Tag: maritime patrol
Stretched SAAF maritime capability faces increased workload
The SA Air Force (SAAF) has only one squadron dedicated to maritime patrol and reconnaissance and it currently has seven aircraft on...
Protection of Africa’s coastline essential for development
With 31 000 km of coastline and 34 official ports to handle the 91% of trade on the continent, protection of the...
Navy supports new maritime patrol aircraft
The South African Navy has expressed strong support for the Air Force to acquire new maritime patrol aircraft, with the Navy chief...
Nigeria receives first ATR 42MP
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received the first of two Alenia Aeronautica ATR 42MP maritime patrol aircraft ordered in 2007 in...