Swiss armoury chooses SA tech
The Saab system increases the survivability of man and machine on the modern battlefield.A Swiss armoured vehicle manufacturer has chosen a South...
Saab Grintek appoints Lukshman Vishnu Maharaj as GM, Enterprise Division
Lukshman Vishnu Maharaj will take up the position of general manager of the company`s enterprise division.South Africa`s leading empowered technology and defence...
Saab ups SA stake
The Swedish defence giant takes a majority stake in defence IT house Cybersim, as the tender race for Project Legend heats up.Saab,...
Altron gets merger nod
Powertech`s R505 million acquisition of unbundled IST Group has received competition approval.Altron wholly-owned subsidiary Powertech has received approval from the Competition Commission to...
British programme faces delays
In this World Wide Wrap: British programme faces delays, Raytheon demonstrates innovative tech, Boeing wins contract, and Northrop delivers key software. British...
Tellumat secures defence order
The SA National Defence Force is upgrading its command-and-control system.The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has awarded defence ICT company Tellumat...
UK defence joins health and IT
In this World Wide Wrap: UK defence joins health and IT, Australian defence IT slows, UK police go mobile. UK defence joins...
Project Accelerate
In May 2007 CSC announced Project Accelerate, a strategic program that is comprised of five key growth initiatives.In May 2007 CSC announced...
Emerson completes digital automation project
In this World Wide Wrap: Emerson completes digital automation project, GAITS awarded army contracts, and Basecamp meets Windows Mobile. Emerson completes digital...
Boeing demonstrates integrated services
In this World Wide Wrap: Boeing demonstrates integrated services, Lockheed Martin delivers shore-based trainer, Norway commissions second frigate, and EADS implements information...
SMEs land Armscor deal
Intercal and Inforcomm have won a multimillion-rand maintenance and calibration contract from Armscor.Intercal-Inforcomm, a joint venture between two Gauteng-based small and medium...
EADS buys into Fulcrum
The European defence giant buys a chunk of a niche local player as the race to win a R27 million tender heats...
Execs want help in Web 2.0 efforts
In this World Wide Wrap: Execs want help in Web 2.0 efforts, DOD gives MS certification, and IBM offers classification. Execs want...
BAE Systems gets safety nod
In this World Wide Wrap: BAE Systems gets safety nod, Thales selected for upgrade, Boeing first in aerospace, and Lockheed Martin unveils...
Lockheed Martin boosts IT defence
In this World Wide Wrap: Lockheed Martin boosts IT defence, South Korean royalties for US defence tech, and IP radios for Irish...
Defence tech lab receives funding
In this World Wide Wrap: Defence tech lab receives funding, universities prop up defence industry, and central coast gets more funds. Defence...
IT-driven rapid prototyping a hit in defence
New armoured vehicle goes from design to demonstrator in two monthsDefence company Land Systems OMC, part of the Anglo-US BAE Systems group,...
Carl Zeiss Optronics buys Denel division
The hi-tech lens-maker has taken a stake in SA`s ailing state arms maker.Carl Zeiss Optronics, of Germany, is taking control of Denel...
Reunert takes defence assets off the market
Reunert has withdrawn its defence business from the market after failing to secure a good enough offer.Reutech CEO Gerrit "Boel" Pretorius has...
BEE group takes SunSpace stake
Start-up BEE consortium Mihle has taken a 26% stake in Sumbandila`s manufacturer.Mihle, a new black economic empowerment consortium, led by former Telkom...
Umvoti Aids Centre receives 4X4 vehicle from Saab Grintek
Chairman of Saab Grintek, Zoli Kunene, handed over a sport utility vehicle to the Umvoti Aids Centre in KwaZulu-Natal.The Chairman of Saab...
Further consolidation needed in defence ICT industry
The size of the market does not justify the number of companies in it, says Saab Grintek.The South African defence ICT industry...
Boeing delivers major upgrade
In this IT in defence World Wide Wrap: Boeing delivers major upgrade, and CSC wins a $46 million simulation-based flight training contract. Boeing...
Defence Threat Reduction Agency selects Spescom Software
The United States Defence Threat Reduction Agency will deploy the eB product from Spescom`s US operation Spescom Software.The United States Defence Threat...
Altech scoops TT100 award
Altech won the award for overall large enterprise at this year`s Technology Top 100 Awards.Allied Technology (Altech) won science and technology minister...
Reusable Objects receives Armscor CEO Award
Reusable Objects has been awarded the Armscor CEO Award for its contribution to developing a learning programme for Armscor employees.Reusable Objects, a...
Carl Zeiss Optronics takes Denel stake
More foreign direct investment looms for SA`s embattled state arms-maker.German technology house Carl Zeiss Optronics is to take a majority share in...
Ultra Electronics wins $56m in contracts
In this IT in defence World Wide Wrap: Ultra Electronics bags $56m in new defence IT contracts, US team makes breakthrough in...
UK railways implement SA tech
High-speed processing technology prevents rail accidents.High-speed processing technology, developed in SA, could soon be saving
the lives of British rail commuters.
Parsec, a...
Saab Grintek goes back to school to help future engineers
Saab Grintek has donated R20 000 towards Steve Tshwete Secondary School`s science laboratories.The students and teachers of the Steve Tshwete Secondary School,...
City inks $500m deal to go wireless
In this World Wide Wrap: City inks $500m deal to go wireless, US to enhance detection of nuclear and radiological threats, and...
Saab Grintek acquires TAE division
The military radio systems and data networks division moves to the Saab Grintek stable.Black empowered technology group Saab Grintek has bought the...
Tech firms may benefit from foiled plot
New types of detection equipment will become a priority after British police foiled a plot to blow up planes.Makers of security equipment...
Tech exchange boosts Denel portfolio
Denel`s will aim to boost its defence portfolio by sharing technology and software with other countries.State-owned defence group Denel`s turnaround strategy includes...
Fulcrum in R20m BEE deal
Black empowerment company BlackStar Group has purchased a 40% stake in Fulcrum Solutions, as part of a strategy to enter the defence...
Dutch defence implements SAP
In this defence World Wide Wrap: Dutch to implement SAP and Oz reviews defence equipment buying. Dutch defence implements SAPThe Dutch ministry...
Commodity prices temper Reunert growth
Rising copper prices have tempered real growth in its electronics division during the six months to 31 March, says Reunert.Rising copper prices...
Senior defence consultant joins Fulcrum
A former defence force general officer in command (GOC) has joined Fulcrum Solutions as a senior consultant.Fulcrum Solutions has appointed former defence...
Voltage Security solution available locally
Identity-based e-mail encryption software, used by the US Department of Defence is available in SA.Local IT company Cornastone Holdings has won the...
Bull has been selected by CEA
Bull has been selected by CEA to provide their next generation of supercomputer, the most powerful computer in Europe and one of...
Eskom, Transnet buy arivia.kom stake
Denel`s disposal of its stake in arivia.kom has raised questions about why it was sold to Transnet and Eskom.While the sale of...
Fulcrum optimises SAAB Grintek Technologies, Aviation Systems Division project management processes
Fulcrum Business Solutions has implemented its EPM in a Box solution at SAAB Grintek Technologies, Aviation Systems Division to enable its project...
Fulcrum eyes defence opportunities
A deal between Fulcrum Solutions and EADS positions the companies to compete for local aerospace and defence projects.Pretoria-based military software solutions provider...
Saab Grintek acquires avionics company AMS
Saab Grintek will acquire Aerospace Monitoring and Systems (AMS) in a R30 million deal, which will be finalised in April 2006.Saab Grintek has...
Disposal policy on track, says govt
Government insists its strategy to refocus State-owned enterprises on core functions remains on track, despite the recent arivia.kom deal.A government official has...
