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Monday, August 1, 2016 - 15:06
Morocco’s military has introduced into service the first of its recently acquired M1A1SA main battle tanks. At least two upgraded Abrams tanks were seen moving through Casablanca on 10 July. The Royal Moroccan Army is set to receive 200 upgraded M1A1 tanks by 2018.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 06:47
US shipbuilder Swiftships has been awarded a contract to build four 28 metre long coastal patrol vessel kits for Egypt, which will assemble the craft in Alexandria.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 06:42
The Egyptian Air Force’s first single seat Rafale fighter jet has performed its maiden flight in France ahead of delivery next year.
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 06:22
State Security Minister David Mahlobo touched on a range of issues he maintains are affecting national security in South Africa during his budget vote address to the National Assembly earlier this week.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 - 06:19
U.S. Marines and sailors are helping build the engineering and logistical capabilities of the Uganda People’s Defense Force at Camp Singo, Uganda.
Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 06:56
The United States has donated two Cessna C-208 military surveillance planes and 30 military vehicles of undefined make to the armed forces of Niger to help the West African country protect its borders against infiltration and cross-border attacks by the Nigerian-based Islamic militant group Boko Haram.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 06:26
Seven African countries are among ten nations to receive Harris tactical communications systems under a US Department of Defence foreign military sales contract.
Friday, August 14, 2015 - 07:07
An Egyptian police colonel was sentenced to a reduced five years in jail on Thursday in a re-trial over the deaths of 37 Islamist prisoners being transported to jail in an overcrowded van, lawyers and judicial sources said.
Friday, August 14, 2015 - 05:47
South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the SADC Observer Mission that he has led made recommendations for the Kingdom of Lesotho to consider affecting constitutional and security reforms.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 06:56
Libya's internationally recognised Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni said in a television interview that he would resign, after the station confronted him with questions from angry citizens criticizing his cabinet as ineffective.