African Defence Officials attend Russia’s Center-2026 military exercise in the Urals
Defence officials from several African countries attended Russia's Center-2026 strategic exercise at the Chebarkul training ground in the Chelyabinsk region,...
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Indian Navy frigate completes Alexandria port call
The Indian Navy frigate INS Trishul (Indian Naval Ship) ended a 3-day port call at Alexandria, Egypt, on 17 September...
Rosoboronexport exhibits new Strike Drones at the Egypt Airshow
Russia’s state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, publicly displayed two new air-launched weapons, the S-71M and S-71K, alongside the Su-57E stealth fighter...
Nigerian, U.S. military conduct joint drone training
U.S. and Nigerian forces conducted unmanned aircraft system (UAS) training at Operating Location Bauchi in northeastern Nigeria. Sgt. Mark Murphy,...
Denel records second consecutive profit
On 5 August 2026, South Africa's state-owned defence group, Denel, informed Parliament's Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOA) that it secured...
Denel continues execution of the G6 Modernization Contract
Denel, a state-owned South African defence company, is proceeding with a R2 billion ($105 million) contract to modernize G6 self-propelled...
Nigeria to procure 4 New Satellites for Military Surveillance
Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the launch of four new satellites in May 2025, according to statements from the...
UK cancels Kenya Military Training Exercise
The United Kingdom and Kenya temporarily bypassed a diplomatic standoff over training permits on 28 July 2026, clearing the way...
Chinese FK-2000 Air Defence System destroyed in Sudan
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) used a Turkish-made Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) to destroy an FK-2000 air...
Morocco signed a contract with Rheinmetall for mobile field hospitals.
Rheinmetall Mobile Systeme GmbH, a subsidiary of the German defense company Rheinmetall, signed a contract with the Kingdom of Morocco...
Ivory Coast and Pennsylvania Guard move defense partnership into field training
The Pennsylvania National Guard (PANG) and the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire (FACI) have taken their new State Partnership Program...
Nigerian Air Force certifies more AW109 Trekker Helicopters for Delivery
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) completed factory acceptance testing on three additional AgustaWestland AW109 Trekker Type B helicopters between June...
Libya’s Coast Guard regains patrol boat after Malta overhaul
The Libyan Coast Guard and Ports Security Authority formally received the patrol boat Al-Kifah in Valletta on 22 June 2026,...
Chinese Long-Range BZK-005 drone spotted at Nyala Airport
Satellite imagery captured on 6 May 2026 shows a large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) parked at Nyala Airport in South...
AFRICOM and Angola conclude ACHOD 2026 conference with new Partnership
Angola and the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) successfully concluded the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Luanda, Angola,...
US to withdraw UN support for AU Mission in Somalia
On 1 July 2026, the United States informed the African Union (AU) that it would block any renewal of United...
Nigerian Army inaugurates Wargaming Center in Abuja
The Nigerian Army commissioned a new Wargaming Center at the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) in Asokoro, Abuja, on 25...
Aselsan anti-drone tech spotted with Tunisian Air Force
The Tunisian Air Force has integrated Aselsan's IHASAVAR man-portable counter-drone jammer into its force protection toolkit, adding a close-in electronic...
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) completes second test of “Curtain Call” counter-drone swarm system
U.S. Africa Command completed a second field test of its CURTAIN CALL counter-drone swarm system at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory...
Nigeria and Cameroon sign pact on border and maritime security
Nigeria and Cameroon signed a bilateral defence Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on 16 June 2026, committing both...
U.S. Forces return to Cameroon, prioritizing ISR
The United States military is finalizing plans to redeploy troops to Maroua, the capital of Cameroon's Far North Region, ending...
Nigerian military acquires 15 locally built gunboats from Tantita
A Nigerian private security company handed over 15 semi-ballistic gunboats to the Nigerian military on 14 May 2026, at a...
Nigeria’s Defence Budget Hits Record High, but Inflation Eats the Gains
Nigeria approved a defence budget of ₦3.16 trillion ($2.10 billion) for FY2026 on 31 March 2026 - a nominal record...
Tunisia procures military equipment for border security from the United States
Tunisia is accelerating its military modernization with the United States, which has approved and delivered anti-tank missiles, naval vessels, aircraft,...
After Defeating December Coup, Nigeria Keeps Troops in Benin Through Inauguration
The Nigerian Army confirmed on 26 May 2026 that it deployed a company of soldiers to the Republic of Benin...