Africa

 Somalia is taking a new step in the modernization of its armed forces with the acquisition of the T129 ATAK attack helicopter, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries. This acquisition marks a turning point for the Somali Air Force as it seeks to enhance its operational capabilities in response to persistent security threats. In a context […]

Morocco is continuing its efforts to expand its air and missile defense capabilities by evaluating the U.S.-made MIM-104 Patriot air defense missile system, a step that could lead to the country’s first confirmed acquisition of the widely deployed platform. Recent imagery circulating online showed three vehicles associated with the system (specifically Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) […]

According to TürkiyeToday, Türkiye is set to deliver a batch of Bayraktar Akinci combat drones to Somalia, as part of a military cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening Somalia’s defense capabilities against al-Shabab. This transfer marks a new phase in the strategic partnership between Ankara and Mogadishu, with Türkiye emerging as a key player in the […]

According to Algerian start ship on March 13, 2025, the Algerian Air Force began operating the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet from Oum Bouaghi Air Base. This development follows reports indicating that Algeria could become the third foreign operator of the Su-35, after Russia, Iran, and China, following Egypt’s cancellation of its order. The acquisition is […]

Benin on Thursday received a surveillance aircraft from the European Union to bolster its fight against jihadist groups in the north of the country. The Cessna Caravan C208B aircraft will serve as part of Operation Mirador, which the Benin military is conducting “to counter attacks by armed terrorist groups and in so doing respond to […]

Morocco has acquired the Chinese-made TB-001 reconnaissance and attack drone, also known as the “Twin-Tailed Scorpion.” This advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is set to enhance Morocco’s air capabilities, particularly in the context of border surveillance and precision strikes, while contributing to the country’s ongoing military modernization efforts. The TB-001 acquisition is a strategic move […]

On March 3, 2025, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces confirmed that the country received its first six AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters as part of a defense procurement agreement with the United States. This initial delivery is part of a contract signed in 2019 for 36 AH-64Es, including 24 confirmed units and an option for […]

The European Union on Wednesday handed over a 50-million-euro ($52-million) military package intended to bolster Ghanaian security forces, as West Africa faces mounting threats from armed groups and jihadists. The security situation in the region has deteriorated in recent years, with violent extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group threatening to expand […]

Algeria becomes the first international buyer of the Russian fifth-generation Su-57 fighter, which it will start receiving this year While there is speculation about Morocco’s acquisition of fifth-generation F-35 aircraft from the United States, its main adversary, Algeria, has confirmed the purchase of Su-57 fighters from Russia. This is the first export of this model, […]

The next self-propelled artillery system to be acquired by Morocco will be Israeli, and not French as expected. The Israeli firm Elbit Systems has won the contract for 36 pieces of this type of weaponry for the Royal Moroccan Army, with its Atmos 2000 model mounted on trucks from the Czech firm Tatra. Rabat ordered […]