How SADF's G5 Howitzer Mastermind Was Assassinated: Why The Gun Genius Gerald Bull Had To Go

On March 22, 1990, the world's most dangerous artillery genius, Dr. Gerald Bull, was executed at his doorstep in Brussels. But who pulled the trigger? In this video, we dive deep into the man who armed the SADF with the legendary G5 Howitzer—the game-changing weapon that turned the tide for South African forces in the brutal Angola Bush War. Gerald Bull, a mathematical prodigy turned shadowy arms dealer, became a critical lifeline for the isolated South African Defence Force (SADF) under international arms embargoes. Facing superior Soviet artillery like the BM-21 Grad rockets that outranged their outdated guns during Operation Savannah, the SADF urgently needed a revolution in firepower. Bull delivered exactly that through covert channels, smuggling GC-45 technology, barrels, and tens of thousands of rounds to Armscor—technology that South African engineers refined into the formidable G5 Howitzer. This wasn't just another gun. The G5 gave the SADF unmatched range, accuracy, and mobility in the harsh Angolan terrain. Equipped with an auxiliary power unit (APU) and revolutionary extended-range full-bore (ERFB) ammunition, it allowed South African artillerymen to strike deep, dominate counter-battery fire, and support operations like Alpha Centauri and the intense battles against Cuban and FAPLA forces. The G5 became a cornerstone of SADF's artillery dominance in the Border War, projecting power where air superiority was contested and changing the dynamics of African warfare in the process. We explore Bull's high-stakes navigation of the Cold War shadows: his illegal arms transfers that bypassed UN sanctions to empower the SADF, his dealings with South Africa, China, and later Iraq, and his audacious "Project Babylon"—the space-capable Super Gun for Saddam Hussein that likely sealed his fate. Was Bull assassinated by Mossad for crossing red lines with Iraq, or did other clients (or even former partners) turn on him? We examine the leading theories behind this unsolved killing. In this video, you’ll learn: How the G5 Howitzer was born from Bull’s GC-45 and became the SADF’s long-range powerhouse in Angola. The daring covert operations that smuggled advanced artillery tech to South Africa despite global embargoes. The technical brilliance behind the G5’s range and accuracy that gave SADF troops a decisive edge. The secret Iraqi Super Gun project and the geopolitical intrigue that ended Bull’s life. Bull’s complex legacy—from arming the SADF in their fight against Soviet-backed forces to becoming one of the most controversial figures in modern military history. If you’re into military history, the South African Border War, artillery innovation, and Cold War sabotage, hit subscribe to Sabotaging Africa for more untold stories from the continent’s battlefields. #GeraldBull #G5Howitzer #SADF #SouthAfricanDefenceForce #AngolaBushWar #BorderWar #ProjectBabylon #Armscor #MilitaryHistory #SuperGun #ColdWarAfrica #sadf #southafricanborderwar #swapo #southafricanmilitary Note: Background Music made by SUNO AI