Small Arms & Light Weapons

The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues its systematic approach to curbing the proliferation of illicit weaponry, recently completing its...

The defence landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa is undergoing a notable transformation as Turkey and Egypt formalise...

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria-D7G (DICON-D7G) has successfully manufactured and delivered its initial batch of nearly 1,000 DG-103 assault...

Uganda's security forces have introduced a modern twist to their arsenal with the adoption of the Czech-made CZ Bren 2...

In a move poised to bolster the nation's defence capabilities, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has teamed up...

A Turkish-owned cargo vessel named Sea World, loaded with military equipment for the Somali National Army (SNA), ran aground off...

On May 19, 2025, the inaugural International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) opened its doors in Kigali, Rwanda, marking a...

The South African Army has officially received a new sniper rifle system, marking an important advancement in its firepower capabilities....

DICON GRAY Insignia (DGI), one of Nigeria’s indigenous defence manufacturer is planning to expand its operations in the production of...

Modern warfare involves the infiltration of contemporary technological solutions. One such innovation is the unique development by the Ukrainian company...

Milkor has demonstrated it's SuperSix MRGL 40mm grenade launcher to the Colombian Army, as the company seeks to position the...

Ethiopia has opened its own ammunition manufacturing facility. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the country depended on imports until three...

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has announced a joint venture with Gray Insignia Nigeria to develop weapon systems...

The Senegalese military has recently been seen fielding the Turkish-made 7.62 x 51 mm KNT-76 designated marksman rifle, also known...

Nigeria and China are set to enhance their military collaboration by focusing on training and local arms manufacturing. This partnership...

In the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary rebel group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Sudanese...

The Cameroonian Army special force unit - the Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) has adopted the Turkish-made MPT-76 assault rifle. The...

Dynateq International has recently introduced an advanced lineup of weapon systems under the Rogue series, designed to enhance combat capabilities...

The Rwanda Special Operations Forces received Polish GROT assault rifles. A photo of a soldier of the Rwandan Special Operations...

Kenyan Special forces are now fielding the French-made PGM 338 sniper rifle. Kenya Defence Forces 40th Ranger Regiment Operators (Modelled...

In an operation against arms trafficking in Central Africa, the Chad-Sudan joint force has intercepted a substantial cache of weapons...

Turkey's renowned arms manufacturer, Atesci, has announced a significant investment in a joint venture with Afridex, aimed at establishing a...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Sudanese military forces have been reported to deploy the Chinese-made 12.7 x 108mm...

Two guns, destined from the beginning of creation to forever be mortal enemies. Okay, that’s a bit dramatic, but the...

Kenya is on the verge of achieving a significant milestone in arms control, aligning with its commitments to regional and...