Defense Web (South Africa)
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - 07:01
The U.N. Security Council has spoken out against piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea, saying it badly affects economic development in the region and is a threat to commercial maritime routes.
Monday, December 1, 2014 - 08:34
After delivery was suspended for many months, the Egyptian Air Force has finally received ten Boeing Apache attack helicopters from the United States.
On November 24 the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) released a photo showing the helicopters, covered in white protective plastic, after being delivered to an Egyptian port.
Friday, November 7, 2014 - 06:27
Czech small arms manufacturer CZ has sold 5 000 submachineguns and 50 000 pistols to Egypt, with deliveries of pistols currently underway.
Friday, October 3, 2014 - 07:05
The United States will deliver ten Boeing AH-64D Block II Apache helicopter to Egypt following the lifting of the suspension of military aid earlier this year, while a $3.5 billion arms deal with Russia is to include submarines, surface-to-air missiles and jets.
Monday, September 8, 2014 - 07:47
Italian shipyard Fincantieri has delivered the Algerian Navy’s flagship amphibious warfare vessel Kalaat Beni-Abbes at its Muggiano Shipyard.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 08:03
The Nigerian Air Force will soon take delivery of two AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters, which will be used for VIP transport duties.
Friday, August 8, 2014 - 07:54
At least 250 soldiers of the Somali National Army (SNA) have graduated from a two-week long European Union-sponsored military training course focused on urban warfare and human rights.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 09:40
While nearly 50 African heads of state convene in Washington DC, one of Africa’s biggest defence contractors is making a pitch to let Africa have more advanced defence and security equipment and training.
Friday, May 9, 2014 - 14:00
Merghani acknowledged there was an "administrative slowness" in implementing the deal but said that was no reason for concern.
Friday, May 9, 2014 - 12:52
Jordan’s military has signed an agreement with Paramount Group to buy 50 Mbombe armoured fighting vehicles, which will be manufactured in Jordan by newly established Arabian Defence Industries (ADI).