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In a move that signals deepening ties between two influential Middle Eastern powers, Turkish defense firm Havelsan and Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization have sealed an agreement to jointly produce […]| Military Africa
On a sunny morning in Abidjan, the economic heart of Cote d’Ivoire, the rhythmic march of boots and the low rumble of engines filled the air along Reine Pokou Boulevard. […]| Military Africa
Drones have altered the dynamics of aerial warfare by targeting assets that once held clear advantages in mobility and firepower. Attack helicopters, prized for their ability to deliver precise strikes […]| Military Africa
In the bustling harbor of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city and economic hub, a vessel from Russia’s Baltic Fleet made its entrance in mid-August 2025, drawing attention from local […]| Military Africa
The conclusion of IDEF 2025 in Istanbul has once again highlighted the event’s importance as Türkiye’s leading defence exhibition and a major hub for international cooperation. The landmark event, held […]| Military Africa
The French Air Force has sent two upgraded Dassault Mirage 2000D aircraft to its base in East Africa, marking the type’s first operational deployment since the midlife upgrade achieved full […]| Military Africa
The United States Africa Command, known as AFRICOM, has turned its attention to sourcing cutting-edge information technology systems and supply chain management tools as part of a broader push to […]| Military Africa
American special operations personnel have wrapped up a collaborative training stint with their counterparts in Madagascar, marking another chapter in efforts to foster military ties across the Indian Ocean region. […]| Military Africa
The Nigerian Air Force has taken fresh steps to solidify its defence partnership with the Czech Republic, a move aimed at bolstering national security and fostering stability across West Africa. […]| Military Africa
The Beninese Armed Forces have expanded their capabilities with the addition of fresh armoured vehicles, marking a step forward in their efforts to modernise amid rising security challenges. Among the […]| Military Africa
South African defense company Jorsin has introduced its latest innovation in armored personnel carriers (APCs) with the unveiling of the Tau 4×4 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). The Tau made i…| Military Africa
16 posts published by Ekene Lionel, Military Africa, Patrick Kenyette, Sarah Lesedi, Darek Liam, and Kazim Abdul during August 2025| Military Africa
After years of delays and mounting uncertainty, it now appears increasingly likely that the Hoefyster project, originally designed to replace the South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF) agei…| Military Africa
Armscor showcases South Africa’s defence capabilities at IDEF 2025| www.military.africa
The 17th edition of the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) is taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, from July 22 to 27, 2025, drawing defence industry professionals, government officials, and military personnel from across the globe.| Military Africa
The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) proudly participated in the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), held in Istanbul, Turkey, from 22 to 27 July 2025. Armscor extends its sincere gratitude to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) for its instrumental support in enabling this important engagement on the global stage.| Military Africa
Paramount Industrial Holdings files for business rescue amid financial distress| www.military.africa
The Ecuadorian Army has recently received the first batch of Mbombe 6×6 armored vehicles from South Africa’s Paramount Group. These state-of-the-art vehicles, painted in a tactical olive green, are designed to transport up to 11 individuals while offering superior protection with STANAG 4569 level 4 armor. This robust armor can withstand the impact of explosions equivalent to 10 kilograms of TNT AEI and rocket-propelled grenades of up to 50 kilograms from a distance of five meters.| Military Africa
US Berry Aviation patroling Libyan airspace| www.military.africa
In a significant development, the U.S. military has resumed counterterrorism missions in Niger, marking its commitment to fighting terrorism in the region despite the political upheaval caused by a coup. This move also signals a willingness to collaborate with the new military junta in Niger.| Military Africa
The Council of EU on 20 February has launched a Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) military partnership mission in Niger (EUMPM Niger) to support the country in its fight against terrorist armed groups.| Military Africa
The United States has started arming its fleet of MQ-9 Drones stationed in the West African nation of Niger earlier this year, according to the U.S. Africa Command.| Military Africa
Charting the Future of Defence: A Perspective from IDEF 2025| www.military.africa
At the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025, held in Istanbul from July 22 to 27, MESAN, a Turkish engineering and technology company, presented an impressive array of cutting-edge mine detection equipment and traffic safety systems.| Military Africa
Moroccan Navy plans upgrading warships with Israeli missiles| www.military.africa
Russia continues arming Mali, supplies heavy armored vehicles| www.military.africa
African Defence Industry: A List of the Top Companies| www.military.africa
Watch VideoGlobal Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) demonstrates LIVE Firing of its latest Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Shahpar II (Block II) in Bahawalpur city of Pakistan to high level military delegates from 11 friendly countries.| Military Africa
GIDS and MKE sign contract for the supply of aerospace Munition| www.military.africa
On July 24, 2025, Pakistan’s Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) and Turkey’s Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE) entered into a pivotal agreement centred on the supply of aerospace munitions.| Military Africa
Togo bolsters land capability with Kasser II MRAPs| Military Africa
Togo considers joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), signalling a shift in regional dynamics and security policies, and a further blow to France’s waning influence in the region. When a…| Military Africa
The Togolese Armed Forces (Forces Armées Togolaises, FAT) armored capability has been reinforced with Mbombe 4 mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles from Paramount Group. Pictures of the South A…| Military Africa
HAVELSAN to Provide Training Solution for Calidus’ B-250 Aircraft| Military Africa
On April 27, 2025, Togo’s independence day parade in Lomé showcased a new addition to the country’s military arsenal: the Kasser II mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle. Television covera…| Military Africa
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Ukraine and Ghana forge new partnership with focus on UAV Tech| Military Africa
Ukraine and Ghana forge new partnership with focus on UAV Tech| Military Africa
Raff Military Textile Builds Key African Links on Major Tour| Military Africa
The war in Ukraine has had a ripple effect across the globe, and Africa is no exception. While African nations themselves have remained largely neutral, a growing number of Africans are finding the…| Military Africa
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Russia is preparing to launch a new military force in Africa, dubbed the ‘African Legion’, which will replace the controversial Wagner group of mercenaries, according to a report by the…| Military Africa
Russia has sent 100 military personnel to Burkina Faso, the first significant deployment of Russian troops to the West African country, which has been rocked by a coup and a jihadist insurgency. Th…| Military Africa
Russia and Nigér have agreed to strengthen their military cooperation, as the West African country faces a security and political crisis following a coup in July. A Russian delegation led by the de…| Military Africa
Burkina Faso and Nigér have announced their withdrawal from the G5 Sahel force, a regional anti-jihadist coalition that was set up in 2014 with the support of France. The two countries have joined …| Military Africa
After announcing a few weeks ago that it will continue its African operations, several hundred “experienced” Wagner forces have arrived in the Central African Republic. Officer’s Union for In…| Military Africa
Russia is proving once again to be a strategic and reliable partner in Africa’s defence and security landscape. With the Russo-Ukraine war still ongoing, Russia continues to fulfil its intern…| Military Africa
25 posts published by Patrick Kenyette, Kazim Abdul, Military Africa, Ekene Lionel, and Sarah Lesedi during April 2024| Military Africa
The Ugandan military is fielding at least two dozen Elbit Systems Hermes 900 Kochav (Star) medium-altitude long-endurance surveillance drones. The| Military Africa
The Nigerian military has added the Turkish Songar UAV to its growing drone fleet. At least 10 drones have been| Military Africa
Nigeria and Turkey are furthering talks on defence collaboration in counter-terrorism support as well as the acquisition of various military| Military Africa
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has indicated interest in procuring a number of aircraft from Airbus including C-295 tactical transport.| Military Africa
Hensoldt South Africa (SA), part of Germanany-based Hensoldt, has launched a model of its ASTUS tactical unmanned aerial systems (TUASs)| Military Africa
In the wake of a recent coup in Niger, the United States and France are actively exploring alternative countries to| Military Africa
The runway at a new air base in Agadez, Niger republic being constructed by the U.S. military has been completed,| Military Africa
Turkey has exported STM TOGAN unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Uganda, marking the second time that these UAVs have been| Military Africa
In recent years, the Nigerian military has turned to Turkey to meet its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) requirements, highlighting a| Military Africa
US forces withdraw from NigerThe United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) recently confirmed the start of US forces’ withdrawal from Niger,| Military Africa
In a move that has sent ripples across international military and diplomatic circles, the junta in Niger has officially ended| Military Africa
French military forces have begun their withdrawal from Niger, with the first group of troops departing for France under the| Military Africa
The operational dynamics of the U.S. military's drone program in Nigér have been significantly disrupted following the recent coup that| Military Africa
French military operation battling Islamist militants in the Sahel region of West Africa would come to an end says President| Military Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken delivery of three additional CH-4 Rainbow medium altitude and long endurance (MALE)| Military Africa
In recent developments, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Democratic Republic of Congo's Republican Guard have acquired dozens each of| Military Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique has acquired the Mwari aircraft designed by Paramount. The Mwari is a twin-turboprop| Military Africa
The Turkish government has gifted two Katmerciler Hizer armoured vehicles to the Gambian military to further deepen their relations. The| Military Africa
Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace company, has recently conducted a series of demonstrations of its KC-390 Millennium aircraft to the Nigerian| Military Africa
Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace company, has recently demonstrated its C-390 Millenium military transport aircraft to the South African Air Force| Military Africa
The United States Government is canceling $130 million in military aid to Egypt over human rights concerns, after approving a| Military Africa
The US State Department approved and notified Congress on Tuesday of a potential sale to Egypt of C-130J Super Hercules| Military Africa
The Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) has taken delivery of dozens of Calidus MCAV-20 armoured vehicles acquired from the United| Military Africa
Germany can no longer cooperate militarily with Niger because of a lack of “trust” in relations with the West African| Military Africa
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is eyeing the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) as a potential customer for its C-390 military transport| Military Africa
Morocco has sent tanks to Ukraine to enhance its counter-offensive against Russian forces. Twenty modernized T-72B main battle tanks have| Military Africa
Morocco is jettisoning it's neutral stance in the Russian-Ukraine conflict, to supply arms to Kiev. Rabat had earlier chosen to| Military Africa
Mali has severed diplomatic ties with Ukraine, accusing a senior official of having admitted Kyiv’s role in a heavy defeat| Military Africa
Hensoldt South Africa, a leading defense and aerospace company, is nearing the completion of its latest innovation in surveillance technology:| Military Africa
Hensoldt South Africa, a leading provider of defence and security solutions, has introduced its latest electro-optical system, the Bushbaby 100,| Military Africa
Hensoldt South Africa on 22 September unveiled a new multi-mode active electronically scanned array (AESA) surveillance radar. Dubbed ‘Quadome’, the| Military Africa
Leading sensor designer Hensoldt and South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have embarked on a joint venture| Military Africa
Epail Nigeria, a Nigerian defense company, showcased a locally produced light armored vehicle at the 24th edition of the Nigerian| Military Africa
Nigeria has taken delivery of the first batch of Chinese Dongfeng Mengshi (Warrior) CSK131 4x4 armoured vehicles. The Dongfeng Mengshi| Military Africa
Gunfire echoed through the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday as M23 rebels and| Military Africa
Equatorial Guinea has signed a contract with the Kader Factory for Developed Industries, a part of Egypt's Arab Organization for| Military Africa
Paramount, the global aerospace and defence technology company based in the UAE, has announced that its 6x6 Infantry Combat Vehicle| Military Africa
As the battle to capture the embattled Libyan capital Tripoli continues, forces allied to military commander Khalifa Haftar launched a| Military Africa
Work has begun on three BR71 MKII Corvettes for the Angolan Navy at CMN yard in France. CMN NAVAL and| Military Africa
Turkish Dearsan Shipyard has successfully launched the first 76m Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Nigerian Navy on October 26,| Military Africa
The Nigerian Navy has taken a significant step towards enhancing its maritime capabilities by signing a contract with Turkish shipbuilder| Military Africa
Turkish DEARSAN Shipyard officially started the construction of two OPV-76 Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Nigerian Navy with a keel| Military Africa
Details of the two new offshore patrol vessels set to be procured by the Nigerian Navy (NN) from Turkey's Messrs| Military Africa
Engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has been contracted to provide engines for three OPV 58 S patrol boats being built| Military Africa
