Tag: AAD 2024
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...
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...
Preparing for Cybergeddon
The world has yet to experience a ‘Cybergeddon’ or Cyber Pearl Harbor, but that doesn’t mean it should not prepare for one now, says...
The role of Africa’s Great Lakes and oceans in revitalizing South...
South Africa faces a crisis of unemployment exacerbated by a stagnating economy that in turn is lowering the tax base and harming the country’s...
Transnational maritime threats needed transnational responses
Maritime security is no longer about the threat of nations at war, but the threats of yore, piracy on the high seas, and smuggling.
The...
PJ Aviation launches Radio Activated Lighting Controller
PJ Aviation has launched its Radio Activated Lighting Controller to replace a previous version of the product that has been on the market for...
Air Tractor Gaining Ground in Africa
As the Air Tractor agent for Africa, AG Aviation Group is seeing tremendous growth on the continent, with snowballing interest from governments and private...
Jorsin launches new Tau 4×4 armoured personnel carrier
At a glance what appears to be a 4x4 version of the famous Ratel infantry combat vehicle is in fact Jorsin’s new Tau armoured...
Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) can play an important role in protecting...
Rapid advancements in distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology have led to its widespread adoption across various sectors, particularly border security. Denel is promoting DAS...
Hercules Dynamics showcases the power of AI
Hercules Dynamics, a recently formed Canadian artificial intelligence company with operations in South Africa and the Middle East, has showcased the power and adaptability...
AMD meets National Treasury
Among those who will keep a close watch on today’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) is the brains trust of the South African...
Airbus Southern Africa celebrates 30 years with major helicopter milestones
As Airbus Southern Africa celebrates its 30th anniversary in South Africa, Nam-Binh Hoang, Managing Director of Airbus Southern Africa, has highlighted Airbus' deep commitment...
New 920 Gun Boat expands Twiga’s maritime range
Twiga's new 920 Gun Boat is the latest addition to its line of virtually indestructible rugged military patrol boats that have been gaining traction...
Bushtec awarded Eswatini Defence Force contract
Bushtec Creations, part of the Canvas and Tent group, has signed a contract for the manufacture and supply of 150-person accommodation for the Umbutfo...
National, strategic event status for AAD
The Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition was this year recognised by Cabinet as “a national event of strategic importance”.
The exhibition at Air Force...
DCD incorporates Aselsan 120 mm mortar onto new Springbuck armoured vehicle
DCD Protected Mobility has launched a new Springbuck double cap weapons platform vehicle, which has been fitted with a 120 mm Aselsan Alkar automated...
All boxes ticked at AAD 2024 – exhibition organisers
Africa, Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 was, according to the exhibition organisers, “a resounding success”.
Hosted from 18 to 22 September at Air Force Base...
Damen Shipyards Cape Town highlights South Africa’s maritime growth potential at...
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) believes South Africa’s maritime and shipbuilding industry is on the cusp of exponential growth, and says it is leading...
BPT showcases new armour innovations
With the tagline of ‘The bullet stops here’, Krugersdorp-based Bullet Proofing Technology (BPT) has supplied more than 1.3 million body armour plates and over...
Paramount’s new Border Patrol Maatla variant aimed at SANDF
Paramount Land Systems has unveiled a new Border Patrol variant of its Maatla 4x4 Light Protected Vehicle (LPV) specifically for the border security requirements...
Business booming for ECM Technologies following Covid slump
ECM Technologies has bounced back from the Covid-19-induced slump and is busier than before the pandemic.
Eric Milburn, Managing Director of ECM Technologies, said the...
Hensoldt launches new Bushbaby 200 electro-optical system
Hensoldt South Africa has launched its new Bushbaby 200 long range electro-optical system for ground-based applications.
The Bushbaby 200 was officially unveiled at the Africa...
Subtle trends at AAD 2024
The African Aerospace & Defence (AAD) exhibition took place between 18 and 22 September 2024 at Air Force Base Waterkloof outside Pretoria. The expo...
Avior Labs strengthens UAV capabilities with new partnerships
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) company Avior Labs signed agreements with companies at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition to further strengthen UAV...
Enstrom brings Zambian 480B helicopter to AAD 2024
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation joined forces with its South African representative Safomar Holdings to showcase its helicopter solutions at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD)...
SANDF shows interest in Embraer’s C-390 Millenium
Following the demonstration of its C-390 Millenium transport aircraft at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition at Air Force Base Waterkloof last...
Incomar debuts at AAD 2024, highlighting aerospace solutions and expertise
Aerospace and defence company Incomar, with a focus on systems design, development, integration and flight testing and flight training, for the first time exhibited...
Hensoldt reveals new ARGOS-15 gimbal
Hensoldt South Africa has unveiled its new-generation ARGOS-15 airborne surveillance and targeting system during a launch at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024...
Naval and UAV systems an STM focus at AAD 2024
Turkish company STM has highlighted its naval platforms and tactical mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, amongst others, at the recent Africa Aerospace and...
Commercial Aviation Association puts general aviation on the map at AAD...
Along with partners Armscor and the Department of Defence (DoD), usually in the form of the SA Air Force (SAAF), the Commercial Aviation Association...
Twiga launches new Nkwe armoured vehicle
Twiga’s latest vehicle, the 4x4 Nkwe (Leopard), has been unveiled at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition, where it was displayed alongside...
Milkor showcases new vehicles at AAD 2024
Milkor is showcasing the latest advancements in its vehicle range at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition, together with new vessel models,...
Hensoldt South Africa showcases new COMINT automation engine
Marking what it says is a significant advancement in electromagnetic warfare technology, Hensoldt South Africa is showcasing its new communications intelligence (COMINT) automation engine...
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...
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...
President Ramaphosa shows support for AAD
On 18 September 2024, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the twelfth Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition at Air Force Base Waterkloof, where...
IAG expanding African presence
The International Armoured Group (IAG) has brought two of its armoured vehicles to AAD 2024 as it continues to expand its African presence, with...
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...
SAS joins forces with Fincantieri and Vard Marine to build Afrika-class...
Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) of Durban has entered into a partnership agreement with Italian shipbuilding powerhouse Fincantieri and its Canadian subsidiary Vard Marine to...
Integrated Border Management Command and Control Trailer launched at AAD
Conqueror, DCD Protected Mobility, and Global Command and Control Technology (GC2T) have partnered to develop an advanced Border Management Command and Control Trailer to...
Marmon-Herrington armoured car displayed by DCD as it celebrates its long...
Without a doubt, the oldest military vehicle on display at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition this week is a vintage Marmon-Herrington...
SVI ‘unleashes’ new SWAT vehicle
Being displayed for the first time at the 2024 Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition is SVI Engineering’s new MAX SWAT armoured vehicle,...
Africa an important market for ASELSAN
Türkiye’s ASELSAN is having a big presence at AAD 2024 as it attaches great importance to the African market and to this end is...
Russian state defence export agency pushes hard at AAD 2024
Rosoboronexport, the Russian defence export and import agency, is presenting a wide range of products aimed at the African market at the Africa Aerospace...
