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Why the South African Air Force's C-47TPs were grounded and why it matters
Main image caption: C-47TP ‘6885’, one of five operated by 35 Squadron South African Air Force in the maritime surveillance role. Built in 1944, it’s […]
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The Strange Tale of the Georgians in the DRC
[This is is an edited version of the article that first appeared at Bellingcat, and is reproduced here with the author’s permission.] Around January 30, 2017, news […]
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Rethinking South African Arms Sales to the Persian Gulf
With the recent announcement that South Africa intends to sell Iran weaponry worth R1.5 billion, including the Umkhonto surface-to-air missile, the country may contend […]
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The SONA Soldiers
The decision of the presidency to deploy soldiers outside tomorrow’s state of the nation address has caused huge debate in South Africa’s media. ADR sits down […]
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Al-Shabaab reportedly overran another KDF military base
Note: this is a rolling post, that will be updated as more information is released or otherwise becomes available. All too familiar sounding details emerge In the early […]
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SANDF Colonel and Captain (SAN) Officer Promotions & Appointments for 2016/17
The South African National Defence Force has finalised its list of promotions and appointments for the ranks of Colonel and Captain (SAN) for 2016 and 2017. C SANDF’s […]
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One SANDF soldier killed and two wounded in dawn DRC attack
Rifleman Moalosi Albert Mokhothu of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) was killed in combat yesterday morning during an attack by a Mai Mai militia on the […]
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SANDF Senior Officer Promotions & Appointments for 2016/17
The South African National Defence Force has finalised its list of promotions and appointments for the ranks of Brigadier General, Rear Admiral (JG), Major General, and […]
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Project Carver emerges from the shadows
This article was originally published in the May 2016 edition of FlightCom magazine. It has been lightly edited for republication here. Denel’s stand at the Rand Show […]
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South Africa's comparative military disadvantage
South African finance minister Pravin Gordhan briefed parliament last week on its mid-term budget policy statement (MTBPS). A fiscal check-up to adjust for the budgeted […]
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Amnesty Reveals Evidence of Sudanese Chemical Weapons Use
This article is derived from Amnesty International’s official press statement on the report. A full copy can be obtained here. An Amnesty International […]
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South African Air Force Capability 2016
On 13 September 2016 the South African Air Force hosted its annual Air Force Capability Demonstration (ACD). Featuring many of the SAAF’s aircraft firing at or […]