Defence Industry

Nigeria has signed a substantial defence procurement agreement with Turkish manufacturer DASAL Aviation Technologies for the acquisition of loitering munitions...

South African defense contractor Milkor and South Korea’s LIG Defense and Aerospace (D&A) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 21...

South Africa’s state-owned defence group, Denel, is struggling to meet international contract obligations as its specialized workforce continues to shrink....

Morocco has produced the first 20 hulls of the Indian-designed Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8x8 at a new facility in...

The Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 will place its International Pavilions at the centre of the event, creating a...

The Malian Armed Forces integrated a new shipment of Chinese-made Yitian-L short-range air defence systems (SHORAD) and armoured vehicles into...

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defense technology firm, announced on 19 April 2026 that it has commenced construction of a new...

The United States will establish a regional drone training center in Morocco to modernize security partnerships and enhance counterterrorism capabilities...

Pakistan and Morocco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 13, 2026, to formalize and expand their bilateral defense...

Taking place from 26 to 29 October 2026 in Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria, the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) will...

Embraer and the state-owned enterprise ALADA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 7, 2026, to establish a government-to-government...

ASELSAN, a Turkish defence electronics manufacturer, announced its highest-ever financial results for 2025, with total revenue reaching 180.4 billion Turkish...

Lagos will host the first Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) from 26 to 29 October 2026, marking the continent's largest...

An investment firm based in the United Arab Emirates, Elmirate Capital, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on March 16,...

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria-D7G (DICON-D7G) will officially launch the country’s first dedicated military jetty in June 2026, located...

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is currently developing a new, low-cost target drone for the South African...

Nigerian defence startup Terra Industries (formerly Terrahaptix) has officially weaponised its flagship Duma Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) with machine guns...

Nigeria, Senegal, and Mali have emerged as the primary drivers of a 13 per cent increase in sub-Saharan African arms...

On February 23, 2026, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and Terra Industries entered into a Memorandum of Understanding...

The landscape of modern desert warfare demands a specific set of mechanical attributes: high thermal tolerance, superior ground clearance, and...

The World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, held from February 8 to 12 in Riyadh, served as a primary venue for...

On February 10, 2026, the Nigerian defence technology firm Terra Industries announced a strategic partnership with AIC Steel to establish...

On Thursday 12 February 2026, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga announced the appointment of a new Board...

Terra Industries recently finalised a $ 22 million strategic funding extension led by Lux Capital, bringing its total capital raised...

Paramount Group, the Midrand-based defence and aerospace manufacturer, has positioned itself as a notable player in this evolving market. By...