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PPP in defence not without its challenges

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Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) can supply prime mission equipment to improve defence capabilities through value-for-money solutions. PPPs have proven benefits offering the advantage of transferring risk...

Gordhan’s DPE again quizzed on SOEs including Denel

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Julius Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the form of Limpopo parliamentarian Omphile Maotwe is proving to be a persistent questioner in search of...

Barter deals in the defence industry to come under the spotlight

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Defence barter deals are ideal for developing economies in times of economic instability, monetary crisis or currency devaluation and their pros and cons will...

Full programme for Aerospace Simulation and Training Symposium

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Next week’s Aerospace Simulation and Training Symposium, under the theme Shaping the Future of Training and Innovation, promises a diverse range of topics presented...

RDM aiming to double production, expand facilities as artillery demand soars

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Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) is running 24-hour-a-day shifts at its plants across South Africa and is investing hundreds of millions of rands in their...

Armscor CEO retains his position

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The man at the helm of government’s defence and security acquisition company will not face sanction of any kind in the wake of newspaper...

Incomar appoints Lance Wellington as new CEO

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Aerospace and defence company Incomar has appointed Lance Wellington as its new CEO, replacing former CEO and co-founder Johannes ‘Blokkies’ Joubert. Incomar was co-founded in...

Armscor CEO in the firing line

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Armscor, whose chief executive is at the centre of a South African newspaper expose regarding fraud and sexual favours, maintains it upholds the “highest...

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) Academy 

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Rheinmetall Denel Munition RF (Pty) Ltd specialises in the development, design and manufacture of large- and medium-calibre ammunition families and is a world leader in the...

Saab launches new IDAS-310 defensive aids suite

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Saab has launched the latest version of its Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS), IDAS-310, which incorporates the latest warning systems developed by the company’s...

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) forging ahead with green energy technologies

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RDM has set a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2035 and is making significant progress towards this goal. The company has launched the...

defenceWeb and AMD to host Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for Defence and Security event in...

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defenceWeb and the Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association (AMD) of South Africa will soon be hosting the inaugural Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for Defence...

Denel State capture allegations being investigated

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Ahead of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo expressing concern around Parliament not being able to prevent another round of State capture, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin...

Armscor marketing unwanted SANDF materiel

In addition to being the acquisition agency for SA National Defence Force (SANDF) equipment, Armscor brokers its redundant military equipment. This service resides in the...

Can South Africa’s defense industry recover?

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Thandi Modise recognized the irony of a Gripen jet roaring overhead as she delivered a speech to open the African Aerospace and Defence Expo...

Positive earnings for Denel as turnaround kicks into high gear

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Denel has, for the first time in years, posted positive earnings, with R390 million before interest and tax (EBIT) for the year ending March...

Gilbert Do Nascimento appointed as new Chief Executive of GEW

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Hensoldt South Africa has announced the appointment of Gilbert Do Nascimento as the new Chief Executive of its GEW business unit, effective 12 June....

Denel directors face subpoenas if SCOPA no-show is repeated

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The non-appearance of the Denel board at this week’s SCOPA (Standing Committee on Public Accounts) meeting was, in typical Parliamentary style, noted and re-scheduled...

Denel working on R18 billion order book as turnaround strategy is implemented

With its factories resuming production after a hiatus of several years, Denel is working on its R18 billion order book and targeting R30 billion...

Deputy Public Enterprises Minister visits Denel as production restarts

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Having received the latest R1.8 billion bailout payment from National Treasury and settling outstanding salaries, Denel is restarting production at its facilities as it...

RDM holds successful military attache demonstration showcasing ammunition, energy progress

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The military attache corps in South Africa recently got a close-up taste of Rheinmetall Denel Munition’s (RDM’s) artillery rounds, mortar bombs and grenade launcher...

Grimms looking to continue partnering with SA Navy on vessel maintenance

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Having recently installed the largest engine dynamometer in South Africa for testing marine and other large diesel engines, the Grimms Group is looking to...

Denel’s finances remain vulnerable, but money incoming

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In March, Denel received R1.8 billion from National Treasury, which is withholding another R1.5 billion while Denel proceeds with the sale of remaining non-core...

Denel bailouts total R9 billion over four years

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Further evidence of the drain Denel is on the public purse comes from Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan replying to a Parliamentary question. He told...

Denel refutes allegations of malfeasance in suspended Dynamics CEO case

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Denel has recently found itself refuting allegations of malfeasance made by suspended Denel Dynamics CEO Sello Ntsihlele. In a statement issued on 25 May, the...

Organisers busy with Africa Aerospace and Defence 2024 preparations

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With less than 18 months to go before the next edition, the organisers of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition are gearing up...

Arms-to-Russia row raises doubt about South Africa’s compliance, which could face tougher scrutiny

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The recent furore over accusations by the US ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, that South Africa was supplying arms to Russia despite its...

Armscor should support the entire SA defence industry, not concentrate on Denel

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Ahead of the planned South African defence industry (SADI) lekgotla, a Pretoria-based industrialist maintains it’s time to stop “Denel bashing” and look to Armscor...

Denel “buck” passed to Armscor by Public Enterprises

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Defence and technology conglomerate Denel is one of Pravin Gordhan’s State-owned entities (SOEs) responsibilities with his department displaying nifty political footwork to divert a...

Hensoldt unveils new SA-developed interactive signal analysis software

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Hensoldt used the Association of Old Crows (AOC) Europe conference and exhibition last week in Bonn, Germany, as an opportunity to launch its new...

Defence industry lekgotla must look to action, not plans

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If next month’s long delayed South African defence industry (SADI) lekgotla is to be of any value it must be in the form of...

Milkor selling 4 000+ grenade launchers amid strengthened market presence

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As global tensions continue to rise in times of uncertainty, opportunities are emerging for defence manufacturers to take advantage of the global mindshift in...

AMD calls for defence industry input ahead of lekgotla

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The South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association (AMD) is gearing up for an Industry Lekgotla to be hosted by Defence and Military...

Global Command and Control Technologies sees upsurge in demand amid global tension

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Global Command and Control Technologies (GC2T) has seen an uptick in business prospects following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over a year ago as countries,...

JSCD hears Armscor and DoD reach “synergy” on parts

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Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) heard the way forward for spares availability as well as maintenance and repair contracts for SA National...

Redundant naval and defence equipment up for sale and destruction

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Armscor’s specialist used equipment division - Defence Disposal Solutions (DDS) – has a tender out for the “sale and destruction” of ship spares and...

RDM starts construction of solar power plant at its Somerset West facility

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Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) has begun the construction of a R72 million solar farm at its Somerset West facility, as part of the company’s...

Jammer and target drone amongst advanced DoD technology projects

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Defence technology research and development in the Department of Defence (DoD) has led to tangible progress on several important projects, including a new radar...

Opinion: Modern solutions to countering violent insurgencies

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Countering violent extremism in Africa is complicated and nuanced. It requires a multi-faceted intervention to address the socio-economic issues that permit an insurgent group...

Securex South Africa ready to open its doors in June

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Securex South Africa will be back at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 6 to 8 June as one of the largest security exhibitions...

Chief of the SANDF expresses support for Denel

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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) relies heavily on Denel and Armscor for its defence equipment needs. This was emphasized by General Rudzani...

RDM investing R251 million in renewable energy in South Africa

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During the recent fifth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC), Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) committed to investing R251 million in the renewable energy sector in...

Moving Denel from Public Enterprises needs “entire government” participation

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Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise made it clear she alone cannot move Denel from the control of its current government shareholder to...

SA defence exports up in 2022

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2022 was a better year for the South African defence industry compared to 2021, with R1 billion more in products being exported to countries...

Nigeria to host defence and security expo in May

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The Nigeria Security Exhibition and Conference (NISECExpo) will be returning this year following a hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The organising committee said that...

Multiple new guided munitions orders for Edge

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The UAE’s Edge conglomerate has racked up multiple orders for precision guided munitions from its subsidiaries AL TARIQ and Halcon, which will supply Al...

Top SANDF council informed and educated on Denel “mysteries”

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Three weeks after the Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) urged Denel and the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) to ‘thrash out concerns’, it...

Modise pledges support for SA defence industry

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Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise has said she is committed to supporting South Africa’s defence industry because a healthy defence industry will...

Hensoldt South Africa welcomes bursary students

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After launching a bursary programme at the end of 2022 to build its workforce pipeline, Hensoldt South Africa has awarded bursaries to 12 students...

Is returning to Denel an option for skilled ex-staff?

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Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) has called for the full implementation of Denel’s turnaround strategy so that it can continue to support...