Rostec demonstrates 155mm Msta-S howitzer to EMEA customers
Rosoboronexport and UralVagonZavod (UVZ), both part of Rostec State Corporation, have first demonstrated the combat capabilities of the 155mm Msta-S
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COVID-19: Rosoboronexport offers mobile hospitals, modules and standalone equipment to control epidemics
Russia’s Rosoboronexport JSC (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is ready to supply to international customers (especially in Africa) with
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AFRICOM selects CACI for training and mission support
United States based Information solutions and services provider – CACI International has been awarded a task order to support US
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DICON, CED develops new Ezugwu MRAP variant
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has unveiled a new variant of the indigenous tactical Ezugwu Mine Resistance and
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LNA conducts tests of BMC kirpi armored vehicle, reports “poor” performance
Its not all the time that a belligerent in a war zone gets to conduct comprehensive tests on a major
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COVID-19: SANDF involved in China evacuation
The South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF’s) is part of the national effort to evacuate more than 200 South Africans
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US Department of Defence to study South African defence technology
A team of specialist from the United States will visit South Africa’s local defence companies in March to understand its
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Kenyan made weapons, the complete list
Kenyan made weapons have been used in service across all the branches of Kenya’s military. Developing a Kenyan made weapons
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BIRD Aerosystems’ OSCAR Maritime Domain Awareness Solution completes first operational trial
The system was operated as part of an operational trial in Africa and proved its high effectiveness in detecting and
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Nigeria set to receive Vietnamese patrol boats
In December 2019, Hanoi-based James Boat Technology Company had delivered 50 composite patrol boats to Nigeria, while another Vietnamese firm,
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Tunisia orders Medium Class Multi-Purpose Armored Vehicle from Turkey’s BMC
One of Turkey’s leading manufacturer of armored tactical vehicles, BMC has won the International Armored Vehicle Tender for the production
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The five Chadian weapons of war Nigeria is terrified of
For decades, the relationship between Nigeria and Chad has been fraught with mistrust and suspicion. Especially since the start of
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BIRD Aerosystems introduces AeroShield(M) Airborne Missile Protection Systems
BIRD Aerosystems, the leading developer of Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) and Special Mission Aircraft Solutions (ASIO), introduces the AeroShield(M):
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French military successfully completes weapons test on MQ-9 Reaper drone deployed to Niger
The French Air Force MQ-9 Reaper (Block 5 standard) Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle based in the Niger republic have successfully
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Naval balance of power shifts, as Senegal introduces ship-killing warship
For a long time, the Gulf of Guinea has been known as a hot-spot for various maritime insecurities. Vices like
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In case of war: five Nigerian weapons South Africa should fear
Despite severe budget cuts and general institutional decline in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), the country is still
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Counter-insurgency: Nigeria and Russia to sign military cooperation
As the anti-terror operations continues, Nigeria is looking to sign a military technical cooperation deal with Russia. The Nigerian ambassador
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Islamic terrorism: South Africa at risk
As the Islamic State (IS) is being pummeled in the Middle East by coalition forces and also in West Africa
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Senegal Navy to host Africa Maritime Security Forum 2020
As a result of increased maritime security challenges across Africa, global naval players have assembled to collaboratively counter illicit maritime
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Milrem Robotics THeMIS UGV patrols the streets of Mali
Milrem Robotics unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) THeMIS, was used by Estonia’s military Infantry units from the 32nd Platoon (ESTPLA-32) to
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Chinese-made YFT-CZ35 VTOL fixed-wing UAV shot down in Libya
A Chinese-made YFT-CZ35 VTOL fixed-wing UAV likely belonging to the Libyan National Army has been shot down in Libya, according
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Mozambique receives Mi-17 helicopter and other Russian hardware
Mozambican military have received at least one new Mil Mi-17 assault helicopter from Russia, according to photograph released on social
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Drone war in Libya: Wing Loong II versus Bayraktar TB2
The ongoing civil war in Libya has entered a new phase, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) are increasingly being used by
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Kenya interested in MILES combat simulator
The Kenyan military is interested in procuring the US Army-approved version of the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) combat
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Kenya to receive MD 530F Cayuse Warrior scout helicopter soon
MD Helicopters Inc (MDHI) is set to begin delivering the six MD 530F Cayuse Warrior scout and light-attack Kenya ordered
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