Spain deploys additional C-295 aircraft to Dakar
Spain has deployed an additional C-295 tactical transport aircraft Dakar, Senegal to bolster the United Nations missions in the Central
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NNS Aradu: Nigeria’s Thunder sails again
NNS Aradu (F89), a Meko 360 class multipurpose frigate of the Nigerian Navy and one of Africa’s most formidable warship has successfully undergone a refit at the Naval Dockyard limited in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Read moreEgyptian Air Force new Sukhoi Su-35 breaks cover
The first five Sukhoi Su-35 fighters for the Egyptian Air Force have been photographed at Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport en route
Read moreFrench-led Task Force Takuba reaches initial operating capability
Just few months into its deployment, Task Force Takuba, the new French-led multinational special forces task force in the Sahel reached its initial operating capability (IOC) on 15 July, says the French Ministry of Armed Forces, ahead of its planned full operational capability in early 2021.
Read moreMINUSMA: Portugal deploys C-296 aircraft to Mali
Portugal has sent a C-295 cargo aircraft to the United Nations United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) to replace the Danish aircrafts carrying out transport duties.
Read moreJAS 39 Gripen, F-16, L-39NG zero in for Tunisia’s fighter contract
Three aircraft are in the lead for Tunisia’s fighter jet requirement to replace its aging Northrop F-5 fleet. Tunisia first ordered its F-5 in 1981 Tunisia, taking delivery of 12 F-5’s (8 F-5E and 4 F-5F) in 1984-85. With five more from the Alconbury Aggressor Squadron (in 1989).
Read moreUS comes through for Chad with 28 David armored vehicles, 10 trucks, other equipment
The United States has delivered several military equipment to the Chadian military to support it’s G5 Sahel counterterror commitments.
Read moreNigerien military now flying Mi-171Sh helicopter
The military of Niger has taken delivery of at least two Mil Mi-171Sh assault helicopterit ordered between 2017 to 2019, in a deal worth $47 million.
Read moreJihadist attacks UN helicopter, two killed
A United Nations transport helicopter was attacked by Jihadist in the Northeastern part of Nigeria today Saturday, 7 July. Two
Read moreNigeria’s ATR-42 ISR aircraft returns after MRO in Germany
An ATR-42 500MP Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft of the Nigerian Air Force has arrived the country after undergoing deep maintenance and overhaul in Germany.
Read moreNigerian Army, DICON signs agreement to develop composite armor for military vehicles
The Nigerian Army, Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) today 1 June, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
Read moreBangladesh Mi-171 helicopters finds new mission in CAR
Three Mi-171Sh helicopters of the Bangladesh Air Force has been deployed to the Central African Republic (CAR) in support of the United Nations’ peacekeeping operations in the country.
Read moreProforce Nigeria nets Deep Blue Project onshore component contract
Nigerian-based Proforce Defence has been awarded a contract to supply light armoured vehicles to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) under it’s ongoing Deep Blue Project.
Read moreUS approves Cameroon’s Island class patrol boat request
Two 110-foot Island class patrol boats requested by the Cameroon Navy from the US excess defence article has been approved for delivery.
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MINUSMA call for bids for airborne surveillance
The tender call for a private contractor to procure and operate ISR aircraft in Mali was officially opened on 17
Read moreAero Vodochody’s acquisition by new joint venture could dampen Senegal’s L-39 prospect
Czech defence company Omnipol has acquired Aero Vodochody Aerospace from Penta Investments in a new joint venture with Hungarian businessman Andras Tombor.
Read moreFunding delays Senegal’s L-39 Albatross delivery
Plans for modernising the Senegalese Air Force fleet has met some setbacks. Financial constraints has delayed the delivery of the Senegalese Air Force (Armée de l’Air du Senegal) L-39 Albatross combat trainer aircraft.
Read moreAs Russia and Turkey locks horns, Libya might be going the Syrian way
It is no longer news that Russia is preparing to prop-up Khalifa Haftar’s forces in Libya after their recent devastating
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Turkey deploys M60 main battle tanks to Libya
Turkey has apparently deployed an unknown number of the U.S.-made M60 main battle tanks to Libya in support of its
Read morePandemic halts negotiation for Senegal’s second CN-235 with Indonesia
The Coronavirus Pandemic has prevented further discussion between aerospace company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (Indonesian Aerospace) and the Senegalese Air Force
Read moreNigeria likely customer for BIRD Aerosystems’ Maritime Surveillance system
Nigeria’s Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is likely the recipient Of Bird Aerosystems’ advanced maritime patrol sensor and integrated Mission Management
Read moreNigeria’s Deep Blue Project bolstered with new equipment
As part of its Deep Blue project for securing the country’s territorial waters, Nigeria will be getting quite a large
Read moreNigerian Navy takes delivery of AW-139 helicopter
The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of its first AW-139 helicopter from Leonardo Helicopters, the helicopter was delivered Yesterday, 22
Read moreSenegalese Air Force receives KAI KT-1S aircraft
KA-1S light attack aircraft ordered by the Senegalese Air Force (Armée de l’Air Sénégalaise) are currently being delivered by Korea
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Germany buys Nigerian Epenal boats
The government of Germany has purchased more than 30 Epenel patrol boats for enhancing the maritime security of the Lake Chad and the Gulf of Guinea.
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