Defense Web
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 06:52
Egypt is moving closer to a five billion euro arms deal with France for 24 Dassault Rafale fighters and one DCNS FREMM frigate, with a tentative agreement apparently reached on financing.
Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 06:48
It has emerged that Senegal is operating Israeli Ram Mk 3 high mobility light armoured vehicles and will use them on behalf of the United Nations Operation in Cote d’Ivoire (UNOC).
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - 07:04
Maritime forces from East Africa, South Africa, Europe, Indian Ocean nations, the United States and several international organizations began the fourth iteration of the multinational maritime Exercise Cutlass Express.
Monday, February 2, 2015 - 06:42
The Nigerian military is receiving 16 armoured vehicles, including T-72 tanks, from the Czech Republic in order to help it in the battle against Boko Haram militants.
Friday, January 30, 2015 - 06:33
The number of piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea in 2014 dropped by 18% compared to the year before but 2014 saw a major increase in the number of attacks that resulted in crew kidnapping, according to a new report.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 06:52
Egypt is interested in procuring 20 Rafale fighter jets as well as two FREMM frigates from France in a potential deal worth nearly six billion euros.
Friday, January 16, 2015 - 06:59
The People's Republic of China has provided Liberia with a grant of $ 3.3 million in cash to finance the acquisition of new military equipment and meet the logistical needs of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL).
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 08:00
The United Nations called Nigeria on Tuesday to restore law and order in the northeast and investigate "mass killings" of civilians blamed on Boko Haram insurgents.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 06:58
AFRICOM Year in Review from January to December brings you the highlights of top stories, images and events of 2014.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 06:48
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces outclass most militaries in Africa but are hampered by corruption, strict control by King Mohammed VI and ageing equipment.