Milkor strengthens naval business with new partnerships
As it expands its vessel range, Milkor continues to strengthen its naval business and has signed multiple agreements to this effect.
At the IDEX exhibition...
Fit-for-purpose PPPs can bolster South Africa’s defence capabilities
As South Africa navigates a new era of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in defence and security, the adoption of a tailored and fit-for-purpose PPP model...
Motshekga meets Denel board and management ahead of responsibility move
Ahead of Denel “officially” becoming the responsibility of the South African Department of Defence (DoD), the board of the State-owned enterprise (SOE) met its...
Denel’s move into the Department of Defence to cost R67 million
As the Department of Public Enterprises has ceased to exist, state-owned defence conglomerate Denel is being moved into the Department of Defence (DoD), and...
African arms imports decline by nearly 50% over last decade
Imports of major arms by African states fell by 44% between 2015–19 and 2020–24, which was mainly due to decreases in the arms imports...
Delegations a strong point for AAD 2024
The large number and quality of delegations that attended the 2024 edition of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition were praised by those...
India and South Africa keen to deepen defence industry cooperation
India and South Africa have a lot to offer each other with regard to defence cooperation, and companies like Rheinmetall Denel Munition, Saab Grintek...
Why not public-private partnerships for defence?
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) can drive efficiency and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Traditionally they have thrived in sectors like infrastructure...
Milkor calls for action at Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security Conference
Aerospace and defence company Milkor is calling for this week’s conference on public-private partnerships (PPPs) for defence and security to produce active proposals and...
SanDock Austral Defence champions PPPs for long-term defence sustainability
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are a vital mechanism for bridging the gap between government’s financial constraints and the need for sustained defence capabilities. Dr Mthobisi...
Denel’s sale of Hensoldt and RDM shares no longer taking place
The selling off of stakes in non-core assets is a key part of Denel’s turnaround strategy, but the divestment of Hensoldt and Rheinmetall Denel...
Milkor highlights private sector’s role in revitalizing South Africa’s defence capabilities
Milkor is ready to partner with others in the industry as well as government to secure South Africa’s current and future defence and security...
Holomisa and Maphwanya to headline Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security conference
The Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security conference, scheduled for 7 March 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, promises to be...
AAD 2026 exhibition space bookings now open
Exhibition space for the 2026 edition of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) expo is now available for bookings as organisers gear up for...
Defence and security a growing focus for CSIR
Defence and security is one of the key focus areas of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and is expected to continue...
Apex industry: Strengthening South Africa’s aerospace and defence landscape
The Aerospace and Defence Master Plan of 2020 indicates that the aerospace and defence market is an apex industry and it is aligned with...
SADI Masterplan first for AMD
A meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC) is not on the agenda yet for the SA Aerospace, Defence and Maritime Industries...
GC2T ready to be a fully-fledged partner to government on command and control
Command and control is a sovereign strategic capability, and as the only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in South Africa to supply such systems, Global...
Hensoldt launches new data link at Idex 2025
Hensoldt has launched the sixth generation of its data link solution, the DL-6000, at the Idex 2025 exhibition underway this week in Abu Dhabi.
“Engineered...
Public representatives allegedly denied access to arms control directorate
Two Democratic Alliance (DA) Members of Parliament (MPs) maintain Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, prevented them from performing oversight at the Directorate Conventional...
Etion Create and Nanoteq merge
Nearly ten years after the Reunert group acquired Nanoteq, and three years after acquiring Etion Create, the group announced the merger of the two...
Mapping South Africa’s arms exports: trends, key markets, and regional demand
South Africa’s long struggling defence industry has, in recent years, experienced somewhat of a revival. The National Conventional Arms Control Committee’s (NCACC’s) annual reports...
Saab and HAL sign agreement for manufacture of laser warning systems in India
Coinciding with the Aero India exhibition, Saab and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering local manufacture of Saab’s...
South African military veterans graduate with new skills for a brighter future
Two hundred and ten South African military veterans have graduated from a Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) supported skills development programme as they journey towards...
Denel ready to stand up and be counted at IDEX in Abu Dhabi
South African defence and technology conglomerate Denel will be out in force at next week’s IDEX (International Defence Exhibition and Conference) in Abu Dhabi...
Project Biro a testament to localisation and job creation in South Africa’s maritime sector
When Jos Govaarts stood up at the 2018 Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition to present his concept for the South African Navy’s Multi...
Why no word on defence Mr President?
In his State of The Nation Address on Thursday President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined his roadmap for 2025.
The President detailed the projects which would receive...
Motshekga urges new Armscor board to drive innovation and excellence
New Armscor chair Dr Lesiba Mahapa is a seasoned bureaucrat with his CV listing, among others, vice chairmanship of bargaining councils, a chief negotiator...
ICP marks 20 year anniversary with new vehicles and strategic expansion
With 20 years of experience under the company’s belt, ICP (Integrated Convoy Protection) has been modernising and expanding its fleet, recently launching several new...
First Incomar graduate development intake reports for duty
Headquartered in Centurion’s Highveld Techno Park, bespoke aerospace and defence company Incomar boosted its in-house skills when 20 graduates were added to its personnel...
Impressive line-up of speakers set to lead discussions at Public-Private Partnerships for Defence &...
With an outstanding line-up of expert speakers ranging from a deputy defence minister to serving senior members of the military – including the Chief...
Armormax hits the road around Mzansi
Leading South African Luxury Armoured Car builder Armormax are about to embark on a nation-wide roadshow in their armoured 5th generation Toyota Land Cruiser...
GC²T Announced as Diamond Sponsor for Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security Conference 2025
The Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa (AMD) and defenceWeb announce GC2T as the Diamond Sponsor for the Public-Private Partnerships for...
Stuck record: The South African defence industry can be a South African growth engine
2024 has come and gone. There are good and bad elements that have been reported related to the South African defence industry.
Good/positive highlights of...
Revolutionising Land Defence Tactical DF
In Communications Intelligence (COMINT), Direction Finding (DF) systems are vital for gathering information on enemy communications and electronic emissions. These systems enable the interception...
SA defence industry can meet majority of SANDF requirements
The South African defence industry can provide 70% of the logistical requirements to support the Special Operations Force (SOF) envisaged in the 2015 Defence...
Damen Shipyards Cape Town continues its commitment to shipbuilding in Africa
Damen Shipyards has a longstanding history of building vessels in Africa for Africa, having constructed and delivered more than 40 vessels to various nations,...
Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa to Highlight Public-Private Defence Collaboration at 2025 Conference
The upcoming Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security Conference 2025, scheduled for 7 March at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, is poised...
RDM ready to integrate latest generation ammunition with SANDF howitzers
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) is ready and willing to integrate its latest generation 155 mm Assegai artillery ammunition with the South African National Defence...
Sparcx developing AI-based radar target classification system
One of the key projects being pursued by Pretoria-based electronic engineering company Sparcx is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based radar target classification (RTC) system that...
DCS ready to take over private prisons
The Mangaung Correctional Centre (MCC) in Bloemfontein and the Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Centre (KSCC) in Limpopo are nearing the end of their 25-year management contracts...
Denel upgrading Umkhonto missile
Denel is upgrading its Umkhonto surface-to-air missile (SAM) from the current Infra-Red (IR) Block II version to a more powerful weapon with better intercept...
Commercial satellites are changing the battlespace and the balance of power
Ukraine has been scoring battlefield victories against Russia despite Russia having 10 times the GDP of the country it invaded. One of the reasons...
AAD 2026 planning underway
Lead partner for the next Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition set down for September 2026 - the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa...
AMD Aviation Committee to shape the future
The Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa (AMD) has established a dedicated aviation committee as one of its key working committees.
The...
Paramount celebrates 30th anniversary as a global defence manufacturer
2024 marks a historical moment in Paramount’s journey from a fledgling company born in the early years of South Africa’s democracy to a global...
80% plus of SA defence industry production exported Parliament oversight committee hears
Confirmation of the limited uptake of local defence industry products and services by the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) was provided to the Joint...
Leading Minds Unite: Advisory Board Powers Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security Conference 2025
Join us at the Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security Conference 2025, hosted by defenceWeb and the South African Aerospace, Maritime & Defence Industries...
Etion Create upgrades VPX Single-Board Computer module
With inputs from key clients, Pretoria-based electronics company Etion Create, part of the Reunert Group, has now upgraded its VF360 3U OpenVPX Single-Board Computer...
RapidM upgrades its naval wideband modem and network controller
RapidM, a global leader in long-distance digital radio communication technology, has launched its latest naval communications products, the RM12 and the RC12. The new...
