Morocco Approved for F-16 Buy, Upgrade
The U.S. State Department has approved two possible sales to Morocco that, if concluded, will bolster the country’s F-16 fleet. On March 25, the U.S. announced the approval of a …
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South African Army Budget Stagnant
The South African Army budget will remain static over the upcoming years, defenceWeb reported on February 27, 2019.
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South Africa Pairs Gecko ATV and Starstreak MANPADS
The South African military has shown off a Gecko all-terrain vehicle paired with the Starstreak man-portable air defense system at the South African Armed Forces Day. a south African army …
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Mozambique Arrests Suspected Militants
Mozambican authorities have arrested three suspected members of an insurgency in northern Mozambique.
Read More Pakistan’s COAS Visits South Africa
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, is visiting South Africa for dialogue with officials there on defense cooperation. DefenceWeb reported that General Bajwa viewed a parade on …
Read More Nigerian Air Force to Receive New Helicopters
The Nigerian military will take delivery of new helicopters in the coming months.
Read More Ivory Coast Purchases C-295 Transport
Ivory Coast has placed an order for a C-295 transport aircraft. On January 21, 2019, Airbus announced that the Ministry of Defense of Ivory Coast had signed a firm order …
Read More Ghana Unveils Domestically-Produced APC
The country of Ghana has produced an armored personnel carrier (APC). At the end of last month, at the 38th annual Technology Exhibition of the Kantanka Group in Accra, the …
Read More Kenya Receives Bastion Armored Vehicles
Kenya has taken delivery of a dozen Bastion vehicles from the U.S. Following rumors earlier this month, the U.S. confirmed the transfer of a dozen Mack Defense Bastion armored personnel …
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