South Africa faces a crisis of unemployment exacerbated by a stagnating economy that in turn is lowering the tax base and harming the country’s ability to meet its expenses – and pay social […]

Maritime security is no longer about the threat of nations at war, but the threats of yore, piracy on the high seas, and smuggling. The theatre is no longer just at sea, but also along shores and in […]

PJ Aviation has launched its Radio Activated Lighting Controller to replace a previous version of the product that has been on the market for 20 years. The company’s Mark I Runway Lighting […]

As the Air Tractor agent for Africa, AG Aviation Group is seeing tremendous growth on the continent, with snowballing interest from governments and private companies for firefighting, agricultural […]

At a glance what appears to be a 4×4 version of the famous Ratel infantry combat vehicle is in fact Jorsin’s new Tau armoured personnel carrier (APC), which made its first public appearance at the […]

Rapid advancements in distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology have led to its widespread adoption across various sectors, particularly border security. Denel is promoting DAS for protecting […]

Hercules Dynamics, a recently formed Canadian artificial intelligence company with operations in South Africa and the Middle East, has showcased the power and adaptability of its Athena AI Core […]

Among those who will keep a close watch on today’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) is the brains trust of the South African defence industry (SADI). As part of ongoing lobbying efforts […]

As Airbus Southern Africa celebrates its 30th anniversary in South Africa, Nam-Binh Hoang, Managing Director of Airbus Southern Africa, has highlighted Airbus’ deep commitment to Africa and its […]

Twiga’s new 920 Gun Boat is the latest addition to its line of virtually indestructible rugged military patrol boats that have been gaining traction in the African market Damian de Lange, CEO of […]

Bushtec Creations, part of the Canvas and Tent group, has signed a contract for the manufacture and supply of 150-person accommodation for the Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force. The contract was inked […]

The Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition was this year recognised by Cabinet as “a national event of strategic importance”. The exhibition at Air Force Base (AFB) Waterkloof in Centurion […]

DCD Protected Mobility has launched a new Springbuck double cap weapons platform vehicle, which has been fitted with a 120 mm Aselsan Alkar automated mortar system. Officially unveiled at the recent […]

Africa, Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 was, according to the exhibition organisers, “a resounding success”. Hosted from 18 to 22 September at Air Force Base (AFB) Waterkloof, the home of AAD […]

Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) believes South Africa’s maritime and shipbuilding industry is on the cusp of exponential growth, and says it is leading the charge by spotlighting the sector’s […]

With the tagline of ‘The bullet stops here’, Krugersdorp-based Bullet Proofing Technology (BPT) has supplied more than 1.3 million body armour plates and over 2 000 armoured vehicle kits to […]

Paramount Land Systems has unveiled a new Border Patrol variant of its Maatla 4×4 Light Protected Vehicle (LPV) specifically for the border security requirements of the South Africa National Defence […]

ECM Technologies has bounced back from the Covid-19-induced slump and is busier than before the pandemic. Eric Milburn, Managing Director of ECM Technologies, said the last year has been […]

Hensoldt South Africa has launched its new Bushbaby 200 long range electro-optical system for ground-based applications. The Bushbaby 200 was officially unveiled at the Africa Aerospace and Defence […]

The African Aerospace & Defence (AAD) exhibition took place between 18 and 22 September 2024 at Air Force Base Waterkloof outside Pretoria. The expo was well organised and success all round for […]

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) company Avior Labs signed agreements with companies at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition to further strengthen UAV research and development, […]

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation joined forces with its South African representative Safomar Holdings to showcase its helicopter solutions at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition, where it […]

Following the demonstration of its C-390 Millenium transport aircraft at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition at Air Force Base Waterkloof last week, Embraer has reported interest […]

Aerospace and defence company Incomar, with a focus on systems design, development, integration and flight testing and flight training, for the first time exhibited at the Africa Aerospace and […]

Hensoldt South Africa has unveiled its new-generation ARGOS-15 airborne surveillance and targeting system during a launch at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition. The company said […]

Turkish company STM has highlighted its naval platforms and tactical mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, amongst others, at the recent Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition. STM […]

Along with partners Armscor and the Department of Defence (DoD), usually in the form of the SA Air Force (SAAF), the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA) is committed to […]

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Twiga’s latest vehicle, the 4×4 Nkwe (Leopard), has been unveiled at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition, where it was displayed alongside the company’s larger Nyati armoured […]

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Milkor is showcasing the latest advancements in its vehicle range at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition, together with new vessel models, and upgraded grenade launchers. […]

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Marking what it says is a significant advancement in electromagnetic warfare technology, Hensoldt South Africa is showcasing its new communications intelligence (COMINT) automation engine at AAD […]

Centurion-based unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) company Avior Labs has put its Elevation vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAV into production, and is launching a new version of the aircraft at […]

The Xian Y-20A, China’s home-grown strategic military transport aircraft, is making a significant appearance at AAD 2024. This marks only the second time that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army […]

On 18 September 2024, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the twelfth Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition at Air Force Base Waterkloof, where he engaged with exhibitors and […]

The International Armoured Group (IAG) has brought two of its armoured vehicles to AAD 2024 as it continues to expand its African presence, with a focus on lighter and more agile vehicles. The […]

Making its second appearance at Air Force Base Waterkloof in less than a year, Embraer has brought its C-390 Millenium airlifter back to South Africa, for the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 […]

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Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) of Durban has entered into a partnership agreement with Italian shipbuilding powerhouse Fincantieri and its Canadian subsidiary Vard Marine to construct the Afrika […]

Conqueror, DCD Protected Mobility, and Global Command and Control Technology (GC2T) have partnered to develop an advanced Border Management Command and Control Trailer to provide a mobile, secure, […]

Without a doubt, the oldest military vehicle on display at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition this week is a vintage Marmon-Herrington armoured car on the DCD Protected Mobility […]

Being displayed for the first time at the 2024 Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition is SVI Engineering’s new MAX SWAT armoured vehicle, able to carry 12 crew and provide protection […]

Türkiye’s ASELSAN is having a big presence at AAD 2024 as it attaches great importance to the African market and to this end is signing two MoUs with South African companies as part of its efforts […]

Rosoboronexport, the Russian defence export and import agency, is presenting a wide range of products aimed at the African market at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition underway at […]