Defence Web
Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 06:50
The Gulf of Guinea, south-east Asia and the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA) have all seen a significant reduction of reported maritime crime throughout July, August and September of this year according to the latest Q3 analysis released by Dryad Maritime.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 06:42
Having successfully developed a number of military aircraft together, the Pakistani/Chinese partnership is now actively courting African countries looking for a modern, budget friendly fighter.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 07:10
Incidences of Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and Horn of Africa have been decreasing but waters off West Africa remain dangerous and criminal gangs in East Africa are still a lingering threat, according to a new report.
Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 06:56
According to a report released this month “the onerous nature” of its seven current peace support operations means the African Union has to rely on contributions from troop contributing countries and external partners to implement most peace support operations and, with the exception of AMISOM, has often had to transfer responsibility for its missions to the United Nations “typically within 12 to 26 months”.
Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 06:51
Morocco is one of the beneficiaries of a $129 million contract for TOW anti-tank missiles for various foreign countries.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 07:49
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has launched an investigation into accusations peacekeepers in South Sudan failed to respond properly to an attack on a Juba hotel by uniformed men who killed a journalist and raped several civilians.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 07:45
The 50 MiG-29M fighter jets being acquired by Egypt from Russia’s RAC MiG will be equipped with OLS-EU infrared search and track systems, PPK targeting pods and MSP electronic warfare systems.
Monday, August 15, 2016 - 06:53
Morocco is in talks with Russia on the acquisition of Amur-1650 submarines and Su-34 strike aircraft, according to Russian sources.
Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 06:45
The year 2016 may be a turning point for the Zambia Air Force. The Air Force will finish taking delivery of six SF-260TW training aircraft, made by the Italian company Alenia-Aermacchi. The Air Force has ordered six Chinese-made L-15 Falcon fighter jets, at a cost of about $100 million.
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 06:56
Cybicom Atlas Defence (CAD) has been awarded a contract to supply a submarine periscope simulator for an undisclosed export customer in conjunction with Airbus Defence and Space Optronics.