Guy Martin
Friday, September 30, 2016 - 08:17
Proforce Limited’s Keji Akerele told defenceWeb that the Nigerian Army is due to receive nine Ara (Thunder) mine-resistant, ambush protected (MRAP) and that the production process has started in conjunction with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). Deliveries are expected from 2017.
Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 08:16
Paramount Group, via the Ichikowitz Family Foundation, today handed over a donated Gazelle helicopter and specialised anti-poaching dogs to the Gabon National Parks Agency as it sets up an Anti-Poaching Rapid Response Task Force.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 08:55
Landmine clearance company Denel Mechem has recently sold ten CASSPIR 2000 mine protected vehicles to Benin and has 15 on order with the United Nations as it promotes the latest version of the CASSPIR mine protected armoured vehicle.
Monday, September 12, 2016 - 06:38
South Africa’s UAV and Drone Solutions (UDS) is providing unmanned aerial vehicles to national parks in Zimbabwe and Malawi to combat wildlife poaching.
Thursday, June 23, 2016 - 06:16
This year Mali will receive a single C295 and Egypt will take delivery of the remaining three of 24 examples it has on order, according to Airbus officials, who believe Africa is a key market for the tactical airlifter.
Monday, May 23, 2016 - 06:28
United Kingdom defence and security companies are keen to do business in South Africa and are seeking local partnerships. This was the general consensus of the UK Trade and Investment Defence & Security Organisation Security Trade Mission to South Africa between 16 and 20 May.
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 06:35
The South African military contribution to the African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises (ACIRC) force will be combat ready by end of June, according to the chief of the South African Army.
Monday, March 30, 2015 - 07:15
Nigeria’s military is acquiring new and second-hand hardware for all three branches of service as it battles Boko Haram insurgents on land and maritime insecurity and piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
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.
Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 06:29
Egypt has the strongest military in Africa and is in the midst of strengthening it further with the acquisition of frigates, armoured vehicles, missiles, combat and transport aircraft and other hardware. Although the United States has been a major equipment supplier, the temporary suspension of American deliveries has caused Egypt to look East for its arms.