", s'est réjoui le président de Privinvest, Boulos Hankach.

Ce groupe dispose de plusieurs chantiers navals au Moyen-Orient, en France (les Constructions mécaniques de Normandie à Cherbourg) et affirme avoir livré plus de 2000 navires à plus de 40 marines à travers le monde.

Après le boom économique qui a suivi la fin de la guerre civile en 2002, l'Angola, actuel premier producteur de pétrole en Afrique subsaharienne, subit de plein fouet la chute des cours de l'or noir.

Plus d'un tiers de ses 25 millions d'habitants vivent sous le seuil de pauvreté et le cours officiel de la devise angolaise, le kwanza, a perdu plus de 60% face au dollar depuis le début 2015.
Son ministre des Finances depuis trois ans, Armando Manuel, a été limogé lundi, sans explication officielle.

http://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1006484/malgre-la-crise-langola-commande-17-navires-militaires-au-franco-libanais-safa.html

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Angola Defence Minister Discusses Cooperation with Ambassadors from Brazil and Chile
September 9, 2016 42



The Angolan Defence minister, João Manuel Lourenço, received Thursday [September 8], in separate audiences, in Luanda, the ambassadors of the Federal Republic of Brazil and Chile, respectively, Norton de Andrade Mello Rapesta and Charles Parker.

The minister discussed with diplomats issues related to the sector, as well as possible areas of intervention within the existing bilateral cooperation with both countries.

The diplomat, Carlos Parkert, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ambassador of Chile to Angola, said that it was a fruitful meeting aimed to evaluate and find a possible intervention

in the maritime security.

Chilean ambassador said that is set for the next time a visit of the Chilean Defense Minister to Angola and during which will be signed a cooperation agreement.

He noted that Angola can expect with this cooperation experience from his country, having considered the common challenges.

He also pointed out that in Angola there are already cooperation agreements in the fields of fisheries, agriculture and industry.

On the other hand, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Angola, Norton de Andrade Mello Rapesta, said that they reviewed

issues related to the cooperation, particularly in the fields of capacity building.

According to the Brazilian diplomat, relations between the two countries have a great potential for growth, and the meeting also served to analyze other possibilities, as well as the

exchange of experience in various branches.

As reported by AngolaPress


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Zimbabwe, Angola Bind Security Agreement
September 6, 2016 69
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Zimbabwe and Angola’s defence forces will continue exchanging notes in order to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, visiting Chief of Staff of the Angolan Armed Forces General Geraldo Sachipengo Nunda, said yesterday [September 5]. In an interview, Gen Nunda said the visit was also meant to reassure the people from both countries that their relationship dates back to the time of the liberation struggle. “My visit to Zimbabwe is to strengthen the relations between the two countries, Zimbabwe and Angola, as well as the two national Defence Forces. We want to reaffirm to our people that Zimbabwe and Angola are brotherly nations,” he said.

Gen Nunda and his delegation arrived in the country over the weekend and the visit was aimed at enabling the two Defence Forces to strengthen bilateral ties.

He visited the Zimbabwe National Army headquarters in Harare yesterday where he first had a Joint Guard of Honour with Commander Zimbabwe Defence Forces General Constantino Guveya Chiwenga.

He later paid a courtesy call at the ZDF offices where a presentation was made on the organisation and roles of the Ministry of Defence.

The presentation was also attended by Commander ZNA Lieutenant General Philip Valerio Sibanda, Commander Air Force of Zimbabwe Air Marshal Perence Shiri, Major-Generals Douglas Nyikayaramba and Engelbrecht Rugeje, among other senior ZDF officers.

According to his itinerary, Gen Nunda is expected to visit the National Defence College, Zimbabwe Defence Industry, Zimbabwe Military Academy and the National Heroes Acre, among others areas.

In April last year, a 10-member delegation from the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), met President Mugabe at his Munhumutapa offices to share notes on the two countries’ experiences since the attainment of independence.

The delegation was led by MPLA secretary-general Cde Juliao Mateus Paulo.

Speaking to journalists after a closed door meeting with President Mugabe, Cde Paulo said their discussions centred on the two countries’ liberation struggles and possible ways of strengthening relations between Zanu-PF and the MPLA.

As reported by Freeman Razemba for The Herald


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Russia to deliver a batch of upgraded Mi-24P attack helicopters to Angola



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Russian Helicopters company plans to deliver a batch of upgraded Mi-24P attack helicopters to the Angolan air force later this month. That was reported by russianhelicopters.aero.

The contract was signed on the line of “Rosoboronexport” a few years ago. Part of the Mi-24P, derived from the stock of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, passed overhaul reconditioning on the basis of 150 aircraft repair plant (ARP) “Helicopters of Russia” Holding (included in the State Corporation Rostec).

The helicopters underwent rotor blade and tail rotor blade replacements in addition to engine, transmission unit and avionics repairs.

“In 2016-2017, we plan to continue exporting these helicopters (Mi-17 and Mi-24) to Angola, Mali, Sudan, Nigeria,” Tass quoted Rosoboronexport’s Yury Demchenko, head of a Russian delegation to the Africa Aerospace & Defense Expo, as saying. “Our position in the African helicopter market is solid, so we are optimistic about the prospects of cultivating it further.”

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Ukraine executes repair of military transport aircraft for Angola

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Il-76 of National Air Force of Angola. Photo by Dylan Malyasov


AVIAMIR limited liability company executes repair of Ilyushin Il-76 (NATO reporting name: Candid) military transport aircraft for National Air Force of Angola. AVIAMIR LLC is located in Bila Tserkva (80 km south of Kyiv) on the territory of the Municipal Enterprise Bilotserkivskiy cargo aircraft complex (ME “BVAK”).

According to press service of ME “BVAK” in Bila Tserkva also repaired Antonov An-72 and Antonov An-74 military transport aircraft for Angola. The National Air Force of Angola is believed to have four Il-76 aircraft in service as well as seven An-72 and An-74 aircraft.

«AVIAMIR» LLC provides services for maintenance and current repair of aviation equipment. The main specialization of the company is the execution of the most challenging forms of the Rules of Maintenance and works to extend the resources and service life of the planes of Il-76 and An-12 of all modifications.

Company carries out the following activities:
•all kinds of maintenance according to the Rules of Maintenance of the planes of IL -76; AN-12;
•works by the programs of the OJSC «IL» and SE «ANTONOV» for extend the resources and service life of the planes;
•repair failed units, assemblies, avionics and components of the planes;
•airframe repair, household appliances, fitting — rivet work;
•modify standard equipment of aircraft accordingly with requirements ICAO;
•installation new systems on the planes accordingly with requirements ICAO with documentation of Developers of the planes;
•full and partial external and internal painting aircraft acrylic and polyurethane enamels;
•weighting and calculation of the alignment of the planes;
•delivery at the Customers request the necessary spare parts and components.

At the maintenance base (on ME “BVAK”) all of maintenance works are performed in hangar. All necessary equipment to check and repair avionics of the planes are available in specialized laboratories. Company has all necessary specialists with extensive experience in performing maintenance and repair of this type of the planes.







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Angolan Air Force received its first Su-30 multirole fighter aircraft


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Angola has received the first two of 12 Sukhoi Su-30K multirole fighters and is expected to receive the rest by early 2018, Aleksandr Vorobei, the CEO of the 558th Aviation Repair Plant in Belarus, told Sputnik on 19 September.

According to the Sputnik, Angola signed a contract to purchase 12 Russian Su-30K fighters, which are currently stationed at the 558 Aviation Repair Plant in Belarus’ Baranovichi, during a visit of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin to Luanda in 2013.

The aircraft were formerly operated by the Indian Air Force, which has ordered more than 200 Su-30MKIs in a number of batches. The early models delivered were basic aircraft without features like canards and thrust vector controls, and it is these 18 early model aircraft (ten Su-30MK and eight Su-30K fighters delivered between May 1997 and December 1999) that were returned to Russia and replaced with more advanced Su-30MKIs.

India had intended to upgrade these early aircraft but instead used them as part-exchange for new aircraft. They were retired in 2006 and sent to the 558th Aircraft Repair Plant at Baranovichi in Belarus between August and November 2011 as the property of Irkut Corporation.

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Angola receives maritime surveillance aircraft from Israel




Written by defenceWeb, Monday, 16 October 2017

Angola is operating a Cessna Citation for maritime surveillance.The Angolan Air Force is operating a Cessna Citation jet configured by Israel’s BIRD Aerosystems for the maritime surveillance role.

IHS Jane's Defence Weekly reports that the Citation has been fitted with Leonardo's SeaSpray active electronically scanned array (AESA) multimode surveillance radar and a Controp electro-optical (EO) sensor in a belly fairing. The aircraft also has an automatic identification system (AIS) receiver and satellite communications systems.

BIRD Aerosystems told IHS Jane’s that the $20 million Airborne Surveillance, Information, and Observation (ASIO) contract includes the maritime surveillance aircraft, ground-based command and control centre and ASIO workstations on naval vessels. More aircraft will be delivered at a later date.

"The client wants to be able to identify motherships that remain outside of the waters and the smaller associated satellite fishing vessels that enter its waters," Shaul Mazor, vice-president of marketing and business development at BIRD, told IHS Jane's.

BIRD Aerosystems in February 2015 announced a contract from an undisclosed customer for maritime surveillance aircraft “installed with multiple sensors and multiple sub-systems”.


The Citation (N54FT) was exported from the United States to Angola at the beginning of the year and cancelled from the US register on 19 January 2017. Its previous owner was listed by the Federal Aviation Administration as “Bank of Utah Trustee”. The aircraft was then seen at Megiddo Airfield in Israel in January and was flying in Angola by August. The aircraft was built in 1979.

Bird Aerosystems was established in 2001 in Israel. It specialises in airborne missile protection systems and airborne surveillance, information and observation solutions for maritime and ground surveillance.

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Angola orders C295s

Written by defenceWeb, Monday, 12 March 2018



A C295W.The Angolan military has ordered three C295 transport aircraft from Airbus, and will use them for transport and maritime surveillance duties.

The three aircraft are being acquired for nearly 160 million euros, according to documents seen by the Lusa news agency last week. Lusa reported that Angolan President Joao Lourenco on 2 March authorised commodities trading company Simportex to finalise the contract for the aircraft with Airbus Defence and Space.

The contract is worth 159.9 million euros. It will be financed by Banco Bilbao and Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) of Spain and be included in the contract of the Public Investment Programme of the Angolan government.

It appears the C295s will be used by the Angolan Navy for maritime surveillance, according to Angolan media. Given the price tag, it is likely that this includes specialised maritime surveillance equipment. Maritime patrol variants of the C295 are fitted with the Fully Integrated Tactical System (FITS) for mission control, and this includes a search radar, electro-optical sensors, magnetic anomaly detector and other avionics. Weapons can include torpedoes, missiles, mines and depth charges.

Angola has facilitated other defence deals through Simportex, and in 2016 attempted to acquire naval vessels from the Privinvest shipbuilding group via Simportex, and establish a shipyard in Angola for the local construction of naval vessels. However, it seems that little has since transpired regarding this deal.

Airbus said "we are naturally pleased to see the steps that have been taken in Angola and believe that we have the right product for the nation's needs. We are optimistic of completing the required negotiations in due course."

A growing number of countries in Africa have acquired the C295, the most recent being Mali, which received a single winglet-equipped C295W in December 2016. Mali’s selection of the aircraft was apparently influenced by Ghana’s use of the C295 in support of the Minusma mission in Mali from 2014, with the aircraft exhibiting good endurance and unrefuelled range as well as the ability to operate on unpaved runways.

The C295W is the standard production version. It was unveiled in 2013 with the aim of improving performance and fuel economy, especially in hot and high conditions. The winglets improve cruise and fuel consumption through a reduction in drag and increase in lift.

Meanwhile, updated Pratt & Whitney PW127 engines add power in climb and cruise, improving all round performance. The engine changes increase payload by 1 500 kg at 25 000 feet, raise maximum operational altitude from 24 000 to 26 000 feet and increase payload by 1 ton from hot and high airfields.

In Africa, at the moment Algeria has six C295s in service, and Egypt 24. Ghana acquired three C295s, which it flew on behalf of the United Nations in Mali. There are also non-African C295 operators on the continent – for instance, the Spanish Air Force has used the C295 for humanitarian assistance missions in Africa as it is cheaper to fly than the C-130 Hercules, while its CN235 MPAs are used to patrol for pirates, gather intelligence on land and sea and monitor sea lanes around Somalia and the Gulf of Aden.

According to Airbus, a total of 206 C295s have been ordered and 165 delivered, with 163 in operation around the world today. One of the most recent customers was Brazil, which ordered an additional C295 for search and rescue, taking its fleet up to 15.

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Angola confirmed as Super Dvora Mk 3 patrol boat customer

Written by defenceWeb, Thursday, 10 May 2018



Super Dvora patrol boats for AngolaAngola is the customer for four Super Dvora Mk 3 patrol boats ordered from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in 2015.

At the time the deal was announced, IAI only said the vessels were going to an undisclosed African country and that they would be delivered in 2016.

According to Angola’s official government gazette published on 1 March this year, budget information has revealed that the country is spending $4.3 million on equipment for its Dvora vessels, including radars.

The Super Dvora Mk 3 is currently in service with several navies worldwide. The type has an overall length of 27 meters, a top speed in excess of 40 knots, and displaces approximately 50 tonnes. It has a range of over 1 000 nautical miles at 10 knots. The type can be armed with 20, 23, 25 or 30 mm cannons, 7.62 or 12.7 mm machineguns and 40 mm grenade launchers. These can be mounted on automatic turrets or manually aimed. Missiles can also be fitted. Accommodation provides for 12 crewmembers.

The Super Dvora MK 3 can be propelled by articulating surface drives (ASD) or waterjets. The ASD system enables operation in extremely shallow water at minimal drafts of 1.2 metres. The ASD system is also highly manoeuvrable, steering the craft with thrust vectoring.

Angola’s most recent budget also makes provision for the acquisition of six transport helicopters for $52 million and budgets $9.5 million for maritime patrol vessels. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s Arms Transfers database, in 2016 Angola ordered several patrol vessels from France as part of a 495 million euro deal, but not much is known about this deal.

In 2016 Angola ordered two fast patrol craft from Whitehead Sistemi Subacquei for around 7 million euros.

Angola has already taken delivery of a number of helicopters over the last decade, including four A109K and two AW139 helicopters from AgustaWestland (Leonardo Helicopters) for use by the Navy; eight Mi-171Sh armed transport helicopters from Russia and 12 second hand and upgraded Mi-24P/Mi-35P attack helicopters from Russia.

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51645:angola-confirmed-as-super-dvora-mk-3-patrol-boat-customer&catid=51:Sea&Itemid=106

Nzinga Mbandi P202

C'est très intéressant le développement des patrouilleur et opv dans different pays d'Afrique! Il y a une réel ambition de l'action de l'état en mer

Il faut dire qu'il y a une forte demande africaine, vu les menaces qui se trouvent autour de nos côtes (piraterie, pêches et trafics illicites etc) mais aussi les conflits régionaux .. cela profites à des constructeurs non connus et qui ont fais du marché africain leur principal marché, notamment les chinois, les israéliens, les bulgares ou encore les petits constructeurs français comme Raidco ou CMN.

Les pays ont aussi plus de moyen qu'avant et peuvent se permettre de créer un embrion de marine et renforcer l'action de l'état !

Ca s'est passé inaperçu .. l'Angola continue de surprendre .. ils ont acquis 6 Aw109E en 2015

Une belle acquisition