Military Africa

09/06/2025

The courtesy call by the CATIC delegation represents an initial step in what could potentially evolve into a more formal cooperation agreement between the Chinese corporation and the Ghana Navy.

09/06/2025

ASEC2025 will focus on key issues such as border security, countering terrorism and extremism, military operations, law enforcement, and displacement in the context of regional stability. With a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, this year’s symposium will serve as a critical platform for advancing cooperation and strategic partnerships across Africa, the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), and Regional Economic Communities (RECs).

09/06/2025

Global and Regional Leaders Gather to Tackle Border Security, Counter-Terrorism, Peace Operations, and More…

Global and Regional Leaders Gather to Tackle Border Security, Counter-Terrorism, Peace Operations, and More… ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The 12th Africa Security Symposium (ASEC2025), organised by PNYX…

07/06/2025

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has procured four Diamond DA62 aircraft to strengthen its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, a significant step in its military modernization strategy.

07/06/2025

For Nigeria, the stakes are high. The NAF’s current fleet cannot keep pace with the country’s security and humanitarian demands, a reality that grows more pressing amid delays with Airbus.

The C-295 and C-390 each cater to this need in distinct ways, the former as a steady workhorse, the latter as a high-performance contender.

06/06/2025

The repeated targeting or capturing of downed aircraft by Al-Shabaab reveals the ongoing dangers faced by peacekeeping and humanitarian operations in Somali airspace.

On June 3, 2025, Somalia’s Al-Shabaab militant group claimed responsibility for shooting down a Burundian Bell 412 helicopter near its stronghold in the Middle Shabelle region. The helicopter…

06/06/2025

The T-129 Atak helicopters represent a major upgrade, being the Somali Air Force’s first dedicated attack helicopters. Their advanced features, such as all-weather operation and precision strike capabilities, address the persistent security threats Somalia faces.

In a notable development for Somalia’s defence capabilities, Turkey has delivered three T-129 Atak attack helicopters to the Somali government this week to aid in its ongoing struggle against the a…

06/06/2025

May your Eid celebration be filled with joyful gatherings, delicious meals, and memories that last all year.

05/06/2025

Spanish Indra offers cutting-edge counter-UAV solutions at the 4th African Air Forces Forum

Emeric Osmont the Director for Africa at INDRA explains that INDRA provides technologies for governments across various domains.

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INDRA offers cutting-edge counter-UAV solutions at the 4th African Air Forces Forum

31/05/2025

The Royal Moroccan Navy has welcomed a new addition to its fleet with the delivery of the Avante 1800 offshore patrol vessel, constructed by the Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia.

The Royal Moroccan Navy has welcomed a new addition to its fleet with the delivery of the Avante 1800 offshore patrol vessel, constructed by the Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia. This handover…

31/05/2025

Turkish defense company ASELSAN has been ranked the 18th most valuable defense company globally and 9th in Europe, according to a ranking published by Visual Capitalist using real-time market capitalization data from "Companies Market Cap"

https://www.military.africa/2025/05/aselsan-ranked-18th-most-valuable-defense-company-globally

Turkish defense company ASELSAN has been ranked the 18th most valuable defense company globally and 9th in Europe, according to a ranking published by Visual Capitalist using real-time ma…

31/05/2025

Turkish defense company ASELSAN has been ranked the 18th most valuable defense company globally and 9th in Europe, according to a ranking published by Visual Capitalist using real-time market capitalization data from CompaniesMarketCap.com .

https://www.military.africa/2025/05/aselsan-ranked-18th-most-valuable-defense-company-globally

Turkish defense company ASELSAN has been ranked the 18th most valuable defense company globally and 9th in Europe, according to a ranking published by Visual Capitalist using real-time ma…