Tag: APC
Armscor extends SA Army APC bid validity
The long-delayed search for new armoured personnel carriers (APCs) for the South African Army continues, with bid validity being extended to the end of...
REVA launches new security vehicles
Coinciding with the Securex 2025 exhibition held at Gallagher Estate this week, Integrated Convoy Protection (ICP) has launched three new security vehicle models: a...
Somalia receives Tiger armoured vehicles and other equipment from the AU
The African Union (AU) recently handed over a large batch of military equipment to Somalia’s military, including Tiger armoured vehicles, fuel and water tankers,...
Jorsin ready to assist SANDF with Ratel upgrades
Following years of delays, it now looks probable that Hoefyster – the project to replace the SA Army’s Ratel infantry fighting vehicles - is...
Growing interest in Jorsin’s Tau APC
Unveiled at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition, Jorsin’s Tau armoured personnel carrier (APC) has caught the eye of several African states...
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...
Turkey delivers more Cobra APCs to Gambia
Turkey has delivered another 17 Otokar Cobra armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to The Gambia Armed Forces, under a Military Financial Cooperation Agreement.
The vehicles arrived...
Puma M36 APCs originally bound for Niger going to Benin, Ghana,...
The United States has officially transferred a dozen Puma M36 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to Benin’s military after redirecting APCs originally destined for Niger.
US...
March delivery of first new SANDF border protection vehicles “a stretch”
Twelve months after bringing their prospective vehicles to an SA Army exercise, and subsequently submitting bids for new vehicles, South African armoured personnel carrier...
SVI continues to grow its armoured vehicle rental fleet
SVI Secure, a subsidiary of the SVI Group, has grown its armoured-vehicle rental fleet into one of the largest in Africa, with over two...
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...
SAPS looking for a new armoured troop carrier
The South African Police Service (SAPS) recently issued a tender for a new armoured troop carrier, fitted with Mobile Adjustable Rescue/Assault System (MARS) to...
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,...
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...
Personnel carrier tender: Is all well at Armscor?
The Request for Bid (ELWS/2024/71) for the procurement of personnel carriers for the SA Army was issued on 23 July 2024, with a requirement...
Proforce debuts new Hulk armoured vehicle
Nigeria’s Proforce has introduced a new armoured vehicle, the PF Hulk, designed for military troop and equipment transportation.
The company, revealing the new mine-resistant, ambush-protected...
Armscor issues eagerly awaited border patrol APC bid
The South African Army’s long search for armoured personnel carriers (APCs) for border patrol duty is moving forward, with an invitation to bid from...
Burkina Faso receives huge batch of Chinese military equipment
Burkina Faso’s military has taken delivery of some 100 new armoured vehicles from China as it continues to expand its armed forces in the...
Russia mistakenly claims South African APC captured in Ukraine
Ahead of its annual Victory Day parade on 9 May, Russia is displaying a range of military hardware captured during the conflict in Ukraine,...
The MRAP bubble – Has it burst?
A recent article in Business Day by Erika Gibson on the status of the SA defence industry provides some interesting food for thought. One...
Defence attaches get a taste of SVI’s capabilities
SVI Engineering recently hosted a capability demonstration day for members of the military attache and advisory corps (MAAC), who were able to experience the...
New border patrol APCs to be ordered in April
After some delay, Armscor will next month place an order for new armoured personnel carriers (APCs) for the South African Army for use in...
Paramount well positioned to take advantage of global surge in armoured...
Driven by the Russo-Ukraine conflict, armoured vehicle spending is seeing a global renaissance, and Paramount aims to take advantage of this with its 4x4,...
Seven companies vying for Armscor APC tender
The South African Army’s search for new armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to replace its current border patrol vehicles is seeing seven South African defence...
Nigerian Army acquires Tares armoured vehicles
The Nigerian Army is now operating Tares armoured vehicles after having just taken delivery of the new type from Saudi Arabia’s ERAF Industrial Company.
In...
To The Point International sets its sights on new turret range
Vernon Kroeger, CEO of Midrand-based To The Point International, working closely with Vision24 Technologies, is well advanced with the development of a number of...
Deputy Defence Minister test drives Twiga’s Nyati at Defence Demo Day
Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thabang Makwetla was one of Twiga’s guests at the recent Defence Demo Day who test drove its...
Milkor showcasing its products at DSEI 2023 as it continues its...
Having just established a new office in Poland, Milkor is further cementing its position in the European market by taking part in the 24th...
First order rolls in for SVI’s six-wheeled MAX 3 armoured vehicle
An African nation has placed the first order for SVI’s new six-wheeled MAX 3 armoured vehicle, kicking off what the company is confident will...
Guinea orders more Puma M36s
OTT Technologies has received another order for Puma M36 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) from Guinea, which will use them with the United Nations mission...
ICP launches two new vehicles to cater to growing security market
Armoured vehicle specialist Integrated Convoy Protection (ICP) has launched two new products aimed at the rapidly growing commercial security vehicle market.
Showcased for the first...
GSV develops unique Ghost armoured protected vehicle
South African armoured vehicle company Global Specialised Vehicles (GSV) is launching a new vehicle that is somewhat unique in the market as it offers...
Senegal reveals new military hardware during independence day parade
Senegal’s armed forces have revealed the acquisition of new military hardware during the country’s independence day parade – the first to take place since...
France provides VAB armoured vehicles to Benin
France has delivered a first batch of VAB armoured vehicles to the Beninese Armed Forces, which will use them for counter-terrorism and other security...
More Osprea Mambas for Africa
Osprea Logistics is successfully delivering another 50 Mamba armoured vehicles to an African based customer, who will use them for peacekeeping missions.
United States-based Osprea...
Ghana commissions nearly 200 military vehicles
Ghana’s military has commissioned into service 175 military vehicles, for internal security as well as peacekeeping use.
Ghana’s president and commander-in-chief Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo...
Armscor issues RFI for new APCs, unlocking potential for SA’s defence...
Armscor issued a Request for Information (RFI) on 12 January for the procurement of armoured personnel carriers (APCs) for the South African National Defence...
More Chinese APCs for Gabon
Three years after revealing it was operating VN1 8x8 armoured vehicles, Gabon’s military has for the first time displayed new VP11 4x4 vehicles acquired...
Paramount unveils upgraded Marauder
Paramount Group has unveiled its upgraded Marauder ‘Mark 2’ armoured vehicle model, which features updated driver ergonomics and hull changes that will speed up...
Cote d’Ivoire reveals new armoured vehicles
Cote d’Ivoire’s military has unveiled the acquisition of multiple new armoured vehicle types, at a parade celebrating the 62nd anniversary of the country’s independence....
Gambia orders Hizir APCs
Gambia has apparently become the latest customer for Turkey’s Hizir armoured personnel carrier, after ordering 20 of the type.
Africa Intelligence reported last year that...
Kenya’s Hizir APC order on track
Kenya will start to receive the 118 Hizir armoured personnel carriers (APCs) it ordered from Turkey’s Katmerciler in early 2022.
In July, Katmerciler said the...
Proforce launches new Viper APC
Proforce Defence has unveiled its new Viper armoured personnel carrier (APC), a lighter, faster and more manoeuvrable version of its Ara vehicle.
The company said...
CS/VP3 and Mengshi APCs delivered to Nigeria
The Nigerian military has taken delivery of dozens of new armoured personnel carriers (APCs) from China, including CS/VP3 vehicles from Poly Technologies and Mengshi...
Nigerian Army may have acquired more CS/VP3 APCs and Type 89...
The Nigerian Army may have acquired 100 additional CS/VP3 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) from China’s Poly Technologies and Type 89 tracked infantry fighting vehicles...
Twiga unveils new armoured personnel carrier
After creating the Mamba-based Nyoka armoured personnel carrier (APC) and 82 mm Mortar and R107 Rocket Weapon Platforms (WPs), Twiga Services and Logistics has...
Katmerciler confirms sales of 118 Hizir vehicles to Kenya
Turkey’s Katmerciler has confirmed the $91.4 million sale of 118 Hizir armoured personnel carriers to Kenya.
On 28 July the company said the contract, signed...
SVI presents the MAX 3
SVI Engineering presents the MAX 3.
The MAX 3 is designed to be extremely cost effective (costing less than a high-end SUV, with prices starting...