Mwari demonstrates operational impact in Mozambique
Mozambique’s military is the launch customer for Paramount’s Mwari multi-role aircraft, and deployed the aircraft operationally in northern Mozambique in December 2022. Since then,...
Avior Labs’ new VTOL UAV now in production
Centurion-based unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) company Avior Labs has put its Elevation vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAV into production, and is launching a...
Pegasus Universal Airspace reveals two-man electric VTOL aircraft as part of new business model
Pegasus Universal Aerospace, initially established to develop a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) business jet, has now unveiled a two-person electric VTOL aircraft as...
Y-20 strategic airlifter makes AAD 2024 debut
The Xian Y-20A, China's home-grown strategic military transport aircraft, is making a significant appearance at AAD 2024. This marks only the second time that...
C-390 back at Waterkloof as Embraer targets South Africa
Making its second appearance at Air Force Base Waterkloof in less than a year, Embraer has brought its C-390 Millenium airlifter back to South...
Hard landing for Air Force Museum Alouette II – no injuries
An SA Air Force (SAAF) Museum Alouette II, piloted by retired general Piet Burger, made a hard landing at the Air Force Mobile Deployment...
Drones changing the nature of warfare
Drone warfare has profoundly changed the way in which wars are waged, exacerbated by the ease with which they can be obtained and used,...
Milkor 380 UAV ushers in a new era for South African aerospace and defence...
South African defence and security solutions provider Milkor is making significant strides with its Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – the largest such...
China shows off Z-10ME attack helicopter at AAD
In a surprise appearance at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition this week, China is displaying the Changhe Z-10ME attack helicopter, brought...
Tunisia receives Caravan aircraft
The Tunisian Air Force has bolstered its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capacity with the delivery of four Textron Aviation C-208B Grand Caravan EX...
SAAF celebrates 76 years of helicopter operations
The South African Air Force (SAAF) has celebrated 76 years of helicopter operations with a helicopter competition and awards ceremony at SAAF Mobile Deployment...
AAD air show will have something old and something new in the form of...
The air show component of AAD (Africa Aerospace and Defence) 2024 will see the SA Air Force (SAAF) in action with current and museum...
SAAF support a big focus for ExecuJet MRO at AAD 2024
Dassault Aviation subsidiary ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa will be taking part in the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) show next week in support...
Pilatus PC-24 and PC-12 to be on display as CFS exhibits at AAD 2024
Air charter company Comair Flight Services (CFS Aviation Group) is bringing a Pilatus PC-24 business jet, amongst others, to the Africa Aerospace and Defence...
Rwanda Mi-35Ms spotted for the first time
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has displayed its recently acquired Mi-35M attack helicopters for the first time.
Two Mi-17 transport helicopters and two Mi-35M attack...
Community spirit soars as Bloemfontein hosts Children’s Flight 2024
In a display of community spirit and a commitment to inspiring aviation amongst the next generation, 500 children from in and around Bloemfontein experienced...
C47-TP grounding leaves SAAF with no maritime eyes in the sky
The SA Air Force (SAAF) is stranded when it comes to maritime patrols and the possibility of replacement airframes appearing is slim to non-existent.
This...
Egypt orders two C-130J Super Hercules from Lockheed Martin
Egypt has confirmed an order for two new C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from Lockheed Martin, making it the 23rd country to acquire the...
Inaugural Egypt International Airshow in full swing
Egypt’s first international air show is underway at Alamein International Airport, El Dabaa, west of Alexandria with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi present for Tuesday’s...
L-39NG makes Egypt Airshow debut
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody Aerospace is targeting the African continent with its new Aero L-39NG aircraft and to this end has brought the...
Rosoboronexport taking part in debut Egypt International Airshow
Russian state arms conglomerate Rosoboronexport, part of the Rostec State Corporation, will be taking part in the inaugural Egypt International Airshow at El Alamein...
Mbambo delivers keynote at second National Space Conference
Chief of the South African Air Force, Lieutenant General Wiseman Mbambo, delivered a keynote address at the second National Space Conference in Pretoria this...
Minister Motshekga told the SAAF is critical to national security
SA Air Force (SAAF) Chief, Lieutenant General Wiseman Mbambo, was the second chief of an SA National Defence Force (SANDF) service to host Defence...
New bosses for AFB Bloemspruit units
Air Force Base (AFB) Bloemspruit, the SA Air Force (SAAF) helicopter centre of excellence, has new commanders for its two flying units.
Lieutenant Colonel Omphile...
10 000 flight hours milestone for Nigerian Super Tucanos
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), one of 16 worldwide to operate the A-29 Super Tucano, logged a notable 10 000 flying hours on the...
South Korea’s KF-21 fighter radar being tested by Paramount in South Africa
Testing of the KF-21 Boramae fighter radar continues in South Africa, on a modified Boeing 737 operating out of Wonderboom National Airport.
The Active Electronically...
Egypt looking to develop CH-47 air base ahead of helicopter deliveries
The Egyptian Air Force (EAF) is seeking to develop Anchas Air Base to operate the 12 new CH-47 Chinook helicopters it is acquiring.
The United...
22 Squadron to the rescue for Table Mountain cableway
Air Force Base (AFB) Ysterplaat-based 22 Squadron, via SA Air Force (SAAF) Chief Lieutenant General Wiseman Mbambo, answered a call for civic duty from...
Morocco to acquire Israeli spy satellites
Morocco is acquiring two spy satellites from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in a deal apparently worth $1 billion.
IAI on 10 July announced a $1...
US military completes withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Niger
The United States military has completed the withdrawal of its forces and assets from Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, in line with plans...
AFB Hoedspruit final South African stop for Russian Long Range Aviation delegation
A day ahead of exiting South Africa, a Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS - Vozdushno-Kosmicheskiye Sily) delegation spent time at Air Force Base (AFB) Hoedspruit...
Pakistani Chief of Air Staff in South Africa
Strengthening ties between the Pakistani and South African air forces in line with bilateral military co-operation programmes is topping the agenda during Air Chief...
Leopard that attacked two men at AFB Hoedspruit captured
A leopard that attacked a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member and a civilian at Air Force Base Hoedspruit over the weekend was...
Angola receives first C295 from Airbus
The Angolan Air Force has taken delivery of the first of three new C295 transports from Airbus, with the aircraft arriving in Luanda last...
Russia contemplating bringing Tu-160s to South Africa again
The Russian military is exploring the possibility of bringing Tupolev Tu-160 bombers to South Africa for the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition at...
Saudi air defence students in SA
Benchmarking and training exposure are listed as being why a delegation of Royal Saudi Air Defence Forces (RSADF) students is currently at the SA...
African country acquires BOYGA ammunition drop drone from Turkey
An undisclosed African customer has acquired BOYGA ammunition drop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Turkey’s STM.
STM (Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret AŞ) said the...
SSASS Holdings locally producing multirole fixed wing VTOL UAVs
South African company SSASS Holdings (Solutions, Sensors, Aircraft, Software and Services) is assembling fixed wing vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at...
Nigerian Air Force confirms 50 new aircraft are on the way
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed plans to acquire 50 new aircraft in the next year, from combat jets to attack helicopters.
Chief of...
AISI calls for supplier development technology contributors
Now into its 18th year, the AISI (Aerospace Industry Support Initiative) government drive to improve the competitiveness of South Africa’s aeronautics, space, defence and...
SAAF Mobile Deployment Wing hosts successful Elders Flight 2024
The 2024 edition of the Elders Flight, held at the South African Air Force (SAAF) Mobile Deployment Wing in Centurion, was the biggest yet,...
SAAF Museum hosts Elders Flight on Saturday
The longstanding flying training day at the SA Air Force (SAAF) Museum on the first Saturday of the month remains an event for Gauteng’s...
Italy intercepts Chinese UAVs being smuggled to Libya
Italian authorities have seized Fei Long-1 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) - disguised as wind turbine parts - that were being smuggled to Libya in...
US gifts C-130 Hercules to Botswana
The United States has delivered a C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft to Botswana to enhance the country’s ability to support military, humanitarian, and emergency response...
