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, […]
Morocco; Army cancels French Caesars order, opts for Israeli Atmos
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 […]
Egypt; US approves sale of long-range air defense radar
The US State Department has approved a $304-million sale of AN/TPS-78 long-range radar to Egypt. Cairo requested an unspecified number of the Northrop Grumman radars from the US, in addition to related equipment such as KIV-78 cryptographic devices, GPS devices with selective availability anti-spoofing modules, as well as spare and repair parts. “The proposed sale […]
Equatorial Guinea; MNS orders Egyptian Kadr-1/2 4×4 security vehicles
As reported by El-Watan on January 11, 2025, Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), through its Kader Factory for Advanced Industries, has finalized a contract with the Ministry of National Security in Equatorial Guinea for the export of two types of Egyptian-manufactured vehicles. This agreement involves the delivery of an unspecified number of Kader-1 riot […]
Morocco; Air Force awaits delivery of 30 surplus Mirage 2000-9E from UAE
On January 8, 2025, LeDesk reported that discussions are progressing on a possible transfer of 30 Mirage 2000-9E fighter jets from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Morocco, contingent upon France’s agreement. According to Emirati sources, Abu Dhabi could cede half of its Mirage 2000-9E fleet to the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) once the […]
Zambia; Air Force orders Bell-412 EP helicopter from US
The U.S. State Department approved a foreign military sale to Zambia of military helicopters and related logistics support for an estimated cost of $100 million, the Pentagon said in a statement on Monday. The principal contractor will be Bell Textron, located in Fort Worth, Texas, according to the Pentagon. “The State Department has made a […]
Ghana; Navy commissions Japanese patrol vessel
Ghanaian Navy received a new military vessel, the GNS Achimota, from Japan. Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu emphasized the vessel’s importance in enhancing Ghana’s ability to safeguard its maritime interests. GNS Achimota, described by officials as Accra’s largest naval acquisition, completed a 36-day journey from Japan, traveling 10,869 nautical miles (12,508 […]
Morocco; US approves new foreign military sales
One of the deals is valued at approximately $86m while the other is valued at $88.37m. The US State Department has approved two potential foreign military sales (FMS) to Morocco. The first FMS, valued at approximately $86m, is for GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs and related equipment. This sale is expected to enhance Morocco’s defence capabilities […]
Egypt; Army to upgrade M1A1 in a $4.69Bn. program.
The U.S. administration has approved a significant military transaction with Egypt aimed at modernizing the defense equipment of this strategic Middle Eastern country. Announced on Friday, December 20, 2024, this decision marks a key step in the cooperation between Washington and Cairo. The deal, valued at over $5 billion, includes the modernization of 555 M1A1 […]
Namibia; Air Force receives 2 Chinese Y-9E transport aircraft.
On December 16, 2024, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), through its subsidiary Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation (SAC), delivered two Y-9E medium transport aircraft to Namibia, marking the first overseas sale of the Y-9E. The contract, finalized in early 2023, was officially confirmed during a handover ceremony in Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region. Namibian President Ngolo Mbemba, […]