Military
Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 06:42
The US has "aided and abetted" the Boko Haram Islamist militant group by refusing to provide weapons to Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari says.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 06:23
Uganda and the Republic of Ethiopia have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen defence ties.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 05:52
The U.S. military failed to stop construction on a $14.7 million warehouse facility in southern Afghanistan, despite delays in the project that made it clear it likely would barely be used by coalition forces.
Monday, July 20, 2015 - 08:05
African demand for Embraer Defense and Security's flagship A-29 Super Tucano light attack/trainer turbo-prop aircraft is set to surge as economically strained countries seeking cheaper multirole aircraft settle for its lower price tag.
Monday, July 20, 2015 - 07:35
Peru’s President Ollanta Humala participated in the ceremony marking the official presentation of the Type 90B multiple rocket launcher system aimed at equipping and training purposes for the benefit of the Peruvian Army’s Artillery compound.
Monday, July 20, 2015 - 06:47
Burkina Faso's president Michel Kafando removed Security Minister Colonel Auguste-Denise Barry from his post on Sunday in a move widely seen as appeasing the country's powerful army.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 06:37
The US Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking to acquire six 4.7 metre-long rigid inflatable boats for the Kenyan Navy to boost its capabilities in the conduct of maritime security operations.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 06:19
India cleared the purchase of close to 300 billion rupees ($4.74 billion) worth of new defense equipment on Tuesday, including four maritime spy planes from Boeing Co and hundreds of air defense guns.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 07:20
Haiti’s leaders have long made use of armed groups to impose their will in the streets of vibrant but derelict Port-Au-Prince, offering precious little in return. Now some of those communities may have had enough.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 06:41
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari sacked his army, navy, air force and defence chiefs on Monday, a widely anticipated move as the former general has made crushing Islamist militant group Boko Haram his top priority.