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SAS Protea has plenty of life until replacement – Navy

altThe South African Navy’s 41-year old hydrographic survey ship SAS Protea is still in pristine condition and can be kept seaworthy for a good number of years, according to the Navy, until eventually replaced under Project Hotel.
   

The lessons to be learnt from the Battle in Bangui

altWhile the heroism of the South African National Defence Force troops that fought in the Central African Republic (CAR) cannot be denied, a number of lessons can be learnt from what some commentators have called ‘South Africa’s military misadventure’.
   

Scaled down SANDF contribution for Freedom Day

altParts of the South African military machine will be on display during Saturday’s national Freedom Day celebrations at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
   

SAAF affirmative action report slated

altA report stating the South African Air Force’s (SAAF) affirmative action policy will result in nothing more than higher aircraft crash statistics has been trashed by sections of the wider community of aviation enthusiasts, writers and observers.
   

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