French Mistral-class LHD Tonnerre docks in Ghana
The Port of Tema buzzed with activity on September 30, 2025, as the French Navy's Mistral-class Landing Helicopter Dock, LHD...
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Nigerian Air Force acquires Chinese Sky Whale drones for training
The Nigerian Air Force has expanded its unmanned aerial capabilities with the recent acquisition of Sky Whale Max hybrid vertical...
Niger develops indigenous Tin-Galen armored personnel carrier
Niger has taken a bold step toward military independence with the unveiling of the Tin-Galen armored personnel carrier, a vehicle...
Aselsan opens Nigerian office, expanding African presence
Turkish defence electronics powerhouse Aselsan has taken another stride in its African expansion by setting up a dedicated office in...
Nigeria advances local arms production with DG-103 rifle
In a move poised to bolster the nation's defence capabilities, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has teamed up...
African Defence Chiefs Summit ends on high note in Abuja
The first-ever African Chiefs of Defence Summit wrapped up in Abuja after three days of intensive talks, leaving participants with...
Nigerian Air Force, Czech Republic strengthen defence Ties.
The Nigerian Air Force has taken fresh steps to solidify its defence partnership with the Czech Republic, a move aimed...
Benin army operating new armoured vehicles
The Beninese Armed Forces have expanded their capabilities with the addition of fresh armoured vehicles, marking a step forward in...
Russia pledges continued military support for AES juntas
Russia has formalised a defence cooperation agreement with the Alliance of Sahel States, comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, committing...
US approves $346 million munition sale to Nigeria
The United States has given the green light to a foreign military sale valued at up to $346 million, supplying...
Burkina Faso receives more Chinese combat vehicles and artillery
Burkina Faso's armed forces have received a fresh consignment of Chinese-manufactured armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, marking another step in...
Benin Army procured Belarussian Caiman armoured vehicles
Benin has taken a bold step forward in strengthening its military capabilities with the recent purchase of Belarusian Caiman armoured...
Ghana military Harbin Z-9 helicopter crash
On 6 August, Ghana was struck by a devastating incident when a Harbin Z-9 military helicopter crashed, killing all eight...
Mali receives Norinco CS/VP14 MRAPs from China, the whole story
Mali has recently taken delivery of the first batch of 36 Norinco CS/VP14 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from China,...
Daimler Truck to assemble military trucks in Senegal
In a development poised to transform Senegal’s industrial landscape, Daimler Truck, a leading German automotive manufacturer, has embarked on an...
Nigeria prepares for African Chiefs of Defence Summit
Nigeria is gearing up to host a landmark summit in Abuja this August, welcoming chiefs of defence from all 54...
Togo bolsters land capability with Kasser II MRAPs
On April 27, 2025, Togo’s independence day parade in Lomé showcased a new addition to the country’s military arsenal: the...
Nigerian Air Force targets 90% aircraft serviceability by Q4 2025
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is on a determined path to reach 90% aircraft serviceability by the fourth quarter of...
Ukraine and Ghana forge new partnership with focus on UAV Tech
In early July, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama engaged in a phone call that laid...
France Completes Military Withdrawal from Senegal
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, France handed over a military communications centre in Rufisque, near Dakar, to Senegal, marking a...
Nigeria and Ethiopia join forces for Indigenous UAV development
In early July 2025, a delegation from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), led by Air Commodore Ali Hussaini Idris, embarked...
Nigeria sets sights on national defence exhibition and air show
Nigeria is taking bold steps to advance its defence and aviation sectors, with ambitious plans for a new national defence...
Aero markets its Skyfox to African Air Forces
Aero Vodochody, the Czech aircraft manufacturer renowned for its L-39 Albatross, has set its sights on the African continent with...
AFIT develops rifle-armed Hexacopter drone
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) has taken a bold step forward in aerospace and defence engineering with the...
CATIC visits Ghana Navy to explore cooperation, enhance maritime capabilities
Executives from the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) recently paid a courtesy call on the Chief of...