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Procure to export: A new mindset for South Africa’s defence industry

The South African government wants to drive growth and job creation. The local defence industry has existing capabilities that can be exploited to assist....

Parliament sounds the alarm on SANDF crisis during explosive debate

Parliament descended into fierce debate on Thursday 15 May over the mid-term strategic review of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), with multiple...

Procure to export: A new mindset for South Africa’s defence industry

The South African government wants to drive growth and job creation. The local defence industry has existing capabilities that can be exploited to assist....

Inauguration of the African Space Agency

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...

Singapore Strait tops piracy board in 2025 first quarter

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...

Recent attacks in Mozambique underscore Islamist insurgency’s growing confidence and resurgence

The Islamic State (IS), on 10 May, claimed that its Mozambique affiliate, Ahlu Sunnah wa Jama’ah (ASWJ) – also known as IS-Mozambique – killed...

Could prolonged warfare in Sudan lead to the country splitting?

The war in Sudan has taken a dramatic turn for the worse. Changes in battlefield tactics, along with new political and diplomatic dynamics, are...

Cabinet commends SAPS operations against GBVF related crimes

Cabinet has welcomed the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) ongoing operations aimed at preventing and combating Gender-Based Violence and Femicide related crimes. This follows the...
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...

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 •...

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

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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