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The just-ended United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial in Germany saw pledges across a range of peacekeeping activities, including military and police units, airlift and...

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Op Vala Umgodi nets 100 unpolished diamonds, 2 000 arrests

15th May 2025

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Ethiopia’s civil war: what’s behind the Amhara rebellion?

15th May 2025

African News

Iran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it

14th May 2025

Strategic review of the SANDF ahead of Parliamentary debate

Ricardo Teixeira - 15th May 2025

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) finds itself at a critical juncture, with Parliament poised to scrutinise the current state of its transformation,...

SA Army 10 000 “warm bodies” short – Heitman

13th May 2025

Details of new SA Army sniper system will not be disclosed

13th May 2025

Opinion: SANDF suffering from a lack of vision

12th May 2025

Senior Denel staffer cleared of fraud and theft allegations

defenceWeb - 14th May 2025

Thandeka Sabela, named by Denel as one of the defence and technology conglomerate’s “leadership team”, is back at work after a disciplinary process and...

AMD launches new vision and mission

14th May 2025

Tower35 developing Stabilised Commander Sight

13th May 2025

South African Women in Defence forge new path toward inclusion and leadership

12th May 2025

Inauguration of the African Space Agency

Africa Ports - 7th May 2025

Africa’s space aspirations reached a significant milestone on 20 April with the inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) at its headquarters in Egyptian...

Gallery: SAAF Museum Air Show 3 May 2025

4th May 2025

Algeria shoots down Malian UAV, escalating tensions

2nd May 2025

Alouette II beats Gautrain in pre-airshow race

30th April 2025

Singapore Strait tops piracy board in 2025 first quarter

defenceWeb - 15th May 2025

The Gulf of Guinea, long regarded as the international piracy hotspot, was overtaken in the first quarter of the year by the Singapore Strait. The...

Military sealift vessel Eddystone visits South Africa

12th May 2025

Port Sudan under siege: Drone strikes disrupt key maritime hub

9th May 2025

Red Sea ceasefire offers diplomatic hope — but maritime risk remains high

9th May 2025

Somalia receives Tiger armoured vehicles and other equipment from the AU

Guy Martin - 14th May 2025

The African Union (AU) recently handed over a large batch of military equipment to Somalia’s military, including Tiger armoured vehicles, fuel and water tankers,...

Motshekga misses DR Congo deployment and withdrawal Parliament defence committee meeting

12th May 2025

US hands over Puma armoured vehicles to Ghana

9th May 2025

SAMIDRC withdrawal from DR Congo underway

29th April 2025

Multiple pledges made at UN Peacekeeping Ministerial

defeneWeb - 15th May 2025

The just-ended United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial in Germany saw pledges across a range of peacekeeping activities, including military and police units, airlift and...

Ethiopia’s civil war: what’s behind the Amhara rebellion?

15th May 2025

African military expenditure up slightly to $52 billion in 2024 as global spending hits record

15th May 2025

Iran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it

14th May 2025

Correctional Services Committee Briefed on Parole of Janusz Walus and the Rapists in Alison Botha Case

ProtectionWeb - 15th May 2025

The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services received a briefing on the process leading to the cancellation or revocation of parole for inmates serving life...

Minister of Police Addresses NCOP on Drug Abuse, School Safety, and VIP Security

15th May 2025

Tshwane introduces top-shelf nuclear smuggling detection training to boost National Security

15th May 2025

100 unpolished diamonds recovered in Operation Vala Umgodi

14th May 2025

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What happens to a hijacker’s face when shooting into armoured glass?

What happens if a would-be hijacker opens fire at Level B6 ballistic glass from close range? • SVI launches B6 protection for new Toyota Prado • Ballistic protection against assault rifles • VIP discreet package fitted in...

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What happens to a hijacker’s face when shooting into armoured glass?

defenceWeb - 24th March 2025

What happens if a would-be hijacker opens fire at Level B6 ballistic glass from close range? • SVI launches B6 protection for new Toyota Prado •...

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Video: 2025 Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security Conference

defenceWeb - 13th March 2025

The 2025 Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security Conference, hosted by the Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa (AMD) in partnership...

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AFRICAN MILITARIES

African Militaries

South African National Defence Force

Guy Martin - 1st February 2013

South African National Defence Force Index 1. Order of battle 2. Defence economics 3. State of military forces 4. Country threat report 5. External...

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Angola

Guy Martin - 5th February 2013

Angolan Armed Forces Index 1. Order of battle 2. Angolan Armed Forces Overview 3. Defence economics 4. State of military forces 5. Country...

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Benin

Guy Martin - 6th February 2013

Benin Armed Forces Index 1. Order of battle 2. Overview 3. Defence economics 4. State of military forces 5. Country threat report 6. External deployments 1. Benin Armed...

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Botswana

Guy Martin - 7th February 2013

Botswana Defence Force Index 1. Order of battle 2. Overview 3. Defence economics 4. State of military forces 5. Country threat report 1. Botswana Defence Force...

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Burkina Faso

Guy Martin - 8th February 2013

Burkina Faso military Index 1. Order of battle 2. Overview 3. Defence economics 4. State of military forces 5. Country threat report 6. External deployments 1. Order...

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Burundi

Guy Martin - 13th February 2013

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