Author: African Military Blog
The US could sanction Egypt for purchasing Russian Su-35 fighter jet
The United States could enact sanctions on Egypt through the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act of 2017 (CAATSA), if Egypt
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Nigerian made weapons, a complete list
Nigeria’s defense, security and ultimately its unity and existence is a function of its military industrial complex, the baseline is
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Paramount Group to set-up arms facilities in MENA, signs agreements
South African defense company Paramount Group would sign agreement with four (up to seven is speculated) African government to establish
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Demfas Aerosystems develops C-SIGNS for Electronic Warfare, SIGNIT
COMPREHENSIVE SIGNAL INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES (C-SIGNS) Nigerian based disruptive defense and technology company Demfas Aerosystems unveils its new Comprehensive Signal Intelligence
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Highlights: Shield Africa 2019
The just concluded 5th edition of ShieldAfrica ended in a spectacular success. The event saw more than 143 international exhibitors
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Top 10 Best Special Forces in Africa 2019
Top 10 Best Special Forces in Africa 2019 can be said to be the most accomplished military unit with exceptional
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Military Ranking in Africa 2019
The Military Ranking in Africa 2019 is derived from the analysis of the total lethal capabilities of various countries when
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African country acquires BIRD Aerosystems Maritime Surveillance system
Surveillance operations in the maritime domain are often complicated and demanding with an environment that is very dynamic. BIRD Aerosystems’ An undisclosed
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US likely ‘complicit’ in Cameroonian Military’s human-rights violation
Americans Were Nearby as Cameroonian Troops Tortured People the United States could be liable for human-rights abuses… According to Warisboring
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Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) operating Chinese CS/SH1 122mm 6×6 self-propelled howitzer
A Chinese-made wheeled self-propelled artillery system was seen in service with the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) for the first time
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MyDefence Successfully Integrates Counter UAS Sensors in Light Armoured Vehicle
MyDefence Communication announces the successful integration of Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) technology in vehicle platforms for military forces. The
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Russia to create joint venture with Algeria for production of guided and unguided ammunition
The government of Russia and Algeria are currently discussing the possibility of creating a joint venture in Algeria for the
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Should African countries acquire nuclear weapons?
Following South Africa’s voluntary nuclear disarmament in 1994, making the country the first nation in the world to give up
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Military jet crash
USMC AV-8B Harrier went down in Craven County, North geographical region around 6:15pm standard time on weekday, May 20th, 2019.
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Cyber Power Information Technology for Defence and National Security
Cyber Power Information Technology for Defence and National Security Date: 8 – 9 November 2018 Location: Sandton Sun Hotel Johannesburg,
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[Exclusive] Tribute to the Nigerian Soldier
Written by Akinlolu Akinola (Twitter: @omoakin77) Our Peace, their Scars… Only a life lived for others is a life worth while.
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Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command
The Nigerian Army is exploring the possibility of developing a cyber warfare command to defend the country from cyber terrorism
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Nigerian Navy commissions 16 new patrol boats
The Nigerian Navy commissioned six new Ocea fast patrol boats and ten new small boats during an official ceremony held
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Next Generation weapons and tactics Africans should take note of (part 2)
Continue from part I Drones collaboration A military quadcopter launching a drone China is already home to many of
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Central African Republic receives donated arms from China and US
Barely few months after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) denied the Central African Republic from receiving donated ammunition from China,
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Parabot: Africa’s robot poised to defend endangered rhinos
Parabot African Rhinos and wildlife in general can now breath a sigh on relief as Parabot moves to tackle poachers…
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Egyptian Navy wants Two German Meko A200 Frigate for 1billion Euro
Egypt is negotiating with Germany for obtaining 2 units of MEKO A200 frigate as an alternative to the additional Naval
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Ivory Coast Air Force takes delivery of Two Antonov An-26B tactical transport aircraft
The Ivory Coast Air Force just recently took delivery of two Antonov An-26Bs tactical transport aircraft. Scramble Magazine reports through
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Nigerian Air Force reactivates C-130H Hercules
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully completed the in-house life extension programme on one of its C-130H aircraft NAF
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