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In Pictures: Armed Forces Day 2017
On the 21st of February, a wet and blustery Durban day, the South African National Defence Force celebrated Armed Forces Day. The annual event, which is held in a […]
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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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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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Meeting AHRLAC
One of the most interesting exhibits at this year’s Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2016 exhibition was the display put on around the AHRLAC (Advanced […]
News
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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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 […]
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Good Order at Sea: South Africa’s Plan B
In May 2016 reports of illegal Chinese trawlers emerged by amateur AIS trackers. Although authorities were aware of the trawlers, and successfully intercepted one, […]
Strategy
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 […]