Egypt requests sale of 168 RIM‑116C Rolling Airframe Missiles from US
The Egyptian Government has requested to procure 168 Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2 Tactical Missiles and related equipment for
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Egyptian Air Force now operating MBDA SCALP cruise missile
Recent footages released by the Egyptian Ministry of Defense indicates that the Egyptian Air Force now operates the MBDA SCALP
Read moreUS military whisks away Russian-made Pantsir from Libya
A Russian-made truck-mounted Pantsir S1 air defence missile system formerly belonging to Libya’s strongman Khalifa Haftar’s forces have been flown
Read morePATRIOT Air Defense systems and G550 aircraft for Morocco
The United States International Trade Administration has confirmed the sale of PATRIOT Air Defense systems and G550 transport and reconnaissance
Read moreTrump push $1 billion MQ-9B drone, precision munition sale to Morocco
A snap announcement by the Trump-administration of an MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone still came as a big surprise, and the fact
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Denel Umkhonto out, MBDA VL-MICA selected for Egypt’s Navy A200 frigates
After South Africa’s Denel Dynamics’ disappointing failure to complete it’s own part of the deal to supply dozens of Umkhonto
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Opinion: LNA gets ballistic missile capability
Libyan National Army gets upper hand with soviet-era refurbished missiles able to hit ground and maritime targets During the recent
Read moreDenel loses life-saving Egyptian Navy Umkhonto missile deal
Latest information indicates that South Africa’s Denel Dynamics has apparently lost its lucrative Umkhonto surface-to-air missiles deal with Egypt. The
Read moreFire for fire: LNA launches anti-ship missile in show of force against Turkey
Coastal defense unit of the Libyan National Army on Saturday 18, launched a P-15 Termit anti-ship missile near Zawiyat Zanzur, Tobruk in response to Turkey’s planned troops deployment in the country.
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Battle for Sirte: Ghadafi’s scuds and Chinese MANPADs joins the fray
As the battle to capture Sirte from the grips of Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army commences, several weapon systems are being rushed into the Libyan battlefield.
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UAE operating Pantsir S1 air defence system in Libya
Personnel from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are operating the Russian-made Pantsir S1 air defence system alongside Libyan fighters.
Read moreMorocco signs $210.6 million loans for VL MICA ground-based air defence system
Morocco has secured an export loan agreement with French PNB Paribas to buy weapons from MBDA France, including the VL
Read moreNigerian military missiles: an overview
This article is updated periodically. Nigerian military missile capability systems are quite few and sparingly used, for decades, in fact,
Read moreMorocco’s Harpoon missiles will have reduced coastal targeting capabilities
The Boeing AGM-84L Harpoon Block II missiles which Morocco requested to procure from the United States for its F-16s fighter
Read moreNigeria likely customer for Norinco’s Red Arrow 12E (HJ-12E) man-portable ATGM
The China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) has completed delivery of its Red Arrow 12E (‘Hongjian-12E’, or HJ-12E) man-portable anti-tank guided
Read moreUS recovers Hellfire missile from Niger after drone crash
The United States African Command (AFRICOM) confirmed earlier this week that it has retrieved the Hellfire missile that was armed
Read moreUS to upgrade Egypt’s Chaparral air defence system
The United States will supply Egypt with excess air defense units including the Chaparral air defence system. The deal involves
Read moreGNA deploys Hawk air defense system and Sentinel 3D radar at Tripoli’s Airport ahead of Turkish incursion
The Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), the UN-recognized administration in Tripoli has reportedly deployed the MIM-23 Hawk air defense
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The Chinese AR-1 Missile Defeating Terrorism in Africa
The Chinese AR-1 Missile is now being offered alongside a family of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) such as the
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Cameroon shows interest in Pantsir S1 air defense system
The Government of Cameroon is considering procuring the Russian-made Pantsir-S1 air Defence missile system. Interest in acquiring the Pantsir-S1 was
Read moreDenel to sell 96 Umkhonto-R missiles to Egypt
South African state defence company Denel, is working on a contract for the sale of Umkhonto-R surface-to-air missile to the
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A-Darter air-to-air missile completes development phase, A-type certificate issued
South Africa’s Denel Dynamics fifth generation A-Darter air-to-air missile has been issued an A type certification and qualification, after undergoing
Read moreLithuania delivers upgraded SA-6 surface-to-air missile systems to Angola
Lithuania’s LiTak-Tak facility has delivered an upgraded SA-6 surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems to the Angolan military. The upgrade includes restoring
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Libya: UAE supplies Pantsir S1 air defence system to LNA
The Russian-made Pantsir-S1 air defence system that has purportedly been supplied to forces fighting in Libya. Images of a Pantsir
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
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