Denel, Egypt in Talks on Umkhonto Deal
The Egyptian military is seeking to move forward with an acquisition of South African firm Denel’s Umkhonto, a surface-to-air missile. Mail & Guardian, a South African newspaper, reported last week …
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Armored Vehicles Top South African Arms Exports
Armored vehicles continue to be a key element of South Africa’s arms exports, a government report indicates. The National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC), a government agency overseeing South Africa’s …
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Nigeria Procures Marauder MRAPs
South African firm Paramount Group has confirmed that it exported Marauder mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles to Nigeria. Following reports earlier in March 2019 that the Nigerian Air Force’s land regiment …
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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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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 …
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Barys IFV Nearly Finished with Testing
Kazakhstan is completing testing of the Barys 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). In a press release, Paramount Group announced that the Kazakh Ministry of Defense “is in the final stages …
Read More New Batch of Casspirs Ready for Angola
Angola will soon take delivery of another batch of Casspir mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles from South Africa. Manufacturer Denel announced, as reported by defenceWeb, that another batch of 21 …
Read MoreDenel Taps New Markets, Seeks New Partners at Home and Abroad
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Despite some recent management troubles, Denel remains stable. The company plays a key role in the self-sufficiency of South Africa’s …
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