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  • SA Defence
    Continental allowances for SA soldiers still under discussion

    Continental allowances for SA soldiers still under discussion

    17 October 2025
    Parliamentarians see border challenges for themselves

    Parliamentarians see border challenges for themselves

    16 October 2025
    Analysis: SA’s defence forces – spending more, delivering less

    Analysis: SA’s defence forces – spending more, delivering less

    15 October 2025
    “Tried turning it off and on again?”

    “Tried turning it off and on again?”

    13 October 2025
    Global collaboration on military accountability strengthened at military ombuds’ conference

    Global collaboration on military accountability strengthened at military ombuds’ conference

    10 October 2025
  • African News
    Burkina Faso’s military receives new Chinese equipment

    Burkina Faso’s military receives new Chinese equipment

    16 October 2025
    AU and SADC reject unconstitutional Madagascar government change

    AU and SADC reject unconstitutional Madagascar government change

    16 October 2025
    Rwanda staying in Cabo Delgado to fight Islamic state militants

    Rwanda staying in Cabo Delgado to fight Islamic state militants

    15 October 2025
    US State Department remains vigilant as Madagascar coup unfolds

    US State Department remains vigilant as Madagascar coup unfolds

    15 October 2025
    AU’s Somalia peace mission cannot deliver on funding pledges alone

    AU’s Somalia peace mission cannot deliver on funding pledges alone

    14 October 2025
  • Aerospace
    Libyan arms embargo seemingly ignored as Gazelle helicopters exported from South Africa

    Libyan arms embargo seemingly ignored as Gazelle helicopters exported from South Africa

    13 October 2025
    SAAF returns its Oryx helicopters from the DRC

    SAAF returns its Oryx helicopters from the DRC

    13 October 2025
    Air allowances for helo flight engineers seemingly coming back

    Air allowances for helo flight engineers seemingly coming back

    7 October 2025
    Blacklisted Russian Il-76 carried non-military cargo to Upington

    Blacklisted Russian Il-76 carried non-military cargo to Upington

    6 October 2025
    Two new Airbus H125 helicopters handed over to the SAPS

    Two new Airbus H125 helicopters handed over to the SAPS

    3 October 2025
  • Industry
    Armscor – and SADI – looking east for collaboration

    Armscor – and SADI – looking east for collaboration

    14 October 2025
    Minister Motshekga’s Denel responsibilities do not stretch to “interference”

    Minister Motshekga’s Denel responsibilities do not stretch to “interference”

    14 October 2025
    AMD – value for money?

    AMD – value for money?

    2 October 2025
    How AI and other technologies can help solve the MRO skills shortage in aerospace and defence

    How AI and other technologies can help solve the MRO skills shortage in aerospace and defence

    2 October 2025
    Poland’s Bumech and OTT collaborate on vehicle manufacture

    Poland’s Bumech and OTT collaborate on vehicle manufacture

    30 September 2025
  • Land
    Burkina Faso’s military receives new Chinese equipment

    Burkina Faso’s military receives new Chinese equipment

    16 October 2025
    Preparations for Ex Vuk’uhlome 2025 underway

    Preparations for Ex Vuk’uhlome 2025 underway

    15 October 2025
    Combining physical security and intelligence for threat prevention

    Combining physical security and intelligence for threat prevention

    13 October 2025
    Innovation and implementation take centre stage at CSIR@80 | G-STIC Pretoria

    Innovation and implementation take centre stage at CSIR@80 | G-STIC Pretoria

    13 October 2025
    R7.7 billion and 18 years later: Badger project has delivered zero vehicles

    R7.7 billion and 18 years later: Badger project has delivered zero vehicles

    10 October 2025
  • Sea
    Worldwide piracy slightly up, IMB report shows

    Worldwide piracy slightly up, IMB report shows

    16 October 2025
    Two years on, SAS Manthatisi deaths still questioned

    Two years on, SAS Manthatisi deaths still questioned

    10 October 2025
    Huge cocaine bust off West Africa reveals growing organised crime networks

    Huge cocaine bust off West Africa reveals growing organised crime networks

    7 October 2025
    Indian Coast Guard ship makes historic first visit to South Africa

    Indian Coast Guard ship makes historic first visit to South Africa

    6 October 2025
    Indian and South African navies engage on Indian Ocean maritime security

    Indian and South African navies engage on Indian Ocean maritime security

    2 October 2025
  • Gallery
    Gallery: SAPS Marshall and H125 handover 3 October 2025

    Gallery: SAPS Marshall and H125 handover 3 October 2025

    4 October 2025
    Gallery: Exercise Blue Lugwasho 2025

    Gallery: Exercise Blue Lugwasho 2025

    30 September 2025
    The Great Train Race, Heidelberg, 27 September 2025

    The Great Train Race, Heidelberg, 27 September 2025

    27 September 2025
    Gallery: Kitty Hawk Aerodrome RV Day 13 September 2025

    Gallery: Kitty Hawk Aerodrome RV Day 13 September 2025

    13 September 2025
    Gallery: Irene Radio Flyers & SA Model Aircraft Association Air Show at Barnstormers, 16 August 2025

    Gallery: Irene Radio Flyers & SA Model Aircraft Association Air Show at Barnstormers, 16 August 2025

    17 August 2025
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SA borders “effectively open” Parliamentarians say after oversight visit

SA borders “effectively open” Parliamentarians say after oversight visit

17 October 2025
UN peacekeeping missions face cuts in the face of a funding crisis

UN peacekeeping missions face cuts in the face of a funding crisis

17 October 2025
Continental allowances for SA soldiers still under discussion

Continental allowances for SA soldiers still under discussion

17 October 2025

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Home-grown digital solutions essential for SA’s border security – Masiapato

Home-grown digital solutions essential for SA’s border security – Masiapato

By Armand Liebenberg17 October 2025

South Africa’s porous borders have long been characterised by inefficiency, corruption, and transnational crime. Since…

Prominent member of SA military veterans family, Godfrey Giles passes away at 74

Prominent member of SA military veterans family, Godfrey Giles passes away at 74

By Christopher Szabo17 October 2025

Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Godfrey Giles, prominent throughout the South African military veterans community, has passed…

Motshekga in Turkiye to support Bi-National Commission

Motshekga in Turkiye to support Bi-National Commission

17 October 2025
Worldwide piracy slightly up, IMB report shows

Worldwide piracy slightly up, IMB report shows

16 October 2025
Burkina Faso’s military receives new Chinese equipment

Burkina Faso’s military receives new Chinese equipment

16 October 2025
AU and SADC reject unconstitutional Madagascar government change

AU and SADC reject unconstitutional Madagascar government change

16 October 2025
SANDF to host inaugural Military Heritage Symposium

SANDF to host inaugural Military Heritage Symposium

16 October 2025
Preparations for Ex Vuk’uhlome 2025 underway

Preparations for Ex Vuk’uhlome 2025 underway

15 October 2025
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Parliamentarians see border challenges for themselves

Parliamentarians see border challenges for themselves

By DefenceWeb16 October 2025

As the lone defence Parliamentary oversight visit for the final quarter of 2025 draws to…

Analysis: SA’s defence forces – spending more, delivering less

Analysis: SA’s defence forces – spending more, delivering less

15 October 2025
“Tried turning it off and on again?”

“Tried turning it off and on again?”

13 October 2025
Global collaboration on military accountability strengthened at military ombuds’ conference

Global collaboration on military accountability strengthened at military ombuds’ conference

10 October 2025
Motshekga declines to specify legal assistance costs for defence force personnel

Motshekga declines to specify legal assistance costs for defence force personnel

9 October 2025
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Industry

Armscor – and SADI – looking east for collaboration

Armscor – and SADI – looking east for collaboration

By DefenceWeb14 October 2025

In addition to seeking partnerships in Africa, Armscor has reached out to the Far East,…

Minister Motshekga’s Denel responsibilities do not stretch to “interference”

Minister Motshekga’s Denel responsibilities do not stretch to “interference”

14 October 2025
AMD – value for money?

AMD – value for money?

2 October 2025
How AI and other technologies can help solve the MRO skills shortage in aerospace and defence

How AI and other technologies can help solve the MRO skills shortage in aerospace and defence

2 October 2025
Poland’s Bumech and OTT collaborate on vehicle manufacture

Poland’s Bumech and OTT collaborate on vehicle manufacture

30 September 2025
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Aerospace

Libyan arms embargo seemingly ignored as Gazelle helicopters exported from South Africa

Libyan arms embargo seemingly ignored as Gazelle helicopters exported from South Africa

By DefenceWeb13 October 2025

At least four Gazelle helicopters have been exported from South Africa to Libya, where they…

SAAF returns its Oryx helicopters from the DRC

SAAF returns its Oryx helicopters from the DRC

13 October 2025
Air allowances for helo flight engineers seemingly coming back

Air allowances for helo flight engineers seemingly coming back

7 October 2025
Blacklisted Russian Il-76 carried non-military cargo to Upington

Blacklisted Russian Il-76 carried non-military cargo to Upington

6 October 2025
Two new Airbus H125 helicopters handed over to the SAPS

Two new Airbus H125 helicopters handed over to the SAPS

3 October 2025
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SEA

Two years on, SAS Manthatisi deaths still questioned

Two years on, SAS Manthatisi deaths still questioned

By Kim Helfrich/Guy Martin10 October 2025

September marked the second anniversary of the SAS Manthatisi (S101) disaster that saw the death…

Huge cocaine bust off West Africa reveals growing organised crime networks

Huge cocaine bust off West Africa reveals growing organised crime networks

7 October 2025
Indian Coast Guard ship makes historic first visit to South Africa

Indian Coast Guard ship makes historic first visit to South Africa

6 October 2025
Indian and South African navies engage on Indian Ocean maritime security

Indian and South African navies engage on Indian Ocean maritime security

2 October 2025
Amatola achievement deserved, but time to tackle overall SAN fleet seaworthiness

Amatola achievement deserved, but time to tackle overall SAN fleet seaworthiness

2 October 2025
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Land

Combining physical security and intelligence for threat prevention

Combining physical security and intelligence for threat prevention

By Pelco13 October 2025

The African physical security landscape is one rife with unique challenges, including evolving risks and…

Innovation and implementation take centre stage at CSIR@80 | G-STIC Pretoria

Innovation and implementation take centre stage at CSIR@80 | G-STIC Pretoria

13 October 2025
R7.7 billion and 18 years later: Badger project has delivered zero vehicles

R7.7 billion and 18 years later: Badger project has delivered zero vehicles

10 October 2025
Is Africa the next frontier for autonomous weapons?

Is Africa the next frontier for autonomous weapons?

9 October 2025
Terrorist roadblocks strangle the economies of Mali and its neighbours

Terrorist roadblocks strangle the economies of Mali and its neighbours

9 October 2025
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Africa News

Rwanda staying in Cabo Delgado to fight Islamic state militants

Rwanda staying in Cabo Delgado to fight Islamic state militants

By Africa Defense Forum15 October 2025

Intensifying attacks by Islamic State-linked terrorists in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province have forced tens of…

US State Department remains vigilant as Madagascar coup unfolds

US State Department remains vigilant as Madagascar coup unfolds

15 October 2025
AU’s Somalia peace mission cannot deliver on funding pledges alone

AU’s Somalia peace mission cannot deliver on funding pledges alone

14 October 2025
Top UN envoy hopeful of eastern DR Congo ceasefire

Top UN envoy hopeful of eastern DR Congo ceasefire

14 October 2025
ICC finds Janjaweed leader guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity

ICC finds Janjaweed leader guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity

10 October 2025
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Proactive UN frees children from armed groups in DR Congo

Proactive UN frees children from armed groups in DR Congo

9 October 2025
Cabo Delgado insurgency persists amid failed military strategy

Cabo Delgado insurgency persists amid failed military strategy

8 October 2025
SANDF is drained by decades of neglect – but there is hope, if there is action now

SANDF is drained by decades of neglect – but there is hope, if there is action now

8 October 2025
Task team to tackle informal settlements encroaching on military facilities

Task team to tackle informal settlements encroaching on military facilities

8 October 2025
South African number two calling on South Sudan for peace update

South African number two calling on South Sudan for peace update

8 October 2025
SANDF launches week-long fitness programme for soldiers

SANDF launches week-long fitness programme for soldiers

8 October 2025
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The defunding of the SANDF – what are our options?

The defunding of the SANDF – what are our options?

3 October 2025
Rheinmetall Denel Munition highlights major investments during DoD oversight visit

Rheinmetall Denel Munition highlights major investments during DoD oversight visit

22 September 2025
Opinion: A Denel for the future

Opinion: A Denel for the future

19 September 2025
The defunding of the SANDF – A fundamental mind shift is needed?

The defunding of the SANDF – A fundamental mind shift is needed?

5 September 2025

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SANDF honours long-serving members at Ysterplaat parade

SANDF honours long-serving members at Ysterplaat parade

6 October 2025
Maphwanya celebrates close defence relationship with Egypt

Maphwanya celebrates close defence relationship with Egypt

10 October 2025
Sewage spilling from the sinks: Department of Military Veterans HQ swamped

Sewage spilling from the sinks: Department of Military Veterans HQ swamped

7 October 2025
Shielding the frontier: Inside Paramount’s comprehensive border security solution

Shielding the frontier: Inside Paramount’s comprehensive border security solution

10 October 2025
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