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Denel, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar: What we know
In recent weeks there has been much public debate regarding the news that Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) is in talks with the South African government to take […]
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ADR Wins Digital Watchdog Funding
InnovateAfrica’s announcement of its winning entries for a share of $1 million in funding for developing advanced technologies and approaches in journalism includes […]
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Trump and African defence: could mean anything
The surprise victory by Donald Trump today signalled a startling new direction in American politics. Although full of patriotic, nationalistic zeal, the world is only […]
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Inside SA's Arms Deal: What did they buy?
The new equipment purchased was by and large necessary, and they are by and large being utilised to their operational design. For all intents and purposes, the Arms Deal […]
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Plan B for South Africa's Military
Tomorrow, South Africa’s finance minister will address parliament and the country with the national budget. The economy has stalled, with below-one percent growth […]
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The Future of SANDF Peacekeeping
The SANDF appears to show no signs of slowing down its international peacekeeping responsibilities. As the state calls upon the military to contribute abroad, it appears […]
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SONA2015: What about defence?
Coverage of the South African State of the nation (SONA) speech was characterised more by opposition evictions and violence than the actual content of President […]
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Multinational task forces don't shoot silver bullets
A statement released on Monday by the UN Security Council called for the formation and deployment of a multinational task force into Nigeria to tackle Boko Haram. This is […]
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The Year of Hard Choices for SANDF
The end of 2014 saw a surge in activity for many conflicts on the continent, and with it, a changing South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The country’s […]
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Why are African militaries not making better use of CubeSats?
This article originally appeared in the June edition of SA Flyer and FlightCom magazine. It is republished here with minor edits. As the cost of space-based sensors […]
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How the World's Terrorists Affect Africa
Two major events happened this week. First, US Africa Command gained a new air arm in the form of the 17th Air Force. This will provide the bulk of strategic and tactical […]
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The SAAF’s Options for Strategic Airlift
This article originally appeared in the April edition of SA Flyer and FlightCom magazine. It is republished here with minor edits. This week I’m exploring some of the […]