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Senegal orders three OPV 58 S patrol vessels from France

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Senegal

Senegal has placed an order for three 62 meters Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) from French shipbuilder PIRIOU. The vessels which

Army

AMISOM: Burundi troops receives new armored vehicles

November 11, 2019November 12, 2019 Sarah Lesedi AMISOM, Burundi, Somalia

Burundian troops deployed with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has received a consignment of new armored vehicles to

Algeria displays new Pantsir SM in a live fire exercise

Missile Systems

Cameroon shows interest in Pantsir S1 air defense system

October 24, 2019October 30, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Cameroon, Pantsir S1

The Government of Cameroon is considering procuring the Russian-made Pantsir-S1 air Defence missile system. Interest in acquiring the Pantsir-S1 was

Defence Industry Missile Systems

A-Darter air-to-air missile completes development phase, A-type certificate issued

October 1, 2019October 8, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Denel Dynamics, South Africa

South Africa’s Denel Dynamics fifth generation A-Darter air-to-air missile has been issued an A type certification and qualification, after undergoing

Army

Libya: Russians are repairing LNA’s heavy weapons

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 Sarah Lesedi

Recently released report reveals that Russian technicians are providing the Libyan National Army (LNA) led by Khalifa Haftar with technical

Aerospace

Senegalese Mi-35 helicopter with MINUSCA crashes, three killed

September 1, 2019October 1, 2019 Sarah Lesedi C.A.R, MINUSCA, Senegal

A Senegalese Air Force Mil Mi-35 assault helicopter performing a MINUSCA mission, crashed when landing. There are three fatalities and

Technology

Gabonese Military displays Norinco VN1 8×8 IFVs

August 25, 2019August 25, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Gabon

During the Gabonese independence day military parade which held on 17 August, the country’s elite Republican Guard (GR) paraded several

Army

Ukraine delivers three Shrek-M armoured vehicles to Burkina Faso

August 15, 2019September 15, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Burkina Faso

Three Shrek-M armoured tactical vehicles has been delivered to the Burkina Faso’s military from Ukraine’s AutoKrAZ in a contract valued

Security

British Royal Marines trains Ugandan forces ahead of deployment

August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Uganda

For more than a month now, Ugandan People Defence Force have been receiving training from British Royal Marines on maritime

Army

Mali establishes mechanised infantry regiment, receives EU training on donated Casspirs

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Mali

As part of Germany’s efforts to increase the security in Mali, the European country donated 29 Casspir armoured personnel carriers

Naval

Ghanaian Navy builds new naval base, orders eight patrol vessels

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Ghana

The Ghanaian Navy has ordered eight naval vessels including two offshore patrol boats for the protection of the country’s offshore

Army

Egypt receives 930 U.S. MRAPs, requests additional 1,000 units

July 26, 2019July 30, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Egypt

In an unprecedented development, the Egyptian Army has taken delivery of the final 101 MRAPs from the United States, which

Army Defence Industry

Proforce Ara Mk 2 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) unveiled

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Nigeria

During the events to mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), 2019, held at Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos, the Nigerian

Security

Libya: Weaponising water supply, UN fumes

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 Sarah Lesedi GNA, Libya, LNA

Libyan National Army cut off water to Tripoli and other cities. On Sunday 30th June, forces loyal to the warlord

Defence Industry

Djibouti to get Oshkosh Tactical Vehicles

June 29, 2019June 29, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Djibouti

Militaries of Iraq, Djibouti, Lebanon, Romania and Argentina will be supplied with Oshkosh Defense Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV)

IDEF 19: Nigeria possibly interested in the EJDER YALÇIN 4x4 Armoured Vehicle

Defence Industry

IDEF 19: Nigeria possibly interested in the EJDER YALÇIN 4×4 Armoured Vehicle

June 10, 2019August 16, 2020 Sarah Lesedi Nigeria

At the just concluded International Defense Industry Fair, ( IDEF 2019), hosted by the Ministry of National Defense and under

Aerospace

Angola receives twelve Sukhoi Su-30K jets, upgraded to ‘SM’ standard

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Angola

The Angolan Su-30Ks can now have the ability to jam air-to-air missiles operating in 8–12 GHz frequency range and carry

Defence Industry

CSIR develops explosion detection system to protect against IEDs

May 11, 2019May 31, 2019 Sarah Lesedi CSIR, South Africa

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed a system for detecting explosions, and an active explosion prevention

Missile Systems

Libya: SA-6 “Gainful” (2K12 Kub) missile launcher on an EE-11 Urutu APC

May 6, 2019May 31, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Mali

Photographs circulating on social media purportedly showing an EE-11 Urutu Armored Presonnel Carrier (APC) in Misrata, Libya fitted with a

Security Technology

Estonia deploys Milrem Robotics THeMIS UGV to Mali

May 6, 2019May 31, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Mali

Estonia forces deployed to Mali are taking along their Milrem Robotics Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) unmanned ground vehicle

Defence Industry

South African company Bruisertech Pty (Ltd) unveils Bruiser 112 APC

April 7, 2019May 31, 2019 Sarah Lesedi

Bruisertech Pty (Ltd), a South African defense company has unveiled its Bruiser 112 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) at the recent

Naval

French Navy helicopter carrier Tonnerre and frigate Nivose arrives Mozambique

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 Sarah Lesedi Mozambique

To provide humanitarian assistance, the French Navy has deployed its amphibious helicopter carrier Tonnerre and surveillance frigate Nivose to Mozambique.