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More than three years ago, South African Air Force (SAAF) firefighters lost their technical competency-based incentive pay (TCIP) due to what the SA National...

Recommendation to place DMV under administration on hold until end-August

4th August 2025

SANDF terms disinformation a threat to national security

4th August 2025

EFF demands R114 billion budget boost as SANDF faces chronic funding crisis

1st August 2025

AAD turns 25 this year

defenceWeb - 1st August 2025

When September appears on calendars this year it will mark the silver anniversary of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition – an event...

RDM ammunition exports are above board – Motshekga

31st July 2025

Denel starting to deliver on major projects – Motshekga

30th July 2025

Quadome radar nears final trials while inspiring South Africa’s next-generation engineers

30th July 2025

SAAF sharpening its air defence capability

defenceWeb - 30th July 2025

The air defence component of Lieutenant General Wiseman Mbambo’s SA Air Force (SAAF) is at present reviewing and polishing its operations by way Exercise...

Sahel militants turn civilian drones into deadly weapons

29th July 2025

2025 Children’s Flight soars to new heights at Wonderboom

26th July 2025

SAAF radars in the repair and maintenance queue

25th July 2025

African Maritime Forces Summit marks new security era, says US senior sailor

Pearl Matibe - 4th August 2025

Amid a convergence of threats—weapons smuggling, illegal fishing, maritime terrorism, and drug trafficking—Africa’s vast ocean spaces are becoming increasingly contested. The African Maritime Forces...

Wave of kidnappings in the Bight of Biafra as pirates change tactic

31st July 2025

Blighter radars protecting oil facilities in Equatorial Guinea

31st July 2025

Lobese directs Navy Command Council to up readiness and resilience

30th July 2025

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Mali receives CS/VP14 armoured vehicles from China

Guy Martin - 5th August 2025

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have taken delivery of a batch of CS/VP14 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) from China’s Norinco, with more apparently on...

Death toll from militant Islamist groups in Africa surpasses 150 000 over last decade

1st August 2025

Built for the Field: How STREIT Group Delivers Armored Readiness at Speed

30th July 2025

Egypt requests National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems worth nearly $5 billion

25th July 2025

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Conflict in Sudan taking huge toll – UN humanitarian agency

defenceWeb - 5th August 2025

With no end in sight as conflict between the two major warring parties in Sudan currently intensifies, the United Nations (UN) agency tasked with...

Air Force General Dagvin Anderson picked to lead Africom

5th August 2025

West Africa terror: why attacks on military bases are rising – and four ways to respond

5th August 2025

Mali receives CS/VP14 armoured vehicles from China

5th August 2025

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Consultants hired amid capacity shortfalls in correctional services department

ProtectionWeb - 5th August 2025

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that it appointed multiple consultants over the past two financial years, including the current 2025/26 year,...

Operation Shanela drives thousands of arrests, but conviction rates raise questions

5th August 2025

SAPS yet to provide specific training on body-worn camera laws; storage policies under development

4th August 2025

Rail theft case: accused juggles lawyers, creates further five-month delay

1st August 2025

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The mighty SVI MAX 3 APC is available in six-wheeler guise!

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The mighty SVI MAX 3 APC is available in six-wheeler guise!

defenceWeb - 28th July 2025

The mighty SVI MAX 3 APC is available in six-wheeler guise!

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HISSCO EVO 2

defenceWeb - 9th June 2025

A range of security X-ray detection systems produced by HISSCO. These systems are designed for various security applications, including airports, government institutes, and other...

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Conflict in Sudan taking huge toll – UN humanitarian agency

5th August 2025

SA set to exit terror financing greylist

5th August 2025

Operation Shanela drives thousands of arrests, but conviction rates raise questions

5th August 2025

BMA has apprehended 500 000 illegals since inception

4th August 2025

Professor Firoz Cachalia sworn in as Minister of Police

4th August 2025

SAPS yet to provide specific training on body-worn camera laws; storage...

4th August 2025

Rural crime prevention hindered by lack of surveillance infrastructure, says Mashatile

31st July 2025

SA police: No evidence of Lesotho rebel army

29th July 2025

SANDF soldier on border patrol trampled to death by elephants

29th July 2025

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...

African Militaries

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...

African Militaries

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...

African Militaries

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...

African Militaries

Burundi

Guy Martin - 13th February 2013

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

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