Tag: Badger
Denel unable to deliver on Hoefyster contract; Armscor recommends cancellation
Denel is unable to complete Project Hoefyster for new Badger infantry combat vehicles for the South African Army due to insufficient capability, and consequently...
Hoefyster is another Denel casualty
The sorry saga that is the new infantry combat vehicle (ICV) for the SA Army drags on with Armscor indicating “no significant progress” in...
Aerospace and Defence Masterplan highlights projects that could stabilise the defence...
Several projects could contribute in important ways to ensuring the stabilisation and survival of the South African defence industry, including an upgraded Rooivalk, Ratel...
Ratel marks 43 years’ service as replacement slips further away
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (PCDMV) this week heard there was no progress on Project Hoefyster and the contract between Armscor,...
Troubled Badger project far behind, with little hope in sight
Project Hoefyster, for the supply of 243 Badger infantry fighting vehicles for the South African Army, is nine years behind schedule with little hope...
Hoefyster the biggest threat to Denel – Hlahla
The Hoefyster project for new Badger infantry combat vehicles for the South African Army is the biggest threat to Denel’s financial stability, board chairperson...
Denel outlines its main South African projects and programmes
Denel is busy with more than a dozen major projects and programmes for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), ranging from artillery upgrades...
Defence committee deeply concerned by Hoefyster problems
Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) is so concerned by the inability of Denel to deliver Badger infantry fighting vehicles to the South...
Product baseline close for Badger infantry combat vehicle
Denel Land Systems (DLS) is making progress towards series production of the Badger infantry combat vehicle, with the Section variant close to reaching product...
Under-performing Denel is the reason for Hoefyster problems – Armscor
Denel’s inability is cited as a major reason for the more than four-year delay experienced to date in any tangible progress with the long-awaited...
Project Palama alive and well
At the Armed Forces 2020 media launch on 29 January, Acting Chief of the SA Army, Major General "Mannetjies" de Goede, spoke to defenceWeb...
Badger progresses to development stage for section variant
It might be glacial but Denel is reporting progress on the much delayed Project Hoefyster that will eventually see the Badger replace the ageing...
South African Army not impressed with Hoefyster delays
Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Lindile Yam, has expressed dissatisfaction with the delays by Denel Land Systems in delivering Badger infantry...
ThoroughTec delivering more simulators to the SANDF
South African simulation house ThoroughTec Simulation is delivering simulators to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as part of several broader equipment acquisition...
Denel Land Systems still grappling with Badger vehicle
Denel Land Systems (DLS) is still battling with issues on the Badger infantry combat vehicle for the South African Army, which has seen delays...
New infantry combat vehicle “at least 32 months” behind schedule –...
The replacement for the SA Army's Ratel infantry combat vehicle - the Badger – "has already been delayed by at least 32...
Denel prioritising employment equity on Badger programme
Denel has said it welcomes the report by Armscor on the Denel Land Systems (DLS) employment equity compliance status on the flagship...
SANDF concerned about situation at Denel
Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), General Solly Shoke, has said he is deeply concerned about the precarious financial...
Badger programme delayed due to money troubles at Denel
The Hoefyster project, tasked with delivering a range of Badger infantry combat vehicles to the South African Army, has been delayed due...
Denel’s ten contracts that make a significant impact on its bottom...
State-owned aerospace and defence conglomerate Denel has ten main contracts that make a significant impact on its financial results, including the Badger...