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27/06/2024

Leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory practice Zutari is continuing its involvement with the world-leading MeerKAT radio telescope array, where it has played a leading role since the project first broke ground, according to Major Projects Director Jana Jooste.

Leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory practice Zutari is continuing its involvement with the world-leading MeerKAT radio telescope array, where it has played a leading role since the project first broke ground, according to Major Projects Director Jana Jooste. “Zutari has been...

06/06/2024

AMD is the South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association and has as its primary objective the representation of the industry in matters of mutual interest and the promotion of a profitable, sustainable and responsible industry.

AMD is the South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association and has as its primary objective the representation of the industry in matters of mutual interest and the promotion of a profitable, sustainable and responsible industry. Images supplied by AMD AMD assists and provides g...

08/05/2024

South Africa has launched a military-focused AI hub, the Defence Artificial Intelligence Research Unit (DAIRU), at the Military Academy in Saldanha, Western Cape.

South Africa has launched a military-focused AI hub, the Defence Artificial Intelligence Research Unit (DAIRU), at the Military Academy in Saldanha, Western Cape. Ifeoma Joy Okorie – Techpoint Africa Mondli Gungubele, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, launched the initiative in ...

07/05/2024

Denel’s prowess in the fields of guided weapons and landward defence systems will be on full display at the biggest defence exhibition in Asia this week.

Denel’s prowess in the fields of guided weapons and landward defence systems will be on full display at the biggest defence exhibition in Asia this week. Denel The Defense System Asia Exhibition (DSA) annually attracts the region’s top defence decision-makers, analysts, and media to observe the ...

07/05/2024

SVI Engineering has hosted a capability demonstration day for members of the military attache and advisory corps (MAAC), who were able to experience the company’s products first hand.

SVI Engineering recently hosted a capability demonstration day for members of the military attache and advisory corps (MAAC), who were able to experience the company’s products firsthand and witness its growing production capabilities. Some 20 attaches descended on SVI’s Bashewa factory complex ...

19/04/2024

“I am deeply saddened to announce the passing on of General rancis Omondi Ogolla, the chief od the Kenyan Defense Force”. With those words Kenya’s president William Ruto announced the death of the country’s military chief Thursday evening.

“I am deeply saddened to announce the passing on of General rancis Omondi Ogolla, the chief od the Kenyan Defense Force”. With those words Kenya’s president William Ruto announced the death of the country’s military chief Thursday evening. By Rédaction Africanews “Together with him in the...

22/03/2024

The 2024 Oceans Economy Conference and Expo, the premiere showcase of South Africa's maritime industry, takes place on the 22nd and 23rd of May 2024.

Visit us on the link below to view partnership opportunities, exhibition packages and ticketing details.

Join us as we set the strategic development of the ocean economy and maritime industries.

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Proudly brought to you by South African Aerospace Maritime and Defence Export Council, Armscor SOC Ltd, Oceana Group Ltd and FFS Refiners.

06/03/2024

“For too long have South African neglected the importance of the maritime environment, and the SA Navy will take the lead to change this situation around.”

“For too long have South African neglected the importance of the maritime environment, and the SA Navy will take the lead to change this situation around.” By Sarah Lesedi – Military Africa The South African Navy has announced an ambitious plan to send its ships on several long and unprecedent...

29/02/2024

ECM Technologies - Suppler of superior Optics and Electro Optics, EOD/ C-IED equipment and CBRN Detection, Protection and Decontamination tools.

28/02/2024

Rooivalk stalks BK 117 at the Parys Airshow 2023.

23/02/2024

The African National Defence Force (SANDF) will this week repatriate and officially hand over the mortal remains of Captain Simon Mkhulu Bobe and Lance Corporal Irven Thabang Semono to their families.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will on Wednesday repatriate and officially hand over the mortal remains of Captain Simon Mkhulu Bobe and Lance Corporal Irven Thabang Semono to their families. Bobe and Semono were killed and three of their colleagues injured in the Democratic Republ...

26/01/2024

The SANDF will have to adapt to underfunding but will have to do so very intelligently to be able to meet the threats that could arise from spreading insecurity and instability in Africa.

The SANDF will have to adapt to underfunding but will have to do so very intelligently to be able to meet the threats that could arise from spreading insecurity and instability in Africa. At the same time, this is an era of rapid technological developments, which will present both new threats and ne...

24/01/2024

ECM has three decade’s experience in the supply of superior Optics and Electro Optics, EOD/ C-IED (bomb disposal) equipment and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) Detection, Protection and Decontamination tools. http://www.ecmtech.co.za/

17/01/2024

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09/01/2024

There was a time not so long ago when Cobus Valentine, a veteran infantry officer, used to tell people at his presentations that it was men who made wars but machines that finished them. Nowadays, Valentine, chief commercial officer of product management for defence and security firm GC2T, prefers to start his presentations with French philosopher René Descartes’ famous epiphany: I think therefore I am.

A local defence company offers the kind of command and control systems old generals could only have ever dreamed of, writes Paul Ash There was a time not so long ago when Cobus Valentine, a veteran infantry officer, used to tell people at his presentations that it was men who made wars but machines....

08/01/2024

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Monusco, is ending after 20 years. It will be replaced by troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), led by the South African military.

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Monusco, is ending after 20 years. It will be replaced by troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), led by the South African military. Thomas Mandrup, an expert in African security governance and....

10/11/2023

Twiga’s virtually indestructible military patrol boats are designed and manufactured for the most demanding operational environments.

Twiga’s virtually indestructible military patrol boats are designed and manufactured for the most demanding operational environments. These military patrol boats are made from high density polyethylene (HDPE) which creates a buoyant water platform capable of enduring extremely harsh working condit...

10/11/2023

The Milkor 380 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is the latest addition to Milkor's air capabilities. Outfitted with Autonomous flight, advanced combat capabilities and optimised design for longer endurance, the Milkor 380 is changing the landscape of drone technologies across the globe. Capable of performing Surveillance, Intelligence Gathering, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance operations, this versatile platform is a vital asset to any defence arsenal.

The Milkor 380 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is the latest addition to Milkor's air capabilities. Outfitted with Autonomous flight, advanced combat capabilit...

06/11/2023

South Africa has recently signed a contract with GKN Aerospace, a global engineering company, for the maintenance of the engines of its Gripen fighter jets.

This support contract is particularly essential as the South African Air Force has had to manage its tight budget carefully. by Sarah Lesedi at Military Africa South Africa has recently signed a contract with GKN Aerospace, a global engineering company, for the maintenance of the engines of its Grip...

29/09/2023

The South African National Defence Force has held a combined memorial service in Upington for four soldiers who died in a road accident on 20 September. They will be buried separately at their respective homes.

The South African National Defence Force has held a combined memorial service in Upington for four soldiers who died in a road accident on 20 September. They will be buried separately at their respective homes. By Bukamuso Sebata – Daily Maverick In a solemn memorial, the South African National De...

27/09/2023

Joby Aviation delivered the aircraft, which can carry a pilot and four passengers, to Edwards Air Force Base in California for testing.

Joby Aviation delivered the aircraft, which can carry a pilot and four passengers, to Edwards Air Force Base in California for testing. By Niraj Chokshi – New York Times The US Air Force has received its first electric passenger aircraft capable of taking off and landing vertically, a milestone fo...

20/09/2023

The hull of the SA’s Navy’s new hydrographic survey vessel is complete and the vessel is expected to launch in March 2024, says project manager Armscor.

The hull of the SA’s Navy’s new hydrographic survey vessel is complete and the vessel is expected to launch in March 2024, says project manager Armscor. The SAS Nelson Mandela, currently under construction at Sandock Austral’s shipyard in Durban, is a major part of Project Hotel, a R2.7bn upgr...

20/09/2023

The first time Lt Philip Caputo saw the rainforest where he would spend a year commanding a platoon of US Marines in South Vietnam, he remembered, with some dismay, the jungle warfare manual that formed the basis for all his training.

The first time Lt Philip Caputo saw the rainforest where he would spend a year commanding a platoon of US Marines in South Vietnam, he remembered, with some dismay, the jungle warfare manual that formed the basis for all his training. By Paul Ash “Looking at the green immensity below,” he said l...

20/09/2023

In recent years, South Africa has become a hotspot for cyberattacks. We have seen cyber threats ranging from phishing to ransomware, data breaches, identity theft and compromised credentials.

In recent years, South Africa has become a hotspot for cyberattacks. We have seen cyber threats ranging from phishing to ransomware, data breaches, identity theft and compromised credentials. By Akhona Stofile – CSIR According to the Sophos 2023 Report, 78% of South African enterprises reported a ...

20/09/2023

Estonia’s Defence Minister has warned the Ukrainian counteroffensive faces time pressure with winter looming.

Estonia’s Defence Minister has warned the Ukrainian counteroffensive faces time pressure with winter looming. “The problem for Ukrainians is that we have four to seven weeks, depending on nature,” said Hanno Pevkur. “After that, we will probably see a bit less movement.” At a press briefin...

20/09/2023

SA’s position at the tip of Africa, with 2,700km of coastline, a sea-route used by ships that cannot transit through the Suez Canal and the responsibility of protecting the Prince Edward Island group in the Southern Ocean mean the country should be a maritime power.
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12/09/2023

Book your seat at the Defence Capability Day and Sovereign Security Conference, 20 & 21 September on the link below.
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