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20/12/2024

The SA Navy (SAN) will not add multi-mission inshore patrol vessel (MMIPV) number three to its fleet inventory this year. https://www.defenceweb.co.za/sea/sea-sea/no-christmas-mmipv-for-the-navy/

The SA Navy (SAN) will not add multi-mission inshore patrol vessel (MMIPV) number three to its fleet inventory this year. The Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) built SAS King Adam Kok III (P1573) is, according to project manager Armscor, still busy with acceptance trials, better known in South Africa...

20/12/2024

The Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa (AMD) has established a dedicated aviation committee as one of its key working committees.

The Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa (AMD) has established a dedicated aviation committee as one of its key working committees. The decision, made public this week (18 December) by way of a press release, has it the need for an aviation committee follows AMD par...

20/12/2024

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20/12/2024

After several quiet years during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, naval visitors to South Africa are increasing in numbers, with military vessels from France, the UK, China, Russia, India, and Japan amongst those stopping in South Africa in recent years.

After several quiet years during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, naval visitors to South Africa are increasing in numbers, with military vessels from France, the UK, China, Russia, India, and Japan amongst those stopping in South Africa in recent years. The latest visitor was the German Navy fr...

19/12/2024

The Red Sea region is a geopolitical hotspot. It holds strategic maritime importance as a global trade transit route and plays a crucial role in the broader region’s security and economic stability.

The Red Sea region is a geopolitical hotspot. It holds strategic maritime importance as a global trade transit route and plays a crucial role in the broader region’s security and economic stability. Various actors are vying for influence in this important region. They include Turkey, the United Ar...

19/12/2024

The number of African refugees, internally displaced persons, and asylum seekers grew by 14 percent over the past year—to more than 45 million people.

The number of African refugees, internally displaced persons, and asylum seekers grew by 14 percent over the past year—to more than 45 million people. The number of Africans forcibly displaced by conflict and repressive regimes has risen for the 13th year in a row—to over 45 million people. Comp...

19/12/2024

It’s not only South Africa as an immediate neighbour keeping a weather eye on Mozambique where post-election protests and violence are ongoing.

It’s not only South Africa as an immediate neighbour keeping a weather eye on Mozambique where post-election protests and violence are ongoing. The European Union (EU) – with an 80 personnel strong military assistance mission (MAM) and the United States (US) by way of its embassy in the Southern...

19/12/2024

Armscor, according to Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga, has initiated “tripartite engagements to arrest further decline” in completing the build of the new SA Navy (SAN) hydrographic vessel. https://www.defenceweb.co.za/sea/sea-sea/tripartite-engagements-will-see-new-navy-hydrographic-vessel-completed/

Armscor, according to Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga, has initiated “tripartite engagements to arrest further decline” in completing the build of the new SA Navy (SAN) hydrographic vessel. This assurance was given to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) public representative C...

16/12/2024

Collaborative maritime security imperative amid rising challenges – Pakistan Navy CNS

The Pakistan Navy aims to grow its relationship with the South African Navy, from continued staff talks to regular ship visits, as Pakistan promotes regional stability through maritime cooperation. In an interview with defenceWeb ahead of the multinational Exercise Aman in February next year, the Ch...

13/12/2024

The South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) has acquired nearly 40 tents from Redeployable Camp Systems South Africa (RCSSA) in an effort to improve combat readiness and operational deployments.

The South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) has acquired nearly 40 tents from Redeployable Camp Systems South Africa (RCSSA) in an effort to improve combat readiness and operational deployments. The new tents were officially introduced into the SAMHS on 5 December during a ceremony at the Mili...

13/12/2024

What sets the 2025 conference apart is its exceptional Event Advisory Board, comprising distinguished leaders from diverse sectors. These experts will guide the conference agenda, ensuring insightful, impactful discussions that drive innovation, collaboration, and growth.

Join us at the Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security Conference 2025, hosted by defenceWeb and the South African Aerospace, Maritime & Defence Industries Association (AMD). The conference, taking place on 7 March at the CSIR, builds on the momentum of 2023’s success, with a sharper fo...

13/12/2024

The command element of 9 SA Infantry (SAI) Battalion, which left for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this week, is the leader group of the thirty second SA National Defence Force (SANDF) deployment to the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission under Operation Mistral. https://www.defenceweb.co.za/african-news/sandf-rotation-32-leaves-for-dr-congo

The command element of 9 SA Infantry (SAI) Battalion, which left for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this week, is the leader group of the thirty second SA National Defence Force (SANDF) deployment to the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission under Operation Mistral. The group, along with....

13/12/2024

What military trade union Sandu (SA National Defence Union) described as a win for Works Formation artisans successfully claiming against stopped technical allowances is, according to the Department of Defence (DoD), only applicable to the 16 who went the legal route.

What military trade union Sandu (SA National Defence Union) described as a win for Works Formation artisans successfully claiming against stopped technical allowances is, according to the Department of Defence (DoD), only applicable to the 16 who went the legal route. Earlier this month, the Pretori...

12/12/2024

On Monday 9 December, the United Nations Security Council held a meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This meeting’s debate included the work of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). https://www.defenceweb.co.za/african-news/drc-foreign-minister-therese-kayikwamba-wagner-details-national-security-challenges-and-regional-role/

On Monday 9 December, the United Nations Security Council held a meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This meeting’s debate included the work of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). The DRC’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, I...

12/12/2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa was on hand in Mpumalanga to hand over four more bridges in one of his government’s strategic integrated projects to local communities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa was on hand in Mpumalanga to hand over four more bridges in one of his government’s strategic integrated projects to local communities. Central to the construction of the Welisizwe bridges is the SA Army Engineer Formation in the form of Dunnottar-based 1 Construction Reg...

12/12/2024

Excess, obsolete and redundant equipment across the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) is either disposed of by way of auction or tender. https://www.defenceweb.co.za/sa-defence/sa-defence-sa-defence/auctions-tenders-used-as-disposal-tools-by-dod-sandf/

Excess, obsolete and redundant equipment across the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) is either disposed of by way of auction or tender. Equipment not required any longer for reasons ranging from broken to unserviceable or surplus to requirements is much the same as would be found in private sector....

12/12/2024

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12/12/2024

General Fannie Masemola’s SA Police Service (SAPS) is, according to Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, mandated to co-ordinate provision of physical security at “organs of state”, including National Key Points NKPs. https://www.defenceweb.co.za/security/national-security/security-at-national-key-points-explained/

General Fannie Masemola’s SA Police Service (SAPS) is, according to Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, mandated to co-ordinate provision of physical security at “organs of state”, including National Key Points NKPs. This was part of her written response to a question from uMkhont...