Africa’s insurgents and terrorists are adopting drones
The proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, has transformed modern warfare, extending its reach beyond traditional ...
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EDGE Group targets expansion into Africa
As the leading force in the UAE defense market, EDGE Group’s substantial presence at IDEX 2025 is no surprise. Their ...
African Market Major Focus at Turkey’s 4th Defense and Aerospace Conference
The 4th Global Strategies in Defense and Aerospace Industry Conference was held in Antalya, organized by Turkey's Presidency of Defense ...
Leonardo delegates visits African nations to enhance collaboration
Leonardo Delegation Visits African Nations to Enhance Collaboration In a significant move to strengthen ties and foster collaboration, a delegation ...
Bird Aerosystems supplies helicopter missile protection system to African military
This January, BIRD Aerosystems announced the receipt of a significant order from an African Ministry of Defense (MOD) to supply ...
India offers modernized T-72 tanks for export, Africa included
India has embarked on a significant defence initiative to modernize its fleet of Russian-origin T-72 tanks, aiming to export these ...
Sailing Together: India and Africa’s Mutual Journey Towards Security & Growth
India's diplomatic and strategic engagements with African countries have intensified significantly in recent years, reflecting a comprehensive approach that spans ...
One year later, no sign of India’s ‘affordable’ weapons in Africa
It is exactly one year and a few months since India's defence companies proposed selling 'affordable' weapons to African militaries ...
Turkish STM secures first export order for Boyga drone from Africa
Turkish Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret (STM) has secured the first export order for its Boyga rotary-wing armed drone. STM ...
France to reduce troops in Africa
The Sahel region, stretching across the breadth of Africa south of the Sahara Desert, has long been a focal point ...
Young Africans head to Russia’s Alabuga despite Ukrainian airstrike threats
Young individuals from various African nations are converging on the Russian city of Alabuga SEZ in Tatarstan, seeking employment and ...
Africans fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war
The war in Ukraine has had a ripple effect across the globe, and Africa is no exception. While African nations ...
Unauthorized MRO, Subpar Parts, and Training Gaps: The Potential Culprits Behind Africa’s Helicopter Crashes
Helicopter crashes are not uncommon in Africa, with some of them causing tragic loss of life. A large part of ...
Africa’s arms imports decline by over half in a decade, SIPRI reports
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a renowned independent international institute focused on research into conflict, armaments, arms control, ...
African market for military Helicopters reaches US$2.2 billion
Africa is a continent with diverse security challenges, ranging from terrorism and insurgency to piracy and smuggling. To address these ...
Russia to launch ‘African Legion’ to replace Wagner group in Africa
Russia is preparing to launch a new military force in Africa, dubbed the 'African Legion', which will replace the controversial ...
African Defence Industry: A List of the Top Companies
The African continent's rich tapestry is interwoven with a long and tumultuous history of armed conflicts, both internal and external. ...
Challenges Facing the Defense Industry in Africa
Africa is a continent with immense potential and opportunities, but also with many security threats and challenges. The defense industry ...
Boeing appoints Henok Teferra Shawl as Managing Director for Africa
Boeing (NYSE: BA) has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company's ...
Anti-Drone Technologies in Africa: all you need to know
In recent years, the proliferation of drones has presented both opportunities and challenges across various sectors in Africa. While drones ...
U.S. Space Force expands its presence in Europe and Africa
The U.S. Space Force (USSF) has activated its newest service component for Europe and Africa, in a ceremony held at ...
China’s mercenaries in Africa: A Growing Threat or a Strategic Partner?
While the world has been focused on the activities of Russia's Wagner private military contractors (PMC) in Africa, another PMC ...
Skiftech wants to improve tactical training of African forces
What is the cost of training those who protect us? What is the cost of empowering our fighting men with ...
Proliferation of Small Arms in Sahel Due to Instability
The Sahel region, a vast and arid expanse of land stretching across North Africa, has long been plagued by instability ...
Wagner Group’s mutiny: Implications for Africa’s Security
Wagner Group turn their guns towards Moscow Incoming reports have revealed a concerning development regarding the Wagner Group, a Russian ...