Egypt receives 930 U.S. MRAPs, requests additional 1,000 units
In an unprecedented development, the Egyptian Army has taken delivery of the final 101 MRAPs from the United States, which
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Proforce Ara Mk 2 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) unveiled
During the events to mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), 2019, held at Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos, the Nigerian
Read moreLibya: Weaponising water supply, UN fumes
Libyan National Army cut off water to Tripoli and other cities. On Sunday 30th June, forces loyal to the warlord
Read moreDjibouti to get Oshkosh Tactical Vehicles
Militaries of Iraq, Djibouti, Lebanon, Romania and Argentina will be supplied with Oshkosh Defense Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV)
Read moreIDEF 19: Nigeria possibly interested in the EJDER YALÇIN 4×4 Armoured Vehicle
At the just concluded International Defense Industry Fair, ( IDEF 2019), hosted by the Ministry of National Defense and under
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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
Read moreLibya: 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
Read moreEstonia 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
Read moreFrench 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.
Read moreK-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
Read moreCSIR 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
Read moreMilkor 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.
Read moreParamount 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
Read moreAHRLAC 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
Read moreCSIR 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
Read moreCSIR 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
Read moreAngola 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
Read moreCanada 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
Read moreSouth 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.
Read moreMali 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
Read moreLesotho 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
Read moreBurkina 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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