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Coronavirus Snapshot: South African military on patrol - IN PICTURES
African Defence Review’s THOMAS HOLDER went out on patrol with members of the SANDF through the streets of Johannesburg. During the country’s nationwide […]
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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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Destination of mystery Air Force Hercules flight revealed
Written by Dean Wingrin and Darren Olivier. This story was jointly investigated by defenceWeb and African Defence Review. The other version can be seen here. A South […]
Defence Industry
The Unique Gravity Fuelling Feature on South African Gripens
The South African Air Force (SAAF) refuses to officially acknowledge it, but the Gripens it operates are equipped with a unique gravity refuelling capability that allows […]
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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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Aircraft of the South African Air Force
Over the past few years, Louis Martin-Vézian of CIGeography has developed a range of incredible silhouette posters featuring the aircraft and squadrons of the […]
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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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A history of South African UAVs
This article appeared first in FlightCom magazine, part of SA Flyer magazine. It has been lightly edited for republication here. Africa has become the next frontier for […]
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The Army Goes to Bellville
Yesterday morning SANDF troops from 9 South African Infantry battalion took part in a raid in Bellville, Western Cape, in an operation authorities claimed was meant to […]
Defence Industry
Rheinmetall Denel Defence Day in Pictures Part 1
Rheinmetall and Denel hosted a ‘Defence Day’, the second of its kind, from 20-23 April. The week showcased their large portfolio of defence systems and the […]
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What's Going on in Lesotho?
Allegations of a military coup in Lesotho after troops attacked government buildings have raised the possibility of a repeat of 1998’s intervention by South Africa […]
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Inside the South African Defence Review
The South African Defence Review is set for parliamentary debate in September this year. If adopted by government, it could see the defence budget increase from […]