Defence Web (South Africa)
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 04:49
The 62 armoured personnel carriers ordered last month by the United States Department of Defence for five African nations are Bastion vehicles manufactured by French company Acmat.
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 06:10
Nigerian troops will provide security for the state oil company's pipelines in a bid to prevent the theft of oil, the presidency said on Tuesday.
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.
Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 07:38
US company Swiftships has received a contract to build six 35 metre long patrol boats for the Egyptian Navy.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 - 09:11
South African arms sales, this time of 50 sniper rifles valued at more than R5 million, to “the repressive regime” in Turkmenistan has been questioned in Parliament.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 11:18
The United States has donated two 13.5 metre patrol boats to the Tunisian Navy and will provide seven additional 7.6 metre patrol boats to the country in the next six months to enhance maritime security in the face of terrorism concerns in the region.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - 10:52
Paramount Group has started handing over the second tranche of 60 armoured vehicles for Azerbaijan, having previously delivered a first batch of 30 vehicles to that country’s armed forces.
Friday, July 11, 2014 - 08:06
The European Union said on Friday it was imposing sanctions on Peter Gadet, a South Sudanese rebel leader who commanded an ethnic militia that massacred more than 200 civilians in April.
Friday, July 11, 2014 - 08:04
Denel, Africa’s leasing provider of defence and security technology, will use next week’s Land Forces East Africa conference and exhibition in Dar-es-Salaam to showcase its products and services to African countries and clients.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 09:29
Seven months of conflict have put a damper on the third anniversary of Africa’s newest country, South Sudan.