ARMSCOR looks to refurbish SAAF radar systems
Armscor, South Africa's defence acquisition agency, has launched a tender aimed at restoring and maintaining key radar systems for the ...
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CSIR explore Ratel life-extension options as Project Hoefyster falters
The South African National Defence Force finds itself at a crossroads with its ageing Ratel infantry fighting vehicles, a mainstay ...
South Africa’s Ibutho partners Hyperian Aerospace on next-gen tech
Ibutho Defence Technology, in collaboration with the US-based Hyperian Aerospace, is set to transform South Africa’s defence and aerospace landscape ...
Russian Navy training vessel ‘Smolny’ returns to South Africa
Nearly a year after its last port call in South Africa, the Russian Navy Baltic Fleet training vessel Smolny has ...
South African-US joint exercise ‘Shared Accord 2025’ cancelled
There will be no Exercise Shared Accord this month, as South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Co-operation (DIRCO) was ...
Jorsin looks to upgrade SANDF Ratels
After years of delays and mounting uncertainty, it now appears increasingly likely that the Hoefyster project, originally designed to replace ...
USVs find a place in Africa’s maritime domain
Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), often referred to as maritime drones, are emerging as a transformative tool in the fight against ...
CSIR builds all-new ground-based detection radar
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa has introduced a new radar system designed for ground-based ...
Armscor showcases South Africa’s defence capabilities at IDEF 2025
The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) proudly participated in the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), held in Istanbul, ...
Sweden confirmed as RDM Assegaai artillery ammunition customer
Sweden, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), has made a landmark decision to acquire South African-manufactured 155 ...
ASELSAN and South Africa Pamodzi signs MoU on indigenous Communication Systems
At the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025, Turkish defence electronics leader ASELSAN and South African industrial conglomerate Pamodzi Group ...
South African defence industry showcases capabilities at IDEF 2025
The 17th edition of the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) is taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, from July 22 to ...
South Africa Air Force turns to Pakistan for training and technical Support
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is reaching out to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for assistance in strengthening its ...
India and South Africa complete first joint submarine training in Simon’s Town
In a landmark development for maritime cooperation, the South African and Indian navies have concluded their first joint operational sea ...
Namibia showcases Milkor Bushcat at 35th Anniversary military parade
On June 2, 2025, the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) marked its 35th anniversary with a parade at Grootfontein Air Base, ...
Mixed feelings surround SANDF’s combat performance in the DRC
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has faced a storm of criticism and defence over its role in the ...
Namibia operating Chinese ASN-209 and CW-30 UAVs
On June 2, 2025, Namibia’s military marked its 35th anniversary with a grand parade at Grootfontein Air Base, offering a ...
Milkor and Hanwha Systems to integrate AESA radar into 380 UAV
Milkor and Hanwha Systems have embarked on a partnership that promises to broaden the operational reach and sensing capabilities of ...
Portuguese Navy patrol vessel NRP Sines visits South Africa
The Portuguese Navy has a storied past with South Africa, stretching back to the era when Portugal’s empire cast a ...
Rheinmetall establishes new subsidiary, Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa
Rheinmetall, a prominent German defence technology company, has taken a bold step to expand its global operations by establishing a ...
Rheinmetall receives additional major orders for 155 mm artillery ammunition
Rheinmetall, a global leader in defense technology, has received additional major orders for the delivery of 155 mm artillery ammunition, ...
Hensoldt may sell off South African Optronics division
Hensoldt, a leading German defense electronics company, is exploring the possibility of selling its South African Optronics division as part ...
SAS Assegaai Submarine Museum Opens
On April 30, the South African Navy and the Naval Heritage Trust celebrated the official opening of the SAS Assegaai ...
Saab and Omnigo partner to expand production capabilities
Saab Grintek Defence (SGD), a leading South African defense company, has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with its turnover ...
ARMSCOR delivers third and final MMIPV SAS ADAM KOK III (P1573)
Armscor has delivered the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel (MMIPV) to the South African Navy. The vessel, named SAS ADAM ...