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A team from the Turkish company Raff Military Textile, led by CEO Eray Yükseloğlu, is finishing a successful tour of Africa.

Raff Military Textile Builds Key African Links on Major Tour

July 11, 2025

Alpine Armoring, a leading manufacturer of custom-armored vehicles, today announced the immediate availability of its next-generation Pit-Bull VXT® Tactical Truck that is also available in a civilian version.

Alpine Armoring unveils next-generation Pit-Bull VXT® Tactical Armored Truck

July 11, 2025

Raff Military Strengthens Central African Partnerships with Strategic Cameroon Mission

June 28, 2025

HAVELSAN nets additional order for Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator from Turkish Airlines

HAVELSAN nets additional order for Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator from Turkish Airlines

June 18, 2025

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

FEATURED SPOTLIGHT

Modernising the Ghanaian Naval capabilities will require willpower and funding

by Military AfricaJuly 1, 2025

Defence Industry

African military spending increased last year

by Military AfricaMay 16, 2025

Will African Air forces buy more Chinese fighter jets following India-Pakistan clash

by Military AfricaMay 10, 2025 - Updated on June 25, 2025

Defence Industry

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

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Namibia showcases Milkor Bushcat at 35th Anniversary military parade

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Niger unveils indigenous tactical vehicle

LNA enhancing its firepower

Ghana receives 14 PUMA M36 M3 MRAPS from the US

AMENTUM trains Ghana soldiers on Puma MRAP

Somalia receives Chinese Tiger armoured vehicles from African Union

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Nigeria sets sights on national defence exhibition and air show

Ghana Navy concludes IMDEC 2025

Namibia showcases Milkor Bushcat at 35th Anniversary military parade

Milkor and Hanwha Systems to integrate AESA radar into 380 UAV

Niger unveils indigenous tactical vehicle

Rheinmetall establishes new subsidiary, Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa

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 →

Egypt confirms acquisition of Chinese HQ-9B long-range air defence system

ROSTEC begins delivery of Pantsir with all-new mini-missiles

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

Security & Stability

The SANDF. Picture: Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo

Mixed feelings surround SANDF’s combat performance in the DRC

July 9, 2025

President Museveni, who has held power since 1986, is expected to seek another term, extending his 40-year rule.

Uganda ends military cooperation with Germany

June 22, 2025

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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

Somalia receives Chinese Tiger armoured vehicles from African Union

May 7, 2025

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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 and AES forces

Russia to support 5000-strong joint AES force

April 7, 2025

Multinational Joint Task Force

Nigér withdraws from MNJTF counter-terror coalition

March 31, 2025

Mozambican military receives additional EU-funded equipment

March 28, 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

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India and South Africa complete first joint submarine training in Simon’s Town

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

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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A representative from Milkor showing the 380 UAV to naval personnel at the IMDEC 2025.

Ghana Navy concludes IMDEC 2025

A team from the Turkish company Raff Military Textile, led by CEO Eray Yükseloğlu, is finishing a successful tour of Africa.

Raff Military Textile Builds Key African Links on Major Tour

Alpine Armoring, a leading manufacturer of custom-armored vehicles, today announced the immediate availability of its next-generation Pit-Bull VXT® Tactical Truck that is also available in a civilian version.

Alpine Armoring unveils next-generation Pit-Bull VXT® Tactical Armored Truck

The two-week long OST saw collaboration in establishing what Chief Petty Officer Nkululeko Zulu termed a “block training programme”. It is designed to test and evaluate operational readiness of submarine platforms in service with both navies.

India and South Africa complete first joint submarine training in Simon’s Town

Namibia milkor bushcat armoured vehicle

Namibia showcases Milkor Bushcat at 35th Anniversary military parade

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Aero markets its Skyfox to African Air Forces

The SANDF. Picture: Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo

Mixed feelings surround SANDF’s combat performance in the DRC

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Namibia operating Chinese ASN-209 and CW-30 UAVs

Milkor signs MoU with Hanwha Systems to integrate radar tech into Milkor 380 UAV

Milkor and Hanwha Systems to integrate AESA radar into 380 UAV

In 2020, Ghana Navy held the CNS’ Ceremonial Divisions, Administrative Inspection and Fleet review to assess the state of preparedness of the Ghana Navy Fleet and shore establishments in the Western Naval Command. (Credit Ghana Navy)

Ghana Navy strengthens bilateral relations with global defence community

July 5, 2025 - Updated on July 6, 2025

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Niger unveils indigenous tactical vehicle

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Egypt confirms acquisition of Chinese HQ-9B long-range air defence system

ROSTEC begins delivery of Pantsir with all-new mini-missiles

A shot of Ghana Navy Snake Class Ships headed offshore for Routine Patrols. (Credit Ghana Navy)

Modernising the Ghanaian Naval capabilities will require willpower and funding

Raff Military Strengthens Central African Partnerships with Strategic Cameroon Mission

Tunisian Air Force purchases 12 SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters

President Museveni, who has held power since 1986, is expected to seek another term, extending his 40-year rule.

Uganda ends military cooperation with Germany

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AFIT develops rifle-armed Hexacopter drone

HAVELSAN nets additional order for Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator from Turkish Airlines

HAVELSAN nets additional order for Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator from Turkish Airlines

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