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Defence Industry

Rheinmetall receives additional major orders for 155 mm artillery ammunition

by Sarah LesediJune 3, 2025

Aerospace

Uganda bolsters ISR capabilities with Diamond DA62 acquisition

by Patrick KenyetteJune 7, 2025

The C-295 and C-390 each cater to this need in distinct ways, the former as a steady workhorse, the latter as a high-performance contender.

Aerospace

As Nigeria’s Airbus C-295 stalls, Embraer lobbies C-390 for transport contract

by Ekene LionelJune 7, 2025

Aerospace

Al-Shabaab militant group claims shooting down a Burundian Bell 412 helicopter

by Kazim AbdulJune 6, 2025

Aerospace

Somalia receives Turkish T-129 ATAK combat helicopters

by Kazim AbdulJune 6, 2025

Technology

Four companies compete for Nigerian military air defence and radar contract

by Military AfricaJune 3, 2025

Defence Industry

Rheinmetall establishes new subsidiary, Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa

by Sarah LesediJune 3, 2025

Defence Industry

Rheinmetall receives additional major orders for 155 mm artillery ammunition

by Sarah LesediJune 3, 2025

Aerospace

Uganda bolsters ISR capabilities with Diamond DA62 acquisition

by Patrick KenyetteJune 7, 2025

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ASELSAN ranked 18th Most Valuable Defense Company Globally

May 31, 2025

Defence Industry

Türkiye’s diplomatic approach to Africa’s security challenges

May 27, 2025

Press Release

Turkey inducts Havelsan BAHA Sub-Cloud Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

April 29, 2025

Defence Industry

Beyond Weapons: Turkey’s Expanding Defence Industry Footprint in Africa

April 27, 2025

Press Release

Aselsan completes BARBAROS-class frigates’ Mid-Life Upgrade

April 10, 2025

Press Release

HAVELSAN increases production of Airbus-series simulators

April 10, 2025

Press Release

ASELSAN ranked 18th Most Valuable Defense Company Globally

May 31, 2025

Defence Industry

Türkiye’s diplomatic approach to Africa’s security challenges

May 27, 2025

Press Release

Turkey inducts Havelsan BAHA Sub-Cloud Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

April 29, 2025

Defence Industry

Beyond Weapons: Turkey’s Expanding Defence Industry Footprint in Africa

April 27, 2025

Press Release

Aselsan completes BARBAROS-class frigates’ Mid-Life Upgrade

April 10, 2025

Press Release

HAVELSAN increases production of Airbus-series simulators

April 10, 2025

Press Release

ASELSAN ranked 18th Most Valuable Defense Company Globally

May 31, 2025

Defence Industry

Türkiye’s diplomatic approach to Africa’s security challenges

May 27, 2025

Press Release

Turkey inducts Havelsan BAHA Sub-Cloud Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

April 29, 2025

Defence Industry

Beyond Weapons: Turkey’s Expanding Defence Industry Footprint in Africa

April 27, 2025

Press Release

Aselsan completes BARBAROS-class frigates’ Mid-Life Upgrade

April 10, 2025

Press Release

HAVELSAN increases production of Airbus-series simulators

April 10, 2025

FEATURED SPOTLIGHT

FEATURED

Why Sudan Army’s Tanks Are Struggling Against the Rapid Support Forces

by Military AfricaOctober 31, 2024

Defence Industry

African military spending increased last year

by Military AfricaMay 16, 2025

Defence Industry

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Ukraine’s Frontline drones Production and Potential Post-war Application

by Military AfricaMarch 25, 2025

FEATURED

Steady rise in the adoption of Simulated Battlefield technologies in Africa

by Military AfricaMarch 23, 2025

FEATURED

Africa’s insurgents and terrorists are adopting drones

by Military AfricaFebruary 22, 2025 - Updated on February 23, 2025

FEATURED

Pakistan Navy leveraging technology and innovation to enhance combat readiness – CNS

by Military AfricaJanuary 3, 2025

FEATURED

Chad’s growing military power: A slow but steady modernization drive

by Military AfricaDecember 7, 2024 - Updated on January 6, 2025

FEATURED

(Special Report) Controversy surrounding the CH-95 drones in Sudan

by Military AfricaDecember 5, 2024 - Updated on February 15, 2025

FEATURED

Enhancing Operational Readiness: RusselSmith Nigeria offers Additive Manufacturing Solutions to African Militaries

by Ekene LionelNovember 15, 2024 - Updated on January 19, 2025

Aerospace

Algerian MiG-25 flies again, but for a short while

by Military AfricaNovember 2, 2024 - Updated on December 16, 2024

FEATURED

Why Sudan Army’s Tanks Are Struggling Against the Rapid Support Forces

by Military AfricaOctober 31, 2024

Defence Industry

African military spending increased last year

by Military AfricaMay 16, 2025

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Defence Industry →

Rheinmetall establishes new subsidiary, Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa

Rheinmetall receives additional major orders for 155 mm artillery ammunition

Embraer continues marketing drive for C-390 and Super Tucano aircraft in Africa

Hensoldt may sell off South African Optronics division

Türkiye’s diplomatic approach to Africa’s security challenges

Aselsan brings precision technologies to 4th African Air forces Forum

Technology →

Four companies compete for Nigerian military air defence and radar contract

African Space Agency inaugurated

Aselsan brings precision technologies to 4th African Air forces Forum

French GEOINT company 10 Nord expands into Ivory Coast

BIRD Aerosystems secures additional African contract for helicopter Missile Protection System

Steady rise in the adoption of Simulated Battlefield technologies in Africa

Missile & Artillery →

Rheinmetall receives additional major orders for 155 mm artillery ammunition

Nigeria looks to China’s Norinco to bolster fledging air defence structure

US Army deploys Avenger to Tunisia for African Lion 2024

Chad acquires Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense systems from the UAE

US approves 600 FIM-92K Stinger air defense missiles to Morocco

Namibian air defence displays FN-6A MANPADS

Security & Stability

Security

Nigér withdraws from MNJTF counter-terror coalition

March 31, 2025

Security

Mozambican military receives additional EU-funded equipment

March 28, 2025

Security

Nigeria sends peacekeepers to South Sudan

March 28, 2025

Security

Nigerian Army fields Lithuanian C-UAV against insurgents’ drones

March 18, 2025

Aerospace

Al-Shabaab militant group claims shooting down a Burundian Bell 412 helicopter

June 6, 2025

General Christopher Musa, during courtesy visit to Russia’s Minister of Defence, Mr. Andrey Belousov. Image: DDI

Security

Nigeria, Russia deepens military cooperations

May 16, 2025

Land

Somalia receives Chinese Tiger armoured vehicles from African Union

May 7, 2025

Security

BlackWater to secure and tax DR Congo’s vast mineral wealth

April 30, 2025

Security

Turkey deploys counter-terror troops to Somalia

April 23, 2025

Security

Russia to support 5000-strong joint AES force

April 7, 2025

Security

Nigér withdraws from MNJTF counter-terror coalition

March 31, 2025

Security

Mozambican military receives additional EU-funded equipment

March 28, 2025

Security

Nigeria sends peacekeepers to South Sudan

March 28, 2025

Security

Nigerian Army fields Lithuanian C-UAV against insurgents’ drones

March 18, 2025

Aerospace

Al-Shabaab militant group claims shooting down a Burundian Bell 412 helicopter

June 6, 2025

Security

Nigeria, Russia deepens military cooperations

May 16, 2025

Land

Somalia receives Chinese Tiger armoured vehicles from African Union

May 7, 2025

Security

BlackWater to secure and tax DR Congo’s vast mineral wealth

April 30, 2025

Drones and Counter-UAVS

Infantry Weapons →

Rwanda’s Remco unveils firearms at inaugural ISCA 25 expo

Armscor procures new sniper rifle for the South African Army under Project Tedu

Dicon Gray Insignia plans expansion to boost production

Ukrainian soldiers are using RAROG polymer machine gun belts on the frontline

Milkor demonstrates SuperSix grenade launcher to Colombian Army

Ethiopia commissions ammunition factory to ease supply chain

Training & Simulation →

OBANGAME 2025 maritime exercise concludes

French Défense Conseil International subsidiaries to train Ivorian drone troops

AMENTUM trains Ghana soldiers on Puma MRAP

US Army deploys Avenger to Tunisia for African Lion 2024

African Lion 2025 begins in Tunisia

Russia and Egypt conduct ‘Friendship Bridge 2025’ joint naval exercise

Intelligence

Kagame heads to Turkey ahead of possible war with DRC

by Military AfricaJanuary 26, 2025 - Updated on January 31, 2025

Intelligence

Ethiopia and Iran enters intel sharing agreement

by Kazim AbdulMay 16, 2025 - Updated on May 17, 2025

Intelligence

Nigér terminates intelligence cooperations with Russia

by Military AfricaMay 7, 2025

Intelligence

Ghana confronts growing terror threats

by Military AfricaFebruary 14, 2025

Intelligence

The Fall of Goma: All You Need to Know

by Military AfricaFebruary 6, 2025 - Updated on February 13, 2025

Intelligence

Kagame heads to Turkey ahead of possible war with DRC

by Military AfricaJanuary 26, 2025 - Updated on January 31, 2025

Intelligence

Ethiopia and Iran enters intel sharing agreement

by Kazim AbdulMay 16, 2025 - Updated on May 17, 2025

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Four companies compete for Nigerian military air defence and radar contract

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Nigerian Navy commisions patrol boats and helicopters

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Embraer's booth at the 4th African Air Forces Forum in Lagos, Nigeria last month.

Embraer continues marketing drive for C-390 and Super Tucano aircraft in Africa

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Moroccan Navy receives Avante 1800 vessel from Navantia

May 31, 2025

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The African Space Agency (AfSA) is the continental space agency of the African Union. It was established to coordinate and implement Africa's space ambitions. Headquartered in Egypt's Space City, AfSA is the primary body for space-related activities across Africa.

African Space Agency inaugurated

May 31, 2025

Hensoldt may sell off South African Optronics division

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LNA enhancing its firepower

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Havelsan's International Business Development Manager for Africa VUROL EROL speak with military delegates during the 4th African Air Forces Forum in Lagos, Nigeria.

Havelsan showcase BAHA and BOZBEY drones at 4th African Air Forces Forum

May 26, 2025

4th African Air Forces Forum concludes successfully

May 26, 2025 - Updated on May 28, 2025

Rwanda’s Remco unveils firearms at inaugural ISCA 25 expo

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International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) kicks off in Rwanda

May 20, 2025

The MoU was signed by the Director General DICON, Major General AE Edet and the Chief Executive Officer D7G Osman Chennar at the DICON Headquarters 18 January 2024.

DICON partners D7G to ramp up arms production

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