Angola receives twelve Sukhoi Su-30K jets, upgraded to ‘SM’ standard
The Angolan Su-30Ks can now have the ability to jam air-to-air missiles operating in 8–12 GHz frequency range and carry
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CSIR develops explosion detection system to protect against IEDs
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed a system for detecting explosions, and an active explosion prevention
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Libya: SA-6 “Gainful” (2K12 Kub) missile launcher on an EE-11 Urutu APC
Photographs circulating on social media purportedly showing an EE-11 Urutu Armored Presonnel Carrier (APC) in Misrata, Libya fitted with a
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Estonia deploys Milrem Robotics THeMIS UGV to Mali
Estonia forces deployed to Mali are taking along their Milrem Robotics Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) unmanned ground vehicle
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South African company Bruisertech Pty (Ltd) unveils Bruiser 112 APC
Bruisertech Pty (Ltd), a South African defense company has unveiled its Bruiser 112 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) at the recent
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French Navy helicopter carrier Tonnerre and frigate Nivose arrives Mozambique
To provide humanitarian assistance, the French Navy has deployed its amphibious helicopter carrier Tonnerre and surveillance frigate Nivose to Mozambique.
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K-8A Karakorum aircraft spotted in Angola Air Force markings
Recently, a photograph was published online showing a new Hongdu JL-8 (Nanchang JL-8), also known as the K-8 Karakorum in
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South Africa signs UN treaty banning nuclear weapons
In a landmark event, South Africa alongside a number of countries submitted its Instrument of Ratification of the Treaty on
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CSIR developing UAV gas turbine engine
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is currently developing gas turbine engines for UAVs. The comapny began working
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Milkor unveils new 8×8 armored vehicle
South African defence company Milkor has unveiled a new 8×8 armored vehicle at the IDEX 2019 held in Abu Dhabi.
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Paramount Group new Mbombe 4 secures first customer at IDEX 2019
Paramount Group has launched its new next generation armoured personnel carrier, Mbombe 4 at the United Arab Emirates at IDEX
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AHRLAC fitted with Leonardo Osprey 30 multi-mode AESA radar
AHRLAC Holdings, a joint venture between the Paramount Group and Aerosud recently showcased a prototype of its Advanced High Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft
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CSIR unveils armoured vehicles surveillance system
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed a panoramic 360 degree Wide Area Surveillance System which would
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CSIR develops gunshot and missile detection system
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed a missile launch and gunshot detection system. The system which
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Angola to purchase air defense system worth $200 million from Belarus
According to the document signed by the President of Angola João Lawrence a month ago, Angola plans to buy air
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Canada pulls out, Romania to deploy transport aircraft to Mali
Following the scheduled departure of the Canadian military contingent from Mali on July 31, personnel from the Romanian Armed Forces
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South African ZACube-2 Nano satellite launched
On 25th December, South Africa launched ZACube-2, the most advanced Nanosatellite from Africa on the Soyuz rocket in Baikonur, Russia.
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Mali receives 24 Storm 4×4 Armored Personnel Carrier from Qatar
The Malian military has taken delivery of twenty-four Storm 4×4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC). The Storm 4×4 APCs were freighted
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Lesotho commissions new Airbus H125 helicopter
The Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Air Wing has officially commissioned a new Airbus Helicopters H125 transport and utility helicopter nicknamed
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Burkina Faso displays new Cobra armored vehicles
The Burkinabe Army paraded four Otokar Cobra armoured personnel carriers (APCs) during the country’s Independence Day parade held on 11
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US to build new drone hangars at Chabelley Airfield in Djibouti
The United States has awarded a contract to an Italian company Consorzio Stabile GMG SCARL to build new hangars at
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Equatorial Guinea receives two Mi-172 “Hip” helicopters from Russian Helicopters
As part of an ongoing rehabilitation efforts by the Equatorial Guinea, the country has received has received two new Mil Mi-17
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Angolan Air Force to receive Former IAF Sukhoi Su-30k Super-flankers from Belarus
A Google earth photograph which surfaced online shows eight (or more) former Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30K Flankers, reportedly on its
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Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster III strategic transport aircraft now supports Operation Barkhane
The Royal Air Force has dispatched a C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft to Gao, Mali in support of the French Operation Barkhane
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French Army tests MMP 5th generation land combat missile system in Djibouti
French Army clears MMP 5th generation land combat missile for desert operations From August 25 to September 22 in Djibouti,
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