Pour une fois pas sur place, manningement votre, votre reporter,
Lucas
lundi 13 décembre 2010
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Pour une fois pas sur place, manningement votre, votre reporter,
Lucas
vendredi 10 décembre 2010
The incredible saga of Ukrainian T-72 for southern Sudan
Johannesburg (South Africa) - It was a freighter from others on the Indian Ocean, sailing to Mombasa, Kenya. But when the Faina, the Belize flag, was captured by pirates off Somalia, 25 September 2008, they discovered a cargo in its hold unusual. Large stocks of weapons and ammunition, and tanks T-72.
When the news is known, the United States takes the issue very seriously. Everything must be done to prevent the tanks back to the Islamist insurgency in Somalia, some armed groups claim al-Qaida.
After lengthy negotiations and the payment of a ransom of $ 3.2 million (2.4 million), the Faina is released with its cargo intact. It then resumes its path towards its destination. The saga of the T-72 Faina is far from over.
The tanks are officially intended for the Kenyan military, the documents governing the export testified. But, as noted in a telegram received by American and revealed by Wikileaks The World, they are actually sent to Southern Sudan and its Liberation Army (SPLA), the former southern rebels.
"THE ANGER OF Salva Kiir"
The United States objects to discreetly transfer. Kenyan officials, including Prime Minister Raila Odinga, trying to convince them to close their eyes. The authorities of the semi-autonomous south Sudan are approaching the date of the referendum on self-determination that may enable the South to gain independence, at the risk of renewed war, interrupted in 2004 with the North. The U.S. ambassador tried to persuade the Kenyan Prime Minister, who proposes to transfer the tanks via neighboring Uganda, to abandon this project.
A meeting is convened between an American soldier and senior Kenyan. A senior intelligence Kenyan military insists on "pressures" of the government of South Sudan for the tanks, and specifies that "President [Mwai] Kibaki is personally very angry about this problem."
He also added that Kenyan officials are "troubled" by the U.S. position, adding that in previous cases of arms shipments to southern Sudan, there has been no obstruction, to the extent such transfer, according them, part of the implementation of the peace agreement.
Then the military intelligence official insists cancel delivery will "extremely costly" and more, "Salva Kiir will get angry."
December 16, the tanks are still on flatcars, provided the cars for transporting tanks, at a military camp near Nairobi. The case is treated in the highest state since President Kibaki himself is trying to unlock the file and send the tanks to south Sudan. The military intelligence chief asked his American contacts to help raise arguments for "trying to convince the president."
The nature of links between Kenya and South Sudan is examined. "Over the past two years, officials from the Kenyan Defense Minister shared with us the full details of their engagement with the SPLA, the same way that we shared with them the details of training program for SPLA, including fighting program for the soldiers. "
Kenyan officials have the impression that the United States, by blocking the departure of tanks, have "changed sides" and are now "on the side of Khartoum." U.S. diplomats are trying to explain that contrary to previous orders, consistent with the peace agreement, it is beyond the scope and "deserved punishment".
Why is there so Kenya to ship the tanks? First, says a telegram, Nairobi is responsible for close to the SPLA. But also, "it is always possible that there is down there a financial benefit to a senior Kenyan (or two or more) for facilitating the transfer."
T - 72 finally arrives south Sudan, but it is already the second delivery. These transfers will they continue?
A SERIES OF SATELLITE IMAGES AS EVIDENCE
U.S. diplomats are trying to prevent him hitting at source in Ukraine. They talk with Ukrainian officials in Kiev, beginning by pointing out that according to their information, the T-72 tanks "had been bought by the Kenyan Ministry of Defence on behalf of South Sudan."
A charge of military exports Ukraine insists the cargo is "destined to Kenya." "Ukraine has not shipped military equipment to South Sudan." U.S. diplomat in charge then submits a copy of the Ukrainian proving that the tanks were destined for southern Sudan. The caller does not blink and "expresses his doubts about the authenticity of the text. He asked "if the United States have stronger evidence of their allegations."
The U.S. diplomat, serving his "regret that happened" then produces a series of satellite images showing the "T-72 unloaded in Kenya, transferred by train within the country and finally arriving in southern Sudan." Note by the American diplomat, clearly enjoying the effect: "This produces a strong shock on the Ukrainian side."
Pushing its advantage, the diplomat launches "warning" noting that "these lies are not what the United States waiting for a strategic partner," but that "Ukraine had nothing to gain and by lying, and everything to lose. " Answer: "Ukraine will consider this situation in light of a relationship between partners, so that the U.S. will know how Ukraine is a reliable partner."
For IEmanning, Lucas
When the news is known, the United States takes the issue very seriously. Everything must be done to prevent the tanks back to the Islamist insurgency in Somalia, some armed groups claim al-Qaida.
After lengthy negotiations and the payment of a ransom of $ 3.2 million (2.4 million), the Faina is released with its cargo intact. It then resumes its path towards its destination. The saga of the T-72 Faina is far from over.
The tanks are officially intended for the Kenyan military, the documents governing the export testified. But, as noted in a telegram received by American and revealed by Wikileaks The World, they are actually sent to Southern Sudan and its Liberation Army (SPLA), the former southern rebels.
"THE ANGER OF Salva Kiir"
The United States objects to discreetly transfer. Kenyan officials, including Prime Minister Raila Odinga, trying to convince them to close their eyes. The authorities of the semi-autonomous south Sudan are approaching the date of the referendum on self-determination that may enable the South to gain independence, at the risk of renewed war, interrupted in 2004 with the North. The U.S. ambassador tried to persuade the Kenyan Prime Minister, who proposes to transfer the tanks via neighboring Uganda, to abandon this project.
A meeting is convened between an American soldier and senior Kenyan. A senior intelligence Kenyan military insists on "pressures" of the government of South Sudan for the tanks, and specifies that "President [Mwai] Kibaki is personally very angry about this problem."
He also added that Kenyan officials are "troubled" by the U.S. position, adding that in previous cases of arms shipments to southern Sudan, there has been no obstruction, to the extent such transfer, according them, part of the implementation of the peace agreement.
Then the military intelligence official insists cancel delivery will "extremely costly" and more, "Salva Kiir will get angry."
December 16, the tanks are still on flatcars, provided the cars for transporting tanks, at a military camp near Nairobi. The case is treated in the highest state since President Kibaki himself is trying to unlock the file and send the tanks to south Sudan. The military intelligence chief asked his American contacts to help raise arguments for "trying to convince the president."
The nature of links between Kenya and South Sudan is examined. "Over the past two years, officials from the Kenyan Defense Minister shared with us the full details of their engagement with the SPLA, the same way that we shared with them the details of training program for SPLA, including fighting program for the soldiers. "
Kenyan officials have the impression that the United States, by blocking the departure of tanks, have "changed sides" and are now "on the side of Khartoum." U.S. diplomats are trying to explain that contrary to previous orders, consistent with the peace agreement, it is beyond the scope and "deserved punishment".
Why is there so Kenya to ship the tanks? First, says a telegram, Nairobi is responsible for close to the SPLA. But also, "it is always possible that there is down there a financial benefit to a senior Kenyan (or two or more) for facilitating the transfer."
T - 72 finally arrives south Sudan, but it is already the second delivery. These transfers will they continue?
A SERIES OF SATELLITE IMAGES AS EVIDENCE
U.S. diplomats are trying to prevent him hitting at source in Ukraine. They talk with Ukrainian officials in Kiev, beginning by pointing out that according to their information, the T-72 tanks "had been bought by the Kenyan Ministry of Defence on behalf of South Sudan."
A charge of military exports Ukraine insists the cargo is "destined to Kenya." "Ukraine has not shipped military equipment to South Sudan." U.S. diplomat in charge then submits a copy of the Ukrainian proving that the tanks were destined for southern Sudan. The caller does not blink and "expresses his doubts about the authenticity of the text. He asked "if the United States have stronger evidence of their allegations."
The U.S. diplomat, serving his "regret that happened" then produces a series of satellite images showing the "T-72 unloaded in Kenya, transferred by train within the country and finally arriving in southern Sudan." Note by the American diplomat, clearly enjoying the effect: "This produces a strong shock on the Ukrainian side."
Pushing its advantage, the diplomat launches "warning" noting that "these lies are not what the United States waiting for a strategic partner," but that "Ukraine had nothing to gain and by lying, and everything to lose. " Answer: "Ukraine will consider this situation in light of a relationship between partners, so that the U.S. will know how Ukraine is a reliable partner."
For IEmanning, Lucas
lundi 6 décembre 2010
L'édito du Lundi
A couvert, pour IEmanning, votre reporter sur place,
Lucas
La DGA en recherche d’innovation :
Les idées ne manques pas à la Direction Générale
Comme nous le savons les innovations sont le nerf de la compétitivité industrielle, alors pourquoi nous en priver dans l’armement. D’autant plus que cela permet d’obtenir des avantages concurrentiels sur nos autres concurrents.
Pour cela présentons brièvement quelques innovations décelées au cours de l’année :
- La Matrack qui a pour objectif de détecter les émanations magnétiques des plongeurs. Etanche, compacte et léger, cette matraque à pour objectif d’éviter aux plongeurs démineurs d’être recouvert d’une trop forte couche magnétique à l’approche d’un de ces engins explosif.
- Un kit de vision nocturne pour mitrailleuse 12.7mm.
- Une R-Atelle, qui est une attelle réfrigéré aussi bien pour entorse, luxation ou même des membres amputés, elle a pour objectifs de réduire de facilité la mobilité, réduire la douleur, se protéger des bactéries ou encore conserver un membre.
- Un simulateur d’entrainement au tir de précision.
- Un système d’hydratation des plongeurs d’armes. Ce procédé à pour objectif de compenser la déshydratation que subissent les plongeurs à chaque immersion. Pour cela la solution a été trouvée en fixant une boisson au pied du plongeur et en la reliant directement dans son conduit joignant son masque respiratoire.
Gauthier.
vendredi 3 décembre 2010
When the French Army loose their aircraft
A Rafale, the French fighter aircraft, disappeared at sea last weekend. The origin of this accident, a succession of errors.
Rafale aircraft, based on the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle airport, crashed into the sea last Sunday, off Pakistan. According to information on Europe 1, a series of technical and human factors that would cause the crash. The pilot was unharmed but the body of the device lies between 2,500 and 3,000 meters at the bottom of the sea
The aircraft had taken off on a war mission, in support of ground troops deployed in Afghanistan. The pilot, a military veteran, would have seen less than ten minutes after taking off a warning light to indicate an abnormality of fuel, an incident that should never have led to the loss of the aircraft. But the pilot would have preferred a precautionary measure to end its mission and make a U-turn in the direction of Charles de Gaulle.
For some reason, the aircraft would not however been able to put down immediately. Since the procedure required before a landing, the pilot would be freed of much of its fuel, starting with additional content in the tanks, using a special button "dump". A quick drain caused by the opening of valves on the canisters, valves that are not designed to be closed after use. The fuel system of the aircraft becomes tight if we dropped the famous additional tanks, the pilot did not do.
But shortly after, malfunction or misinterpretation of data, the pilot would have finally realized that it was almost dry. As expected in this case, it would have received assistance from a "nanny", a Super Etendard used as in-flight refueling.
Rafale aircraft, based on the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle airport, crashed into the sea last Sunday, off Pakistan. According to information on Europe 1, a series of technical and human factors that would cause the crash. The pilot was unharmed but the body of the device lies between 2,500 and 3,000 meters at the bottom of the sea
The aircraft had taken off on a war mission, in support of ground troops deployed in Afghanistan. The pilot, a military veteran, would have seen less than ten minutes after taking off a warning light to indicate an abnormality of fuel, an incident that should never have led to the loss of the aircraft. But the pilot would have preferred a precautionary measure to end its mission and make a U-turn in the direction of Charles de Gaulle.
For some reason, the aircraft would not however been able to put down immediately. Since the procedure required before a landing, the pilot would be freed of much of its fuel, starting with additional content in the tanks, using a special button "dump". A quick drain caused by the opening of valves on the canisters, valves that are not designed to be closed after use. The fuel system of the aircraft becomes tight if we dropped the famous additional tanks, the pilot did not do.
But shortly after, malfunction or misinterpretation of data, the pilot would have finally realized that it was almost dry. As expected in this case, it would have received assistance from a "nanny", a Super Etendard used as in-flight refueling.
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Except that additional fuel tanks were not dropped as is done in case of distress. So, by their valves remained open, while kerosene would immediately transferred out of the plane up.
Out of fuel and seeing its engines shut down, the pilot was left with no choice but to eject. It has been found safe and sound.
An investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances of this accident which took place about ten miles from the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. A team from the Accident Investigation Bureau is particularly air-defense come on site. Based on information from Europe, 1 (a french radio) the acoustic beacon Rafale was heard by one of two naval frigates Group.
This incident comes as France is still engaged in negotiations to sell abroad the Rafale, manufactured by Dassault Aviation. The new French Defence Minister, Alain Juppe, had hoped last week of "good news" from Brazil where a contract for 36 aircraft is still on the table.
For IEmanning, Lucas
jeudi 2 décembre 2010
Une Corée en alerte :
Pour revenir sur notre article concernant le bombardement de la Corée du Nord sur la Corée du Sud jetez donc un œil à la photo prise ci-dessous :
Et repensez simplement au fait que cette photo constitue les soi-disantes représailles du bombardement de la Corée du Nord sur des habitations civile de la Corée du Sud et pour le simple fait que des missiles Sud Coréen aurait hypothétiquement été tiré dans une zone non autorisée…
Un reporter choqué de la force d’une ligne blanche : Gauthier
lundi 29 novembre 2010
L'édito du Lundi
Le deuxième à gauche sur la photo, pour IEmanning,
Lucas
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