Defence news, Aerospace, Military, Technology, and security news in Africa

Raff Military Textile Embarks on New Africa Tour: Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia

June 13, 2025

12th Africa Security Symposium (ASEC2025) to Address Africa’s Security Challenges in Addis Ababa

June 9, 2025

ASELSAN ranked 18th Most Valuable Defense Company Globally

May 31, 2025

Türkiye’s diplomatic approach to Africa’s security challenges

May 27, 2025

Turkey inducts Havelsan BAHA Sub-Cloud Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

April 29, 2025

Beyond Weapons: Turkey’s Expanding Defence Industry Footprint in Africa

April 27, 2025

FEATURED SPOTLIGHT

African military spending increased last year

by Military AfricaMay 16, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Ukraine’s Frontline drones Production and Potential Post-war Application

by Military AfricaMarch 25, 2025

Steady rise in the adoption of Simulated Battlefield technologies in Africa

by Military AfricaMarch 23, 2025

Africa’s insurgents and terrorists are adopting drones

by Military AfricaFebruary 22, 2025 - Updated on February 23, 2025

Pakistan Navy leveraging technology and innovation to enhance combat readiness – CNS

by Military AfricaJanuary 3, 2025

Chad’s growing military power: A slow but steady modernization drive

by Military AfricaDecember 7, 2024 - Updated on January 6, 2025

(Special Report) Controversy surrounding the CH-95 drones in Sudan

by Military AfricaDecember 5, 2024 - Updated on February 15, 2025

Enhancing Operational Readiness: RusselSmith Nigeria offers Additive Manufacturing Solutions to African Militaries

by Ekene LionelNovember 15, 2024 - Updated on January 19, 2025

Aerospace

Algerian MiG-25 flies again, but for a short while

by Military AfricaNovember 2, 2024 - Updated on December 16, 2024

Why Sudan Army’s Tanks Are Struggling Against the Rapid Support Forces

by Military AfricaOctober 31, 2024

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Defence Industry →

Rheinmetall establishes new subsidiary, Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa

Rheinmetall receives additional major orders for 155 mm artillery ammunition

Embraer continues marketing drive for C-390 and Super Tucano aircraft in Africa

Hensoldt may sell off South African Optronics division

Türkiye’s diplomatic approach to Africa’s security challenges

Aselsan brings precision technologies to 4th African Air forces Forum

Technology →

Four companies compete for Nigerian military air defence and radar contract

African Space Agency inaugurated

Aselsan brings precision technologies to 4th African Air forces Forum

French GEOINT company 10 Nord expands into Ivory Coast

BIRD Aerosystems secures additional African contract for helicopter Missile Protection System

Steady rise in the adoption of Simulated Battlefield technologies in Africa

Missile & Artillery →

Rheinmetall receives additional major orders for 155 mm artillery ammunition

Nigeria looks to China’s Norinco to bolster fledging air defence structure

US Army deploys Avenger to Tunisia for African Lion 2024

Chad acquires Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense systems from the UAE

US approves 600 FIM-92K Stinger air defense missiles to Morocco

Namibian air defence displays FN-6A MANPADS

Security & Stability

Aerospace

Al-Shabaab militant group claims shooting down a Burundian Bell 412 helicopter

June 6, 2025

General Christopher Musa, during courtesy visit to Russia’s Minister of Defence, Mr. Andrey Belousov. Image: DDI

Nigeria, Russia deepens military cooperations

May 16, 2025

Land

Somalia receives Chinese Tiger armoured vehicles from African Union

May 7, 2025

BlackWater to secure and tax DR Congo’s vast mineral wealth

April 30, 2025

Turkey deploys counter-terror troops to Somalia

April 23, 2025

Russia to support 5000-strong joint AES force

April 7, 2025

Nigér withdraws from MNJTF counter-terror coalition

March 31, 2025

Mozambican military receives additional EU-funded equipment

March 28, 2025

Nigeria sends peacekeepers to South Sudan

March 28, 2025

Nigerian Army fields Lithuanian C-UAV against insurgents’ drones

March 18, 2025

Drones and Counter-UAVS

Infantry Weapons →

Rwanda’s Remco unveils firearms at inaugural ISCA 25 expo

Armscor procures new sniper rifle for the South African Army under Project Tedu

Dicon Gray Insignia plans expansion to boost production

Ukrainian soldiers are using RAROG polymer machine gun belts on the frontline

Milkor demonstrates SuperSix grenade launcher to Colombian Army

Ethiopia commissions ammunition factory to ease supply chain

Training & Simulation →

OBANGAME 2025 maritime exercise concludes

French Défense Conseil International subsidiaries to train Ivorian drone troops

AMENTUM trains Ghana soldiers on Puma MRAP

US Army deploys Avenger to Tunisia for African Lion 2024

African Lion 2025 begins in Tunisia

Russia and Egypt conduct ‘Friendship Bridge 2025’ joint naval exercise

Ethiopia and Iran enters intel sharing agreement

by Kazim AbdulMay 16, 2025 - Updated on May 17, 2025

Nigér terminates intelligence cooperations with Russia

by Military AfricaMay 7, 2025

Ghana confronts growing terror threats

by Military AfricaFebruary 14, 2025

The Fall of Goma: All You Need to Know

by Military AfricaFebruary 6, 2025 - Updated on February 13, 2025

Kagame heads to Turkey ahead of possible war with DRC

by Military AfricaJanuary 26, 2025 - Updated on January 31, 2025

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Raff Military Textile Embarks on New Africa Tour: Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia

June 13, 2025

The purpose of the visit was to introduce the CATIC to the Ghana Navy and explore potential avenues for future collaborations and partnership.

‎CATIC visits Ghana Navy to explore cooperation, enhance maritime capabilities

June 9, 2025

12th Africa Security Symposium (ASEC2025) to Address Africa’s Security Challenges in Addis Ababa

June 9, 2025

Uganda bolsters ISR capabilities with Diamond DA62 acquisition

June 7, 2025

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.

As Nigeria’s Airbus C-295 stalls, Embraer lobbies C-390 for transport contract

June 7, 2025

Al-Shabaab militant group claims shooting down a Burundian Bell 412 helicopter

June 6, 2025

Somalia receives Turkish T-129 ATAK combat helicopters

June 6, 2025

Four companies compete for Nigerian military air defence and radar contract

Rheinmetall establishes new subsidiary, Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa

Rheinmetall receives additional major orders for 155 mm artillery ammunition

Nigerian Navy commisions patrol boats and helicopters

Embraer's booth at the 4th African Air Forces Forum in Lagos, Nigeria last month.

Embraer continues marketing drive for C-390 and Super Tucano aircraft in Africa

June 1, 2025

Moroccan Navy receives Avante 1800 vessel from Navantia

ASELSAN ranked 18th Most Valuable Defense Company Globally

The African Space Agency (AfSA) is the continental space agency of the African Union. It was established to coordinate and implement Africa's space ambitions. Headquartered in Egypt's Space City, AfSA is the primary body for space-related activities across Africa.

African Space Agency inaugurated

Hensoldt may sell off South African Optronics division

LNA enhancing its firepower