Defence Web (South Africa)
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 09:28
The US government has donated two new Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft to the Mauritania Islamic Air Force (FAIM) to boost its capacity to conduct patrols to counter maritime crimes and regional terrorist groups.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 07:21
Marines and sailors from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14 completed a partnership exercise in Gabon on June 28.
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 10:06
In partnership with Senegal and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), U.S. Army Africa conducted U.S. Africa Command’s Exercise Western Accord 14 to enhance ECOWAS' ability to provide mission command capability to support regional peace operations.
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 09:52
The next time a major crisis that needs swift military action breaks out anywhere in Africa, an African force will be on high alert to intervene within days. Doubts remain, however, about the cost of the force and who will take care of the final bill.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 11:55
NATO Defense Ministers on Tuesday decided to extend NATO’s counter-piracy operation Ocean Shield until the end of 2016.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 06:35
Libya's new premier said on Monday his cabinet will focus on fighting militants, securing borders and building up armed forces with foreign help, and appealed to hardliners who want his government removed.
Monday, May 19, 2014 - 12:11
Several youth activists interviewed by Reuters said that for the first time their comrades are contemplating taking up arms against the security forces - despite repeated warnings from senior Brotherhood officials that this could lead to the movement's complete destruction.
Monday, May 19, 2014 - 12:08
In a first for the Turkish Navy, the two frigates and the corvette were able to fire missiles and guns against fast drones coming from different directions, with many of the systems operating in auto-mode.
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 09:01
ADI will take existing designs, fine tune them for the local market and produce the resulting solutions in Jordan, with a local management team, and regional marketing strategies.
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 08:59
In his first interview with an international news organisation in the run-up to the May 26-27 vote, Sisi called for the resumption of U.S. military aid, worth $1.3 billion a year, which was partially frozen after a crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood.