Sigma Defense to install Stingray SATCOM for AFRICOM
The United States African command (AFRICOM) will not get the capabilities of enhanced secure communication after Sigma Defense Systems, a
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Niger gets $8 million worth of Mamba armored vehicles from the US
Twenty-two Osprea Mamba Mk 7 armoured vehicles worth $8 million, has been handed over to the Nigerien military by the
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BARKHANE: C-130J replaces C-160 Transall in Niamey
A French Air Force Lockheed Martins C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft arrived on July 31, at the planned air
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NASDRA, India’s ISRO signs space exploration agreement
In today’s world, harnessing the potential of space technology and knowledge cannot be overemphasized, thus, Nigeria and India have signed
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US begins constructing A-29 facility in Nigeria
The United States Air Force has commenced construction of the facilities needed to support Nigeria’s new A-29 Super Tucano air
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Cameroon’s C-130H Hercules damaged in runway excursion
A Cameroonian Air Force C-130H Hercules transport aircraft has suffered a runway excursion on Sunday, 2 August, at the Maroua
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Ivory Coast identified as buyer of Israeli OPV 45 in secret deal
Information as tricked down that Yamoussoukro is actually the real owner of the two Israeli-built OPV 45 offshore patrol vessels
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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.
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Egyptian 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
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French-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.
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MINUSMA: 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.
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JAS 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).
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US 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.
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Nigerien 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.
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Jihadist 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
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Nigeria’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.
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Nigerian 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
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Bangladesh 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.
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Proforce 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.
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US 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
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Aero 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.
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Funding 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.
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As 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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