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NZDF has not been involved in an actual combat operation since 1972. Its lack of real experience is the real problem. The NZSAS has experience but they are less than 1% of the Army, the rest of the Army has deployed on 'peacekeeping' and Civil Aid type missions but not on combat operations. The Airforce has no combat capability it is basically a logistics/ freight company that can also do unarmed coastguard duties. The Navy is not really a Navy. If the NZ Army deployed on actual combat operations, even with the best equipment available it would be in for a very rude awakening, only then would changes to the culture such as the 'peacekeeping mentality' which NZDF has been crippled by and stuck in since the early 90's be made, although it would unfortunately take quite a few body bags and coffins before the NZDF pulled its head out of its rear end. Also, the NZ Army constantly reinforces the belief of its member that they are such highly trained soldiers and some of the best in the business, and admired and respected around the world for 'punching above their weight'... which is not true at all, but they are told that and they believe it to be true. Simple fact is the NZDF despite 20 years in afghanistan has no experience of actual combat operations, and has not been involved in one for over half a century.

Sad,y far too few. It makes the Army now un deployable. We need Dutton..

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Some corrections and additional informations: 5:13 This used to be true until 2022, when the air force decided to split the F-16 fleet into 3 squadrons: 3rd & 14th Sqn in East Java, and 16th Sqn in Sumatra. 3rd Sqn historically operated a mix of A/B and C/D models, while 16th exclusively operates the C/D models. However, following mid-life upgrade to the A/B (which brought significant gains in capability), the air force decided to made 3rd Sqn an A/B-only unit, transferring the C/D models to the 14th Sqn. 5:22 This also used to be true until 2022. Today only the 11th Sqn operated them. Historically, the Su-27/30 were unevenly split between the 11th Sqn in Sulawesi and 14th Sqn in East Java. This is due to the absence of replacement following the retirement of 14th Sqn’s F-5E/Fs back in 2014, so a small number of Su-27/30s were transferred from the 11th Sqn to the 14th Sqn as a stop-gap before sucessor were available. The logic being back then Indonesia had signed a deal to acquire Su-35s for the 14th Sqn, and the Su-27/30 would serve as a trainer to familiarize pilots and ground crews. That Su-35 deal ended up being canceled for good, and 14th Sqn briefly become a composite F-16C/D & Su-27/30 unit before fully transitioned to F-16s in 2022. 5:34 All 42 Rafales are not meant as F-16 nor Su-27/30 replacements. Rather, Rafales would replace the ~30 or so Hawk 209/109 strike fighters of the 1st and 12th Sqn. Current publicly-known plan involves assigning the Rafales into 3 squadrons: 12th & 16th Sqn in Sumatra, and 1st Sqn in Kalimantan. 16th Sqn, which currently operates F-16C/Ds, would either transfer all of its aircraft to the 3rd and 14th Sqn, or to form a new squadron, posssibly based in Kupang, West Timor. Su-27/30 are to be phased out this decade, with F-15 as the current strongest successor candidate. 8:17 The number of F-16A/B would increase to 10, as a previously crashed F-16B is currently undergoing repair and is slated to return to service. There are also only 23 F-16C/Ds, as one had been destroyed in a fire back in 2014 and is now preserved as gate guardian. 8:50 All 5 J-models had been received as of today, one of which is currently is Australia participating in the Pitch Black exercise. With 2 B-model, 17 H-model (10 standard, 6 stretched, 1 VIP), and 4 L-100-30 civilian models. Excluding the KC-130 tanker, the total C-130 transport fleet currently sits at 28 units, and would soon drop to 26 as all the B-model went into retirement. 8:43 All SA-330s had been retired by late 2023. More H225M had entered service as replacement, totaling around 14 unit in service as of today. 22:03 The Rapier had been quietly retired since 2002. Just some minor mistakes, probably from out-to-date publications. Overall, great video!

The sound that these rockets makes sounds like mad in china😂

Nah NZAF can't just purchase MRF jets from the get go since they lost fast jet pilot and operational maintenance skill, it will be a long baby steps before they can restore that capabilities look at the Philippines, they must acquire basic and advanced jet trainers first then LIFT like Korean FA-50 before any serious MRF can come in!

400billion for 9 subs. Yep, sounds worth it :/

Jesus. "Armoured fist" god damn.

greetings sac, i just love your work, because there is much to be learned between the lines. indo is the perfect first line of defense ally for oz as i am sure you already know, but as the west is living in fear of the 2bil muzzo's in the world how does oz being america's/israels patsy, form the most important strategic/defensive alliance in our region. 555. love to know how many times that on was flapped over around the corporate military elite in the adf. here we are floundering around paying the aukas cronies to dump their isotopes left over from their subs in our back yard so we can have u.s tech sub. 🙃🙄

Where is the reserve fuel for these new weapons? Why only thirty units? We need much more mobile artillery take a look at the mighty Russian army hundreds of trucks with the rockets on the back cheap and lethal you wouldn't like to be on the receiving end

I find it interesting you mention 15 KODAM but you didn't mention the 15 Regiment under it which is called RINDAM in 22:30, RINDAM is basically expanded training regiment that are almost at the size of a brigade. And they are formed in a way that they are hybrid between regimental depots and a normal combat regiment that can be mobilized when they do not have any freedom to transfer their personnel to any nearby batallion. RINDAM is the lifeblood of TNI from where all enlisted soldier came from.

It seems your videos have become somewhat of a listing of military hardware of the nation the video is about. There is no Strategy and no Analysis. Time to change your channel name.

Thank you, sir.

A good analysis of a non-aligned nation...

For a foreign based video on the TNI, this is surprisingly well made however I couldn't help but notice there are mistakes here and there mainly in regards to OOB/Orbat/equipment fielded which is to be expected from big catalogue data like IISS' The Military Balance. One of the egregious mistake from the IISS for example is the Rapier. From one (local) source it is reported that the Rapier has actually been retired from Indonesian Army service as early as 2002. I do highly recommend using Wikipedia as a foundation for information, and citations as it is continuously being updated, and maintained to be as up to date, and accurate as possible. Cheers.

A full ANZAC force would be a good idea or an Oceania Force

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Double upload? I think there was some issue with premiering the video, so now there is a copy.

I think you uploaded the same video twice....

Another excellent briefing mate. Even though they may not feel threatened, their neighbours certainly do (by the huge country to the north west) surely that must impact their strategic thinking? And if not I’m not sure they would be to pleased if some of their neighbours including us, start placing assets on their territory to deter that country to the north west. And what a miss mash of equipment! Anyway thanks again!

I think you uploaded the same video twice.... It's good tho, keep going ^^

Great video man!

Thank you for a very informative video.

It sounds like you said the side armour of the ZBD-04A was rated to "4.5mm APS." Did you mean to say "14.5mm?"

And remember never ever trust nato and their global leaders 😈

would opt for the turretless variant of the KF41 IFV . . . it'll incorporate a heightened (raised) hull . . . that'll make some much needed space inside the otherwise small & tight crew/troop compartment . . . also feature a 6.3 in. suspension lift that'll complement the torsion bar setup . . .

Thanks for the info: Kind regards, PLA

Love your content and I know this is away from your usual content but could you please make a video on the British army and its new land mobility program I don’t know any channel that covers content the way you do

Any chance you could do a video on PLAGF mountain battalion/brigades? Would be super helpful if so.

Don’t they type frigates on order?

So its basically how Chinese marines works except theyre now wheeled?

I am quite impressed all these is done by a setup that can be put in a back pack.

How many HIMARS & NASAMS launchers are manufactured each year? How many are being destroyed each year in Ukraine? Also, how many missiles vs how many are customers wanting? How many missiles are we ordering and how would we get resupplied, presuming they are even available? available available

Australian Army has no idea about armoured vehicles

Well considering the PLA ZTQ 15 is Chinese...its guaranteed 100% garbage non functioning, underperforming, non durable paper tiger and if you show those problems they'll blacklist your country and blame the issues on you. Almost everything they make cant even last very long.

Ex navy here, left late nineties and although I loved the work, it was insulting to be there as wages were garbage and I had to sit my qualifications externally (trades and commercial helicopter license). I would consider going back as I don’t need to work for income anymore but as I am 50, I doubt I would be wanted. I have also spent the last eighteen years living on my yacht so the sea is still important to me. I have been marine rescue for fourteen years and never seen the RNZN out there saving lives in my stretch of sea. I would not claim to know what NZ needs really from our small military but supporting our local marine industry in times of need at sea would be my two cents worth.

Redback jest lepszy ale cóż tego jak jego liczba wzbudza tylko śmiech......Wolę 1000 ZBD04a niż 100 Redback Go China🇨🇳

We live on an island. Build boats.

China has a lot more numbers we shouldn't try measuring ourselves up to China,

Hello everyone! can someone explain or reference chinese or russian paratrooper combat equipment on their parachute harness? I see US paratroopers conduct their airborne operatoins with their ruck sacks and weapons cases, but have never cought a glimpse of Russian / Chinese troopers doing the same.

Australia must be stronger protecting people in Australia stronger the better safer country stealthy defence's manta rays drones 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Congratulations Sir! Outstanding Australian Defense plans to procure the AH-64 Apache Guardian version and UH-70 Sikorsky Black Hawks UH-70M!

It is time to take the bull by the horns. The Imperative for an Australian Nuclear Deterrent in the Face of China's Existential Threat. Australia's strategic security landscape is increasingly fraught with challenges that pose an existential threat to its sovereignty. Foremost among these is China's rising military might, whose expansionist policies and aggressive posturing in the Indo-Pacific region have raised alarms about Australia's future stability and security. Given the current state of Australia's defence capabilities, the acquisition of nuclear weapons emerges as a crucial strategy to deter potential aggression and ensure national survival. Strategic Vulnerabilities and Defense Shortcomings: - Australia boasts a vast and sparsely populated coastline stretching over 25,000 kilometres, presenting a formidable challenge for defence and surveillance. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is under-equipped to secure this extensive border against a superior military force like China. Key shortcomings include: 1. Insufficient Defense Expenditure: Australia's defence budget, while significant, is spread thin across multiple domains, resulting in a lack of advanced and comprehensive land, sea, and air deterrents. The current expenditure levels are inadequate to match the rapid military advancements seen in China. 2. Manpower Constraints: The ADF is experiencing its lowest manpower levels since World War II. This limited personnel pool hampers Australia's ability to project power and sustain prolonged defensive operations, particularly against a numerically superior foe. This is evidenced by the new Australian Foreign Legion forecast to boost recruit numbers. 3. Technological and Capability Gaps: The ADF lacks the advanced technological edge and integrated defence systems to effectively counter modern threats. This includes deficits in missile defence, cyber capabilities, and strategic mobility. The Case for a Nuclear Deterrent. In the face of these challenges, nuclear weapons offer a potent solution that can offset conventional military disadvantages and provide a credible deterrent against existential threats. The strategic rationale for Australia to pursue nuclear armament includes: 1. Deterrence Against Superior Forces: Nuclear weapons serve as a powerful deterrent, compelling any potential aggressor to reconsider the risks of a military incursion. The mere presence of a credible nuclear arsenal can induce hesitation and strategic caution in adversaries, including China. 2. Force Multiplier: A nuclear capability would act as a force multiplier, significantly enhancing Australia’s defensive posture without needing proportional increases in conventional forces. This would enable Australia to maintain a more balanced and sustainable defence budget. 3. Sovereignty and Autonomy: Possessing nuclear weapons would enhance Australia’s strategic autonomy, reducing dependence on allied support in times of crisis and enabling more decisive and independent defence policies. 4. Geopolitical Stability: A nuclear-armed Australia would contribute to regional stability by establishing a balance of power. This could deter China's direct aggression, coercive tactics, and geopolitical maneuvering. Conclusion. In a rapidly evolving security environment, the acquisition of nuclear weapons presents a compelling strategic imperative for Australia. Faced with China's overwhelming military superiority and constrained by current defence capabilities, Australia must consider a nuclear deterrent to secure its sovereignty, safeguard its vast coastline, and ensure national survival. By developing a credible nuclear arsenal, Australia can transform its strategic landscape, compelling any potential aggressor to think twice before undertaking any kinetic actions against the nation. Australia needs to grow up.

Typical Australian Labor government, as soon as elected reduce defence orders, they are cowards and traitors to Australian military.

What's 42 units going to do on a continent??

We have a population smaller than Sydney and its an aging one. On top of that our schools have been manufacturing woke adults that are "effeminized" to a degree that has ended the Kiwi male profile as a fairly rugged and capable Alpha male and even our women have become flaky - This makes the single greatest issue one of attracting the numbers NZDF needs to maintain let alone grow its ability to deploy. I dont think that will prove possible. What can be done given the backdrop of time expired kit that actually cant be replaced easily even if we have the cash. Most of the worlds military slipways are booked solid by larger navys including Australia. Aussie has had to plan to keep a number of ANZAC frigates in limited service for several years past thier real end of life date because the builders cannot deliver the replacements any faster than is underway... thats mid 2030's before any new keels not already sold can be started. Our boats will be knackered by then. On top of that the Royal navy, US navy and even the Asian navys are all racing to rebuild now that Chinas aggression has been recognized. In short we have sod all prospect of having anything new to buy for Navy for a decade plus... And thats just navy. I think its time to reconsider NZDF as three services and remodel along the lines of Royal Marines or US Marines and reduce to a cheaper single command structure and design training and equipment procurement for a more specialized role that serves domestic missions ( Civil defense) and deploys as an agreed narrower but more specialised force multiplier to the ADF without whom we are never going to deploy anyway. Unless we face these fundamentals any talk of new equipment will remain moot

The Imperative for an Australian Nuclear Deterrent in the Face of China's Existential Threat. Australia's strategic security landscape is increasingly fraught with challenges that pose an existential threat to its sovereignty. Foremost among these is China's rising military might, whose expansionist policies and aggressive posturing in the Indo-Pacific region have raised alarms about Australia's future stability and security. Given the current state of Australia's defence capabilities, the acquisition of nuclear weapons emerges as a crucial strategy to deter potential aggression and ensure national survival. Strategic Vulnerabilities and Defense Shortcomings Australia boasts a vast and sparsely populated coastline stretching over 25,000 kilometres, presenting a formidable challenge for defence and surveillance. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is under-equipped to secure this extensive border against a superior military force like China. Key shortcomings include: 1. Insufficient Defense Expenditure: Australia's defence budget, while significant, is spread thin across multiple domains, resulting in a lack of advanced and comprehensive land, sea, and air deterrents. The current expenditure levels are inadequate to match the rapid military advancements seen in China. 2. Manpower Constraints: The ADF is experiencing its lowest manpower levels since World War II. This limited personnel pool hampers Australia's ability to project power and sustain prolonged defensive operations, particularly against a numerically superior foe. This is evidenced by the new Australian Foreign Legion forecast to boost recruit numbers. 3. Technological and Capability Gaps: The ADF lacks the advanced technological edge and integrated defence systems to effectively counter modern threats. This includes deficits in missile defence, cyber capabilities, and strategic mobility. The Case for a Nuclear Deterrent. In the face of these challenges, nuclear weapons offer a potent solution that can offset conventional military disadvantages and provide a credible deterrent against existential threats. The strategic rationale for Australia to pursue nuclear armament includes: 1. Deterrence Against Superior Forces: Nuclear weapons serve as a powerful deterrent, compelling any potential aggressor to reconsider the risks of a military incursion. The mere presence of a credible nuclear arsenal can induce hesitation and strategic caution in adversaries, including China. 2. Force Multiplier: A nuclear capability would act as a force multiplier, significantly enhancing Australia’s defensive posture without needing proportional increases in conventional forces. This would enable Australia to maintain a more balanced and sustainable defence budget. 3. Sovereignty and Autonomy: Possessing nuclear weapons would enhance Australia’s strategic autonomy, reducing dependence on allied support in times of crisis and enabling more decisive and independent defence policies. 4. Geopolitical Stability: A nuclear-armed Australia would contribute to regional stability by establishing a balance of power. This could deter China's direct aggression, coercive tactics, and geopolitical maneuvering. Conclusion. In a rapidly evolving security environment, the acquisition of nuclear weapons presents a compelling strategic imperative for Australia. Faced with China's overwhelming military superiority and constrained by current defence capabilities, Australia must consider a nuclear deterrent to secure its sovereignty, safeguard its vast coastline, and ensure national survival. By developing a credible nuclear arsenal, Australia can transform its strategic landscape, compelling any potential aggressor to think twice before undertaking any kinetic actions against the nation. Australia needs to grow up.

Excellent foresight well done. Probably consider the procurement of the future PSM for the HIMARS Batteries for Littoral defense systems.