Infantry attack: demonstrating land firepower The South African Army was understandably the biggest contributor, demonstrating the firepower of small arms weapons, mortars, air defence systems, infantry fighting vehicles, main battle tanks, and long-range indirect fire weapons such as artillery and multiple launch rocket systems. Visitors saw the SANDF roll out a range of land equipment, including direct-fire and indirect-fire assets, as well as aircraft and even a naval gun (albeit on land). The Ammunition Capability Demonstration (ACD) took place at Denel’s Overberg Test Range in Arniston in March with VIP delegates invited from all over the world to view the impressive display. This might sound like the beginning of a dangerous air conflict, but it was in fact the start of a two-day firepower event that showcased the capabilities of both the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM). The bombs score a direct hit, rippling the surrounding area with deafening booms. Once at the desired altitude, the pilot acquires the target and releases his load of Mk82 bombs to subdue enemy forces on the ground. As it streaks above, the pilot ejects flares to evade any heat-seeking missiles that might be locked on. All photos copyright Grant TurnbullĪ Gripen fighter jet roars overhead making a low pass with its afterburner fully lit in an instant the pilot pushes back on the control stick pointing the nose skywards in an almost vertical climb. Rheinmetall Denel Munition and the SANDF demonstrate how artillery and mortar munitions can provide illumination at night.
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